Metabolic profiling of pea (Pisum sativum) cultivars in changing environments: Implications for nutritional quality in animal feed.
Food Chem
; 462: 140972, 2025 Jan 01.
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ABSTRACT
Field pea seeds have long been recognized as valuable feed ingredients for animal diets, due to their high-quality protein and starch digestibility. However, the chemical composition of pea cultivars can vary across different growing locations, consequently impacting their nutrient profiles. This study employs untargeted metabolomics in conjunction with the quantification of fatty acids and amino acids to explore the influence of three different growing locations in Spain (namely Andalusia, Aragon and Asturias), on the nutritional characteristics of seeds of various pea cultivars. Significant interactions between cultivar and environment were observed, with 121 metabolites distinguishing pea profiles. Lipids, lipid-like molecules, phenylpropanoids, polyketides, carbohydrates, and amino acids were the most affected metabolites. Fatty acid profiles varied across locations, with higher C160, C180, and 181 n-9 concentration in Aragón, while C182 n-6 predominated in Asturias and C183 n-3 in Andalusia. Amino acid content was also location-dependent, with higher levels in Asturias. These findings underscore the impact of environmental factors on pea metabolite profiles and emphasize the importance of selecting pea cultivars based on specific locations and animal requirements. Enhanced collaboration between research and industry is crucial for optimizing pea cultivation for animal feed production.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Semillas
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Pisum sativum
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Ácidos Grasos
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Aminoácidos
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Alimentación Animal
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Valor Nutritivo
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Food Chem
Año:
2025
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido