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Agronomy
Mariangela Marrelli, Pasqualina Sprovieri, Filomena Conforti, Giancarlo Statti
Summary: The locally grown ancient wheat varieties Carosella and Majorca showed high polyphenol content and antioxidant activity. Whole wheat flour exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, indicating that these two wheat varieties could be potential sources of antioxidants with significant health benefits.
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Plant Sciences
Magdalena Matic, Rosemary Vukovic, Karolina Vrandecic, Ivna Stolfa Camagajevac, Jasenka Cosic, Ana Vukovic, Kristina Sabljic, Nikolina Sabo, Kresimir Dvojkovic, Dario Novoselovic
Summary: The study indicated that wheat variety, nitrogen level, and Fusarium treatment significantly affected oxidative status and antioxidative response. Fusarium treatment increased activities of some antioxidative enzymes at low nitrogen levels, while activities of antioxidative enzymes were mostly decreased at high nitrogen levels due to Fusarium treatment.
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Chemistry, Applied
Leilei Zhang, Pascual Garcia-Perez, Erika Martinelli, Gianluca Giuberti, Marco Trevisan, Luigi Lucini
Summary: This study investigated the composition of free and bound phenolic compounds in wheat and its by-products using an untargeted metabolomics approach. The results showed that wheat by-products and wholegrain flour were rich sources of phenolic compounds, mainly bound to wheat fiber components. In vitro digestion experiments also demonstrated that phenolics in wholegrain flour were more bioaccessible than those in wheat by-products.
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Plant Sciences
Rayees Ahmad Mir, Surendra Argal, Mohammad Abass Ahanger, Nisha Singh Tomar, R. M. Agarwal
Summary: Marigold at different developmental stages exhibits varying levels of antioxidant components, helping the plant adapt to different environments. Higher concentration of marigold leachates inhibit germination and growth of wheat seedlings, while lower concentration stimulates growth.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Haitian Fang, Xiuxiu Yin, Jiequn He, Shihua Xin, Huiling Zhang, Xingqian Ye, Yunyun Yang, Jinhu Tian
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different cooking methods on the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of potatoes from different varieties. The results showed that frying, roasting, and air-drying had a more significant negative impact on the nutrients and antioxidant activities of potatoes compared to steaming or microwaving. Zhongshubahao variety may be an ideal potato sample in terms of retaining phytochemicals and antioxidant activities.
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Food Science & Technology
Chaymae Benkirane, Farid Mansouri, Abdessamad Ben Moumen, Yassine Taaifi, Reda Melhaoui, Hana Serghini Caid, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Ahmed Elamrani, Malika Abid
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the phenolic compounds and antioxidant power of hemp seeds grown in northern Morocco. A total of 33 phenolic compounds were identified, with N-trans-caffeoyltyramine, cannabisin A, and cannabisin B being the most abundant. The antioxidant activities varied among different tests, and the geographical location and genotype played significant roles in determining the phenolic compounds' content. Hemp seeds from Jebha and Galaz regions exhibited higher levels of phenolic compounds and stronger antioxidant activity compared to Tamorot and Ratba regions. This characterization provides valuable information for breeders in developing new hemp varieties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Li Li, Tingliang Li, Yang Liu, Lina Li, Xiaolei Huang, Junyu Xie
Summary: Veterinary antibiotics contamination in agroecosystems is a global problem. This study aimed to evaluate the phytotoxic effects of oxytetracycline (OTC) and enrofloxacin (ENR) on wheat. The results showed that high concentrations of OTC and ENR had negative effects on root length, fresh weight, and surface area. Additionally, these antibiotics increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes and ABA levels in wheat seedlings.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Nesrin Colak, Aynur Kurt-Celebi, Rizky Fauzan, Hulya Torun, Faik Ahmet Ayaz
Summary: This study compared the stress-alleviation effects of phenolic acids, salicylic acid (SA) and gallic acid (GaA), on wheat seedlings under gamma irradiation treatment. The results showed that exogenous application of SA and GaA significantly improved plant growth, photosynthetic activity, and reduced oxidative stress, leading to increased antioxidant enzyme activities and phenolic acid contents. These findings suggest that SA and GaA can enhance the tolerance of stressed wheat seedlings by stimulating enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defense systems.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Yuyin Zheng, Jialong Wang, Xue Zhang, Li Lei, Rui Yu, Minjie Yao, Dejun Han, Qingdong Zeng, Xiangzhen Li
Summary: The prokaryotic communities in the root endosphere have stronger correlations with the yield, quality, and phylogenetic distance of wheat varieties compared to those in the rhizosphere. Managing the root endosphere microbiota, especially the core taxa, is crucial for promoting wheat yield and quality through agronomic practices and crop breeding. This study provides insights into the interactions between wheat variety evolutionary relatedness, root microbiome composition, and their impact on wheat yield and quality.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Giovanni Preiti, Antonio Calvi, Angelo Maria Giuffre, Giuseppe Badagliacca, Nino Virzi, Monica Bacchi
Summary: The cultivation of wheat has been part of human civilization since ancient times, with wheat breeding modifying its characteristics to meet the demands of the bread and pasta industry. A study in Southern Italy found significant differences in agronomic and technological characteristics between landraces and other genotypes.
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Agronomy
Ladislav Ducsay, Alexandra Zapletalova, Marek Slepcan, Maria Vicianova, Peter Hozlar, Rastislav Buso
Summary: Small field plot experiments conducted in Slovakia showed that the application of selenium salts did not significantly affect wheat grain yield, but selenate had a more positive impact on selenium accumulation in wheat grains. The application of selenium influenced the content of macroelements and microelements in wheat grains, with selenite decreasing element content compared to the control. Additionally, higher levels of fiber and fat were observed after selenium application at the flag leaf growth stage compared to the end of tillering.
PLANT SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Nancydeep Kaur, Balwinder Singh, Amritpal Kaur, Madhav P. Yadav, Narpinder Singh, Arvind Kumar Ahlawat, Anju Mahendru Singh
Summary: The study investigated the proximate composition, mineral, amino acid, phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of wheatgrass juice powder from four wheat varieties grown under different conditions. The results showed that wheatgrass juice powder from soil-grown plants exhibited the highest antioxidant properties, while those from plants grown with nutrient solution had abundant essential amino acids.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aynur Kurt-Celebi, Nesrin Colak, Sanja Cavar Zeljkovic, Petr Tarkowski, Ahmet Yasar Zengin, Faik Ahmet Ayaz
Summary: This study examined the ameliorative effects of melatonin on ionizing radiation stress in wheat seedlings. The results showed that melatonin application increased antioxidant contents, reduced the effects of radiation on enzyme activities, and alleviated oxidative damages. Additionally, melatonin application also affected the levels and forms of phenolic acids.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Asma Zafar, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Wuyi Liu, Humayun Bashir, Kafeel Ahmad, Kinza Wajid, Mudasra Munir, Ifra Saleem Malik, Asma Ashfaq, Muhammad Nadeem, Tasneem Ahmad, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Muhammad Sher
Summary: The study found that cadmium levels in wheat grown in agricultural regions of Punjab, Pakistan exceeded permissible limits, with pollution load index higher than the allowable limit. However, other factors and health risk index for cadmium were within safe ranges.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Stefan M. Markovic, Dragan Zivancev, Daniela Horvat, Aleksandra Torbica, Jovana Jovankic, Nevena H. Djukic
Summary: Heat stress is a significant factor affecting wheat production, with eEF1A playing a role in plant heat tolerance. Varieties with higher eEF1A accumulation under heat stress show less decrease in photosynthetic pigments, correlating with better yield traits. This study aims to develop agricultural strategies and heat-tolerant wheat varieties through analyzing molecular mechanisms under high and moderate air temperatures.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
