Determination of phytochemicals of Turkish fig genetic resources

Abstract

The rise of consumer interest in functional food make it necessary to determine the total phenolic (TP) and antioxidant activity (AOA) of the fig accessions in Türkiye. In this study, 236 fig accessions were analayzed for various metabolites such as phenolic compounds, total phenols (TP), total anthocyanins (TA), total flavonoids (TF), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). The results showed that routine (44.34 ±8.78 mg kg–1 FW) was dominant phenolic compound in the fruits of ‘Bursa Siyahı’ variety, followed by epicatechin (27.76 ±1.12 mg kg–1 FW), syringic acid (4.57 ±2.20 mg kg–1 FW) and chlorogenic acid (4.39 ±0.20 mg kg–1 FW). Among the samples analysed, it was determined that the accession with the highest TPC (189.0 mg GAE 100 g–1 FW) and AOA (688.6 µmol troloks 100 g–1 FW) was ‘Kepek’ (TR 532). Also, it was determined that the accession with the highest anthocyanin content (512.3 mg cyn-3-glu kg–1 FW) was ‘Siyah’ (TR 230). ‘Kepek’ (TR532), ‘Siyah’ (TR 230), ‘Divrekkara’ (TR1101) and ‘Siyah Kış’ (TR1088) are generally not very cultivated accessions. These accessions have an important potential due to the continuous rise of interest in food with high AOA all around the world.

Evaluation of Fig Cutting Rooting to Various Media and Iba Levels

“…Fig (Ficus carica L., Moraceae family) is one of the most important deciduous trees worldwide, not only as a food source but also for its medicinal properties to treat various illnesses such as leprosy, nose bleeding, antipyretic, emollient, laxative, liver disease, and others (Ishnaiwer, 2023 Additionally, it is consumed as a fresh or dried form and serves as a critical resource of trace elements, especially, iron, calcium, and potassium. Also, it is an excellent source of vitamins like thiamin (vitamin B1) and riboflavin (vitamin B2) (Kösoğlu et al, 2022). These trees were demonstrating proficiency in enduring winter dormancy and pruning interventions.…”