Germplasm characterization of Zolfino landraces (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by flavonoid content

J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Jun 16;52(12):3838-42. doi: 10.1021/jf0307402.

Abstract

The flavonoid composition of three phenotypes of "Zolfino" landraces, a typical bean grown in Tuscany, has been elucidated by means of HPLC-DAD and HPLC-MS analysis. Flavonols, isoflavones, and anthocyanins have been separated and determined in the different samples chosen on the basis of their seed coat color. A flavonol that has not been previously found in Phaseolus vulgaris L. seeds has been characterized. The quantitative data show the presence of flavonols (ranging from 709 to 118 mg/kg of fresh weight), isoflavones (ranging from 14 to 2 mg/kg of fresh weight), and anthocyanins, in black beans only. These results show that this genotype could be very interesting from a nutritional point of view.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Flavonoids / analysis*
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Phaseolus / chemistry*
  • Phaseolus / classification
  • Seeds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Flavonoids