Establishment of an internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence-based differentiation identification procedure for mei (Prunus mume) and plum (Prunus salicina) and its use to detect adulteration in preserved fruits

Genetic relatedness and genetic diversity of ornamental mei (Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.) as analysed by AFLP markers

“…For example, chloroplast DNA restriction patterns demonstrated that P. mume and P. armeniaca have fundamental differences (Uematsu et al 1991;Katayama and Uematsu 2005). Internal transcribed spacer sequences have shown that P. mume is a closer relative of P. domestica than P. armeniaca (Lee and Wen 2001) and that P. mume can also be differentiated from P. salicina (Ng et al 2005). However, our AFLP analysis also revealed that although distinct, Apricot and P. mume are closely related.…”

Phenolic compounds from the edible seeds extract of Chinese Mei (Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc) and their antimicrobial activity

“…et Zucc (Rosaceae) has been widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and its fruits are consumed as preserved fruits and drink in China (Shi, Gong, Liu, Wu, & Zhang, 2009). Various parts of this plant, such as fruits, seeds, flowers, leaves and stem barks, have been used as herbal medicines for alleviating fever, cough and intestinal disorders in China for a long time (Matsuda et al, 2003;Ng, Lin, Tzeng, Chang, & Shyu, 2005). In particular, P. mume seeds are used to treat intestinal disorders for its antimicrobial capacity, in addition to its application to making various delicious food since ancient times, such as moon cake and toasted snack food.…”

Effects of polysaccharides-riched Prunus mume fruit juice concentrate on uric acid excretion and gut microbiota in mice with adenine-induced chronic kidney disease

“…The composition of the gut microbiota in patients with advanced renal injury is significantly different from that of healthy people ( Li et al, 2019 ; Ng et al, 2005 ). Therefore, 16S rDNA sequencing was performed on the cecal contents of each group of mice in the present study.…”