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- Author:
- Fordham, I.M., et al. ; Zimmerman, R.H.; Black, B.L.; Clevidence, B.M.; Wiley, E.R.; Show all 5 Authors
- Source:
- Acta horticulturae 2003 no.626 pp. 429
- ISSN:
- 0567-7572
- Subject:
- Elaeagnus umbellata; alternative crops; lycopene; medicinal properties; fruits (plant anatomy); chemical constituents of plants
- Abstract:
- ... Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.) is not commonly grown for its fruit in the U.S., except for the purpose of attracting wildlife. Due to its ability to fix nitrogen, drought and disease resistance, and tolerance of poor soil, autumn olive has been widely planted in distressed areas and along highways to prevent soil erosion. The edible fruit, brilliant red or yellow in color, is exceptiona ...
- Handle:
- 10113/40095
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- Author:
- Fordham, I.M., et al. ; Wang, S.Y.; Show all 2 Author
- Source:
- Food technology and biotechnology 2007 v.45 no.4 pp. 402
- Subject:
- olives; Elaeagnus umbellata; genotype; stone fruits; chemical composition; fruit composition; fruit quality; phenolic compounds; carotenoids; antioxidants; antioxidant activity; free radical scavengers; free radicals; sugar content; fructose; glucose; soluble solids; titratable acidity; malic acid; organic acids and salts; peroxide value; glutathione peroxidase; glutathione reductase (NADPH); superoxide dismutase; ascorbate peroxidase; glutathione dehydrogenase (ascorbate); enzyme activity
- Abstract:
- ... Fruit from six genotypes of autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellate Thunb.); Brilliant Rose, Delightful, Jewel, Natural 1, Natural 2 and Sweet N Tart; were evaluated for fruit quality, phenolic content, carotenoids, antioxidants, antioxidant capacity, and antioxidant enzyme activity. The fruit soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acids (TA), total carotenoids, and total phenolic content varied with ...
- Handle:
- 10113/13834
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