@article{
author = "Mikulić, Mira and Atanacković Krstonošić, Milica and Kladar, Nebojša and Vasiljević, Sanja and Katanski, Snežana and Mamlić, Zlatica and Rakić, Dušan and Cvejic , Jelena Helene",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is an important legume that is also known as a rich source
of isoflavones, which are compounds with mild estrogenic activity. Therefore, this plant is often used
as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements recommended in menopause. Many
factors can influence isoflavone content, but those genetically related are considered to be the most
important. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical profile of different
plant parts of 30 red clover genotypes grouped according to ploidy and country of seed origin by
analyzing the content of dominant isoflavones, total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity.
It was found that there are significant differences in the examined traits among plant parts. Red
clover leaves had the highest total isoflavone content, with biochanin A as the dominant compound,
while flower extracts had the highest TPC and antioxidant activity. Diploid and tetraploid genotypes
were significantly different concerning the content of daidzein, genistein, formononetin and TPC with
higher quantities in tetraploid samples. On the other hand, seed origin was not a useful separating
factor for the analyzed samples. The results of this research indicate that ploidy, as a previously
poorly studied factor, could influence isoflavone content in red clover.",
publisher = "Basel : MDPI",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Phytochemical Composition of Different Red Clover Genotypes Based on Plant Part and Genetic Traits",
number = "1",
pages = "103",
volume = "13",
doi = "10.3390/foods13010103"
}