Unravelling the seasonal dynamics of the metabolome of white asparagus spears using untargeted metabolomics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The white asparagus season lasts 4 months while the harvest period per field is 8 weeks. Different varieties are better suited for harvesting early or late in the season. Little is known of the dynamics of secondary metabolites of white asparagus during the production season.

Objective

Characterization of the metabolome of white asparagus spears covering volatile and non-volatile composition in relation to quality aspects.

Methods

Eight varieties, harvested repeatedly during two consecutive seasons were analysed following an untargeted metabolomics workflow using SPME GC-MS and LC-MS. Linear regression, cluster and network analyses were used to explore the profile dynamics, unravel patterns and study the influence of genotype and environment.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Pegiou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10042981 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature