Kim, S.-H.; Subramanian, P.; Hahn, B.-S. Glucosinolate Diversity Analysis in Choy Sum (Brassica Rapa Subsp. Chinensis Var. Parachinensis) Germplasms for Functional Food Breeding. Foods 2023, 12, 2400, doi:10.3390/foods12122400.
Kim, S.-H.; Subramanian, P.; Hahn, B.-S. Glucosinolate Diversity Analysis in Choy Sum (Brassica Rapa Subsp. Chinensis Var. Parachinensis) Germplasms for Functional Food Breeding. Foods 2023, 12, 2400, doi:10.3390/foods12122400.
Kim, S.-H.; Subramanian, P.; Hahn, B.-S. Glucosinolate Diversity Analysis in Choy Sum (Brassica Rapa Subsp. Chinensis Var. Parachinensis) Germplasms for Functional Food Breeding. Foods 2023, 12, 2400, doi:10.3390/foods12122400.
Kim, S.-H.; Subramanian, P.; Hahn, B.-S. Glucosinolate Diversity Analysis in Choy Sum (Brassica Rapa Subsp. Chinensis Var. Parachinensis) Germplasms for Functional Food Breeding. Foods 2023, 12, 2400, doi:10.3390/foods12122400.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze glucosinolates (GSLs) in germplasms that are currently conserved at the RDA-Genebank. The analysis focused on the glucosinolate diversity among the analyzed germplasms, with the goal of identifying those that would be most useful for future breeding efforts to produce nutritionally rich Choy sum plants..Twenty-three accessions of Choy sum which possessed ample background passport information were selected. By analyzing the glucosinolate content for 17 different glucosinolates, we observed aliphatic GSLs to be the most common. We identified one accession, IT228140 to synthesize high quantities of glucobrassi-canapin and progoitrin which have been reported to contain several therapeutic applications. Overall, this study highlights the importance of conserving and analyzing plant genetic re-sources, such as those held in national genebanks, for the purpose of developing new varieties of crops that are both nutritious and beneficial for human health. The identification of excellent germplasms for breeding material and the confirmation of the anticancer effects of glucosin-olates are significant contributions to the field of agricultural research and have the potential to positively impact public health.
Biology and Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology
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