Sweet cherry fruit nutritional profile modulation and molecular docking studies of major compounds

This research was conducted to determine how the altitude difference affects the fruit quality in sweet cherries by using different cultivars (Kordia, Regina, Sweetheart, and 0900 Ziraat) grown at two different altitudes (200 m, 800 m) in Eskis,ehir (T & uuml;rkiye) for two consecutive years. Malic acid and chlorogenic acid, which stood out as the major organic acid and phenolic, respectively were found to be at 9039.17 mg center dot L- 1 and 64.88 mg center dot L- 1, respectively, at low altitude, positively affected and increased to 9309.58 mg center dot L- 1 and 66.99 mg center dot L- 1 with altitude increase. Kordia came to the fore with its high and stable performance at both altitudes. Low pH in the fruit is critical for promoting phytochemical accumulation and antioxidant activity. Molecular docking simulations revealed how malic acid and chlorogenic acid would bind with furin, pointing to possible antioxidant effects. Farmers and researchers are expected to benefit from the obtained results during cultivar selection and scientific research.