Article
Food Science & Technology
Kashif Ameer, Saqib Ameer, Young-Min Kim, Muhammad Nadeem, Mi-Kyung Park, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Muhammad Asif Khan, Muhammad Adnan Nasir, Ghulam Mueen-Ud-Din, Shahid Mahmood, Tusneem Kausar, Muhammad Abubakar
Summary: This study optimized the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of dietetically important diterpene steviol glycosides (SGs) from Stevia rebaudiana leaves. The results showed that UAE, under the optimized conditions of ethanol concentration, sonication time, and leaf-solvent ratio, achieved the highest extract yield. UAE was found to be superior to conventional maceration extraction (CME) in terms of resource consumption, total extract yield (TEY), and SG yields. The findings support the use of UAE as an ecofriendly and efficient extraction method for industrial scale-up.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hasan Sardar, Ammar Nisar, Muhammad Akbar Anjum, Safina Naz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Muhammad Sameem Javed, Riaz Ahmad
Summary: Moringa leaf extract shows potential as a plant growth enhancer, with foliar application leading to significant increases in growth attributes, mineral content, and nutraceutical-related characteristics in Stevia rebaudiana. The 20% concentration of MLE resulted in the highest production and beneficial effects on the plant.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anuchita Moongngarm, Naruetit Sriharboot, Patiwit Loypimai, Tanongsak Moontree
Summary: The study investigated the effect of ohmic heating-assisted water extraction (OH-AWE) on the extraction of steviol glycosides and phytochemicals from Stevia rebaudiana leaves. Results showed that OH-AWE resulted in higher stevioside and rebaudioside A content, as well as total flavonoids compared to untreated leaves and conventional methods. The optimal extraction conditions were found to be 30% and 40%MC leaves under OH-AWE, resulting in the highest chlorogenic, syringic, caffeic, and ferulic acids, as well as total phenolic contents. OH-AWE also provided the highest concentration of steviol glycosides in extract powder and optimal extraction yields.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Reda M. Y. Zewail, Maha Ali, Ibrahim S. H. El-Gamal, Sherine H. A. Al-Maracy, Khandakar R. Islam, Mohamed Elsadek, Ehab Azab, Adil A. Gobouri, Nihal ElNahhas, Mostafa H. M. Mohamed, Heba S. El-Desouky
Summary: The study demonstrated that the combination of arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) and nano boron can significantly improve the growth, chlorophyll content, and stevioside content of stevia, as well as increase the nutrient and biochemical content in the leaves.
Review
Agronomy
Shilpa Sharma, Swati Gupta, Deepa Kumari, Shanker Lal Kothari, Rohit Jain, Sumita Kachhwaha
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweet leaf, is a plant with medicinal and industrial importance due to its high content of zero-calorie natural sweeteners called steviol glycosides. However, the plant faces challenges in terms of poor seed germination and slow vegetative propagation, making it difficult to meet the global demand for Stevia-based products. Biotechnological approaches including in vitro organogenesis, callogenesis, and cell suspension cultures, as well as nutrient manipulation, elicitor use, hairy root cultures, genetic transformation, and metabolic pathway engineering have been developed to address these limitations and improve steviol glycoside production. This review provides an up-to-date report on the applications of various biotechnological tools for mass propagation and enhanced steviol glycoside production, along with a detailed bibliometric analysis, and highlights research gaps and future considerations for further exploration.
Article
Plant Sciences
Asish Kumar Ghose, Siti Nor Akmar Abdullah, Muhammad Asyraf Md Hatta, Puteri Edaroyati Megat Wahab
Summary: The UDP-glycosyltransferase 76G1 (UGT76G1) gene was activated using CRISPR/dCas9-TAD RNP, resulting in increased expression of the rate-limiting enzyme UGT85C2.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karel Vives Hernandez, Jordi Moreno-Romero, Martha Hernandez de la Torre, Claudia Perez Manriquez, Darcy Rios Leal, Jaime F. Martinez-Garcia
Summary: The study compared the content of stevioside and rebaudioside A in two commonly used S. rebaudiana cultivars, Morita II and Criolla, finding significant differences between them. Enhanced expression of three genes involved in SG biosynthesis in Morita II may contribute to its higher accumulation of rebaudioside A. Light conditions can affect SG accumulation, with higher light intensity leading to increased expression of biosynthetic genes and higher levels of stevioside and rebaudioside A.
Article
Agronomy
Asish Kumar Ghose, Siti Nor Akmar Abdullah, Muhammad Asyraf Md Hatta, Puteri Edaroyati Megat Wahab
Summary: A plant tissue culture protocol from stevia was optimized for the production of planting materials and rebaudioside A, a natural sweetener. By adjusting the culture medium and supplement concentrations, the survival rate and callus production were improved, resulting in higher yields of shoots and roots. The highest concentration of rebaudioside A was obtained using specific media conditions and correlated with the expression level of a biosynthetic gene.
Review
Plant Sciences
Kamelia Miladinova-Georgieva, Maria Geneva, Ira Stancheva, Maria Petrova, Mariana Sichanova, Elisaveta Kirova
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a valuable plant widely used in medicine, pharmacy, and the food industry. The review discusses the importance of biotechnological approaches in the mass propagation of Stevia, including the use of plant growth regulators, additives, and nanoparticles in tissue cultures. It also examines the effects of different elicitors on secondary metabolite production and antioxidant activity. Overall, the review concludes that biotechnological approaches can improve the agronomic traits and steviol glycosides production of S. rebaudiana.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Narendren Rengasamy, Rofina Y. Othman, Hang S. Che, Jennifer A. Harikrishna
Summary: The combination of red, blue, and UV-A light proved to be the most effective in improving germination rates and yields for Stevia rebaudiana. While red and blue light combinations were effective for plant growth, supplemental UV-A irradiation significantly delayed flowering and enhanced yields. Overall, the use of red, blue, and UV-A light resulted in the best productivity for Stevia rebaudiana.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nazhan Ilias, Hazilawati Hamzah, Intan Safinar Ismail, Taznim Begam Mohd. Mohidin, Mohd. Faiz Idris, Mokrish Ajat
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a native plant of Paraguay and its bioactive components have a broad spectrum of therapeutic potential. Steviol glycosides from stevia are proposed as an alternative to statins due to concerns over the adverse effects of statins in treating atherosclerosis.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shah Nawaz, Prabhjot Kaur, Merinaswari Konjengbam, Vijay Kumar, R. C. Gupta, Padmanabh Dwivedi, Babita Patni, Babita Pandey, Abhijit Dey, Devendra Kumar Pandey
Summary: The current study presents a high-performance thin layer chromatography method for estimating the content of stevioside and rebaudioside in Stevia rebaudiana. By analyzing 32 chemotypes from nine Indian states, the study identified variations in the content of stevioside and rebaudioside among different samples, and identified chemotypes with the highest and lowest yields.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Agata Ptak, Agnieszka Szewczyk, Magdalena Simlat, Alicja Blazejczak, Marzena Warchol
Summary: This study explores the effect of different cytokinins on the growth and composition of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The results show that meta-Topolin has potential in promoting shoot multiplication and biosynthesis in Stevia cultures.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohamed Ahmed Youssef, Ahmed Fathy Yousef, Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Alshaymaa Ahmed, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Waclaw Roman Strobel, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: The combined application of nitrogenous fertilizers (NFs) and effective microorganisms (EM) significantly improved plant growth, yield, and nutrient accumulation in stevia plants. Plants treated with EM and organic NFs (Org-N) showed substantial increases in various traits compared to untreated plants, while plants receiving EM along with chemical NFs (Ch-N) also exhibited noticeable improvements in growth and nutrient content.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dariush Ramezan, Yusuf Farrokhzad, Ali Mokhtassi-Bidgoli, Mojtaba Rasouli-Alamuti
Summary: This study evaluated the interaction between nanoparticles and light intensity on the induction of stevia shoots. It was found that the interaction of MWCNTs at a concentration of 50 mg L-1 with a light intensity of 200 p.molmiddotm(-2)middots(-1) improved morphological traits, nutrient absorption, total carbohydrates, and SVglys accumulation in stevia. However, high light intensity increased DNA damage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Siyamak Shahab, Masoome Sheikhi, Liudmila Filippovich, Evgenij Dikusar, Anhelina Pazniak, Morteza Rouhani, Rakesh Kumar
CURRENT MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Morteza Rouhani
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bahar Eshtehardian, Morteza Rouhani, Zohreh Mirjafary
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hasibeh Parsazadeh, Younes Valadbeigi, Morteza Rouhani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Morteza Rouhani, Sanaz Kord, Zohreh Mirjafary
PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Negar Sheikhsoleimani, Morteza Rouhani, Hamid Saeidian
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Morteza Rouhani
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nasim Mirzaei Motlagh, Morteza Rouhani, Zohreh Mirjafary
COMPUTATIONAL AND THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatemeh Shams, Javad Mokhtari Aliabad, Morteza Rouhani
GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Farideh Godarzbod, Zohreh Mirjafary, Hamid Saeidian, Morteza Rouhani
Summary: A new nanocatalyst Fe3O4@SiO2@IDA-Cu was prepared by the sol-gel method for the synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted-1,2,3-triazole derivatives. The catalyst exhibited spherical morphology, excellent yields, and environmentally friendly synthesis, and could be easily recovered and reused multiple times without significant loss of activity.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shaghayegh Rashidipour, Morteza Rouhani
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maryam Kamali-Gharamaleki, Bahareh Sadeghi, Morteza Rouhani, Zohreh Mirjafary
Summary: In this study, a novel pistachio hull-OSO3H catalyst was synthesized and shown to catalyze a condensation reaction of aromatic aldehydes, dimedone, and kojic acid with high yields and environmentally friendly characteristics.
REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Morteza Rouhani
Summary: Proxison is a new synthetic flavonoid-based molecule with promising potential in protecting neural cells against oxidative stress. The antioxidant property of Proxison may be explained by hydrogen atom transfer and transition metals chelating mechanisms.
COMPUTATIONAL AND THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Morteza Rouhani
Summary: The adsorption of MIC gas molecule on pristine and doped graphene sheets was investigated using DFT calculations. The results showed that B(OH)-doped graphene was the most effective for MIC gas sensing, with acceptable adsorption energy, work function changes, and recovery time. B-OH doped graphene can be considered as a hopeful candidate for designing efficient MIC gas sensor.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Morteza Rouhani
Summary: In this study, the potential application of boron nitride nanosheet (BN nanosheet) as a carrier for 3allyl-2-selenohydantoin (3-ASH) delivery was investigated using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. It was found that Ga-doped BN nanosheet showed good grafting behavior and acceptable pH responsive release. Additionally, Se-doped BN nanosheet was considered a good candidate for hydrogen peroxide triggered 3-ASH release.
PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
