Oana Hera, Monica Sturzeanu
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cultivars, elderberry, health perspective, Mărăcineni
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) is recognized for its rich profile of bioactive compounds and its broad potential in promoting health. Gaining deeper insights into these properties can help maximize its use within the food industry. The fruit is notably abundant in biologically active substances, especially (poly)phenols and terpenoids. Researchers indicates that various food processing methods can significantly impact the concentration and efficacy of these compounds. From a health perspective, both in vitro (laboratory-based) and in vivo (animal or human) studies have demonstrated that elderberry exhibits a variety of beneficial effects, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral (particularly against influenza), antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective activities. These effects are believed to occur through modulation of key cellular signaling pathways and molecular targets. Despite the encouraging evidence, clinical trials confirming these health benefits in humans are still relatively scarce. Nonetheless, elderberry remains a promising natural ingredient with strong potential for use in functional foods and nutraceuticals designed to help prevent or manage chronic health conditions. The objective of this study is to analyze the plant productivity and fruit quality of two edelberry cultivars in Mărăcineni, Argeş.
Cite this paper: Hera, O., Sturzeanu, M. (2025). ASSESSMENT OF PLANT PRODUCTIVITY AND FRUIT QUALITY IN TWO ELDERBERRY (SAMBUCUS NIGRA L.) CULTIVARS GROWN IN MĂRĂCINENI, ARGEȘ. Current Trends in Natural Sciences, 14(27), 190-194. https://doi.org/10.47068/ctns.2025.v14i27.021
