Location: Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research
Title: Antioxidants in potatoes: A fresh view on one of the major food crops worldwideAuthor
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HELLMANN, HANJO - Washington State University |
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GOYER, AYMERIC - Oregon State University |
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Navarre, Duroy - Roy |
Submitted to: Molecules
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 4/19/2021 Publication Date: 4/22/2021 Citation: Hellmann, H., Goyer, A., Navarre, D.A. 2021. Antioxidants in potatoes: A fresh view on one of the major food crops worldwide. Molecules. 26(9):2446. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092446. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092446 Interpretive Summary: With a growing world population, accelerating climate change, and limited arable land, it is critical to focus on plant-based resources that can provide food security. Potato is one of the major food crops worldwide and is recognized by the United Nations Organization as an excellent food source for the increasing world population. Potato tubers are rich in a various antioxidants. This review provides a detailed overview into the biosynthesis and chemical properties of the major antioxidants in potato, along with insights into current and future potential to utilize potato-based systems as tools and resources for healthy and sustainable food production Technical Abstract: With a growing world population, accelerating climate changes, and limited arable land, it is critical to focus on plant-based resources for sustainable food production. In addition, plants are a cornucopia for secondary metabolites, of which many have robust antioxidative capacities and are beneficial for human health. Potato is one of the major food crop plants worldwide and is recognized by the United Nations Organization as an excellent food source for the increasing world population. Potato tubers are rich in a plethora of different antioxidants. This review article provides a detailed overview about the biosynthesis and chemical properties of the major antioxidants in potato tubers, along with insights into current and future potential to utilize potato-based systems as tools and resources for healthy and sustainable food production |