Elemental composition of fruits from different Black elder (Sambucus nigra L.) cultivars grown in the Czech Republic

Diviš, Pavel; Poří­zka, Jaromí­r; Vespalcová, M.; Matějíček, A.; Kaplan, J.

doi:10.5601/jelem.2015.20.1.758

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“…Potassium was also found to be the dominant mineral in studies that analyzed only elderberry fruit. In this study, of all the minerals measured, copper was the least abundant in both fruit and flowers, which was consistent with earlier findings [14,17].…”

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The Content of Selected Minerals, Bioactive Compounds, and the Antioxidant Properties of the Flowers and Fruit of Selected Cultivars and Wildly Growing Plants of Sambucus nigra L.

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This study compared the mineral content and bioactive properties of flowers and fruit coming from wild elderberry plants with those of flowers and fruit harvested from elderberry cultivars grown in an orchard. Elderberry fruit and flowers were analyzed for the content of selected minerals, phenolic compounds, and anthocyanins, as well as for antioxidant activity. Mineral content was determined by the atomic absorption spectrometry method, while antioxidant activity and the content of polyphenols and anthocyanins were determined by spectrophotometric methods. Flowers were found to contain more total ash and much higher content of most of minerals, except magnesium which was present in high concentrations in fruit. Fruit showed significantly higher antioxidant activity than flowers, whereas the total phenolic content varied depending on the growing location or cultivar. The material obtained from selected cultivars growing in an orchard had higher antioxidant activity and polyphenol and anthocyanin content than the material obtained from wild plants. Fruit of the ”Haschberg” cultivar and flowers of the ”Sampo” cultivar had the best bioactive properties of the studied samples.

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“…Our results are also in agreement with those reported by Młynarczyk et al [ 39 ], who described elderberry inflorescences as richer in Mn than berries and documented similar Mn levels to the ones we did. Our results are also similar to the results of Diviš et al [ 47 ], who considered elderberry fruits as an important source of some microelements including Mn. According to our results, the use of elderberry leaves could contribute to higher Mn intake, while the bark, despite its relatively high Mn content, could not be recommended for use because of its difficult accessibility and also because harvesting the bark is destructive for the plant.…”

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“…The findings of these authors are similar and mostly describe fruits and inflorescences as a significant source of phenolic compounds and vitamin C with a favorable ratio between sugars and organic acids. According to some other authors, elderberry fruits are also an important source of some minerals [ 47 ]. They are superior in K, Mg, and P content compared to some Madeiran blueberry and blackberry cultivars [ 48 ] and are very high in K and Mg content compared to some herbs (yellow bedstraw, thyme, yarrow, and wild garlic) [ 28 ].…”

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The Distribution of Minerals in Crucial Plant Parts of Various Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) Interspecific Hybrids

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In view of growing requirements of the food industry regarding elderberries (genus Sambucus), a need to increase their productivity and improve their chemical composition has emerged. With this purpose in mind, numerous elderberry interspecific hybrids have been created. In the present work, the content of minerals in their crucial plant parts was studied. It was also investigated whether superior genotypes regarding the mineral composition of berries and inflorescences could be predicted at early stages of plant development. The results showed that elderberry leaves contained the highest amounts of Ca, Mg, Mn, Zn, and Sr, while K and P were predominant in fruit stalks. Fe and Al prevailed in roots and Cu in bark. Although berries showed lower mineral content compared to other plant parts, their mineral content is not negligible and could be comparable to other commonly consumed berries. Genotypes with a favorable mineral content of inflorescences and berries could be predicted on the basis of known mineral composition of their shoots and leaves. The study also indicates that S. nigra genotypes and the majority of interspecific hybrids analyzed are suitable for further genetic breeding or cultivation.

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“…Potassium was found to be the dominant mineral also in studies that analysed only elderberry fruit. Of all the minerals measured in the present study, copper was the least abundant in both fruit and flowers, which is consistent with earlier findings [17,14]. a,b -differences between average values measured in raw material: wild-growing plants versus cultivars grown in orchards, statistically significant at p < 0.05.…”

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The Content of Selected Minerals, Bioactive Compounds and the Antioxidant Properties of the Flowers and Fruit of Selected Cultivars and Wildly Growing Plants of <em>Sambucus nigra</em>

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Walkowiak-Tomczak²,

Staniek³

et al. 2020

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This study compared the mineral content and bioactive properties of flowers and fruit coming from wild elderberry plants with those of flowers and fruit harvested from elderberry cultivars grown in an orchard. Elderberry fruit and flowers were analysed for the content of selected minerals, phenolic compounds and anthocyanins and for antioxidant activity. Mineral content was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry method, while antioxidant activity and the content of polyphenols and anthocyanins were determined by spectrophotometric methods. Flowers were found to contain more total ash and to have much higher content of most of minerals, except magnesium, which was present in high concentrations in fruit. Fruit showed significantly higher antioxidant activity than flowers, whereas the total phenolic content varied depending on the growing location / cultivar. The material obtained from selected cultivars growing in an orchard had higher antioxidant activity and polyphenol and anthocyanin content than the material obtained from wild plants. Fruit of the ‘Haschberg’ cultivar and flowers of the ‘Sampo’ cultivar had the best bioactive properties of the studied samples.

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Elemental composition of fruits from different Black elder (Sambucus nigra L.) cultivars grown in the Czech Republic

Cited by 26 publications

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The Content of Selected Minerals, Bioactive Compounds, and the Antioxidant Properties of the Flowers and Fruit of Selected Cultivars and Wildly Growing Plants of Sambucus nigra L.

The Content of Selected Minerals, Bioactive Compounds, and the Antioxidant Properties of the Flowers and Fruit of Selected Cultivars and Wildly Growing Plants of Sambucus nigra L.

The Distribution of Minerals in Crucial Plant Parts of Various Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) Interspecific Hybrids

The Content of Selected Minerals, Bioactive Compounds and the Antioxidant Properties of the Flowers and Fruit of Selected Cultivars and Wildly Growing Plants of <em>Sambucus nigra</em>

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