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Horticulture
Kristyna Simkova, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Nika Cvelbar Weber, Tina Smrke, Mariana Cecilia Grohar, Tea Ivancic, Massimiliano Pelacci, Aljaz Medic, Jerneja Jakopic
Summary: This study investigated the differences in the distribution of primary and secondary metabolites in four strawberry cultivars. Results showed that the outer part of the fruit had lower pH, higher organic acid content, and lower glucose and fructose content. Differences were also observed in the total phenolic and anthocyanin contents, which were always higher in the outer part. The study emphasizes the need for proper mixing of samples before extractions to obtain representative results.
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Food Science & Technology
Andreja Urbanek Krajnc, Jan Senekovic, Silvia Cappellozza, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek
Summary: This study analyzed the color, taste, and chemical composition of mulberry soroses. The main sugars in mulberries were glucose and fructose, while the main organic acids were citric acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, and tartaric acid. The predominant phenolic compounds were chlorogenic acid and other phenolic acids. The main anthocyanins were cyanidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-rutinoside. Different color types of mulberries exhibited different chemical characteristics.
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Horticulture
Nika Cvelbar Weber, Jaka Razinger, Jerneja Jakopic, Valentina Schmitzer, Metka Hudina, Ana Slatnar, Robert Veberic, Franci Stampar, Tilen Zamljen
Summary: The polyphagous brown marmorated stink bug is an important pest that can feed on and cause damage to strawberries. Its attacks lead to a decrease in sugar content and an increase in phenolic compounds in the strawberries, impacting the plant's secondary metabolism. Infested fruit are not suitable for commercial production due to off-flavors produced.
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Horticulture
Ermes Lo Piccolo, Piera Quattrocelli, Michelangelo Becagli, Roberto Cardelli, Hafsa El Horri, Lucia Guidi, Marco Landi, Susanna Pecchia
Summary: The application of chitosan can improve the storage and antioxidant properties of raspberry fruit.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jose M. Lorente-Mento, Fabian Guillen, Salvador Castillo, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Juan M. Valverde, Daniel Valero, Maria Serrano
Summary: The study demonstrated that melatonin treatment could enhance the content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in pomegranate fruit, leading to an extension of the fruit shelf-life. Fruit quality traits were improved in melatonin-treated fruits compared to controls, with higher levels of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity.
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Food Science & Technology
Gethmini Kodagoda, Hung T. Hong, Tim J. O'Hare, Yasmina Sultanbawa, Bruce Topp, Michael E. Netzel
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in physiochemical properties and phytochemical composition of Queen Garnet plums during storage at two different temperatures. Results showed that storage conditions can increase the content of bioactive anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds in plums, potentially improving their nutritional quality.
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Agronomy
Nijole Vaitkeviciene, Akvile Sapronaite, Jurgita Kulaitiene
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional composition and antioxidants variation in the skin and flesh of beetroot genotypes grown in Lithuania. The results showed that beetroot skins contained higher amounts of protein, fiber, minerals, total phenolics, and total anthocyanins and betalains, making them suitable as a source of natural supplements.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nonjabulo L. Bambalele, Asanda Mditshwa, Lembe Samukelo Magwaza, Samson Zeray Tesfay
Summary: The study found that the combination of EC and O-3 enhanced the antioxidants of mango fruit, delayed fruit softening, and reduced the accumulation of total sugars in the fruit.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Mattus-Araya, Joselin Guajardo, Raul Herrera, Maria A. Moya-Leon
Summary: The color development of Chilean wild strawberry fruit is closely related to the accumulation of anthocyanins and the expression of phenylpropanoid/flavonoid and anthocyanin pathway genes. ABA treatment accelerates the color development of Chilean wild strawberry fruit.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Alberto Carrion-Antoli, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Fabian Guillen, Pedro J. Zapata, Maria Serrano, Daniel Valero
Summary: Pre-harvest melatonin treatment delayed the post-harvest ripening process of sweet cherry fruit, reducing weight losses and losses in firmness during storage. Changes in fruit colour and total soluble solid content were delayed, and total phenolic and anthocyanin concentrations were higher in fruit from treated trees. The activity of antioxidant enzymes was enhanced as a result of melatonin treatment.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Aleksandrova, Ralitza Alexova, Stela Dragomanova, Reni Kalfin, Ferdinando Nicoletti, Paolo Fagone, Maria Cristina Petralia, Katia Mangano, Lyubka Tancheva
Summary: Pomegranate is a polyphenol-rich food and medicinal plant that contains various beneficial compounds. Studies have shown that these compounds can target brain cells and support their functions by regulating redox balance, proliferation, and survival. The neuroprotective effects of pomegranate are mediated by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, ability to activate signaling pathways, and regulation of mitochondrial damage. In vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that pomegranate polyphenols can directly affect neuronal and glial cells, as well as influence blood-brain barrier function and increase blood flow to the brain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Marleny D. A. Saldana, Eduardo Rodriguez Martinez, Jasreen K. Sekhon, Hung Vo
Summary: The study found that using pressurized ethanol to remove anthocyanins and phenolics from cranberry pomace at 140 degrees C/50 bar resulted in the maximum total phenolic content. Pressurized ethanol showed a better Pearson correlation value (P = 0.84) between total anthocyanins and antioxidant capacity compared to pressurized water.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amanda Priscila Silva Nascimento, Ana Julia de Brito Araujo Carvalho, Marcos dos Santos Lima, Samela Leal Barros, Samara Ribeiro, Matheus Pasqualli, Hugo M. Lisboa, Ana Novo Barros
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of different wall materials in encapsulating and preserving bioactive compounds and found that the blend of whey protein, pectin, and gum arabic exhibited the highest retention rate of bioactive compounds.
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Horticulture
Jerneja Jakopic, Valentina Schmitzer, Robert Veberic, Tina Smrke, Franci Stampar
Summary: The study found that low doses of urea did not affect apple fruit firmness, total soluble solids, and starch content, but individual fruit mass was significantly higher in the N1 treatment compared to the other two treatments. Conversely, the apples subject to the N4 treatment had significantly lower a* parameters and a lower content of anthocyanins.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Sebastian Alarcon, Gonzalo Tereucan, Pablo Cornejo, Boris Contreras, Antonieta Ruiz
Summary: Different potato genotypes showed differential responses depending on the inoculated AMFs and the fungicide applied. The optimal combinations for antioxidant response, mycorrhization degree, and performance varied for each genotype. Functional compatibility between specific AMF strains and potato genotypes may lead to beneficial effects at the genotypic level.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Horticulture
Sirajuddin, Alamgir Khan, Liaqat Ali, Hassan Javed Chaudhary, M. Farooq Hussain Munis, Asghari Bano, Sajid Masood
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2016)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liaqat Ali, Beatrix W. Alsanius, Anna Karin Rosberg, Birgitta Svensson, Tim Nielsen, Marie E. Olsson
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Afshan, Sajjad Ahmad, Muhammad Imran, Rab Nawaz, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Ejaz Ul Islam Dar, Muhammad Hussnain Siddque, Muhammad Nadeem, Liaqat Ali
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Soil Science
Muhammad Shahid Rizwan, Muhammad Imtiaz, Jun Zhu, Balal Yousaf, Mubshar Hussain, Liaqat Ali, Allah Ditta, M. Zahid Ihsan, Guoyong Huang, Muhammad Ashraf, Hongqing Hu
Summary: The study found that the addition of rice straw derived biochar (BC) effectively immobilized the availability of lead and copper in contaminated soil, reducing their uptake in plants. Compared to other organic and inorganic amendments, BC showed better performance in amending contaminated soil.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Zahid Ihsan, Abdul Khaliq, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Liaqat Ali, Ritesh Kumar, Hayssam M. Ali, Amar Matloob, Shah Fahad
Summary: Fluctuations in temperature adversely affect grain development during intermittent climate changes. High temperature stress reduces plant growth, grain setting, and 100-grain weight. It also damages the plant photosynthetic machinery leading to plant death. Foliar application of plant growth regulators can partially mitigate these harmful changes.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Athar Mahmood, Xiukang Wang, Asad Ali, Masood Iqbal Awan, Liaqat Ali, Sajid Fiaz, Maria Naqve, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Muhmmad Mansoor Javaid, Hongqin Wang, Yang Shoujun, Zhiyuan Ma
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effects of different harvesting times and nitrogen application rates on the biomass yield of maize and bio-methane production. The results show that applying 200 kg/ha of nitrogen and harvesting at 65 days after sowing can result in higher bio-methane production.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Rashid Shaheen, Muhammad Zahid Ihsan, Sajid Masood, Muhammad Zubair, Farrukh Shehzad, Absar-Ul-Haq Khalid
Summary: This study identified the effects of high NaCl stress on broccoli plants and their adaptive mechanisms. The results showed that increased soil salinity inhibited nutrient absorption, reduced plant growth, and affected leaf chlorophyll and photosystem activities. However, the stress also stimulated antioxidant enzyme activities, enabling the plants to tolerate medium levels of NaCl stress.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sajid Masood, Khalid Saifullah Khan, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Iqbal, Ghulam Mustafa, Liaqat Ali, Qaiser Hussain, M. Tariq Javed, Niaz Ahmed, Muhammad Jamil
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms underlying the salt tolerance of rice under the application of iron. The results showed that the application of Fe reduced the accumulation of Na and increased the uptake of Fe and antioxidant enzymatic activity in leaves, thereby enhancing the salt tolerance of rice.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mehboob Alam, Shaukat Ali, Sultan Akbar Jadoon, Masood Ahmad, Asim Muhammad, Syed Tanveer Shah, Imran Ahmad, Abdur Rab, Zawar Hussain, Liaqat Ali
Summary: This study assessed the effect of chitosan solution on the quality of persimmon fruit. The results showed that persimmon fruit dipped in 3% chitosan solution for 15 minutes had the best postharvest performance.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM-HORTORUM CULTUS
(2023)
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Ecology
M. Abdullah, M. Rafay, F. Rasheed, M. Ahmad, Z. Kamran, M. F. Azhar, M. Akram, M. Z. Ishan, L. Ali, T. Ahmad
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad S. Hayyat, Muhammad E. Safdar, Muhammad Asif, Asif Tanveer, Liaqat Ali, Rafi Qamar, Hafiz H. Ali, Naila Farooq, Hafiz M. A. Javeed, Zahid H. Tarar
Article
Ecology
A. Liaqat, M. Z. Ihsan, M. S. Rizwan, A. Mehmood, M. Ijaz, M. Alam, M. Abdullah, M. Wajid, R. Hussain, M. Naeem, M. S. Yaqub
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)