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Title

A contribution to the elemental profile of the leaf samples of newly developed Cabernet Franc varieties.

Authors

Stanimirovic, Bojana; Vujovic, Dragan; Pejin, Boris; Popovic Djordjevic, Jelena; Maletic, Radojka; Raicevic, Petar; Tesic, Zivoslav

Abstract

The elemental profile of the leaf samples of three Cabernet Franc clone candidates recently developed in Serbia (Nos. 02, 010 and 012) obtained in the last phase of clonal selection was examined within this study by ICP-OES. Optimal content of Al, Fe, Cu and Zn, the metals well known for their links with a number of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease, has actually highlighted the potential of the leaf sample No. 10 to afford a novel food supplement of natural origin possessing well balanced metal ingredients. Furthermore, lower content of some other elements (Cr, Mn, Ni and Pb) thoroughly supports such a claiming. Finally, the most favourable K/Na ratio observed for the aforementioned sample points out its likely cardioprotectivity. However, two other Cabernet Franc clone candidates might also be recommended for breeding in the same or similar viticultural conditions, since all obtained values were below toxic ones for human consumption.

Subjects

SERBIA; TRACE elements; DIETARY supplements; ALZHEIMER'S disease; NATURAL foods; NEURODEGENERATION; LEAVES

Publication

Natural Product Research, 2019, Vol 33, Issue 8, p1209

ISSN

1478-6419

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1080/14786419.2018.1457671