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Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Phytochemical (Fatty Acid Composition), and Pollen Properties of Arbutus andrachne L. Shoot/Leaf Extracts from Kadirli (Osmaniye, Türkiye)

Sayı: Advanced Online Publication 6 Mart 2026
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Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Phytochemical (Fatty Acid Composition), and Pollen Properties of Arbutus andrachne L. Shoot/Leaf Extracts from Kadirli (Osmaniye, Türkiye)

Abstract

This study presents an interdisciplinary evaluation revealing the multifaceted biological and chemical profile of Arbutus andrachne L., an evergreen shrub species belonging to the family Ericaceae and distributed in the Mediterranean region. Plant samples were collected in 2022 from the Kadirli district (Osmaniye, Türkiye). The antibacterial activities of methanol, ethanol, and ethyl acetate extracts were evaluated against nine bacterial strains using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method. Antioxidant capacity was determined through DPPH˙ radical scavenging and Fe²⁺ chelating assays. The qualitative and quantitative analysis of fatty acids was determined using the GC-FID method. The palynological (pollen morphology) characterization of Arbutus andrachne L. was also performed. Methanol and ethanol extracts exhibited pronounced antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli JM109, while the ethyl acetate extract was effective only against Staphylococcus aureus 6538. The methanol extract showed the highest total phenolic (44.51 mg GAE/g) and flavonoid (21.2 mg rutin/g) contents. The strongest DPPH˙ radical scavenging activity was observed in the ethyl acetate extract (61.74%; 0.400 mg TE/g), whereas the highest metal-chelating capacity was recorded for the methanol extract (47.56%; 0.349 mg TE/g). The fixed oil content, determined by the Randall extraction method, was 1.99%, and GC–FID analysis identified 10 fatty acids. Behenic acid (19.34%) was the most abundant saturated fatty acid, while γ-linolenic acid (34.52%) was predominant among the unsaturated fatty acids. Pollen grains were of the tetrad type, with a psilate surface ornamentation and medium size, supporting species-level identification. Arbutus andrachne L. demonstrates notable antibacterial and antioxidant properties and is characterized by a rich phenolic composition, diverse fatty acid profile, and distinctive pollen morphology. A. andrachne L. represents a valuable natural resource with significant potential for applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries, owing to its pronounced antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This study provides fundamental data for the use of this species in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

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Destekleyen Kurum

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Proje Numarası

NO: 2022/4-1

Teşekkür

The authors would like to acknowledge the Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University KSÜ BAP (scientific research projects unit) Project (NO: 2022/4-1) for financial support to the realization of these studies. The authors also would like to thank the Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University, ÜSKİM (University, Industry, Public Cooperation Development Application and Research Center) and Çankırı Karatekin University, Central Research Laboratory Application and Research Center for providing laboratory facilities to conducting these studies.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Bitki Biyoteknolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

6 Mart 2026

Yayımlanma Tarihi

6 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

23 Eylül 2025

Kabul Tarihi

22 Ocak 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Sayı: Advanced Online Publication

Kaynak Göster

APA
Mercimek Takcı, A., Canbaz, K., Toroglu, S., Çenet, M., & Koçer, F. (2026). Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Phytochemical (Fatty Acid Composition), and Pollen Properties of Arbutus andrachne L. Shoot/Leaf Extracts from Kadirli (Osmaniye, Türkiye). Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication, 1161-1175. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1789527

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