Article
Horticulture
Zhihao He, Chunjie Su, Zelin Cai, Zheng Wang, Rui Li, Jiecheng Liu, Jianqiang He, Zhi Zhang
Summary: Environmental regulation based on crops can ensure efficient and high-quality production. This study analyzed the effects of temperature, relative humidity, and photosynthetically active radiation on the growth of cherry tomato seedlings using a design of composite quadratic orthogonal regressive rotation. Response models and evaluation systems were established to evaluate the comprehensive growth of the seedlings.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zhihao He, Manning Li, Zelin Cai, Rongsheng Zhao, Tingting Hong, Zhi Yang, Zhi Zhang
Summary: The study found that the combination of irrigation and fertilizer has a significant impact on the yield, growth, and quality of cherry tomatoes, and specific treatment combinations can promote the integrated growth of cherry tomatoes.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Livia Paleari, Ermes Movedi, Fosco M. Vesely, Mattia Invernizzi, Daniele Piva, Giacomo Zibordi, Roberto Confalonieri
Summary: Optimizing nitrogen fertilization is crucial for maximizing productivity, reducing environmental impact, and increasing farmers' income. The smartphone application PocketN has shown suitability for estimating plant nitrogen content in cereals and is easily integrable within digital platforms.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alon Israeli, Ramona Schubert, Nave Man, Naama Teboul, Juan Carlos Serrani Yarce, Emily E. Rosowski, Miin-Feng Wu, Matan Levy, Idan Efroni, Karin Ljung, Bettina Hause, Jason W. Reed, Naomi Ori
Summary: Fruit formation is dependent on successful fertilization and is susceptible to weather fluctuations affecting pollination. The auxin hormone plays a role in fruit initiation and growth after fertilization. This study examines the regulation of fruit set and growth by the ARF family in tomato and Arabidopsis, and demonstrates that reducing the activity of SlARF8 genes can improve yield stability in fluctuating temperatures.
Article
Plant Sciences
Filio Athinodorou, Petros Foukas, Georgios Tsaniklidis, Anastasios Kotsiras, Antonios Chrysargyris, Costas Delis, Angelos C. Kyratzis, Nikolaos Tzortzakis, Nikolaos Nikoloudakis
Summary: Tomato is a valuable and versatile vegetable crop globally, but intense selection has led to limited diversity in traditional varieties. Research on Cypriot tomato germplasm revealed low genetic variation and high nutritional value, making them ideal for future breeding efforts. The study highlights the importance of preserving traditional landraces for their unique qualities and potential for developing novel tomato lines with desirable traits.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Young-gyun Park, Joon-Ho Lee, Un Taek Lim
Summary: The study indicates that LED lighting at 385 nm can enhance the establishment of N. tenuis releases on tomato plants infested with B. tabaci. The results show that LED lighting has no effect on whitefly densities in the absence of predators, but significantly reduces whitefly densities when combined with N. tenuis releases. In a cooler environment, the LED lighting treatment maintains lower whitefly densities and higher predator densities in the crop.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Pamela Y. Velez-Terreros, David Romero-Estevez, Gabriela S. Yanez-Jacome, Karina Simbana-Farinango, Hugo Navarrete
Summary: This study compared the major nutrients and mineral content in organic and conventional tomatoes, finding no significant difference in nutritional levels between the two. The results vary depending on the farming techniques used for polyphenols and mineral content.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Anallely Lopez-Yerena, Ines Dominguez-Lopez, Mohamed. M. Abuhabib, Rosa. M. Lamuela-Raventos, Anna Vallverdu-Queralt, Maria Perez
Summary: Tomato pomace, a waste product rich in fibrous matter, contains bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and carotenoids. This article provides a comprehensive review of the circular utilization of tomato waste in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It discusses the importance of tomato waste, the extraction methods for bioactive compounds, and the potential applications in food systems and pharmaceutical products.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Coelho, Carla Oliveira, Ezequiel R. Coscueta, Joao Fernandes, Ricardo N. Pereira, Jose A. Teixeira, Antonio Sebastiao Rodrigues, Manuela E. Pintado
Summary: A nutrient-rich diet is important for improving chemical signals in the gut and preventing diseases. This study found that using OH technology for extraction can increase the recovery of bioactive compounds from tomato bagasse and have positive effects on health, such as antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, prebiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, this study demonstrated for the first time that tomato bagasse has anti-inflammatory effects.
Article
Plant Sciences
Selda Ors, Melek Ekinci, Ertan Yildirim, Ustun Sahin, Metin Turan, Atilla Dursun
Summary: This study investigated the effects of drought and salt stress on tomato seedlings' growth, physiological parameters, and mineral nutrient composition. The results showed that both drought and salinity stress individually had significant impacts on the tomato seedlings, leading to decreased photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, chlorophyll reading value, and plant dry weight. Additionally, the combination of drought and salinity stress resulted in a more pronounced decrease in fresh weight and dry weight of the tomato seedlings, along with alterations in the mineral nutrient composition.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Moradi, Hamid Dehghani, Sied Zabihallah Ravari
Summary: The study aimed to identify the genetic combining ability and genetics of salinity tolerance in tomato plants. Results showed that the genetic controlling mechanism of salinity-related traits and fruit weight is complex and affected by salinity stress. Different types of gene actions were observed under normal and salinity stress conditions, with P1 parent exhibiting high genetic combining ability for multiple traits under salinity stress.
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sabeeha Bashir, Nelofer Jan, Umer Majeed Wani, Vaseem Raja, Riffat John
Summary: Genetically modified tomato plants with Ascorbate Glutathione (ASA-GSH) pathway genes show enhanced resistance to mercury stress, as evidenced by higher photosynthetic activity, increased antioxidant enzyme activity, and reduced damage to plant tissue and mercury accumulation.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xingchen Zhao, Marc Hendriks, Emily Deleu, Pieter Spanoghe, Monica Hofte, Leo van Overbeek, Mieke Uyttendaele
Summary: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), commonly used as a biological control agent, can persist in tomato plants and reach the fruits until consumption. Nearly half of the tomato samples tested positive for presumptive B. cereus, with 98% of these isolates identified as Bt. Commercial Bt granule formulation showed stronger attachment and easier wash-off properties.
Article
Agronomy
Agnieszka Zawadzinska, Piotr Salachna, Jacek S. Nowak, Waldemar Kowalczyk, Rafal Piechocki, Lukasz Lopusiewicz, Anna Pietrak
Summary: This study demonstrates that compost produced from various natural materials is a valuable supplement for growing media, with positive effects on tomato yield and nutritional value.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rashid Jawad, Aamir Nawaz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Muhammad Shahzad Saleem, Hafiz Mohkum Hammad
Summary: Sewage water (SW) causes heavy metal accumulation in soil, particularly lead contamination, which affects plant growth and produce quality. Pot experiments were conducted to study the effects of zeolite soil amendment on tomato plants grown with SW irrigation. Results showed that the application of 0.75% zeolite improved plant growth attributes and decreased lead accumulation compared to SW-irrigated plants. Zeolite treatment also increased chlorophyll content and physiological traits in the plants. This study highlights the potential of zeolite as a soil amendment to mitigate the negative effects of SW irrigation on crop growth and metal accumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Costanza Ceccanti, Marco Landi, Gabriele Rocchetti, M. Begona Miras Moreno, Luigi Lucini, Luca Incrocci, Alberto Pardossi, Lucia Guidi
Summary: The study found that leaves of sorrel grown in a floating system contain abundant phenolic compounds and other health-related compounds, including new compounds with antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity. Differences between the two consecutive cuts were evident in the levels of secondary metabolites, with an increase in anthocyanins in C2 leaves and a decrease in other secondary metabolites.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adriana Ciurli, Daniela Di Baccio, Andrea Scartazza, Martina Grifoni, Beatrice Pezzarossa, Carolina Chiellini, Lorenzo Mariotti, Alberto Pardossi
Summary: The study demonstrated that Chlorella sp. showed high tolerance to zinc and manganese and could effectively reduce the levels of these heavy metals. In the zinc-enriched solution, the increase in photosynthetic pigments was more significant, while manganese stimulated the growth rate and biomass production of Chlorella.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
M. Puccinelli, M. Landi, R. Maggini, A. Pardossi, L. Incrocci
Summary: Two hydroponic techniques were evaluated for iodine biofortification of sweet basil and baby-leaf lettuce in this study. The aeroponics system showed higher leaf iodine accumulation in both species, while lettuce had poorer growth in the floating system compared to aeroponics.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Isabella Taglieri, Chiara Sanmartin, Francesca Venturi, Monica Macaluso, Alessandro Bianchi, Cristina Sgherri, Mike Frank Quartacci, Marinella De Leo, Luisa Pistelli, Fabrizio Palla, Guido Flamini, Angela Zinnai
Summary: Replacing part of the wheat flour in bread with cooked Vitelotte potato powder and Citrus albedo significantly enhances the phenolic profile and antioxidant status, as well as extends shelf life. Using sourdough as a leavening agent improves levels of health-promoting compounds and stability in fortified bread.
Article
Agronomy
Rita Maggini, Stefano Benvenuti, Federico Leoni, Luca Incrocci, Alberto Pardossi
Summary: Wild edible plant species are more salt-tolerant than many crop plants, and cultivation of these species under salt treatment can increase bioactive molecule content and reduce nitrate ion levels.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mike Frank Quartacci, Cristina Sgherri, Calogero Pinzino
Summary: The study found that basal leaf defoliation post fruit set led to an increase in the phenolic acid and flavonol concentrations of grapes without changing their composition. Both ascorbate and antioxidant activity were also enhanced in defoliated vines, with an increase in fast-rate antioxidants and intermediate-rate antioxidants being formed.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Costanza Ceccanti, Luigi De Bellis, Lucia Guidi, Carmine Negro, Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different blanching methods on the total phenolic content, phenolic profile, cynaropicrin content, and antioxidant activity of cardoon stalks. The results showed an increase in the number of compounds and a decrease in cynaropicrin content after blanching, suggesting the effectiveness of blanching in improving the quality of cardoon stalks.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatjon Cela, Luciano Avio, Tommaso Giordani, Alberto Vangelisti, Andrea Cavallini, Alessandra Turrini, Cristiana Sbrana, Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci
Summary: The inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) can improve the growth and nutritional quality of lettuce plants, even when grown in sub-optimal phosphorus conditions.
Article
Horticulture
Martina Puccinelli, Juan Francisco Fierro-Sanudo, Carlo Bibbiani, Baldassare Fronte, Chingoileima Maibam, Theo Dubois, Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci, Lorenzo Rossi
Summary: This paper uses a multi-criteria decision-making method to determine the most suitable plant species for saltwater aquaponics, considering various features and criteria. The results suggest several suitable plant species for different salinity levels. The sensitivity analysis confirms the relevance of the model structure used.
Article
Horticulture
Martina Puccinelli, Giulia Carmassi, Luca Botrini, Antonio Bindi, Lorenzo Rossi, Juan Francisco Fierro-Sanudo, Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci
Summary: There is a growing interest in using seawater in horticulture. This study found that Swiss chard and sea beet are potential crop species for seawater hydroponics or aquaponics. Increasing salinity or reducing nitrogen levels in the nutrient solution resulted in lower crop yield and biomass in both species.
Article
Horticulture
Giulia Carmassi, Fatjon Cela, Alice Trivellini, Francesca Gambineri, Lamberto Cursi, Antonio Cecchi, Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci
Summary: This research aimed to develop an effective protocol for applying nonthermal plasma (NTP) technology to hydroponic nutrient solutions and investigate its effects on the growth and quality of indoor home-grown baby leaf lettuce. The results showed that treating the nutrient solution with NTP improved the production and quality of hydroponically grown lettuce by increasing leaf biomass and enhancing the content of chlorophylls, carotenoids, phenols, and antioxidant capacity.
Article
Horticulture
Costanza Ceccanti, Marco Landi, Lucia Guidi, Alberto Pardossi, Luca Incrocci
Summary: The interest in wild edible plants as functional food is growing in Mediterranean countries due to their antioxidants content. This study found that the seasonality and cooking methods of wild edible plants affect their crop yield, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity.
Article
Horticulture
Tiziana Lombardi, Andrea Bertacchi, Laura Pistelli, Alberto Pardossi, Susanna Pecchia, Annita Toffanin, Chiara Sanmartin
Summary: Salinity, a serious environmental problem, poses a growing threat to global agriculture. Identifying plant species adapted to high-salinity conditions, such as Mediterranean halophytes, could provide potential resources for producing nutritious vegetable crops.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Costanza Ceccanti, Andrea Brizzi, Marco Landi, Luca Incrocci, Alberto Pardossi, Lucia Guidi
Summary: The study found that wild edible plants can be a good alternative to improve human intake of minerals, with open field cultivation conditions aiding plants in maintaining major mineral content.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Leani Martinez Garcia, Costanza Ceccanti, Carmine Negro, Luigi De Bellis, Luca Incrocci, Alberto Pardossi, Lucia Guidi
Summary: The study found that heat pump drying (HPD) is the best method for processing stinging nettle leaves, resulting in more than a doubling of total phenols and antioxidant activity in the extract.
