Developing Fruit Cultivars with Enhanced Health Properties

Wargovich, Michael J.; Morris, Jay; Moseley, Vondina R.; Weber, R.; Byrne, David

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“…To our knowledge, there is no peach breeding program that enhances antioxidant contents, despite the importance of healthy nutraceutical compounds from peach and other fruits (Wargovich et al 2012). The peach breeding program at the Experimental Station of Aula Dei-CSIC has studied, over a period of 10 years, a nectarine population derived from a cross between 'Venus' and 'Big Top' cultivars.…”

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Mapping QTLs associated with fruit quality traits in peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] using SNP maps

Zeballos

Abidi

Giménez

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Tree Genetics & Genomes

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Zeballos, JL.; Adibi, W.; Giménez Millán, R.; Monforte Gilabert, AJ.; Moreno, MA.; Gogorcena, Y. (2016). Mapping QTLs associated with fruit quality traits in peach Prunus persica (L.) Batsch using SNP maps. Tree Genetics and Genomes. 12(3):1-17. doi:10.1007/s11295-016-0996-9. AbstractFruit quality is an essential criterion used to select new cultivars in peach breeding programs and is determined based on a combination of organoleptic and nutritional traits. The aim of this study was to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for fruit quality traits in an F 1 nectarine population derived from 'Venus' and 'Big Top' cultivars. The progeny were evaluated over 4 years for agronomical and biochemical characteristics, and genotyped using SSR markers and 'IPSC 9K peach SNP array v1'. Two genetic maps were constructed using 411 markers. The 'Venus' map spanned 259 cM on nine linkage groups (LGs) with 104 markers. The 'Big Top' map spanned 464 cM on ten LGs with 122 markers.Single or Multiple QTL models mapping was applied separately for each year and all years combined. A total of 54 QTLs mapped over 12LGs belonged to seven peach chromosomes. Most of the QTLs were consistent over the 4 years of study and were validated with the Multi-year analysis. QTLs for total phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin contents were reported for the first time in peach.LG4 in 'Venus' and LG5 in 'Big Top' showed the highest numbers of QTLs. This work represents the first study in an F 1 nectarine family to identify peach genomic regions that control fruit quality traits using 'IPSC 9K SNP array v1' and provides useful information for marker-assisted breeding to produce peaches with better antioxidant content and healthy attributes.

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Mapping QTLs associated with fruit quality traits in peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] using SNP maps

Zeballos

Abidi

Giménez

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Tree Genetics & Genomes

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“…After a 12-month storage period, the jam with added chokeberry scored the highest (5.0) values, regardless of the storage temperature; the highest scores were also reported for the jam with Japanese quince and inulin stored at 10 on modifications to the raw material composition. Recently, in order to increase the health-promoting value of many traditional and non-traditional food products, the addition of "super fruits" has been promoted, as they offer a high content of antioxidants in the form of polyphenolic compounds and vitamins with antioxidative activity (Wargovich et al, 2012). These are, for example, black chokeberry [Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.)…”

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Effects of Plant Ingredients With Pro-Health Properties and Storage Conditions on Texture, Color and Sensory Attributes of Strawberry (Fragaria × Ananassa Duch.) Jam

2017

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The following work compares the parameters of texture and color as well as sensory indicators in low-sugar strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) jams both with pro-health plant ingredients (chokeberry, elderberry, Japanese quince, flax seeds, wheat germs and inulin) and without them (control). The products were examined immediately after production and after 6 and 12 months of storage at cold (10oC) and room temperature (20oC). Compared with the control jam, the value of gel strength was the highest in the jams with flax seeds and wheat germs, on average by 21% and 159%, respectively. The investigated ingredients, particularly Japanese quince and elderberry fruit, lowered gel strength by 16% and 21%, respectively. The ingredients used had an effect on all color parameters and the general sensory evaluation. Adding steviol glycoside and Japanese quince lead to the color of jams being substantially brighter; however, the brightest were the jams with added flax seeds and wheat germs. The addition of chokeberry and elderberry caused significant darkening of the jam. The dominant colors in jams were red and yellow, especially in the jam with added steviol glycoside, Japanese quince and wheat germs. After storage, the value of all texture parameters in jams increased; there were also changes in color, jams were lighter after storage at 20oC. After a 12-month storage period, the jam with added chokeberry scored the highest (5.0) values, regardless of the storage temperature; the highest scores were also reported for the jam with Japanese quince and inulin stored at 10oC.

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“…As a result of enhanced consumer awareness of this, the health benefits of foods provide one of the major driving forces of the world food market (Dillard and German, 2000;Sloan, 2006). Fruits and vegetables have been in the forefront of the food for health movement as a result of the increasing awareness among the consumers on the healthy living (Wargovich et al, 2012). Health benefits differ among crops and bioactives from certain crops protect against various chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease (Wargovich et al, 2012).…”

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“…Fruits and vegetables have been in the forefront of the food for health movement as a result of the increasing awareness among the consumers on the healthy living (Wargovich et al, 2012). Health benefits differ among crops and bioactives from certain crops protect against various chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease (Wargovich et al, 2012). This work has lead to superfruits, which are thought to have exceptional health benefits.…”

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“…''Super,'' which clearly denotes superior health benefits, has been an effective marketing tool in promoting the consumption of specific a fruit or vegetable (Byrne, 2012;Wargovich et al, 2012). Nevertheless, the consumption of fruits and vegetables in general is still approximately half of the recommended levels despite concerted government efforts since the 1990s (Pollack and Perez, 2008;Wells and Buzby, 2008).…”

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The Intersection of Plant Breeding, Human Health, and Nutritional Security: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives

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In recent years, concerns about global, sustainable, and nutritional security have gained substantial momentum propelled by rapid increases in global population and food insecurity. Historically, plant breeding has played a key role in improving crop yield to keep pace with the rising global population; however, current plant breeding efforts focusing on increasing yield may need to be realigned toward nutritional security issues. Although traits affecting yield and disease resistance remain essential, emerging research highlights the importance of nutrition, flavor, quality, and enhanced health-promoting properties in reducing food and nutritional impoverishment. We review plant breeding efforts to address nutritional impoverishment and the importance of consumer perception of flavor, nutrition, and quality. The Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC)’s interdisciplinary research related to “Foods for Health” in pepper, cantaloupe, citrus, carrot, peach, and plum provides specific examples of improvements in vegetable and fruit quality and health-promoting properties. We discuss historical perspectives, case studies, current programs, and a future outlook on the role of plant breeding in nutritional security. Our work focuses on the nexus of plant breeding, human health, and nutritional security as a foundation for future plant improvement strategies.

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Developing Fruit Cultivars with Enhanced Health Properties

Cited by 9 publications

References 151 publications

Mapping QTLs associated with fruit quality traits in peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] using SNP maps

Mapping QTLs associated with fruit quality traits in peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] using SNP maps

Effects of Plant Ingredients With Pro-Health Properties and Storage Conditions on Texture, Color and Sensory Attributes of Strawberry (Fragaria × Ananassa Duch.) Jam

The Intersection of Plant Breeding, Human Health, and Nutritional Security: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives

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