| Changes in carotenoid and ascorbic acid contents in fruits of different tomato genotypes related to the depletion of UV-B radiation. | |
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PMID: 15826075 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of the present study was to investigate if the depletion of UV-B radiation affected the most representative carotenoids as well as the ascorbic acid content in tomato fruits, harvested at both breaker and firm red stages. To do this, three tomato genotypes, DRW 5981, HP 1, and Esperanza, were grown inside a greenhouse either covered with polyethylene transparent to UV-B or depleted of UV-B by a special covering film. The antioxidant properties of the fruits were evaluated on the water-insoluble fractions according to the ABTS method. UV-B effect on antioxidant activity was negligible in DRW and HP 1 genotypes, whereas it was detrimental in Esperanza at both ripening stages. This genotype seems to have a negligible capability of accumulating carotenoids and a great susceptibility to detrimental effects of UV-B; conversely, the DRW genotype shows high carotenoid levels under sunlight conditions and a further promotion by UV-B. On the other hand, the HP 1 mutant displays an intermediate behavior and represents the only genotype favored by UV-B with respect to ascorbic acid accumulation. |
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Authors:
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Deborah Giuntini; Giulia Graziani; Bartolomeo Lercari; Vincenzo Fogliano; Gian Franco Soldatini; Annamaria Ranieri |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of agricultural and food chemistry Volume: 53 ISSN: 0021-8561 ISO Abbreviation: J. Agric. Food Chem. Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-04-13 Completed Date: 2005-05-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374755 Medline TA: J Agric Food Chem Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3174-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dipartimento di Chimica e Biotecnologie Agrarie, Università di Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56100 Pisa, Italy. |
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Antioxidants
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analysis Ascorbic Acid / analysis* Carotenoids / analysis* Fruit / chemistry* Genotype Lycopersicon esculentum / chemistry*, genetics*, radiation effects Sunlight Ultraviolet Rays* |
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0/Antioxidants; 36-88-4/Carotenoids; 50-81-7/Ascorbic Acid |
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