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Agronomical and phytochemical characterization of the late globe artichoke ‘Carciofo di Cupello’ (‘Artichoke of Cupello’), ‘Mazzaferrata’ type
Article number
1424_24
Pages
195 – 202
Language
English
Abstract
Italy is the main global producer of artichokes (Cynara cardunculus ssp. scolymus (L.), Hegi), constituting a major part of Italian culture and culinary tradition.
Besides the Italian artichokes registered under the European scheme for protected designations of origin, landraces from narrow geographical areas are available.
The ‘Carciofo di Cupello’ (‘Artichoke of Cupello’), ‘Mazzaferrata’ type, presents an interesting production critical mass, but little is known about its agronomical and nutritional characteristics.
The aim of this work is to provide an overview of the agronomical traits and phenolic compounds of the ‘Artichoke of Cupello’. Analyses were performed on ‘Mazzaferrata’ artichokes sampled in eight farms; artichokes of ‘Montelupone’ variety, were used as control.
As regards crop management, data about plant spacing layout, tillage, fertilization, transplanting, and crop rotation were collected.
Total phenolic compound content ranged from 358 to 480 mg gallic acid equivalent 100 g‑1 dry matter (dm). Total flavonoids content varied from 290 to 402 mg catechin equivalent 100 g‑1 dm, while total anthocyanin content spread to 191 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside equivalent 100 g‑1 dm.
It emerged that location, variety, and the interaction thereof significantly affect the accumulation of phytochemicals.
Besides the Italian artichokes registered under the European scheme for protected designations of origin, landraces from narrow geographical areas are available.
The ‘Carciofo di Cupello’ (‘Artichoke of Cupello’), ‘Mazzaferrata’ type, presents an interesting production critical mass, but little is known about its agronomical and nutritional characteristics.
The aim of this work is to provide an overview of the agronomical traits and phenolic compounds of the ‘Artichoke of Cupello’. Analyses were performed on ‘Mazzaferrata’ artichokes sampled in eight farms; artichokes of ‘Montelupone’ variety, were used as control.
As regards crop management, data about plant spacing layout, tillage, fertilization, transplanting, and crop rotation were collected.
Total phenolic compound content ranged from 358 to 480 mg gallic acid equivalent 100 g‑1 dry matter (dm). Total flavonoids content varied from 290 to 402 mg catechin equivalent 100 g‑1 dm, while total anthocyanin content spread to 191 mg cyanidin-3-O-glucoside equivalent 100 g‑1 dm.
It emerged that location, variety, and the interaction thereof significantly affect the accumulation of phytochemicals.
Authors
V. Melini, F. Melini, A. DAdamo, F.J. Comendador
Keywords
phenolic compounds, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, anthocyanins, bioactive compounds, local crops, biodiversity
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