Influence of climate variation on phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of Medicago minima populations.

ABSTRACT: Medicago minima is a pasture legume that grows almost all over the world. In Tunisia, it occupies various climatic environments and is considered the most abundant annual Medicago plant. However, this species is unconsumed and unused by humans. This study aimed to explore the phytochemical characteristics of Medicago minima selected from different provenances in Tunisia and subsequently investigate the influence of environmental factors on their phenolic composition and antioxidant activity. Therefore, a calorimetric method and DPPH tests provided the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents and antioxidant potential in roots, stems, leaves and seeds. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) identified and quantified four phenolic acids and three flavonoids in the studied organs. R

SUBMITTER: Kabtni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7237653 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature