<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Some holoparasitic species can become cultivated plants due to their unique chemical composition. A lot of bioactive contents are characteristic for them. Holoparasites of the family Orobanchaceae are known to be an important and rich source of polyphenols, especially metabolites of the phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs) group. However, only a minority of the species in this family have been phytochemically tested. They are reported to have multiple biological and therapeutic effects and have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. This is the first study to present phytochemical profiling for a representative of genus <italic>Phelypaea</italic>. The chemical composition and biological activity in particular organs of the parasite, <italic>P. tournefortii</italic>, were determined. The interaction with its host, <italic>Tanacetum polycephalum</italic> (Asteraceae), from different places and altitudes was also studied. We presented the determination of polyphenolic compounds with the UPLC-PDA-MS/MS method, antioxidative effects and inhibitory activities, polyphenols, and nitrates content, ABTS•+, DPPH, FRAP, as well as colour parameters. The polyphenols profile of the parasite and host were different in quality and quantity. Identification of polyphenolic compounds revealed 41 compounds, 15 in the parasite (12 phenylethanoids and 3 anthocyanins), and 26 in the host (mainly flavonoids and phenolic acids). The amount and biological activity of polyphenolic compounds present in <italic>Phelypaea</italic> was very diverse and depended on the host plant and the parasite’s organs, as well as on population altitude. The results show that <italic>P. tournefortii</italic> is a potential source of functional and pro-health components. They also direct researchers’ attention to the parasite’s organs, host, and environmental influence.</p></abstract>

Some holoparasitic species can become cultivated plants due to their unique chemical composition. A lot of bioactive contents are characteristic for them. Holoparasites of the family Orobanchaceae are known to be an important and rich source of polyphenols, especially metabolites of the phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs) group. However, only a minority of the species in this family have been phytochemically tested. They are reported to have multiple biological and therapeutic effects and have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. This is the first study to present phytochemical profiling for a representative of genus Phelypaea. The chemical composition and biological activity in particular organs of the parasite, P. tournefortii, were determined. The interaction with its host, Tanacetum polycephalum (Asteraceae), from different places and altitudes was also studied. We presented the determination of polyphenolic compounds with the UPLC-PDA-MS/MS method, antioxidative effects and inhibitory activities, polyphenols, and nitrates content, ABTS•+, DPPH, FRAP, as well as colour parameters. The polyphenols profile of the parasite and host were different in quality and quantity. Identification of polyphenolic compounds revealed 41 compounds, 15 in the parasite (12 phenylethanoids and 3 anthocyanins), and 26 in the host (mainly flavonoids and phenolic acids). The amount and biological activity of polyphenolic compounds present in Phelypaea was very diverse and depended on the host plant and the parasite’s organs, as well as on population altitude. The results show that P. tournefortii is a potential source of functional and pro-health components. They also direct researchers’ attention to the parasite’s organs, host, and environmental influence.

Phytochemical and Bioactive Properties of <italic>Phelypaea Tournefortii</italic> – Effect of Parasitic Lifestyle and Environmental Factors

Department of Microbiology and Parasitology

West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin

Department of Fermentation and Cereals Technology

Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences

Department of Food Technology and Human Nutrition

Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology

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Phytochemical and Bioactive Properties of  – Effect of Parasitic Lifestyle and Environmental Factors

Some holoparasitic species can become cultivated plants due to their unique chemical composition. A lot of bioactive contents are characteristic for them....

Phytochemical and Bioactive Properties of Phelypaea Tournefortii – Effect of Parasitic Lifestyle and Environmental Factors

Publicado en línea: 25 jun 2020

Páginas: 113 - 128

Recibido: 20 may 2020

Aceptado: 15 jun 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2020-0010

Palabras clave
anthocyanins, holoparasite, host, Orobanchaceae, parasitic plant, altitude factor

© 2020 Renata Piwowarczyk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Phytochemical and Bioactive Properties of Phelypaea Tournefortii – Effect of Parasitic Lifestyle and Environmental Factors

Publicado en línea: 25 jun 2020

Páginas: 113 - 128

Recibido: 20 may 2020

Aceptado: 15 jun 2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2020-0010

Palabras claveanthocyanins, holoparasite, host, Orobanchaceae, parasitic plant, altitude factor

© 2020 Renata Piwowarczyk et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Palabras clave
anthocyanins, holoparasite, host, Orobanchaceae, parasitic plant, altitude factor