Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania
Blackcurrants (<i>Ribes nigrum</i> L.) are recognized for their rich anthocyanin content, contributing to their health-promoting properties. This study explored the phytochemical profiles and antioxidant activities of five blackcurrant varieties (Gofert, Tiben, Ceres, Ronix, and Ruben) c...
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| description | Blackcurrants (<i>Ribes nigrum</i> L.) are recognized for their rich anthocyanin content, contributing to their health-promoting properties. This study explored the phytochemical profiles and antioxidant activities of five blackcurrant varieties (Gofert, Tiben, Ceres, Ronix, and Ruben) cultivated in Mureș County, Romania. Using HPLC-DAD analysis, cyanidin-rutinoside was identified as the predominant anthocyanin in all varieties. Ruben stood out with the highest anthocyanin concentration and antioxidant activity, highlighting its potential for functional food and nutraceutical applications. The high anthocyanin content determined in these varieties suggests the influence of hybridization and unique regional growing conditions. Antioxidant activity, assessed through 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) (ABTS) assays, showed strong correlations with anthocyanin content, though polyphenolic levels did not consistently align with antioxidant efficacy. These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring blackcurrant cultivation to optimize bioactive compound production and support further exploration of their therapeutic potential. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e0e4269a06de4e4dbe842f4f0c6d84112025-08-20T02:23:05ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-05-011411160410.3390/plants14111604Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in RomaniaRuxandra Ștefănescu0Francisc Boda1Monica Sebestyen2Ioana Râșteiu3Eszter Laczkó-Zöld4Lénárd Farczádi5Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Targu Mures, RomaniaDepartment of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Targu Mures, RomaniaFaculty of Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Targu Mures, RomaniaFaculty of Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Targu Mures, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Targu Mures, RomaniaChromatography and Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Center for Advanced Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, 540142 Targu Mures, RomaniaBlackcurrants (<i>Ribes nigrum</i> L.) are recognized for their rich anthocyanin content, contributing to their health-promoting properties. This study explored the phytochemical profiles and antioxidant activities of five blackcurrant varieties (Gofert, Tiben, Ceres, Ronix, and Ruben) cultivated in Mureș County, Romania. Using HPLC-DAD analysis, cyanidin-rutinoside was identified as the predominant anthocyanin in all varieties. Ruben stood out with the highest anthocyanin concentration and antioxidant activity, highlighting its potential for functional food and nutraceutical applications. The high anthocyanin content determined in these varieties suggests the influence of hybridization and unique regional growing conditions. Antioxidant activity, assessed through 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and (2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) (ABTS) assays, showed strong correlations with anthocyanin content, though polyphenolic levels did not consistently align with antioxidant efficacy. These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring blackcurrant cultivation to optimize bioactive compound production and support further exploration of their therapeutic potential.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/11/1604<i>Ribes nigrum</i>anthocyaninpharmacognostical analysis |
| spellingShingle | Ruxandra Ștefănescu Francisc Boda Monica Sebestyen Ioana Râșteiu Eszter Laczkó-Zöld Lénárd Farczádi Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania Plants <i>Ribes nigrum</i> anthocyanin pharmacognostical analysis |
| title | Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania |
| title_full | Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania |
| title_fullStr | Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania |
| title_short | Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Profiling of Five Varieties of <i>Ribes nigrum</i> Grown in Romania |
| title_sort | pharmacognostic evaluation and antioxidant profiling of five varieties of i ribes nigrum i grown in romania |
| topic | <i>Ribes nigrum</i> anthocyanin pharmacognostical analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/11/1604 |
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