Review
Plant Sciences
Fernanda Caro Beveridge, Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian, Chongxi Yang, Steve W. Adkins
Summary: Coconut, an important crop, has seen an increase in demand but a decrease in production due to palm senility and various stresses. Traditional seed propagation remains crucial and needs improvement. Understanding coconut fruit biology and related issues is essential for improving seed propagation.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Assunta Bertaccini, Nicoletta Contaldo, Giulia Feduzi, Agustin Mane Ela Andeme, Egya Ndede Yankey, Luciano Rovesti
Summary: A high mortality of coconut palms has been observed in Equatorial Guinea's coastal areas during the past two decades. The cause of this mortality was identified as a phytoplasma strain known as 'Candidatus Phytoplasma palmicola'. Strict monitoring and surveillance procedures are recommended to reduce the impact and further spread of this pathogen.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingrong Ma, Chuang Pan, Haiming Chen, Yan Chen, Weijun Chen, Jianfei Pei, Ming Zhang, Qiuping Zhong, Wenxue Chen
Summary: The relationship between interfacial behavior and emulsion stability of coconut globulin (CG) at different pH levels was investigated to understand its emulsification mechanism. The dynamic interfacial tension of CG was lowest at pH 11, followed by pH 9, 3, 7, and 5. CG showed the best interfacial adsorption at pH 5 but desorption at pH 11. Heating resulted in decreased adsorption for all pH groups. The dilatational elasticity modulus (Ed) of CG was highest at pH 5, followed by pH 3, 7, 9, and 11, but significantly decreased after heating.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Islas-Flores Ignacio, Tzec-Sima Miguel
Summary: Coconuts, cultivated in tropical regions worldwide, are highly valued for their edible components and natural fiber. The global market for coconut products is expanding, and the application of new technologies and research strategies can enhance the management and marketing of coconut crops. This review highlights the importance of research involving technologies and approaches to improve coconut fruit production and meet market demands.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shahid Adeel, Shumaila Kiran, Muhammad Shahid, Sajid Raza Habib, Noman Habib, Muhammad Hussaan
Summary: This study focuses on the application of coconut coir dye extraction, bio-mordants, and ultrasonic treatment in natural dyeing, aiming to seek a more sustainable and clean dyeing method.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Khafid Mahbub, Islamiati Dewi Octaviani, Ika Yuni Astuti, Sisunandar Sisunandar, Binar Asrining Dhiani
Summary: Kopyor coconut, a wildtype coconut cultivated in Southeast Asia, shows potential for developing topical cosmetic products due to its oil's estrogenic activity and ability to increase skin collagen concentration.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ramesh Shunmugiah Veluchamy, Rose Mary, Shameena Beegum P. Puthiya, Ravi Pandiselvam, Sugatha Padmanabhan, Neenu Sathyan, Sandip Shil, Vittal Niral, Manikantan Musuvadi Ramarathinam, Ankanahalli Narayanashetty Lokesha, Kodathalu Seetharamaiah Shivashankara, Kukkehalli Balachandra Hebbar
Summary: This study analyzed the physicochemical characteristics of testa oils extracted from different coconut genotypes and revealed significant variations in the biochemical components.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lilan Lu, Weibo Yang, Zhiguo Dong, Longxiang Tang, Yingying Liu, Shuyun Xie, Yaodong Yang
Summary: This study investigated the response mechanism of coconuts to low temperature stress using growth morphology and physiological analyses, transcriptome and metabolome analysis. The results showed that low temperature treatment inhibited the growth of coconut seedlings and caused changes in various biochemical parameters and hormone levels. Transcriptome analysis revealed a large number of differentially expressed genes related to signal transduction, metabolism, and transcription factors. Metabolome analysis identified significant changes in the accumulation of various metabolites under low temperature. This study provides important insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the response of coconuts to cold stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sophitha Meenmanee, Apisada Rattananukrom, Somruedee Thaiphanit, Inthawoot Suppavorasatit
Summary: The research found that deamidation mediated by heat and HCl can significantly improve the solubility, foaming capacity, and emulsifying activity of coconut protein, but the emulsion stability decreases after acidification. Through testing, it was found that deamidated coconut protein treated with 0.3 mol/L HCl at 75 degrees Celsius showed the highest solubility and enhanced foam and emulsion ability.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
R. Sudha, M. K. Rajesh, V. Niral, K. Samsudeen, Sandip Shil, S. Ramchander, Y. Diwakar
Summary: A study on the genetic diversity and population structure of 16 coconut accessions from the International Coconut Genebank for South Asia and the Middle East (ICG-SAME) in India revealed high genetic diversity. The analysis used 35 SSR loci and found that the accessions exhibited different numbers of alleles, indicating potential for marker-assisted selection in coconut.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingrong Ma, Haiming Chen, Weijun Chen, Jilin Wu, Zengqing Li, Ming Zhang, Qiuping Zhong, Wenxue Chen
Summary: The present study assessed the effects of heat treatment and pH on the physicochemical and emulsifying properties of coconut globulins. The results showed that both temperature and pH had significant effects on the emulsifying properties, with higher temperature and lower pH values leading to better emulsification.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Helena Araujo de Vasconcelos, Renata Leite Tavares, Maria Leticia da Veiga Dutra, Kamila Sabino Batista, Aline Barbosa D'Oliveira, Rafael Oliveira Pinheiro, Ramon de Alencar Pereira, Marcos dos Santos Lima, Mirian Graciela da Silva Stiebbe Salvadori, Evandro Leite de Souza, Marciane Magnani, Adriano Francisco Alves, Jailane de Souza Aquino
Summary: The present study evaluated the effect of E-VCO on neurobehavior and intestinal health parameters in obesity-induced rats. E-VCO reduced energy intake and body weight gain, showed antidepressant effect, increased lactic acid bacteria counts, modulated organic acids, and protected the hippocampus from neuronal degeneration. Furthermore, it decreased M1 macrophage and increased M2 macrophage population in the gut, improving gut health. These results suggest that E-VCO has promising effects against obesity-related comorbidities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Merin Babu, S. Thangeswari, A. Josephrajkumar, V Krishnakumar, A. Karthikeyan, V Selvamani, Mol Daliya, Vinayaka Hegde, H. P. Maheswarappa, Anitha Karun
Summary: The lethal wilt disease of coconut in Tamil Nadu, India, was found to be consistently associated with the phytoplasma 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris', leading to the death of affected palms within 5 months. Recommendations have been made to prevent the spread of the pathogen to other coconut-growing regions in the country.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Ruining Zhang, Hongxing Cao, Chengxu Sun, Jerome Jeyakumar John Martin
Summary: This study investigated 16 morphological and qualitative traits of 17 coconut germplasm resources from Hainan, China, and identified two high-yield and superior-quality sweet water dwarf coconut germplasms suitable for cultivation and production in Hainan. The results have far-reaching implications for the collection and utilization of coconut resources, as well as for the development and progress of the coconut industry in China.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Vanessa Alves, Thamarys Scapini, Aline Frumi Camargo, Charline Bonatto, Fabio Spitza Stefanski, Eliane Pompeu de Jesus, Luan Gabriel Techi Diniz, Larissa Canhadas Bertan, Rafael Resende Maldonado, Helen Treichel
Summary: The study aimed to develop a vegan fermented beverage with water-soluble plant-based extracts, focusing on the influence of inulin and xanthan gum concentrations on kefir grains growth, fermented beverage yield, and lactic acid content. The results showed that inulin and xanthan gum concentrations significantly affected the growth of kefir grains, as well as the yield and lactic acid content of the fermented beverage.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Narvaez, Ivan Cordova-Lara, Celso Reyes-Martinez, Carlos Puch-Hau, Luis Mota-Narvaez, Ana Colli, Goretti Caamal, Nigel Harrison, Luis Saenz, Carlos Oropeza
JOURNAL OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carlos Puch-Hau, Carlos Oropeza-Salin, Santy Peraza-Echeverria, Manuel Gongora-Paredes, Ivan Cordova-Lara, Maria Narvaez-Cab, Daniel Zizumbo-Villareal, Luis Saenz-Carbonell
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2015)
News Item
Plant Sciences
C. Kanatiwela-de Silva, M. Damayanthi, R. de Silva, M. Dickinson, N. de Silva, P. Udagama
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
German Nic-Matos, Maria Narvaez, Santy Peraza-Echeverria, Luis Saenz, Carlos Oropeza
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maria Narvaez, Roberto Vazquez-Euan, Nigel A. Harrison, German Nic-Matos, Jean Francois Julia, Jean Luc Dzido, Sandrine Fabre, Michel Dollet, Carlos Oropeza
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maria Narvaez, Roberto Vazquez-Euan, Nigel A. Harrison, German Nic-Matos, Jean Francois Julia, Jean Luc Dzido, Sandrine Fabre, Michel Dollet, Carlos Oropeza
Article
Virology
R. Souza Richards, I. P. Adams, J. F. Kreuze, J. De Souza, W. Cuellar, A. M. Dullemans, R. A. A. Van der Vlugt, R. Glover, U. Hany, M. Dickinson, N. Boonham
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2014)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Konstantinos Gkatzionis, Dewi Yunita, Robert S. T. Linforth, Matthew Dickinson, Christine E. R. Dodd
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jennifer Hodgetts, Gaynor Johnson, Kate Perkins, Sioban Ostoja-Starzewska, Neil Boonham, Rick Mumford, Matthew Dickinson
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Agronomy
P. Kogovsek, J. Hodgetts, J. Hall, N. Prezelj, P. Nikolic, N. Mehle, R. Lenarcic, A. Rotter, M. Dickinson, N. Boonham, M. Dermastia, M. Ravnikar
Editorial Material
Agronomy
Matt Dickinson
Book Review
Agronomy
Matt Dickinson
Article
Plant Sciences
E. N. Yankey, P. J. Swarbrick, J. O. Nipah, R. N. Quaicoe, M. J. Dickinson
JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2014)
Proceedings Paper
Plant Sciences
T. M. O'Neill, S. J. Deery, G. Scott, M. Dickinson
VIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CHEMICAL AND NON-CHEMICAL SOIL AND SUBSTRATE DISINFESTATION
(2014)