Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy

This study employs Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to quantitatively analyze the distribution patterns and metabolic roles of α-solanine across different organs (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits) of Solanum nigrum. By extracting absorbance values from key characteristic peaks...

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Main Authors: Yan Liu, Jiankang Zhao, Minzhen Si
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Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
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description This study employs Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to quantitatively analyze the distribution patterns and metabolic roles of α-solanine across different organs (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits) of Solanum nigrum. By extracting absorbance values from key characteristic peaks (2923 cm‐1, 2853 cm−1, 1639 cm−1, 1152 cm−1, and 1072 cm−1) and applying a normalization ratio method for quantitative assessment, our results reveal that fruits serve as the primary accumulation site of α-solanine, followed by flowers and leaves, whereas the lowest concentrations are detected in roots and stems. Further analysis suggests that the high accumulation in fruits is likely associated with defensive functions and seed protection, while leaves and flowers function as the primary sites for α-solanine biosynthesis and signaling regulation, respectively. In contrast, roots and stems mainly facilitate transport and storage. This study highlights FTIR as a rapid, non-destructive technique for the quantitative analysis of plant secondary metabolites, demonstrating its potential in botanical research and biochemical profiling. Moreover, these findings provide valuable insights into the ecological roles of Solanaceae secondary metabolites and their potential applications in agriculture and pharmaceutical sciences.
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spelling doaj-art-34d463629a9c4540a8c62d74c8eaa8112025-08-20T03:43:54ZengElsevierResults in Chemistry2211-71562025-07-011610236310.1016/j.rechem.2025.102363Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopyYan Liu0Jiankang Zhao1Minzhen Si2Corresponding author.; Institute of Spectroscopic Application Technology, Chuxiong Normal University, Key Laboratory of Molecular Spectroscopy of Universities in Yunnan Province, Chuxiong 675000, ChinaInstitute of Spectroscopic Application Technology, Chuxiong Normal University, Key Laboratory of Molecular Spectroscopy of Universities in Yunnan Province, Chuxiong 675000, ChinaInstitute of Spectroscopic Application Technology, Chuxiong Normal University, Key Laboratory of Molecular Spectroscopy of Universities in Yunnan Province, Chuxiong 675000, ChinaThis study employs Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to quantitatively analyze the distribution patterns and metabolic roles of α-solanine across different organs (roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits) of Solanum nigrum. By extracting absorbance values from key characteristic peaks (2923 cm‐1, 2853 cm−1, 1639 cm−1, 1152 cm−1, and 1072 cm−1) and applying a normalization ratio method for quantitative assessment, our results reveal that fruits serve as the primary accumulation site of α-solanine, followed by flowers and leaves, whereas the lowest concentrations are detected in roots and stems. Further analysis suggests that the high accumulation in fruits is likely associated with defensive functions and seed protection, while leaves and flowers function as the primary sites for α-solanine biosynthesis and signaling regulation, respectively. In contrast, roots and stems mainly facilitate transport and storage. This study highlights FTIR as a rapid, non-destructive technique for the quantitative analysis of plant secondary metabolites, demonstrating its potential in botanical research and biochemical profiling. Moreover, these findings provide valuable insights into the ecological roles of Solanaceae secondary metabolites and their potential applications in agriculture and pharmaceutical sciences.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715625003467Α-SolanineSolanum nigrumFourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)Secondary metabolismMetabolic distributionEcological function
spellingShingle Yan Liu
Jiankang Zhao
Minzhen Si
Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
Results in Chemistry
Α-Solanine
Solanum nigrum
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)
Secondary metabolism
Metabolic distribution
Ecological function
title Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
title_full Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
title_fullStr Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
title_full_unstemmed Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
title_short Study on the distribution characteristics of α-Solanine in different parts of Solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
title_sort study on the distribution characteristics of α solanine in different parts of solanum nigrum based on infrared spectroscopy
topic Α-Solanine
Solanum nigrum
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)
Secondary metabolism
Metabolic distribution
Ecological function
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211715625003467
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