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Phenolic Compounds in Rosaceae Fruit and Nut Crops

Authors :
Onwuchekwa Ogah
Benjamin Ewa Ubi
Carolyn S Watkins
Nnadozie Oraguzie
Source :
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62:9369-9386
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
American Chemical Society (ACS), 2014.

Abstract

The demand for new fruit cultivars with high levels of phytochemicals, in particular phenolic compounds, has received increasing attention from biochemists, pharmaceutical companies, plant breeders, and the general public due to their health benefits. This review focuses on the economically important Rosaceae, which contains varying proportions and concentrations of these compounds. The paper discusses the common phenolics in the Rosaceae including phenolic acids, flavonols, flavanols, anthocyanins, and dihydrochalcones. The nonextractable phenolics are also presented but not discussed in detail. The metabolism and bioavailability of phenolics, as well as human and environmental factors that affect their concentration and composition, are highlighted. Furthermore, the paper presents different approaches for biofortification and posits that breeding may be the most viable and sustainable option as it improves other fruit quality traits simultaneously and increases confidence in adoption of new cultivars with enhanced consumer appeal.

Details

ISSN :
15205118 and 00218561
Volume :
62
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c17961e7c8a0258b16087f0d10127860
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/jf501574q