Trace elements measurement in apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) seeds by neutron activation analysis

Al-Bachir, Mahfouz; Sarhil, A.; Al-Haddad, Th.

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“…Comparatively, Na, Ca, Fe and Mn contents were found to be higher than those reported previously in apricot fruits ( Ali et al, 2011 ). While the amount of K, Na, Fe and Mn were higher than those previously reported in apricot kernels ( Al-Bachir et al, 2018 ).…”

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Comparative analysis of antioxidant activity, toxicity, and mineral composition of kernel and pomace of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) grown in Balochistan, Pakistan

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Panezai

Sajjad

et al. 2021

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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The present study aims to investigate some physical attributes, total phenolics content, total flavonoids content, mineral composition, bioluminescence toxicity assay and antioxidant activity in terms of DPPH, HPS, TAC and FRAP assays in the kernel and pomace samples of six apricot cultivars grown in Balochistan, Pakistan. TFC and TPC determined by the AlCl 3 and Folin-Ciocalteu assays in apricot kernel extracts of six cultivars varied from 1797.5 (Chagali) to 4778.9 (Badoghur) mg QUE/100 g DW and from 1750.0 (Chagali) to 5005.8 (Badoghur) mg GAE/100 g DW. Apricot kernels exhibited higher antioxidant activity than pomace; antioxidant activity in terms of IC 50 in kernels ranged from 24.88 to 98.61 μg/ml for DPPH, 334.84 to 516.63 μg/ml for HPS, from 22.02 to 110.80 μg/ml for TAC and from 96.27 to 163.35 μg/ml for FRAP. The apricot kernels showed higher TPC, TFC, bioluminescence toxicity to V. logei and antioxidant activity than the pomace. The correlation analysis demonstrated substantial contributions of polyphenols and flavonoids to antioxidant assays. The sample type was the leading factor affecting the amounts of K, Na, Ca, Fe, and Mn in the tested samples; mineral contents were higher in pomace than kernels. The highest inhibition to V. logei was found in the kernels of Badoghur (IC 50 = 1.61 mg/ml). The PCA analysis showed significant contributions of phenolic and flavonoid contents towards antioxidant bioluminescence toxicity assays. Our results suggest Badoghur, Shakarpara and Sardai kernels are rich sources of secondary metabolites and possess remarkable antioxidant and antiluminescence activity and can make a significant contribution to the treatment and prevention of chronic health problems.

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Comparative analysis of antioxidant activity, toxicity, and mineral composition of kernel and pomace of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) grown in Balochistan, Pakistan

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Panezai

Sajjad

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Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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“…Cadmium levels were also found below detection limit in some soil samples. Heavy metal levels in analyzed samples were in agreement with literature values [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. The maximum iron, lead and cadmium levels permitted for food samples is 15 mg kg −1 , 0.1 mg kg −1 and 0.05 mg kg −1 , respectively according to Turkish Food Codex [23].…”

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Flame atomic absorption spectrometric determination of multi element in apricot and soil samples after wet and microwave digestion method

Kaygusuz

Tüzen

2021

Cumhuriyet Science Journal

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Iron, copper, zinc, manganese, nickel, cobalt, lead, cadmium and chromium in various apricot and soil samples were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry in this study. Microwave digestion method and wet ashing method efficiency were compared for digestion of the samples. Recovery values were nearly found quantitative. The analysis results were evaluated. The accuracy of the digestion procedures was confirmed by analyzing Montana Soil and Apple Leaves certified reference materials. There are no important differences between digestion methods. The results were compared with literature values. Relative standard deviations were found below 10 %. Heavy metal levels in analyzed samples were not found toxic limits.

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Environmental impact assessment of phosphate fertilizers and phosphogypsum waste: Elemental and radiological effects

Attallah

Metwally

Moussa

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Microchemical Journal

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Trace elements measurement in apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) seeds by neutron activation analysis

Abstract: Plant food are main sources of elements in human nutrition diet and required for proper growth and body development. Present study involved analyzing the elemental profile attributes of apricot seeds in order to

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Comparative analysis of antioxidant activity, toxicity, and mineral composition of kernel and pomace of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) grown in Balochistan, Pakistan

Comparative analysis of antioxidant activity, toxicity, and mineral composition of kernel and pomace of apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) grown in Balochistan, Pakistan

Flame atomic absorption spectrometric determination of multi element in apricot and soil samples after wet and microwave digestion method

Environmental impact assessment of phosphate fertilizers and phosphogypsum waste: Elemental and radiological effects

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