<span lang="EN-GB">Determination of Pomological Characters and Phenolic Compounds of Cornelian Cherry Genotypes

Cornelian cherry is a fruit noted for its attractive appearance, unique flavor, and rich phenolic content. This study aimed to understand the effects of genotypic differences and altitude on fruit quality by thoroughly examining the pomological and phenolic characteristics of cornelian cherry genotypes selected at different altitudes using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and heat map methods. The high-altitude G۲ genotype stood out with the highest fruit weight and soluble solids content. While catechin was the dominant phenolic compound in all genotypes, genotypes G۱ and G۲ stood out with their high levels of gallic and syringic acid. PCA and heat map analyses clearly showed that the high-altitude G۱ and G۲ clustered together with similar traits. At the same time, the low-altitude G۴ exhibited distinct profiles focused on high acidity and core width, and G۳ on fruit and core sizes and various phenolics. These findings highlight the diversity and breeding potential of cornelian cherry genotypes and also reveal that altitude, is a factor determining pomological properties and phenolic compound content.

کلیدواژه ها:

Altitude ، Bioactive compounds ، Cornus mas L ، Heat-map cluster