| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1354262 | Biochemical Systematics and Ecology | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Seeds of Prunus persica L. Batsch were collected at various times from different regions of China. The fatty acid composition of the seeds was analysed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The aim was to evaluate whether genetic and environmental factors influenced the chemical profile of fatty acids in Semen persicae. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids were present at 4.8-8.7% and 90.7-94.8% of total fatty acids, respectively. Oleic and linoleic acids were dominant in all samples and ranged from 59.3 to 81.4% and from 11.6 to 31.0%, respectively. All samples had high levels of unsaturated fatty acids. Hierarchical clustering analysis and principal components analysis were performed to differentiate and classify the samples based on the contents of the characteristic fatty acid constituents. This study provides evidence that metabolites may reflect genetic and environmental similarities, such as management practices used in cultivars (irrigation, fertilization and sanitary treatments), and evidence of the variability of genetic make up and local environmental conditions in samples grown in the wild.
Highlight► Semen persicae samples collected from different regions and times in China were analyzed for fatty acid composition using GC–MS. ► To evaluate the relative contributions of genetic and environmental aspects to chemical profile varibility of S. persicae. ► Metabolites may reflect genetic and environmental similarities, such as management practices used in cultivars (irrigation, fertilization and sanitary treatments), and variability of genetic make up and local environmental conditions in wild grown samples.
