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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sukirtha Srivarathan, Anh Dao Thi Phan, Hung Trieu Hong, Elvis T. Chua, Olivia Wright, Yasmina Sultanbawa, Michael E. Netzel
Summary: This study found that Australian grown samphire may have the potential to be utilized as a functional food ingredient, as it is rich in essential minerals and trace elements, and has antioxidant properties.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Karima Gharsallah, Leila Rezig, Muhammad Shahid Riaz Rajoka, Hafiza Mahreen Mehwish, M. Abbas Ali, Sook Chin Chew
Summary: This article summarizes the applications of Moringa oleifera in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and other industries, reviewing its extraction, processing, phytochemical composition, and industrial applications. It highlights the high antioxidant activity and various pharmaceutical benefits of Moringa oleifera, as well as its suitability for functional food product development, skin care ingredients, biodiesel industry, water treatment processing, and pharmaceutical industries.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingyun Zheng, Baiyi Lu, Baojun Xu
Summary: The review provides new findings on the health effects of edible flowers since 2015, highlighting previously less mentioned benefits like anti-osteoporosis, anti-obesity, and anti-hypertensive properties. Newly discovered phytochemicals, such as polysaccharides, have been found to be beneficial for human health. Toxicity studies show that flower extracts are safe at levels of hundreds of parts per million in cell and animal models.
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Food Science & Technology
Xiaoxiao Chang, Yutong Ye, Jianping Pan, Zhixiong Lin, Jishui Qiu, Cheng Peng, Xinbo Guo, Yusheng Lu
Summary: There are differences in titratable acid, total sugar, total phenolics, and flavonoid contents between sweet wampee and sour wampee. Sour wampee varieties have higher levels of total phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities. The phytochemical profiles also differ between sweet wampee and sour wampee varieties.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Teresa Lafuente, Raul Sampedro, Dinoraz Velez, Paco Romero
Summary: Copper deficiency affects the micronutrient contents and nutritional value of tomato fruits. Lower copper levels and changes in other micronutrients occurred in response to Cu deficiency during fruit ripening stages, leading to delayed color change and increased acidity in the fruits. Cu deficiency also increased antioxidant capacity and vitamin C content, as well as total phenolic and flavonoid contents in green fruits.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Varun Jaiswal, Shweta Chauhan, Hae-Jeung Lee
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive compilation of the biological activities of Pachyrhizus erosus, an underutilized crop plant, highlighting its potential medical and functional food applications. Over 50 phytochemicals have been identified from the plant, with various biological activities reported. However, further clinical studies are needed to verify and develop these properties.
Article
Horticulture
Giandomenico Corrado, Christophe El-Nakhel, Giulia Graziani, Antonio Pannico, Armando Zarrelli, Paola Giannini, Alberto Ritieni, Stefania De Pascale, Marios C. Kyriacou, Youssef Rouphael
Summary: Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) provide unexplored opportunities for nutritious plant food and agricultural diversity. Purslane and borage microgreens show potential as novel vegetable products, with high nutritional value and antioxidant properties. Expanding the market chains for NUS and developing value-added food products are important for enhancing agricultural and dietary diversification.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alok Kumar Giri, Bhagyashree Biswal, Biswajit Jena, Laxmikanta Acharya
Summary: Eugenia roxburghii, a wild edible plant, possesses pharmacological and nutritional properties. It contains abundant polyphenols and flavonoids, showing significant scavenging activity against reactive oxygen species. Nutritionally, E. roxburghii is rich in vitamin C and provides a substantial amount of calories, carbohydrates, protein, and dietary fiber.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Huma Mehreen Sadaf, Yamin Bibi, Muhammad Arshad, Abdul Razzaq, Shakil Ahmad, Marcello Iriti, Abdul Qayyum
Summary: The study showed that the extract from Peganum harmala seeds has significant biological activity, and one of the bioactive compounds, PH-HM-16, demonstrated good anticancer activity against various cancer cell lines, making it a promising candidate for development into an effective anticancer agent.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Michela Pisani, Paola Astolfi, Simona Sabbatini, Patricia Carloni
Summary: In recent years, consumer interest in simpler and more authentic lifestyles has driven rapid growth in the production and business of typical agri-food products, including wines and other beverages. Research found that the production area, recipe, and type of cherries used do not affect the antioxidant properties and phytochemical contents of the alcoholic beverage. Multivariate treatment of spectroscopic features allowed easy differentiation of samples with high antioxidant activity using low-cost instrumental techniques.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Heba H. S. Abdel-Naeem, Hend Ali Elshebrawy, Kalman Imre, Adriana Morar, Viorel Herman, Raul Pascalau, Khalid Ibrahim Sallam
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different fruit peel powders on the quality and properties of chicken patties during storage. The results showed that the fruit peel powders had significant antioxidant and antibacterial activities, and improved the sensory attributes of the chicken patties.
Article
Agronomy
Adaniel Sousa dos Santos, Jonathan Candido Thomaz Dalzot, Gustavo Alves Pereira, Jenilton Gomes da Cunha, Thamyres Yara Lima Evangelista, Weverson Lima Fonseca, Murilo de Sousa Almeida, Julian Junior de Jesus Lacerda, Julio Ferreira de Souza Filho, Alan Mario Zuffo, Ricardo Mezzomo, Jorge Gonzalez Aguilera, Luis Morales-Aranibar, Mohammad K. Okla, Ibrahim A. Saleh, Hamada Abdelgawad
Summary: The influence of different intensities of fruit pruning and thinning on guava trees grown under a seasonal tropical climate in Currais, Piaui, Brazil was characterized in this study. The results showed that proper pruning and thinning can improve fruit quality and regulate ascorbic acid, sugar content, total soluble solids, and titratable acidity. Therefore, thinning of 20% is recommended to enhance fruit quality.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tanawuth Tiranakwit, Wimonwan Puangpun, Kawintra Tamprasit, Natthapong Wichai, Sirithon Siriamornpun, Tarapong Srisongkram, Natthida Weerapreeyakul
Summary: The antioxidant activity of a traditional Thai formula and its individual plant components were studied. The formula showed high antioxidant activity, with the roots and stem of Caesalpinia digyna exhibiting the highest activity. The study also revealed a positive correlation between antioxidant activity and chemical constituents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Burhan Ozturk, Muhammed Yildiz, Kenan Yildiz, Sefa Gun
Summary: The study determined that 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment can delay fruit quality loss, improve fruit firmness, maintain phenolic compounds, and enhance antioxidant activity in jujube fruit during cold storage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Maria R. Conesa, Wenceslao Conejero, Juan Vera, Vicente Agullo, Cristina Garcia-Viguera, M. Carmen Ruiz-Sanchez
Summary: The study found that irrigation based on VSWC (T-Auto) can reduce water usage, increase water use efficiency compared to ETc-based irrigation (T-Single), without impacting yield and fruit quality. Additionally, nectarine fruits from the T-Auto treatment had higher TSS levels at harvest, and there were no significant differences in fruit quality among treatments after storage and shelf-life.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jasmin Swart, Achinta Bordoloi, Neill J. Goosen
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nicholas C. C. Breckwoldt, Neill J. Goosen, Percy Van der Gryp, Gregory S. Smith
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shepherd Siangwata, Nicholas C. C. Breckwoldt, Neill J. Goosen, Gregory S. Smith
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nicholas C. C. Breckwoldt, Gregory S. Smith, Percy Van der Gryp, Neill J. Goosen
REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Achinta Bordoloi, Neill J. Goosen
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dewald Oosthuizen, Neill Jurgens Goosen, Stefan Hess
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nanette Greyling, Achinta Bordoloi, Neill J. Goosen
Summary: The study optimized the enzymatic hydrolysis of monkfish heads using Alcalase proteolytic enzyme at 62°C and pH 8.2. Both the aqueous fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) and sediment displayed functional and bioactive properties, with the sediment containing a high level of essential amino acids. This work confirmed the potential of enzymatic protein hydrolysis as a strategy to better utilize monkfish processing by-products.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shepherd Siangwata, Neill J. Goosen, Gregory S. Smith
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Amsalu Tolessa, Jean-Francois Belieres, Paulo Salgado, Sitrakiniaina Raharimalala, Tobias M. Louw, Neill J. Goosen
Summary: This study estimates the potential of using agricultural residue biomass for biogas generation in smallholder farming systems in the rural Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar. The findings show that animal manure and crop residue can produce methane for energy production, as well as recoverable nitrogen for crop fertilization. This has the potential to meet energy needs and provide fertilizer for on-farm use for smallholder farmers in the region.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ivan Vera, Neill Goosen, Bothwell Batidzirai, Ric Hoefnagels, Floor van der Hilst
Summary: This study assessed the environmental and socio-economic impacts of using Invasive Alien Plants (IAPs) for electricity generation in South Africa. It found that although it can create job opportunities, conserve water resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there may be net carbon losses when considering land use transitions.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johannes Christoffel Swanepoel, Neill Jurgens Goosen
Summary: The study shows that fish bone by-products can be utilized as animal feed supplements to replace conventional mined rock phosphates. The research findings suggest that fish bone meal and inorganic dicalcium phosphate can serve as viable alternative sources of dietary phosphorous, at least for African catfish. Further research is recommended to investigate the economic viability and potential environmental impacts of these ingredients in aquafeeds.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jan-Hendrik Duminy, Neill Goosen, Robert Pott, Eugene van Rensburg
Summary: Wax by-products from commercial Cannabis processing, containing 41 to 46% cannabinoids, have potential value that is currently underutilized. This study developed a solvent screening methodology based on relative polarity, boiling point, safety, and reactivity to identify suitable solvents for recovery of the cannabinoids. Using this methodology, five solvents were found to be suitable for recrystallization, including 1,2-dimethoxyethane, 3-pentanone, ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, and methyl tert-butyl ether.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kudzai Chiodza, Neill J. Goosen
Summary: Low mixing speed, low solids concentration, and high enzyme dosage optimize the hydrolysis of sardine processing by-products, improving the degree of hydrolysis, dry solids yield, and protein recovery. However, low solids concentration leads to increased equipment and energy costs. A holistic approach to enzyme hydrolysis optimization, considering downstream processing, is necessary.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Roelof du Toit van der Merwe, Neill Jurgens Goosen, Robert William McClelland Pott
Summary: This study investigates the use of industrial kelp solid waste extracted alginate slurries to produce soil amendment beads. The results show that these beads can improve soil water retention, act as slow-release fertilizers, and control soil pH levels when combined with limestone.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicholas C. C. Breckwoldt, Neill J. Goosen, Hermanus C. M. Vosloo, Percy Van der Gryp
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anaswara Rani, Sneha Asha, Minsa Mini, Pooja P. Rajan, Merin Tomy, Ashita Jose, Xavier Ts, Praveen Kumar
Summary: This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Centra-therum punctatum leaf extract. The synthesized nanoparticles showed potent antimicrobial activity and effectively inhibited biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These findings demonstrate the potential of copper oxide nanoparticles for environmentally friendly synthesis and applications.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruno Fagundes dos Santos, Talita Oliveira de Arauja, Camilla Oliveira Rios, Advanio Inacio Siqueira-Silva, Eduardo Gusmao Pereira
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between iron excess and phosphorus deficiency in Paspalum densum. The results showed that iron excess decreased phosphorus concentration in roots, while phosphorus deficiency increased iron concentration in leaves. Stomatal limitation was the main cause of decreased photosynthesis due to iron excess. Phosphorus deficiency contributed to higher phosphorus use efficiency and biomass.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2024)