Health-Promoting Effects, Phytochemical Constituents and Molecular Genetic Profile of the Purple Carrot 'Purple Sun' (Daucus carota L.).

ABSTRACT: The purple carrot cultivar 'Purple Sun' (Daucus carota L.) is characterized by a relevant content of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins, which may play an important role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases and in the treatment of metabolic syndrome. In the present study, the genetic diversity, phytochemical composition, and bioactivities of this outstanding variety were studied for the first time. Genetic analysis by molecular markers estimated the level of genetic purity of this carrot cultivar, whose purple-pigmented roots were used for obtaining the purple carrot ethanol extract (PCE). With the aim to identify specialized metabolites potentially responsible for the bioactivities, the analysis of the metabolite profile of PCE by LC-ESI/LTQ Orbitrap/MS/MS was carried out. LC-

SUBMITTER: Maresca V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11314219 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature