Comparative Analysis of Total Phenolic, Antioxidant Activity and Nutrient Element Composition of Fruits and Fruit Stalks of Crataegus spp. grown in Denizli (Türkiye)

Objective: The aim of this study was to comparatively investigate the fruit and fruit stalks of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. and Crataegus laevigata (Poir.) DC collected from the Denizli/Türkiye region in terms of total phenolic content (TPC), DPPH radical scavenging activity, and macro and micro element compositions. Material and Methods: Fruit and fruit stalk samples of C. monogyna and C. laevigata species were utilized. Methanolic extracts were derived from dried samples, and TPC (Folin-Ciocalteu method) and DPPH antioxidant activity were determined spectrophotometrically. Macro (P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Na) and micro (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, B) element concentrations were analyzed using an ICP-AES device. The obtained data were statistically evaluated by two-way analysis of variance and Box Plot analysis. Results: The results indicated statistically significant differences (p