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Horticulture
Antonio Manoel da Silva Filho, Hans Raj Gheyi, Alberto Soares de Melo, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Semako Ibrahim Bonou, Lumara Tatiely Santos Amadeu, Rener Luciano de Souza Ferraz, Patricia Silva Costa, Lucia Helena Garofalo Chaves, Rossana Maria Feitosa de Figueiredo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fertilization combinations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) on the production and quality of West Indian cherry grown under salt stress. The results indicate that irrigation with water having a salinity of 4.0 dS m(-1) negatively affected all production variables, while the interaction between the ECw of 0.6 dS m(-1) and the 100-80-120 NPK fertilization combination increased the total number of fruits and the total fruit weight of West Indian cherry.
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Agronomy
Maria Carolina Cerino, Jose Pinela, Cristina Caleja, Clara Saux, Eliana Pereira, Lillian Barros
Summary: This study investigates the potential of using acerola fruit waste to produce natural anthocyanin extracts. By optimizing the maceration process parameters, ideal extraction conditions were determined. The results show that acerola fruit waste could serve as a sustainable alternative to artificial colorants, providing natural anthocyanin extracts.
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Chemistry, Applied
Patricia Campos Mesquita, Luiz Gustavo G. Rodrigues, Simone Mazzutti, Paulo Riceli Vasconcelos Ribeiro, Edy Sousa de Brito, Marcelo Lanza
Summary: The study compared the chemical profiles of acerola pomace extracts using untargeted metabolomics approach, showing that subcritical water extraction saves time and solvent while extracting valuable components compared to Soxhlet. Increasing temperature significantly improved extraction yield and antioxidant activity.
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Agronomy
Daniela Farinelli, Silvia Portarena, Daniel Fernandes da Silva, Chiara Traini, Giordana Menegazzo da Silva, Edvan Costa da Silva, Joice Ferreira da Veiga, Paola Pollegioni, Fabiola Villa
Summary: Acerola fruit in Brazil is rich in vitamin C and is in high demand for health supplements and functional products. Screening and analyzing different phenotypes revealed a wide variability and identified potential candidates for breeding programs. Seven phenotypes with high yield and vitamin C content were selected for future breeding programs.
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Engineering, Chemical
Tatiana G. Matuda, Larissa M. Hoshino, Eliana P. Ribeiro, Carmen C. Tadini
Summary: Unripe acerola powders obtained from freeze-drying were analyzed using DSC and vapor sorption isotherms. The presence of polydextrose affected the glass transition and increased stability of the powder. The sorption isotherms showed higher monolayer water content for powders with polydextrose.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Edilayane da Nobrega Santos, Thamyres Cesar de Albuquerque Sousa, Deocleciano Cassiano de Santana Neto, Cristiani Viegas Brandao Grisi, Valquiria Cardoso da Silva Ferreira, Fabio Anderson Pereira da Silva
Summary: Research showed that adding 4% of Acerola cherry bagasse extract to gelatin film can effectively inhibit changes in the quality of beef patties, effectively prolonging their shelf life.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
L. M. S. Tavares, P. H. Watanabe, T. R. Gomes, I. B. Mendonca, L. F. C. Souza, M. E. C. Santos, P. N. L. Pacheco, A. S. M. Batista, E. R. Freitas
Summary: The by-product of acerola improves the performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and antioxidant status of growing rabbits. It enhances the final weight, daily feed intake, carcass weight, and scapular fat content. Moreover, it increases the antioxidant potential and phenolic compounds in rabbit meat. Female rabbits have better antioxidant status than males.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mirella Romanelli Vicente Bertolo, Virginia da nceicao Amaro Martins, Ana Maria de Guzzi Plepis, Stanislau Bogusz Jr
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the rheological properties of starch/gelatin-based solutions with phenolic extracts as possible candidates for food packaging films. The results showed that the incorporation of acerola fruit and açaí seed flour extracts improved the viscoelastic stability of the solutions and affected their viscosity and elastic behavior.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ianca Carneiro Ferreira, Vagner Pereira da Silva, Joao Claudio Vilvert, Flavio de Franca Souza, Sergio Tonetto de Freitas, Marcos dos Santos Lima
Summary: Acerola fruit, known for its high nutraceutical value, was analyzed in seven Brazilian varieties to determine their chemical composition and antioxidant capacity. The main sugars in acerola were glucose and fructose, while cyanidin-3-rhamnoside was the dominant phenolic compound in the fruit. Varieties showed variations in ascorbic acid, malic acid, and other phenolic compounds, indicating a high genetic variability influencing the nutraceutical properties of acerola.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nayjara Carvalho Gualberto, Juliete Pedreira Nogueira, Augusto de Souza da Silva, Paula Ferreira Barbosa, Cecilia Morais Santana Matos, Murugan Rajan, Maria Terezinha Santos Leite Neta, Narendra Narain
Summary: The objective of the research was to optimize the fermentation process using acerola seeds to obtain bioactive compounds. The results showed that submerged fermentation with R. mucilaginosa can significantly increase the synthesis of phenolic compounds in acerola residue.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mingfeng Xu, Chenjia Shen, Qin Zhu, Yunsheng Xu, Changfeng Xue, Beiwei Zhu, Jiangning Hu
Summary: Comprehensive metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses revealed significant changes in various metabolic pathways during the ripening process of acerola cherry fruit, with nutrients such as vitamins and carotenoids accumulating in immature fruit. This suggests that immature acerola fruit is a good source for extracting nutrients.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Karen Costa, Luana S. Silva, Cintia N. Kobori, Andreia M. da Silva, Jacques R. Nicoli
Summary: The study showed that microencapsulation techniques can effectively improve the survival rate of probiotics, especially when incorporated into plant pulp powder. Acerola pulp matrix can be used as an alternative vehicle for probiotic administration, maintaining efficacy even when stored at room temperature.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Felipe Girotto Campos, Gustavo Ribeiro Barzotto, Jonas Akenaton Venturineli Pagassini, Marilia Caixeta Sousa, Gisela Ferreira, Carmen Silvia Fernandes Boaro
Summary: This study investigated the effects of calcium variation on the photosynthetic performance, growth, and enzymatic antioxidant defense system in A. emarginata plants subjected to mechanical damage. The results showed that the presence of calcium improved the restoration of plants after mechanical damage, while the absence of the mineral made them more sensitive. Cultivating the species with 2 mM Ca2+ in the nutrient solution was sufficient to ensure the efficiency of the enzymatic antioxidant defense system and the photosynthetic restoration of damaged plants.
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Engineering, Chemical
Fabiano A. N. Fernandes, Valeria O. Santos, Wesley F. Gomes, Sueli Rodrigues
Summary: Acerola is a superfruit with high antioxidant capacity due to its richness in vitamin C, phenolics, and carotenoids, but it lacks oligosaccharides. This study evaluated the use of ultrasound technology to improve the bioavailability of bioactive compounds in acerola juice supplemented with fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Ultrasound treatment increased the availability of vitamins, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds, resulting in enhanced antioxidant activity of FOS-enriched acerola juice.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Leiliane Teles Cesar, Lenilton Santos Soares, Mirla Dayanny Pinto Farias, Daniele Maria Alves Teixeira Sa, German Ayala Valencia, Alcilene Rodrigues Monteiro
Summary: This study developed a new coating and film based on chitosan and acerola fruit powder, which can effectively control melanosis of shrimps and reduce the use of chemical toxic compounds such as sodium metabisulfite.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jessica Dayanne Capitulino, Geovani Soares de Lima, Carlos Alberto Vieira de Azevedo, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Thiago Filipe de Lima Arruda, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Hans Raj Gheyi, Pedro Dantas Fernandes, Maria Sallydelandia Sobral de Farias, Francisco de Assis da Silva, Mirandy dos Santos Dias
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of saline water irrigation and foliar hydrogen peroxide application on the gas exchange, quantum yield, and development of soursop plants. The results showed that high electrical conductivity of irrigation water inhibited stomatal conductance, internal CO2 concentration, transpiration, maximum fluorescence, crown height, and vegetative vigor index of the plants. However, applying hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 30 μM resulted in increased stomatal conductance.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Geovani S. de Lima, Francisco W. A. Pinheiro, Weslley B. B. de Souza, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Hans R. Gheyi, Reginaldo G. Nobre, Roberto C. F. de Queiroga, Pedro D. Fernandes
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological indices of sour passion fruit under brackish water irrigation strategies and potassium fertilization. The results showed that irrigation with water of 4.0 dS m-1 reduced various physiological indices of sour passion fruit, while salt stress increased intercellular electrolyte leakage. Fertilization with 100% of the K recommendation improved the physiological performance of sour passion fruit under irrigation with water of 1.3 dS m-1.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Reginaldo G. Nobre, Ricardo A. Rodrigues Filho, Geovani S. de Lima, Edna L. da R. Linhares, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Luderlandio de A. Silva, Antonio D. da S. Teixeira, Nelson J. V. Macumbi
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of different combinations of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on gas exchange and chlorophyll a fluorescence in guava cv. Paluma seedlings irrigated with water of varying salinity levels. The experiment used a randomized block design and a 5 x 4 factorial scheme, with four replicates. The fertilization combination of 130% N + 100% K2O mitigated the effects of salt stress up to an average ECw of 1.3 dS m-1, resulting in increased CO2 assimilation rate, transpiration, instantaneous carboxylation efficiency, and electron transport rate. Only the treatment irrigated with ECw of 3.5 dS m-1 under the 160% N + 125% K2O combination showed damage to the photosynthetic apparatus.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Geovani S. de Lima, Weslley B. B. de Souza, Francisco J. da S. Paiva, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Rafaela A. F. Torres, Smyth T. de A. Silva, Hans R. Gheyi, Kilson P. Lopes
Summary: Given the scarcity of low-salinity water resources in the Brazilian semi-arid region, using water with a high concentration of salts is necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the tolerance of passion fruit cultivars to irrigation water electrical conductivity. The results showed that a water electrical conductivity of 0.3 dS m-1 negatively affected several physiological and agronomical traits of passion fruit plants. The cultivars BRS GA1, BRS SC1, and SCS437 were classified as sensitive to water electrical conductivity, with threshold values of 0.3, 1.0, and 0.3 dS m-1, respectively.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tarcisio F. de Oliveira, Jose A. Santos, Mairton G. da Silva, Hans R. Gheyi, Julio C. de Almeida, Cristiane Guiselini
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of temperature and salinity stresses on the growth, water status, production, and leaf characteristics of chicory. Cooling nutrient solution mitigated the negative effects of salinity, improving stem height, diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, production, water consumption, and maintaining membrane integrity within the studied salinity range (1.7 to 6.2 dS m-1).
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Allysson J. T. Mendonca, Geovani S. de Lima, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Valeska K. N. Oliveira, Hans R. Gheyi, Luderlandio de A. Silva, Fernandes A. de Almeida, Pedro D. Fernandes
Summary: The high concentrations of salts in the water sources of the Brazilian Northeastern semi-arid region limit agricultural production by causing soil salinization and/or sodification. This study evaluated the potential of foliar application of salicylic acid as a mitigation strategy for salt stress on okra plants grown hydroponically. The results showed that salicylic acid at a concentration of 1.8 mM stimulated chlorophyll synthesis in okra under specific electrical conductivity conditions.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Petterson C. C. Silva, Hans R. Gheyi, Hessica S. Evangelista, Karine da S. de Deus, Andre D. de Azevedo Neto
Summary: Priming with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) effectively attenuated the negative effects of salinity on coriander plants, resulting in improved salt tolerance. This was achieved by improving ion homeostasis through reducing Na+ and/or Cl- contents and increasing K+ content in leaves, as indicated by the multivariate analysis.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Maria Amanda Guedes, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Geovani Soares de Lima, Hans Raj Gheyi, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Luderlandio de Andrade Silva, Valeska Karolini Nunes Oliveira, Reynaldo Teodoro de Fatima, Reginaldo Gomes Nobre, Jackson Silva Nobrega, Carlos Alberto Vieira de Azevedo, Saulo Soares da Silva, Josivanda Palmeira Gomes
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of foliar application of hydrogen peroxide on hydroponically grown cherry tomatoes under salt stress. The results showed that proper foliar application of hydrogen peroxide could mitigate the negative effects of salt stress and improve the yield and ascorbic acid content of cherry tomatoes.
Editorial Material
Agronomy
Hans Raj Gheyi, Devinder Sandhu, Claudivan Feitosa de Lacerda
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Horticulture
Antonio Gustavo de Luna Souto, Lourival Ferreira Cavalcante, Edinete Nunes de Melo, italo Herbert Lucena Cavalcante, Geovani Soares de Lima, Francisco de Oliveira Mesquita, Luan dos Santos Silva, Bruno da Silva, Lucas Soares Rodrigues, Evandro Franklin de Mesquita, Hans Raj Gheyi, Alberto Soares de Melo
Summary: In semi-arid regions of Brazil, water and/or soil salinity poses a limit on sour passion fruit production. The combination of low rainfall rates and high concentrations of soluble salts in the soil has negative effects on plants. This study examined the effects of grafting and mulching on sour passion fruit irrigated with moderately saline water, and found that using rootstocks and plastic mulching improved the ionic relations and fruit yield of the plants.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Francisco R. A. Figueiredo, Reynaldo T. de Fatima, Jackson S. Nobrega, Toshik I. da Silva, Jean T. A. Ferreira, Joao E. da S. Ribeiro, Marcia P. da S. Leal, Lauriane A. dos A. Soares, Thiago J. Dias
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of foliar nitrogen fertilization on pomegranate seedlings irrigated with brackish water. The results showed that salinity negatively affects the gas exchange of pomegranate seedlings, while foliar nitrogen fertilization at 1.31 g L-1 improves plant height and leaf number, and at 1.59 g L-1 increases net photosynthesis.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENGENHARIA AGRICOLA E AMBIENTAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Weslley Bruno Belo de Souza, Geovani Soares de Lima, Francisco Jean da Silva Paiva, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Reynaldo Teodoro de Fatima, Andre Alisson Rodrigues da Silva, Hans Raj Gheyi, Pedro Dantas Fernandes
Summary: Water scarcity in Northeastern Brazil limits agricultural production, but the use of high-salinity waters is a potential solution for irrigation. This study examined the effects of irrigation with different levels of salinity and potassium doses on the water status and physiological characteristics of sour passion fruit plants. The results showed that water with electrical conductivity greater than 0.3 dS m-1 reduced water content, chlorophyll levels, CO2 assimilation, and water use efficiency. However, applying 85% of the recommended potassium dose mitigated the negative effects of salt stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Francisco Jean da Silva Paiva, Geovani Soares de Lima, Vera Lucia Antunes de Lima, Weslley Bruno Belo de Souza, Lauriane Almeida dos Anjos Soares, Rafaela Aparecida Frazao Torres, Hans Raj Gheyi, Luderlandio de Andrade Silva, Francisco Vanies da Silva Sa, Valeska Karolini Nunes Oliveira de Sa, Smyth Trotsk de Araujo Silva, Reynaldo Teodoro de Fatima, Pedro Dantas Fernandes, Alan Keis Chaves de Almeida
Summary: The study evaluated the synthesis of photosynthetic pigments, gas exchange, and photochemical efficiency of sour passion fruit genotypes irrigated with saline water in the semi-arid region. The results showed that the increase in electrical conductivity of irrigation water negatively affected the physiological characteristics of sour passion fruit. There were significant differences in salt tolerance between different genotypes.
