a synopsis of a phd study
Vagiri, Michael Rajeev
(2012).
Black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) - an insight into the crop.
Alnarp:
(LTJ, LTV) > Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (until 121231), Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet.
Introductory paper at the Faculty of Landscape Planning, Horticulture and Agricultural Science
; 2012:2
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Abstract
There is an increasing interest in the inclusion of berries, especially the black currant in the human diet mainly for the health benefits associated with their consumption. Black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) belonging to the genus Ribes is widely cultivated across temperate Europe, Russia, New Zealand, parts of Asia and to a lesser extent North America. Besides high content of tasty juice, black currant is a valuable source of bioactive compounds like vitamin C and polyphenols, acting as antioxidants, with a potential to protect against disorders such as cardiovascular events, cancer and other degenerative symptoms. Industrially, black currant fruits are considered to be of importance; however other anatomical parts like buds and leaves are also excellent sources of phenolic compounds. The leaf and bud extracts are of relevance as raw material for the food and health industry thereby making black currant a lucrative product for use as functional food ingredient. Research until now has investigated the content of different polyphenolic fractions of the fruits and to lesser extent on content of these fractions on plant parts like buds and leaves.
The breeding of black currant is mainly focussed on national and international requirements, as related to specific quality desired from the processing sector alongside with important agronomic characters. Black currant cultivation is in different areas limited by a lack of climate adaptation in the existing cultivars as well as susceptibility of these cultivars to different pests and diseases. Also, the levels of bioactive compounds in black currant like content of ascorbic acid and polyphenols are influenced by genotype, environment and genotype x environment interactions. Durable resistance towards damaging pest and diseases together with an increase in content of health promoting compounds and adaptability to local climates remain to be of high priority for breeders. Additionally flavour, mouth feel, aroma and after taste are important primary quality factors for the fresh fruit market and juice industry.
This introductory paper focuses on the history of development and biology of black currant; their ecology and environmental adaptability; crop utilisation; bioactive compounds, genetic, biochemical and phenotypic diversity. The breeding objectives and important pest and diseases are also presented. This paper is an attempt to review important work that has been done so far and the background literature, whilst providing the scope for the current PhD study.
Authors/Creators: | Vagiri, Michael Rajeev |
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Title: | Black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) - an insight into the crop |
Subtitle: | a synopsis of a phd study |
Series/Journal: | Introductory paper at the Faculty of Landscape Planning, Horticulture and Agricultural Science (1654-3580) |
Year of publishing : | 6 February 2012 |
Number: | 2012:2 |
Number of Pages: | 58 |
Place of Publication: | Alnarp |
Publisher: | Faculty of Landscape Planning, Horticulture and Agricultural Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences |
ISSN: | 1654-3580 |
Language: | English |
Publication Type: | Report |
Full Text Status: | Public |
Agris subject categories.: | F Plant production > F30 Plant genetics and breeding H Protection of plants and stored products > H10 Pests of plants H Protection of plants and stored products > H20 Plant diseases |
Subjects: | Obsolete subject words > NATURAL SCIENCES Obsolete subject words > FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and LANDSCAPE PLANNING |
Keywords: | Polyphenols, Health promoting compounds, Ascorbic acid, Gall mite, Mildew, Black currant reversion virus, Rust |
URN:NBN: | urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-e-344 |
Permanent URL: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-e-344 |
ID Code: | 8586 |
Department: | (LTJ, LTV) > Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (until 121231) |
Deposited By: | Mr. Michael Rajeev Vagiri |
Deposited On: | 07 Feb 2012 07:53 |
Metadata Last Modified: | 28 Oct 2015 09:12 |
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