Effects of Light Intensity, Day Length, Temperature, and Other Environmental Factors on the Ascorbic Acid Content of Tomatoes

Hamner, K. C.; Bernstein, Leon; Maynard, L. A.

doi:10.1093/jn/29.2.85

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“…Nevertheless, their success has been limited. Among other factors, it has to be considered that vitamin C content is highly unstable, as it is very sensitive to environmental conditions (Hamner et al, 1945;Hanson et al, 2004) and as expected considering its antioxidant functions, the levels of ascorbic acid are responsive to stress factors (Davey et al, 2000;Ioannidi et al, 2009). Additionally, a deleterious effect of plant yield has been described for this type of high vitamin C cultivars due primarily to a reduction in fruit size (Stevens and 0304-4238/$ -see front matter © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.…”

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Exploring alternative germplasm for the development of stable high vitamin C content in tomato varieties

Leiva-Brondo

Valcárcel

Cortés-Olmos

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Scientia Horticulturae

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a b s t r a c tThe genotypic potential for high l-ascorbic acid content of 15 accessions of S. lycopersicon and S. pimpinellifolium has been evaluated in three environments, including open-air and glasshouse cultivation and two localities. The environmental effect on l-ascorbic acid accumulation was highly genotype-dependant and the variance ascribed to the G×E environment was similar in importance to that ascribed to genotype. The variation found within accession might be ascribed to microenvironmental effects associated with temperature changes and oxidative stress or population variability. Several accessions with high genotypic values ( +G) have been identified. Among them, accession PI365959 of S. pimpinellifolium, showed a genotypic value of 293.8 mg kg −1 , statistically significant higher (P < 0.05) than the genotypic potential of controls reported to have high l-ascorbic content (CDP4777, 115.0 mg kg −1 ). It also showed positive G×E interactions, with a relatively high stability. Accession LA1423 of S. lycopersicon var. cerasiforme, despite being less stable, had also high genotypic values for l-ascorbic acid accumulation (197.4 mg kg −1 ). This germplasm will be of great interest for the development of new tomato cultivars targeted to added-value markets appreciating nutritional or functional quality. The close relationship of the selected material with the cultivated tomato will enable an efficient and rapid exploitation of their potential in breeding programmes.

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Exploring alternative germplasm for the development of stable high vitamin C content in tomato varieties

Leiva-Brondo

Valcárcel

Cortés-Olmos

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Scientia Horticulturae

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“…HAMNER et at. (5) found that tomato fruits produced at a temperature of 780 F (260 C) had a higher ascorbic acid content than fruits produced at 630 F (170 C), while ABERG (1) states that young tomato plants grown at 15.50 C had a 30% higher content. of ascorbic acid than plants grown at 230 C. REID (8) found a lower concentration in cow pea seedlings grown at 290 than at 240 C and MOLDTMANN (7) noted that 10-day-old Vicia Faba seedlings had nearly twice as much ascorbic acid at 260 as at 140 C, whereas Pisum sativum seedlings had a much lower vitamin content at 26 than at 140 C. Avena sativa seedlings showed no essential difference at the two temperatures.…”

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“…This arrangement was effective only when the temperature outside was considerably below 100. This investigation has extended over two winter seasons (1947-48 and 1948-49 (5). At this time, Aberg's paper on tomato leaves was not known to the writer.…”

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Influence of Temperature on the Vitamin Content of Green Plants

Gustafson¹

1950

Plant Physiol.

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Change in the temperature with seasons is such an important factor in plant growth that its influence on the vitamin content of plants deserves a thorough investigation. Yet very few such investigations have been made and all but one of these have been concerned with ascorbic acid. One of the peculiarities of these investigations has been that they do not agree as to the effect of temperature on the concentration of ascorbic acid in plants. HAMNER et at. (5) found that tomato fruits produced at a temperature of 780 F (260 C) had a higher ascorbic acid content than fruits produced at 630 F (170 C), while ABERG (1) states that young tomato plants grown at 15.50 C had a 30% higher content. of ascorbic acid than plants grown at 230 C. REID (8) found a lower concentration in cow pea seedlings grown at 290 than at 240 C and MOLDTMANN (7) noted that 10-day-old Vicia Faba seedlings had nearly twice as much ascorbic acid at 260 as at 140 C, whereas Pisum sativum seedlings had a much lower vitamin content at 26 than at 140 C. Avena sativa seedlings showed no essential difference at the two temperatures. SOMERS et al. (10) working with discs of turnip leaves floated on nutrient solution found that a higher concentration of ascorbic acid was obtained in discs grown at 240 C than in discs grown at 140 C. RODAHL (9) states that Empetrum nigrum has a higher concentration of ascorbic acid in northeast Greenland than in southeast Greenland. Presumably the former region has a lower temperature than the latter. MITCHELL and HOULAHAN (6) reported a mutant of Neurospora which in order to make satisfactory growth has to be supplied with riboflavin at 280 C but not at lower temperatures. WOLF (11) found that excised leaves of Bryophyllum calycinum lost ascorbic acid at a temperature of 200 but not at 70 and 370 C.Materials and methods It will be noted in the above review of the literature that aside from Moldtmann the different investigators used only one species of plants. In this investigation 10 species have been used and these have ranged in age from about two weeks to seven months. The following plants have been

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“…La exposición a la luz favorece la acumulación de vitamina C en frutos de tomate (Hamner et al, 1945;Somers et al, 1951;Venter, 1977;López-Andreu et al, 1986;El-Gizawy et al, 1993), pero puede disminuir si los tejidos del fruto se exponen directamente a la radiación (650 W/m2) (Adegoroye y Jolliffe, 1987;Rosales et al, 2006). Además, se ha visto que las condiciones de estrés a las que esté sometida la planta, puede variar la expresión de los genes responsables de la acumulación de vitamina C (Ioannidi et al, 2009).…”

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Mejora de la calidad nutritiva del tomate: búsqueda de fuentes de variabilidad, estudio de la influencia del ambiente y determinación del control genético

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AGRADECIMIENTOSEn el largo camino que llevo recorrido y que hoy llega a su fin con la defensa de esta tesis, he conocido a numerosas personas que de un modo u otro me han apoyado y que merecen un reconocimiento especial. Por ello agradezco:Al Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación por concederme una subvención para un contrato de Técnico de Apoyo de Infraestructuras.A la Universitat Politècnica de València y al COMAV la concesión de una beca de Formación de Personal Investigador.A los doctores Salva Roselló y Fernando Nuez, directores de esta tesis, su apoyo incondicional y sus consejos a lo largo de las diversas etapas que han dado como resultado este manuscrito. En especial, agradecerle a Fernando la oportunidad de formar parte de esta gran familia de investigadores que es el COMAV, y a Salva, por adentrarme en el mundo de la mejora de la calidad y ayudarme a buscar la luz cuando me desesperaba porque la oscuridad no me dejaba avanzar en la investigación. Gracias por demostrarme que la paciencia y el buen hacer son imprescindibles para obtener trabajos de "calidad".Al Dr. José Manuel Herrero y a la Universitat de València, su aportación a la presente tesis. Gracias José, por ser tan accesible y brindarme la oportunidad de conocer una técnica de última generación.A la Dra. Merche Valcárcel y la Universitat Jaume I de Castelló, sin los cuales no se hubiera podido realizar la réplica de unos de mis trabajos más ambiciosos.Al Dr. Jaime Cebolla, que desde el primer día de esta tesis ha estado ahí, respondiéndome a las dudas y sin su apoyo algún que otro trabajo todavía no se habría publicado.Al Dr. Ángel Maquieira y al Departamento de Química por aceptarme como una más en los ratos que compartimos en el laboratorio, poniendo a mi alcance cualquier medio disponible.En especial, a Luis y a todos aquellos alumnos de Agrónomos y Agrícolas (en aquel entonces, mis niños) que mediante becas de colaboración, trabajos finales de carrera o créditos de libre elección compartieron conmigo inicialmente el día a día del laboratorio de mejora de la calidad: Ángeles, Dulce, Paco, Gloria, Luismi, Mercé, Víctor y Bibi.Y a los que han compartido conmigo este laboratorio al final, especialmente al Dr. Miguel Leiva y Carles Cortés. Gracias Miguel, por compartir recursos de una manera cordial y demostrar que si se quiere se puede. Gracias Carles, por nuestras charlas, tu alegría, tus ganas de trabajar y de competir, tu madurez, no cambies nunca… A mis compañeros del Banco de Germoplasma (Dra. María José, José Vicente, José, Eva, María, Marco y Quique), por su labor en la custodia y conservación de tantos tesoros, imprescindible para la elaboración de esta tesis.Al resto de mis compañeros del COMAV que tantos años me habéis sufrido y que tanto me habéis ayudado Jaume, Javi, Ali, Santi, María, Cristina, Cristina R., Estela, Juan Pablo, Julia, Carolina, Salva, Inma, Carmelo, Belén, Eva, José, Ximo, Carmina, Carlos, José María, Patri, Rosa, Ana, Olga, Iciar, Pascual, Carlos, Miguel Ángel, Paco, Ángel, Mariano, Salva, Mari Carmen, María José, Gl...

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Effects of Light Intensity, Day Length, Temperature, and Other Environmental Factors on the Ascorbic Acid Content of Tomatoes

Cited by 60 publications

References 15 publications

Exploring alternative germplasm for the development of stable high vitamin C content in tomato varieties

Exploring alternative germplasm for the development of stable high vitamin C content in tomato varieties

Influence of Temperature on the Vitamin Content of Green Plants

Mejora de la calidad nutritiva del tomate: búsqueda de fuentes de variabilidad, estudio de la influencia del ambiente y determinación del control genético

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