ANALYSIS OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN LEAVES AND FRUITS OF SORBUS AUCUPARIA SUBSP. SIBIRICA USING GC-MS: CHEMOTAXONOMIC ASPECTS

UDC 581.192; 543.544

  • Asya Rifkhatovna Vasilieva Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3529-3176 Email: asya_sr@mail.ru
  • Nikolay Mefodievich Slynko Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Email: nslynko@mail.ru
  • Sergey Valentinovich Asbaganov Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7482-7495 Email: cryonus@mail.ru
  • Ljudmila Evgenievna Tatarova Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Email: ljudatat@mail.ru
  • Leonid Vasilyevich Kuibida Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS Email: kuibida@kinetics.nsc.ru
  • Sergey Evgenievich Peltek Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Email: peltek@bionet.nsc.ru
DOI_disc_logo https://doi.org/10.14258/jcprm.20260116860
Keywords: Sorbus aucuparia, leaves and fruits, metabolites, chemotaxonomy, GC-MS

Abstract

This study focuses on the investigation of lipophilic metabolites found in various organs of Sorbus aucuparia subsp. sibirica (leaves, exocarp, and seeds) using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The research aims to identify inter-organ differences in metabolic profiles and expand the understanding of the species’ metabolic plasticity. In leaf extracts, 72 compounds were identified, including saturated, unsaturated, and hydroxy-substituted fatty acids, alcohols, alkanes, and steroids. In the exocarp and seeds, 39 and 50 compounds belonging to the same classes were identified. Key compounds included linolenic acid, palmitic acid, and nonacosan-10-ol (ginnol), which plays a vital role in the protective functions of epicuticular waxes and demonstrates promising antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Principal component analysis (PCA) confirmed the presence of inter-organ differences, particularly pronounced in leaves, where local chemotypes were identified. These findings highlight the complex adaptive mechanisms and high metabolic plasticity of S. aucuparia subsp. sibirica. The results offer potential applications in pharmacognosy, chemotaxonomy, and the standardization of plant-derived raw materials.

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Author Biographies

Asya Rifkhatovna Vasilieva, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian

junior researcher

Nikolay Mefodievich Slynko, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian

Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Senior Researcher

Sergey Valentinovich Asbaganov, Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Head of Laboratory, Senior Researcher

Ljudmila Evgenievna Tatarova, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian

leading engineer

Leonid Vasilyevich Kuibida, Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion SB RAS

Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Senior Researcher

Sergey Evgenievich Peltek, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Head of the Laboratory, Chief Researcher

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2026-03-16
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1. Vasilieva A. R., Slynko N. M., Asbaganov S. V., Tatarova L. E., Kuibida L. V., Peltek S. E. ANALYSIS OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN LEAVES AND FRUITS OF SORBUS AUCUPARIA SUBSP. SIBIRICA USING GC-MS: CHEMOTAXONOMIC ASPECTS // Chemistry of plant raw material, 2026. № 1. P. Online First. URL: https://journal.asu.ru/cw/article/view/16860.
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