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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Henryk Debski, Wieslaw Wiczkowski, Joanna Szablinska-Piernik, Marcin Horbowicz
Summary: The effects of elicitors on broccoli and radish sprouts were evaluated in this study. It was found that radish sprouts have higher antioxidant activity compared to broccoli sprouts, likely due to their higher total phenolic acids content. The applied elicitors increased the total phenolic acids and antioxidant activity in both radish and broccoli sprouts, while decreasing the total flavonoids in broccoli sprouts.
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Food Science & Technology
Ming-Yue Li, Yi Liu, Kin Weng Kong, Fang Geng, Hong-Yan Liu, Ren-You Gan
Summary: In this study, different cultivars of broccoli seeds and sprouts were investigated for their metabolites, antioxidant properties, total phenolic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC). The sprouts of Lv Hua (LH), You Xiu (YX), and Bi Lv (BL) had significant differences in metabolites compared to their respective seeds. The linoleic acid metabolism pathway was found to be significant in all three cultivars. Overall, this study provides scientific support for the selection of broccoli cultivars for germination and product development.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simon-Okomo Aloo, Fred-Kwame Ofosu, Eric-Banan-Mwine Daliri, Deog-Hwan Oh
Summary: The study found that broccoli and red cabbage sprouts have high antioxidant and antidiabetic properties, with germination enhancing metabolite levels and synthesis of new compounds.
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Food Science & Technology
Anjali Yadav, Shachi Singh
Summary: Phytohormones, such as indole acetic acid (IAA), salicylic acid (SA) and gibberellic acid (GA), either alone or in combination, were applied on wheat sprouts to enhance their nutritional status. The experiment revealed that the treatment with phytohormones resulted in increased levels of phenolic compounds, as well as enhanced enzyme activity and antioxidant activity. The combined use of phytohormones showed more effective results compared to individual treatments. UHPLC-ESI-MS analysis identified different compounds in the control and treated samples, including phenolic acids, polyphenols, simple sugars, amino acids, dipeptides, lipids, and fatty acids. The levels of phenolic compounds in the phytohormone-treated wheat sprouts significantly increased.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Adriana Vanegas Torres, Nimrod Tish, Victor Rodov
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the nutritional value of broccoli sprouts by using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an elicitor. Daily spraying with H2O2 increased the accumulation of glucosinolates in the sprouts, changed their morphology, and did not affect the yield. However, when applied to wild rocket plants, H2O2 caused leaf bleaching and a decline in phenolics content. The synthesis of glutathione prevailed over the formation of glucosinolates in the sprouts.
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Food Science & Technology
Lizhen Li, Yuyang Sun, Haijie Liu, Shuhui Song
Summary: This study investigated the effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) on broccoli sprouts and found that SAEW treatment could enhance the antioxidant capacity of broccoli sprouts, as indicated by increased antioxidant enzyme activities and phenolic compounds content.
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Plant Sciences
Romina Beleggia, Anna Iannucci, Valeria Menga, Filippo Quitadamo, Serafino Suriano, Cinzia Citti, Nicola Pecchioni, Daniela Trono
Summary: This study evaluated the phytochemical content and antioxidant activity in the inflorescences of hemp cultivar Codimono grown in southern Italy. The results showed that chitosan treatments significantly affected the phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of the hemp inflorescences, leading to an increase in total phenolic content, tocopherol content, and radical scavenging activity.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongqi Yin, Yin Liu, Chao Cheng, Zhengfei Yang, Zhenlan Luo, Weiming Fang
Summary: Exogenous melatonin enhances the tolerance of broccoli sprouts to ZnSO4 stress, promotes glucoraphanin biosynthesis, and increases the content of isothiocyanates. The molecular mechanism underlying the role of melatonin in isothiocyanate metabolism under ZnSO4 stress was investigated using physio-biochemical methods, quantification of gene expression levels, and iTRAQ labelling technique.
Review
Plant Sciences
Roberta Fontanive Miyahira, Jean de Oliveira Lopes, Adriane Elisabete Costa Antunes
Summary: Sprouts are vegetable foods rich in phytonutrients, and their nutritional composition varies depending on the type of sprout and germination conditions. They are highly demanded due to their association with health benefits. Using sprouts to make food products can increase their nutritional value.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Zhiqing Li, Hongmei Di, Wenjuan Cheng, Yi Zhang, Guanru Ren, Jie Ma, Jiao Yang, Zhi Huang, Yi Tang, Yangxia Zheng, Huanxiu Li, Fen Zhang, Bo Sun
Summary: Mustard has diverse flavors and nutritional benefits, while its sprouts have a short cycle, high nutrition, and hygienic characteristics. This study investigated the differences in various compounds and activities in the sprouts of three mustard types. The results showed that root mustard sprouts are suitable for pickling and processing, stem mustard sprouts contribute to mustard-flavored condiments, and leaf mustard sprouts are widely used for fresh eating or making mild mustard condiments based on their glucosinolates content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jaeeun Yu, Hana Lee, Huijin Heo, Heon Sang Jeong, Jeehye Sung, Junsoo Lee
Summary: This study found that exogenous sucrose treatment had a negative impact on the growth of mung bean sprouts, but increased the content of polyphenols, flavonoids, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and enhanced antioxidant capacity. Mung bean sprouts treated with 2-3% sucrose also showed improvement in insulin resistance and oxidative damage in cells.
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Food Science & Technology
Abad Arturo Lopez-Hernandez, Ana Sofia Ortega-Villarreal, Jesus Alberto Vazquez Rodriguez, Manuel Lopez-Cabanillas Lomeli, Blanca Edelia Gonzalez-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of different cooking methods and times on the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in broccoli samples. The results showed that steaming for 10 minutes increased antioxidant activity, while boiling resulted in a decrease in compound content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Camille Bowen-Forbes, Edward Armstrong, Audric Moses, Richard Fahlman, Helia Koosha, Jerome Y. Yager
Summary: Our research group discovered that broccoli sprouts have neuroprotective effects during pregnancy. The active compound, sulforaphane (SFA), is derived from glucosinolate and glucoraphanin, which are also found in other crucifers. This study aimed to analyze the phytochemical composition of broccoli, kale, and radish sprouts to find good sources of SFA and sulforaphene (SFE) for future studies on the neuroprotective activity of cruciferous sprouts on the fetal brain.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yumei Jiang, Faisal Eudes Sam, Jixin Li, Yang Bi, Tengzhen Ma, Bo Zhang
Summary: This review analyzes the literature on the influence of benzothiadiazole (BTH) on the accumulation and metabolism of phenols in grapes, and identifies gaps in current research on unknown bio-mechanisms, providing direction for future studies.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanqiang Gao, Jing Zhang, Cheng Wang, Kangning Han, Lixia Hu, Tianhang Niu, Yan Yang, Youlin Chang, Jianming Xie
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of exogenous proline on salinity tolerance in celery. The results showed that foliar spraying with 0.3 mM proline improved plant growth, photosynthesis, and antioxidant capacity, while reducing membrane damage under salt stress. Proline treatment increased the activity of key enzymes in the ascorbic acid-glutathione cycle, leading to enhanced salt tolerance in celery. Overall, exogenous proline promoted salt tolerance in celery by improving growth physiology, photosystem, and antioxidant system.
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Plant Sciences
Rodrigo A. Contreras, Marisol Pizarro, Hans Kohler, Pablo Zamora, Gustavo E. Zuniga
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pamela Salinas, Carlos Salinas, Rodrigo A. Contreras, Gustavo E. Zuniga, Paul Dupree, Liliana Cardemil
Article
Plant Sciences
Silvia Saucedo, Alberto Gonzalez, Melissa Gomez, Rodrigo A. Contreras, Daniel Laporte, Claudio A. Saez, Gustavo Zuniga, Alejandra Moenne
Letter
Biodiversity Conservation
Sharon A. Robinson, Andrew R. Klekociuk, Diana H. King, Marisol Pizarro Rojas, Gustavo E. Zuniga, Dana M. Bergstrom
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Microbiology
Maximiliano Venegas, Salvador Barahona, Ana Maria Gonzalez, Dionisia Sepulveda, Gustavo E. Zuniga, Marcelo Baeza, Victor Cifuentes, Jennifer Alcaino
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alicia Perera-Castro, Melinda J. Waterman, Johanna D. Turnbull, Michael B. Ashcroft, Ella McKinley, Jennifer R. Watling, Jessica Bramley-Alves, Angelica Casanova-Katny, Gustavo Zuniga, Jaume Flexas, Sharon A. Robinson
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Carmen Pizarro, Mauricio Escudey, Eliana Caroca, Carolina Pavez, Gustavo E. Zuniga
Summary: The study found that small-sized nanomagnetite particles may hinder plant growth, while anchoring nanomaterials in larger composites presents a promising alternative to reduce potential risks associated with size.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Rodrigo A. Contreras, Marisol Pizarro, Nicolas Pena-Heyboer, Leonora Mendoza, Camila Sandoval, Rodrigo Munoz-Gonzalez, Gustavo E. Zuniga
Summary: The activity of in vitro-cultured C. quitensis extracts in controlling Botrytis cinerea was analyzed. The extracts inhibited the development of conidia and mycelium of B. cinerea in vitro, while also protecting and preserving anthocyanins and sugars in table grapes in vivo.
ARCHIVES OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY AND PLANT PROTECTION
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Andrea Mahn, Carmen Elena Perez, Victor Zambrano, Herna Barrientos
Summary: Blanching conditions were investigated to maximize sulforaphane content in broccoli sprouts. Higher temperatures and shorter immersion times were found to increase sulforaphane content. The optimum conditions were blanching at 61 degrees C for 4.8 min, resulting in a 3.3-fold increase in sulforaphane content compared to untreated sprouts. This process could contribute to the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals containing sulforaphane.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Perez-Cervera Carmen, Alean-Tuiran Marlon, Martinez-Navarro Luz, Tavera-Quiroz Maria, Andrade-Pizarro Ricardo
Summary: The study focused on utilizing shrimp industry wastes for the production of balanced feed. Blanching and drying processes were evaluated for their effects on the shrimp exoskeleton. The study found that blanching did not affect the protein content of shrimp by-products. The drying kinetics showed that moisture loss occurred mainly during the decreasing velocity period, dominated by diffusion. Fish food pellets were successfully produced with the mixture of shrimp flour and other ingredients, meeting the nutritional requirements of juvenile-commercial stage fish.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
German Narvaez-Gomez, Jorge Figueroa-Florez, Jairo Salcedo-Mendoza, Carmen Perez-Cervera, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro
Summary: The development of biodegradable film packaging is driven by current consumer demand for fresh food and environmental concerns. This study evaluated the effects of different starch modifications, concentrations, and glycerol levels on the properties of yam starch-based films, with films made from oxidized yam starch at 1% starch and 5% glycerol showing the best performance.
Article
Biology
Marisol Pizarro, Rodrigo A. Contreras, Hans Kohler, Gustavo E. Zuniga
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Jose Barragan, Arlet Franco, Jessica Lopez, Carmen Perez-Cervera
REVISTA DE CIENCIAS AGRICOLAS
(2019)
Article
Biology
Diego Knop Henriques, Barbara Guedes Costa Silva, Gustavo Emilio Zuniga, Paulo Eduardo Aguiar Saraiva Camara
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Biology
Rodrigo A. Contreras, Marisol Pizarro, Hans Kohler, Claudio A. Saez, Gustavo E. Zuniga
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2018)