Abstract
In this study, the molecular, biochemical and agro-morphological characterization of genotypes belonging to hawthorn species collected from Bolu province of Turkey was performed. Inter-priming binding sites (iPBS) markers based on retrotransposons were used for the first time in the molecular properties of hawthorn genotypes in the world. The marker system provided very useful information for revealing the genetic variation of the genotypes. Six iPBS markers amplified 68 fragments, of which 65 were polymorphic (95.59%) with an average of 10.83 polymorphic bands per primer. The polymorphism and resolving power per primers ranged from 0.12 to 0.42 and from 0.78 to 8.11 with the average being 0.32 and 5.95, respectively. Pomological properties of Crataegus tanacetifolia, such as fruit pomology and core weight were determined to higher than those of Crataegus monogyna. Citric acid was determined as the most predominant organic acid, followed by malic and succinic acid in the genotypes of both species. The highest citric acid content (26.745 mg 100 g−1) was noted for 14BL09 genotype. The vit. C content was recorded ranging from 2.681 to 9.621 mg 100 g−1. Catechin, chlorogenic, caffeic and rutin contents were varied between 4.140–51.393 mg, 2.254–42.361 mg, 0.624–4.407 mg, and 1.241–10.029 mg per 100 g of fruits, respectively. As a result, it has been determined that twenty-five genotypes belonging to different hawthorn species are important genetic resources to be evaluated in horticultural breeding studies in terms of their physical and biochemical contents.
Highlights
Wild edible fruits are, in general, naturally grown in rural areas throughout the world and represent important dietary sources of rural peoples because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, etc
Studied many different hawthorn species, and determined the differences among species such as their fruits’ contents, which were 2.650 g 100 g−1, 1.953 g 100 g−1, 0.780 g 100 g−1, 1.080 g 100 g−1, 0.027 g 100 g−1, 1.721 g 100 g−1 in Crataegus monogyna of oxalic, citric, tartaric, succinic, fumaric, and malic values, respectively
Liu et al [32] reported that malic acid and citric acid contents were varied between 0.32–1.12 g 100 g−1 and 1.97–8.38 g 100 g−1 in different hawthorn species, respectively
Summary
In general, naturally grown in rural areas throughout the world and represent important dietary sources of rural peoples because they are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, etc. The stem, leaf, flowers, roots and the fruits of wild edible fruits have a high potential for traditional medicinal uses [1,2,3,4,5]. Hawthorn is taxonomically classified within the Rosaceae family, Maloidae subfamily, Crataegeae section and Crataegus genus [6]. Among 50 species of hawthorn located in the northern hemisphere, more than 20 hawthorn species have been reported to be grown in Turkey [7,8]. Azarelle (GRIS.) FRANCO is the most common naturally grown hawthorn species [9]. Jacq. subsp. azarelle (GRIS.) FRANCO is the most common naturally grown hawthorn species [9].
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
