Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• pooya Arvin ¹
• rana firouzeh ²

¹ Department of Agriculture . PNU University. Tehran . Iran

² payam e noor university

Abstract

Knowledge of medicinal plants and their biochemical properties provide basic steps for the optimal use of their compounds and medicinal properties. In this study, the content of phytochemical compounds and antioxidant activity of roots, leaves and fruits of Caper (Capparis spinosa L.) were investigated in two regions of Razo Jarglan and Esfarayen located in North Khorasan province. Anthocyanin content and phenolic and flavonoid compounds were determined by laboratory assays and antioxidant capacity of various plant organs was done by DPPH free radical scavenging test. The results showed that the phenol and flavonoid content of fruit extracts of Caper plants grown in Esfarayen region with 35.1 (mg GA/g D.W) and 8.1 (mg Q/g D.W) were the highest, Compared to other groups respectively. The highest anthocyanin content was obtained from the leaf extract of Caper plants in Esfarayen region. The results also showed that the highest antioxidant activity was observed in the fruit extract of Caper plants in Esfarayen district and the lowest amount was observed in the leaf extract of Caper plants in Razo Jarglan district. All extracts of different parts of the Caper plant show different levels of antioxidant activity and due to the appropriate antioxidant effects of this plant, it is expected that it can be used in food, medicine and health products.

Keywords

• Anthocyanin
• Antioxidant Potential
• Caper
• Phenol and Flavonoid Content

Main Subjects

• Physiology