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Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit

Year 2025, Issue: Advanced Online Publication, 41 - 42
https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.1817745

Abstract

This study was conducted to comprehensively evaluate the biochemical constituents of medlar (Mespilus spp.) fruits. The fruit samples were analyzed for total phenolic and flavonoid contents, antioxidant activity, and major phenolic and organic acid components. The analyses revealed that medlar fruits are rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds and exhibit high antioxidant capacity. Pearson correlation analysis indicated that phenolic compounds are positively correlated with antioxidant activity, while some organic acids showed a negative correlation. Principal component analysis demonstrated that the variation among fruit constituents was largely attributed to phenolic compounds, which are the main factors shaping the overall biochemical profile of the fruit.

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ANKARA UNİVERSİTY

References

  • Akbulut, M., Ercisli, S., Jurikova, T., Mlcek, J., & Gozlekci, S. (2016). Phenotypic and Bioactive Diversity on Medlar Fruits (Mespilus germanica L.). Erwerbs-Obstbau, 58(3), 185–191. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-016-0272-z
  • Arkain, B., & Alibaş, İ. (2025). Effect of different drying methods on bioactive potential and nutrients of medlar fruit. Scientific Reports, 15, 10202. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86955-3

Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit

Year 2025, Issue: Advanced Online Publication, 41 - 42
https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.1817745

Abstract

Bu çalışma, muşmula (Mespilus spp.) meyvesinin biyokimyasal bileşenlerinin kapsamlı biçimde değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada, meyve örneklerinde toplam fenolik ve flavonoid içerik, antioksidan aktivite ile temel fenolik ve organik asit bileşenleri incelenmiştir. Analizler, muşmula meyvesinin fenolik ve flavonoid bileşikler bakımından zengin bir yapıya sahip olduğunu ve yüksek antioksidan kapasite sergilediğini ortaya koymuştur. Pearson korelasyon analizi, fenolik bileşiklerin antioksidan aktiviteyle pozitif yönde ilişkili olduğunu, bazı organik asitlerle ise ters yönlü bir ilişki gösterdiğini ortaya çıkarmıştır. Temel bileşenler analizi sonucunda, meyve bileşenleri arasındaki varyasyonun büyük ölçüde fenolik bileşiklerden kaynaklandığı ve bu bileşiklerin meyvenin genel biyokimyasal profilini şekillendiren temel faktörler olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Supporting Institution

ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ

References

  • Akbulut, M., Ercisli, S., Jurikova, T., Mlcek, J., & Gozlekci, S. (2016). Phenotypic and Bioactive Diversity on Medlar Fruits (Mespilus germanica L.). Erwerbs-Obstbau, 58(3), 185–191. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-016-0272-z
  • Arkain, B., & Alibaş, İ. (2025). Effect of different drying methods on bioactive potential and nutrients of medlar fruit. Scientific Reports, 15, 10202. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86955-3
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Primary Language English
Subjects Agricultural Engineering (Other)
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Fatma Alan 0000-0001-5266-6339

Submission Date November 5, 2025
Acceptance Date December 8, 2025
Early Pub Date December 11, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Issue: Advanced Online Publication

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APA Alan, F. (2025). Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science(Advanced Online Publication), 41-42. https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.1817745
AMA Alan F. Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit. BSJ Eng. Sci. December 2025;(Advanced Online Publication):41-42. doi:10.34248/bsengineering.1817745
Chicago Alan, Fatma. “Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus Spp.) Fruit”. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science, no. Advanced Online Publication (December 2025): 41-42. https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.1817745.
EndNote Alan F (December 1, 2025) Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science Advanced Online Publication 41–42.
IEEE F. Alan, “Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit”, BSJ Eng. Sci., no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 41–42, December2025, doi: 10.34248/bsengineering.1817745.
ISNAD Alan, Fatma. “Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus Spp.) Fruit”. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science Advanced Online Publication (December2025), 41-42. https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.1817745.
JAMA Alan F. Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit. BSJ Eng. Sci. 2025;:41–42.
MLA Alan, Fatma. “Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus Spp.) Fruit”. Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science, no. Advanced Online Publication, 2025, pp. 41-42, doi:10.34248/bsengineering.1817745.
Vancouver Alan F. Phytochemical Characterization of Medlar (Mespilus spp.) Fruit. BSJ Eng. Sci. 2025(Advanced Online Publication):41-2.

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