Widely Targeted Metabolomics Analysis of Phenols in Two Types of Bamboo Leaves

Abstract:

For conducting a comprehensive analysis of phenols and their diversity from Phyllostachys glauca McClure leaves (PML) and Pleioblastus argenteostriatus leaves (PAL), this study employed widely targeted metabolomics. The results of widely targeted metabolomics analysis indicate flavonoids and phenolic acids totally accounted for 85.26% are the predominant phenols in bamboo leaves measured. Multivariate statistical methods reveal 187 flavonoids, 97 phenolic acids, and 28 lignans are significantly upregulated in PAL. Consequently, PAL demonstrates a greater potential for the utilization of phenols. Additionally, twenty differential phenols were identified that can effectively distinguish PML and PAL. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis reveals the biosynthetic pathways of the annotated differential phenols. This research offers a reference for the development and use of phenols in two bamboo leaves, potentially enhancing their application in the industries of food, healthcare product, drug etc. It is also a comprehensive report for the phenols in bamboo leaves.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1188)
• Pages: 53-69
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-Vt7CgS
• Online since: February 2026
• Authors: Jian Qiang Hei, Ji Wu, Xue Feng Guo*
• Keywords: Lbamboo Leaves, Phenols, Widely Targeted Metabolomics

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