Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Miho Takemura, Takehiko Sahara, Norihiko Misawa
Summary: Violaxanthin is biosynthesized from zeaxanthin through the xanthophyll cycle in photosynthetic eukaryotes to eliminate excessive light energy. However, commercial availability of violaxanthin and antheraxanthin is limited due to lack of efficient resource plants or organisms for their production.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yusong Luo, Chaojie Wang, Manman Wang, Yunli Wang, Wenlong Xu, Hongyu Han, Zhichao Wang, Yujuan Zhong, Hexun Huang, Shuping Qu
Summary: Mesocarp color in Cucurbita maxima is determined by carotenoid contents and compositions. This study compared two inbred lines with orange and white fruit flesh colors, revealing the genetic and molecular mechanisms behind their color differences. The findings provide insights for further research on improving the quality of squash through carotenoid biosynthesis.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Raquel Amaral, J. Sergio Seixas de Melo, Lilia Maria Antunes dos Santos
Summary: Eustigmatophytes exhibit a distinctive pigment profile containing chlorophylls and carotenoids. Violaxanthin is the most abundant carotenoid among this class, followed by beta,beta-carotene. Research suggests the potential of eustigmatophytes as natural sources of carotenoids.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dora Zurak, Darko Grbesa, Marija Duvnjak, Goran Kis, Tatjana Medimurec, Kristina Kljak
Summary: The study found that only 43% of total carotenoids in commercial maize hybrids were bioaccessible, with the bioaccessibility of different carotenoids decreasing as the content in the grain increased. While total carotenoid content varied among different hybrids, the majority fell within lower ranges, which should be taken into consideration when formulating animal diets.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valentina Metlicar, Kristof Kranjc, Alen Albreht
Summary: A new valorization strategy was proposed for plant-based waste materials, utilizing avocado peels and Japanese knotweed leaves as sources of xanthophylls. A biofriendly and cost-effective synthetic platform was developed to convert these xanthophylls into esters, contributing to the zero-waste principle and offering new valorization pathways for invasive plant species.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joy Udensi, Ekaterina Loskutova, James Loughman, Hugh J. Byrne
Summary: The study explored the differentiation and quantification of dietary carotenoids using Raman and UV visible absorption spectroscopy. By preprocessing spectral data and modeling analysis, accurate determination of carotenoid content was achieved, suggesting potential application in clinical analysis.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tomasz Konecki, Aleksandra Juszczak, Marcin Cichocki
Summary: Urological cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, and penile cancers, are common in older men and are influenced by modifiable risk factors. Phytochemicals have potential anti-cancer properties and may reduce the risk of urological cancers and related deaths.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Robbe Demets, Lore Gheysen, Ann Van Loey, Imogen Foubert
Summary: Microalgae rich in omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) have the potential for developing functional food and offer a sustainable alternative to fish stock. The presence of endogenous carotenoids in microalgae contributes to the oxidative stability of enriched products. However, further research is needed to understand the antioxidative role of carotenoids and its impact on selecting microalgae for enrichment.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joy Udensi, James Loughman, Ekaterina Loskutova, Hugh J. Byrne
Summary: This review discusses the structural and optical properties of carotenoid compounds and the use of Raman spectroscopy to identify carotenoids in biological environments. It focuses on applications in nutritional analysis, optometry, and serology, and explores the progress and challenges in establishing the technique in a clinical environment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mihoko Sekiya, Shigenori Suzuki, Yusuke Ushida, Hiroyuki Suganuma
Summary: The present study found that young vegetable leaves, such as spinach, beet, and arugula leaves, contain neoxanthin, which effectively prevents fat accumulation in adipocytes.
BIOSCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Sara Bernardo, Maria Jesus Rodrigo, Vicente Vives-Peris, Aurelio Gomez-Cadenas, Lorenzo Zacarias, Nelson Machado, Jose Moutinho-Pereira, Lia-Tania Dinis
Summary: Kaolin-particle film is considered a low-cost technology to mitigate the adverse effects of high light and temperature, and drought in crops. This study found that kaolin treatment plays a protective role in chlorophyll and carotenoid accumulation in grapevines, especially in the TF variety, while also reducing NPQ processes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qiaohong Chen, Yi Chen, Ling Xiao, Yanhua Li, Song Zou, Danxiang Han
Summary: In this study, a mutant of Chromochloris zofingiensis (CZ-LZM3) was obtained, which could achieve ultrahigh cell density and simultaneously accumulate lutein, zeaxanthin, and 13-carotene under heterotrophic conditions. The insertional mutation in the beta-carotene ketolase encoding gene was identified as the cause of astaxanthin biosynthesis blockage in CZ-LZM3. By utilizing a two-stage heterotrophic cultivation strategy, this mutant could produce high levels of lutein, zeaxanthin, and 13-carotene.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Adam Brewczynski, Beata Jablonska, Marek Kentnowski, Slawomir Mrowiec, Krzysztof Skladowski, Tomasz Rutkowski
Summary: Head and neck cancer is a common type of cancer, with smoking, alcohol consumption, and human papillomavirus being well-known predictors. Food and nutrition, particularly the intake of non-starchy vegetables and fruits, play an important role in HNC etiology and can help lower the risk of developing HNC.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu Yang, Haneen Abuauf, Shanshan Song, Jian You Wang, Yagiz Alagoz, Juan C. Moreno, Jianing Mi, Abdugaffor Ablazov, Muhammad Jamil, Shawkat Ali, Xiongjie Zheng, Aparna Balakrishna, Ikram Blilou, Salim Al-Babili
Summary: The enzyme DWARF27 (D27) is responsible for the isomerization of β-carotene and the initiation of strigolactone (SL) biosynthesis. In this study, the enzymatic activity and biological function of D27-like1 were investigated. D27-like1 was found to contribute to SL biosynthesis by forming 9-cis-beta-carotene. Additionally, D27-like1 was found to affect the content of ABA and auxin.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuko Yamaguchi, Marta Zampino, Toshiko Tanaka, Stefania Bandinelli, Ruin Moaddel, Giovanna Fantoni, Julian Candia, Luigi Ferrucci, Richard D. Semba
Summary: The study found that elevated plasma carotenoid concentrations in older adults are associated with specific plasma proteins related to energy metabolism, inflammation and oxidative stress, iron metabolism, and proteostasis among others, providing insights into the protective role of carotenoids on health.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matthew T. Elmore, James T. Brosnan, Gregory R. Armel, Dean A. Kopsell, Michael D. Best, Thomas C. Mueller, John C. Sorochan
Article
Agronomy
Leslie L. Beck, Aaron J. Patton, Quincy D. Law, Daniel V. Weisenberger, James T. Brosnan, Jose J. Vargas Almodovar, Gregory K. Breeden, Dean A. Kopsell
Article
Agronomy
J. J. Benelli, B. J. Horvath, J. T. Brosnan, D. A. Kopsell
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dean A. Kopsell, Carl E. Sams, Robert C. Morrow
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2017)
Article
Horticulture
T. Casey Barickman, Dean A. Kopsell
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2016)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Matthew A. Cutulle, Gregory. R. Armel, James T. Brosnan, Michael D. Best, Dean A. Kopsell, Barry D. Bruce, Heidi E. Bostic, Donovan S. Layton
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2014)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emily C. Pierce, Peter R. LaFayette, Maria A. Ortega, Blake L. Joyce, Dean A. Kopsell, Wayne A. Parrott
Proceedings Paper
Horticulture
C. E. Sams, D. Kopsell, R. C. Morrow
VIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON LIGHT IN HORTICULTURE
(2016)
Proceedings Paper
Horticulture
D. Kopsell, C. Belisle, H. Lowery, C. Whitlock, C. E. Sams
VIII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON LIGHT IN HORTICULTURE
(2016)
Article
Horticulture
Dean A. Kopsell, Kimberly J. Whitlock, Carl E. Sams, David E. Kopsell
Article
Horticulture
T. Casey Barickman, Dean A. Kopsell, Carl E. Sams
Article
Horticulture
Jennifer Bonina-Noseworthy, J. Brent Loy, Joanne Curran-Celentano, Rebecca Sideman, Dean A. Kopsell
Article
Horticulture
Dean A. Kopsell, Carl E. Sams, Robert C. Morrow
Article
Horticulture
T. Casey Barickman, Dean A. Kopsell, Carl E. Sams
Proceedings Paper
Plant Sciences
T. C. Barickman, D. A. Kopsell, C. E. Sams
XII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PLANT BIOREGULATORS IN FRUIT PRODUCTION
(2014)
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)