<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Turkey is one of the most important centres of mulberry genetic resources and mulberries grow naturally almost everywhere in Turkey. This study was carried out to determine the most important phenolic compounds and phytochemical properties of mulberry (<italic>Morus nigra</italic> L.) genotypes collected from natural resources in 2016-2017 in the province of Uşak (Turkey). The investigated biochemical characteristics included: total soluble solids content (TSS), pH, titratable acidity, total phenolic content, vitamin C and antioxidant capacity (DPPH). The highest values of phenolic compounds, i.e. ellagic acid, rutin, quercetin, gallic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, were as follows: 5.89, 133.60, 11.25, 40.90, 10.54, 97.59 and 21.93 g 100 g−1, respectively. The highest values of total phenolics, vitamin C content and antioxidant capacity determined in the investigated mulberry genotypes were 2977.30 mg GAE g−1, 31.34 mg 100 g−1 and 26.80%, respectively. The genotypes 64USA08, 64USA06 and 64USA10 can be recommended in terms of the most valuable chemical composition and used for future breeding purposes. It is desirable to take steps to implement an intensive programme for the preservation of <italic>Morus nigra</italic> L. biodiversity in Turkey.</abstract>

Turkey is one of the most important centres of mulberry genetic resources and mulberries grow naturally almost everywhere in Turkey. This study was carried out to determine the most important phenolic compounds and phytochemical properties of mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes collected from natural resources in 2016-2017 in the province of Uşak (Turkey). The investigated biochemical characteristics included: total soluble solids content (TSS), pH, titratable acidity, total phenolic content, vitamin C and antioxidant capacity (DPPH). The highest values of phenolic compounds, i.e. ellagic acid, rutin, quercetin, gallic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid, were as follows: 5.89, 133.60, 11.25, 40.90, 10.54, 97.59 and 21.93 g 100 g−1, respectively. The highest values of total phenolics, vitamin C content and antioxidant capacity determined in the investigated mulberry genotypes were 2977.30 mg GAE g−1, 31.34 mg 100 g−1 and 26.80%, respectively. The genotypes 64USA08, 64USA06 and 64USA10 can be recommended in terms of the most valuable chemical composition and used for future breeding purposes. It is desirable to take steps to implement an intensive programme for the preservation of Morus nigra L. biodiversity in Turkey.

Phenolic compounds and phytochemicals in fruits of black mulberry (<italic>Morus nigra</italic> L.) genotypes from the Aegean region in Turkey

Folia Horticulturae

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Phenolic compounds and phytochemicals in fruits of black mulberry ( L.) genotypes from the Aegean region in Turkey

Turkey is one of the most important centres of mulberry genetic resources and mulberries grow naturally almost everywhere in Turkey. This study was carried out...

Phenolic compounds and phytochemicals in fruits of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes from the Aegean region in Turkey

Published Online: Jun 19, 2018

Page range: 93 - 101

Received: Jan 29, 2018

Accepted: Feb 28, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fhort-2018-0010

Keywords
antioxidant activity, chemical composition, organic acids

© 2018 Volkan Okatan, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Phenolic compounds and phytochemicals in fruits of black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) genotypes from the Aegean region in Turkey

Published Online: Jun 19, 2018

Page range: 93 - 101

Received: Jan 29, 2018

Accepted: Feb 28, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fhort-2018-0010

Keywordsantioxidant activity, chemical composition, organic acids

© 2018 Volkan Okatan, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
antioxidant activity, chemical composition, organic acids