Selection of miniature varieties of Solanaceae crops in Armenia

Sarikyan, K M; Grigoryan, M G; Akopyan, E A; Zurabyan, A K; Martirosyan, G. S.

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1045/1/012093

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“…Several researchers [28][29][30] in their research came to the realization that the conditions of plant cultivation, ecology, and the use of different amounts of fertilizers contribute to the increase of bioactive properties in fruits, and the improvement of antioxidant properties. All this contributes to growing healthier food and making it available to the masses [31][32][33][34][35][36].…”

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Biochemical analyses in the ICARDA collection of unique dried materials of lentils

Shaboyan,

Matevosyan,

Sarikyan

et al. 2024

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Background: Among conventional grains, lentils stand out as a rich source of nutrients, boasting high levels of protein and low levels of carbohydrates. They serve as an excellent meat alternative and are abundant in macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive phytochemicals. The red lentil seed coat surpasses other legumes in phenol content, showcasing remarkable antioxidant activity. Recognized as a high-level functional crop, lentils demonstrate efficacy in mitigating various health issues, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Objective: This study aims to analyze the biochemical and bioactive components, such as proteins and monosaccharides, in selected lentil varieties that thrive in the conditions of the Ararat Valley and hold economic value. The objective is to evaluate their potential as functional foods. Methods: This study was conducted at the Scientific Centre of Vegetables and Industrial Crops in Darakert, Armenia, from 2021 to 2022, and used a block-randomized design with 4 replications. Lentil seeds were planted in mid-May, with proper care and optimal spacing. Harvested in mid-July, lentil fruits underwent biochemical analysis in the laboratory. Investigated lentil varieties included those from ICARDA collection and locally bred ones. Total protein, protein nitrogen, and carbohydrate content were determined using Kjeldahl’s, Bernstein’s, and Ofner's iodometric methods, respectively. Results: The investigation into the biochemical properties of the selected lentil varieties revealed protein levels ranging from 20.5% to 23.9%, non-protein content between 1.2% and 1.6%, and monosaccharides ranging from 6.2% to 6.7%. Conclusions: Economically valuable lentil varieties, both sourced from the ICARDA collection (Flip 2007-12L, Flip 2007-3L, Flip 2007-30L, EP-54, Sell from1767L) and locally bred varieties that are registered in the State Register of Breeding achievements of Armenia (Talini-6, Haykakan88), exhibit high concentrations of key biochemical properties such as proteins, non-proteins, and monosaccharides. When considering their potential as functional foods with various health benefits, these varieties align well with contemporary nutritional trends emphasizing the inclusion of health-promoting ingredients in diets. Further research and development in this area hold the promise of not only expanding the agricultural and culinary landscape in Armenia but also contributing to the broader conversation around nutrition and functional foods around the world. Keywords: lentils, biochemical properties, protein, non-protein, monosaccharides

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biochemical analyses in the ICARDA collection of unique dried materials of lentils

Shaboyan,

Matevosyan,

Sarikyan

et al. 2024

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“…The number of bioactive properties in the fruits of plants increases due to the breeding of new selection varieties and hybrids, when varieties rich in these indicators are selected as parental forms during cross-breeding. In the vegetative organs of plants, exclusively in leaves and fruits, high rates of bioactive properties were also recorded in the case of using different doses of fertilizers [33][34][35]. Tomatoes are a valuable source of biologically active substances (vitamin C, lycopene, lutein, macro-and microelements) and can be used to produce functional foods [36].…”

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“…A number of scientific publications mention the exceptional usefulness of tomato fruit quality indicators (dry matter, sugars, acidity, vitamin C). Thus, the content of dry matter in tomato fruits according to species and varieties ranges from 6 to 7.5%, sugars from 3 to 4.5%, acidity from 0.30 to 0.55%, vitamin C from 22 to 40 mg% [8]. The higher the dry matter content, the more useful the product is, especially for making tomato paste.…”

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Biochemical properties of several genetic resources of the national tomato germplasm

Sarikyan,

Grigoryan,

Shaboyan

et al. 2024

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The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is a self-pollinated diploid species with twelve pairs of chromosomes (2n = 24). It belongs to the Solanaceae family, along with other frugally important crops such as pepper, eggplant, and potato. Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins and minerals (Ca, P, and Fe) and are strong antioxidants against cancer and heart disease. It is a leading vegetable crop in our republic and is widely cultivated in open and protected soils. Due to the biologically active substances and essential amino acids contained in the fruit, it is used in the daily diet of people throughout the year in fresh and “processing” form. The tomato plays an important role in the prevention of diseases in humans, and many varieties and hybrids belonging to its different varieties are currently being created by breeders. In our republic, tomato selection work started more than 90 years ago. Various cultivated varieties were created, which are widely cultivated by farmers. During the creation of the variety, great attention was paid to their taste and quality characteristics. The created varieties are of national value, and it is important to preserve them for future generations as well as for cultivation and selection purposes. Given the impact of climate change and varying environmental conditions on the biochemical indicators of tomato fruits, we performed these studies to get more accurate data on the fruits of different varieties of tomatoes under genotype x environment and genotype x year cultivation conditions.Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of several genetic resources of the national tomato germplasm in terms of the content of bioactive components and qualitative parameters (dry matter, sugars, acidity, vitamin C, B group vitamins.) in tomato fruits.Methods:Experiments were carried out at v. Darakert, Ararat Marz, Republic of Armenia, in 2021–2022. A block-randomized method was used to set up the experiment in four replications. Experiments were conducted on various genetic resources of the national tomato, including Fresh, “Processing”, Cherry, and Datterini varieties. The study examined bioactive compounds, dry matter, and total sugars in biologically ripened tomato fruits. Ascorbic acid was determined through titration, and B vitamins were quantified using spectrophotometric analysis on a Cary 60 UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The content of vitamin B was calculated using a calibration graph.Results: The study revealed that tomato fruits contain high levels of dry matter, sugars, acidity, vitamin C, and B group vitamins, with pantothenic acid, nicotinic acid, and inositol being predominant.Conclusion:Several genetic resources of national tomato: Yerevani 14, Noviy Anahit 19, Haykakan shtambovi 152, Masisi 202, Zvartnots, Noy (fresh tomato varieties), Renesans, Marine (“processing” tomato varieties), Zhanna, Rubina, Zeytun (cherry and datterini tomato varieties) have high levels of dry matter, sugars, acidity, vitamin C, B group vitamins and can be used as functional foods. Keywords: tomato, dry matter, sugars, acidity, vitamin C, B group vitamin

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“…Currently, for more than 90 years, tomato selection works have been carried out in the Department of Breeding and Cultivation Technology of the Scientific Center Vegetable and Industrial Crops of ME RA [5]. The new Armenian varieties of tomato differ from each other in the morphological characteristics of the plants, the shape, size and color of the fruits, the study of which is relevant in the conditions of climate change [6]. Considering that circumstance, we studied the morphological characteristics of new Armenian tomato varieties in the hot conditions of the Ararat Plain.…”

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Study of morphological characteristics of several valuable Armeniam varieties of tomato

Vardanyan,

Kirakosyan,

Simonyan

et al. 2024

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The article presents the researches on the morphological characteristics of seedlings, plants and fruits of several valuable Armenian tomato varieties intended for fresh consumption: Lia, Titan, Orange, intended for processing Marine and chery Zeytun, in the hot conditions of the Ararat Plain. The results of the study showed that the investigated varieties of tomato are distinguished from each other by morphological characteristics of plants, fruits of different size, shape, color, they are adaptive in the case of cultivation in the hot climatic conditions of the Ararat Plain. The results of the study allow to guarantee the cultivation of these new cultivars Titan, Orange, Marine, Zeytun in the farms of the zones with similar conditions.

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Selection of miniature varieties of Solanaceae crops in Armenia

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Biochemical analyses in the ICARDA collection of unique dried materials of lentils

Biochemical analyses in the ICARDA collection of unique dried materials of lentils

Biochemical properties of several genetic resources of the national tomato germplasm

Study of morphological characteristics of several valuable Armeniam varieties of tomato

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