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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marta Klimek-Szczykutowicz, Michal Dziurka, Ivica Blazevic, Azra Dulovic, Anna Apola, Halina Ekiert, Agnieszka Szopa
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APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Muhammad Naeem Bajwa, Mehnaz Khanum, Gouhar Zaman, Muhammad Asad Ullah, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Waqas, Nisar Ahmad, Christophe Hano, Bilal Haider Abbasi
Summary: White light exposure has a significant impact on enhancing the production of bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity, and biomass in M. oleifera callus culture. Continuous white light (24 h) resulted in the highest biomass production, total phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity. White light exposure also enhanced the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Urszula Gawlik-Dziki, Barbara Baraniak, Malgorzata Sikora, Anna Jakubczyk, Ireneusz Kapusta, Michal swieca
Summary: The study focused on the phenolic and antioxidant potential of potentially bioaccessible fractions of lentil sprouts. The results showed that co-cultivation with a probiotic and storage in cool conditions significantly improved the antioxidant potential of the sprouts, with positive effects on phenolic content.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Justyna Bochnak-Niedzwiecka, Urszula Szymanowska, Michal Swieca
Summary: An innovative recipe for powdered fruit and vegetable drinks fortified with lentil proteins (AGF) and stabilized with flax seed gums (FSG) was developed. The study found that these beverages have potent antioxidant and anticancer properties, which are attributed to the bioactive peptides and phenolics released during digestion.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Agronomy
Seiji Shimoda, Yohei Terasawa, Zenta Nishio
Summary: This study analyzed the yield gap of wheat in the humid region of northern Japan from 1984 to 2020 and found that humid weather can affect wheat productivity. The new variety 'Kitahonami' reduced the yield gap by increasing the number of florets, but the yield gap may expand during the flowering period under high humidity conditions. Current breeding strategies can reduce humidity damage, but improvements are still needed.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Sun-Woong Kang, Na-Gyeong Koo, Ye-Jin Kim, Jae Kwang Kim, Young-Tack Lee
Summary: This study investigated the changes in bioactive compounds of Cassia tora seeds during germination. The results showed that the crude ash, crude fat, and crude protein content of the seeds slightly increased during the germination process. The study also found that the total carotenoid content, anthocyanin content, vitamin C content, phenolic content, and flavonoid content increased after germination, which subsequently increased the antioxidant activities.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Israel Hernandez-Lopez, Juan Roberto Benavente Valdes, Massimo Castellari, Ingrid Aguilo-Aguayo, Ainoa Morillas-Espana, Ana Sanchez-Zurano, Francisco Gabriel Acien-Fernandez, Tomas Lafarga
Summary: In this study, powdered biomass of Nannochloropsis sp. and Tetraselmis sp. were used as innovative ingredients in wheat tortillas, leading to increased protein and fat content. Incorporation of microalgae into the tortillas resulted in higher levels of phenolic and carotenoids, especially in those enriched in Nannochloropsis sp. at a flour substitution level of 3.0%. Additionally, the antioxidant capacity of the tortillas was improved after microalgae incorporation, indicating potential health benefits.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Afef Ladhari, Giandomenico Corrado, Youssef Rouphael, Francesca Carella, Giuseppina Rita Nappo, Cinzia Di Marino, Anna De Marco, Domenico Palatucci
Summary: The study characterized the chemical, functional, and technological features of two landraces of durum wheat from Ethiopia, finding that they have a rich range of secondary metabolites and antioxidant activities, which make them suitable for producing functional products and diversifying wheat-based foods.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sandra Cabo, Alfredo Aires, Rosa Carvalho, Alice Vilela, Nuria Pascual-Seva, Ana Paula Silva, Berta Goncalves
Summary: The study in a commercial orchard in Portugal examined the effects of spraying kaolin, Ascophyllum nodosum, and salicylic acid on hazelnut quality and sensorial attributes, finding positive impacts on biometric parameters, vitamin E level, antioxidant activity, and various phenolics content. Hazelnut physical properties, chemical and phytochemical composition, and antioxidant activities were all positively correlated. The application of these substances improved hazelnut tree response to climate change, and could be cost-effective tools to mitigate summer stress in rain-fed orchards.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Anna Iannucci, Serafino Suriano, Stefano Cancellaro, Daniela Trono
Summary: The present study is one of the few studies to report the anthocyanin profile for the milling fractions of pigmented grains and is the first to report the existence of proanthocyanidins in blue and purple wheat grains and their milling fractions.
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Environmental Sciences
Md. Mezanur Rahman, Ashim Kumar Das, Sharmin Sultana, Protik Kumar Ghosh, Md. Robyul Islam, Sanjida Sultana Keya, Minhaz Ahmed, Sheikh Arafat Islam Nihad, Md. Arifur Rahman Khan, Mylea C. Lovell, Md. Abiar Rahman, S. M. Ahsan, Touhidur Rahman Anik, Pallavi Fnu, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Mohammad Golam Mostofa
Summary: This study explored the role of biochar in improving maize growth under arsenic stress. The findings showed that biochar addition reduced the negative effects of arsenic on maize, including improved phenotype, enhanced photosynthesis and nutrient levels, and decreased oxidative damage caused by arsenic. Biochar also increased the osmotic acclimatization mechanism in maize. Overall, biochar application may be an effective technique for mitigating the negative effects of arsenic in maize and other important crops.
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Plant Sciences
Sandiswa Figlan, Learnmore Mwadzingeni
Summary: The adoption of conservation and minimum tillage practices, along with global warming, has led to an increase in Fusarium head blight prevalence in major wheat-producing regions. Breeding resistant wheat cultivars has become necessary to counter this effect.
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Plant Sciences
Attiq Ullah, Zhongwei Tian, Libing Xu, Muhammad Abid, Kangqi Lei, Anab Khanzada, Muhammad Zeeshan, Chuanjiao Sun, Jinhong Yu, Tingbo Dai
Summary: Water and nitrogen deficiencies are major limitations to crop production. This study found that a high nitrogen dose can enhance drought tolerance in wheat, especially when combined with priming.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Immunology
Ruifen Kang, Weihan Wang, Yafei Liu, Shimeng Huang, Jiawei Xu, Lihong Zhao, Jianyun Zhang, Cheng Ji, Zhong Wang, Yanxin Hu, Qiugang Ma
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different selenium sources on laying hens challenged with Salmonella enteritidis. The results showed that selenium supplementation improved immune responses and gut microbiota of the hens.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Krzysztof Rozylo, Wojciech Biszczak, Izabela Josko, Magdalena Kusiak, Michal swieca
Summary: The study investigated the effect of elicitors on yield, nutrient content, phenolics, and antioxidant properties of fully ripened winter wheat grain, as well as the expression of genes related to antioxidant enzymes. Elicitors like L-phenylalanine, hydrogen peroxide, and crickets powder showed potential to increase the functional value of the wheat grain, while potassium iodide and UV-C significantly reduced grain yield.