Comparison of Some Parts of Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch. Plant in Terms of Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Capacity

Hatice Feyza Akbulut

Comparison of Some Parts of Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch. Plant in Terms of Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Capacity

2024

Hatice Feyza Akbulut

Cotoneaster spp. is a plant belonging to the Rosaceae family, which includes different genera and taxa. It is a woody plant that grows from shrubs to trees depending on its height (between 0.2-20 m) and grows in the temperate areas of Europe, North Africa and Asia. Many Cotoneaster species have become highly popular ornamental plants due to their striking leaves, dense flowers, and bright red-black fruits. These species have been used traditionally for the treatment of numerous diseases due to their rich bioactive components present in both their above-ground and below-ground parts. This study investigates the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of the above-ground parts of Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch., including its fruits, stems, and leaves. For this purpose, total phenolic content (TPC) and DPPH radical scavenging activity, organic acid and sugar profile, and mineral distributions were determined. According to the results, the highest amounts of macro-minerals identified were potassium (K) and calcium (Ca), while iron (Fe) and boron (B) were the predominant micro-minerals. The dominant organic acid in the fruit was malic acid, while succinic acid was prevalent in the stems and leaves. Sucrose and fructose, the sugars detected in the fruit, were found in equal levels in the stems and leaves. Fructose was identified as the dominant sugar in the leaves. It was determined that the fruit, stem, and leave parts of the Cotoneaster coriaceus Franch. plant species were rich in TPC, with the stems exhibiting higher antioxidant capacity.

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