Organic acids, sugars, vitamin C content and some pomological characteristics of eleven hawthorn species (Crataegus spp.) from Turkey
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH, vol.47, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 47
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1186/0717-6287-47-21
- Journal Name: BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The Hawthorn (Crateagus sp.) mostly occurs around the temperate region of the world with a high number of species, producing a fruit with numerous beneficial effects for human health. The aim of the study was to determine organic acid and sugar contents in the fruit of a number of hawthorn species grown in Erzincan province of Turkey.