Comparative Study of Chemical Composition of Three Different Eggplant 	Fruit Species

Augustine, Benjamin; Winner, Kanu; Constance, Nwadike; Ahamefula, Ezekwe; Ijeoma, Eboagwu; Onyeabo, Chimaraoke; Nchekwube, Onuoha

doi:10.9734/afsj/2020/v19i330239

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“…However, it is worth mentioning that some saponins cannot produce foam [ 75 ]. In addition, Benjamin et al [ 76 ] reported a total saponin content of 5.34 mg/100 g in eggplant ( S. melongena ) fruit, values lower than those found in the different parts of the eggplant residue plant. On the other hand, Hamzah et al [ 15 ] reported higher values (64 mg/100 g) in ripe eggplant fruits than in residual eggplant fruit.…”

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Metabolomic Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds from Agricultural Residues of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

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The eggplant is a fruit rich in natural products and produced worldwide. However, its cultivation generates a large amount of scarcely used agricultural residues with poor chemical characterization. This study aimed to identify and quantify the metabolome and determine the composition of select phytochemicals and the overall antioxidant capacity of various anatomical parts of the plant. The plant’s root, leaf, stem, and fruit were analyzed by quantitative mass spectrometry-based untargeted metabolomics and chemoinformatics, and phytochemicals were quantified by spectrophotometric analysis. Moreover, we determined the total antioxidant capacity of the distinct plant parts to infer a possible biological effect of the plant’s metabolites. Various secondary metabolites were identified as terpenes, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and saponins, distributed throughout the plant. The leaf and fruit presented the highest concentration of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and alkaloids, accompanied by the highest antioxidant capacity. Although the stem and root showed the lowest abundance of secondary metabolites, they provided around 20% of such compounds compared with the leaf and fruit. Overall, our study improved the understanding of the eggplant metabolome and concluded that the plant is rich in secondary metabolites, some with antioxidant properties, and shows potential nutraceutical and biopharmaceutical applications.

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Metabolomic Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds from Agricultural Residues of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

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Nutritional Composition, Phytochemical Profiles, and Pharmacological Effects of Ethiopian Eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.)

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Choi

2024

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Natural product therapy has been used to treat illness for thousands of years, and modern-day medicines, such as various anticancer, antihypertensive, and antimigraine drugs, have been developed from natural products. Natural medicines are advantageous as they tend to have fewer side effects and are considered a relatively safe option. Solanum aethiopicum L. (S. aethiopicum) is a vegetable crop of the Solanaceae family and is considered one of the five most important crops in sub-Saharan Africa, alongside tomatoes, onions, peppers, and okra. S. aethiopicum has many health benefits as it contains the three major macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) as well as fiber and many essential vitamins. Additionally, much research has been conducted on the medicinal value of S. aethiopicum over the past few decades. S. aethiopicum has been found to have many pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, and antioxidant effects. Currently, to our knowledge, there are no comprehensive reviews of the numerous studies on S. aethiopicum. Therefore, in this review, we summarize the nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological analyses of S. aethiopicum, identify notable effects, and review the results.

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Comparative Study of Chemical Composition of Three Different Eggplant Fruit Species

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Metabolomic Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds from Agricultural Residues of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Metabolomic Analysis of Phytochemical Compounds from Agricultural Residues of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Nutritional Composition, Phytochemical Profiles, and Pharmacological Effects of Ethiopian Eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.)

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