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Horticulture
Pedro Henrique Gorni, Gustavo Rios de Lima, Lucia Maria de Oliveira Pereira, Kamille Daleck Spera, Allan de Marcos Lapaz, Ana Claudia Pacheco
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of foliar spray of rutin on tomato plants. The results showed that rutin can improve the photosynthetic performance and metabolism of tomato plants, leading to improved growth parameters and fruit yield. Additionally, rutin application also increased the concentration of secondary compounds in tomato fruits, enhancing their antioxidant capacity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Fazal Ullah, Habib Ullah, Muhammad Ishfaq, Syeda Leeda Gul, Tanweer Kumar, Zhifang Li
Summary: The study found that inoculation of tomato plants with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can improve the nutritional quality of tomatoes, such as increasing the content of free amino acids, lycopene, and beta-carotene, without reducing the yield. By comparing the genes and metabolites of inoculated and non-inoculated plants, it was found that mycorrhizal plants had higher levels of carotenoids and sugars.
Article
Horticulture
Santino Seabra Junior, Jessica Gawski Casagrande, Claudia Aparecida de Lima Toledo, Franciely da Silva Ponce, Fernanda da Silva Ferreira, Marcio Roggia Zanuzo, Marla Silvia Diamante, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima
Summary: This study aimed to identify thermotolerant tomato cultivars suitable for protected cultivation by using principal component analysis (PCA) to combine high yield, fruit quality, and consumer acceptance. The study found that 'Fascinio' stood out for its high yield characteristics and consumer preference, while 'Candieiro' had the highest content of bioactive compounds, adding value to the fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Meiling Zheng, Yue Deng, Yihui Zhou, Rui Liu, Yuping Liu, Hongmei Wang, Wentao Zhu, Zhiqiang Zhou, Jinling Diao
Summary: In this study, the application of difenoconazole on tomato plants was found to increase soluble sugar content, reduce organic acid, and raise accumulation of nutrient-related metabolites. Consumer surveys showed that difenoconazole-treated tomatoes had higher sweetness and lower acidity, and were preferred by consumers. The study also identified the mechanisms by which difenoconazole affects fruit flavor quality through the regulation of sucrose and organic acid metabolism, as well as phytohormone synthesis.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zipora Tietel, Uri Yermiyahu, Asher Bar-Tal
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of sulfur fertilization on fruit sulfur concentrations and mineral composition in tomato plants. The results showed that sulfur fertilization increased sulfur levels in fruits without affecting other minerals, thus improving the nutritional quality of tomatoes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hayriye Yildiz Dasgan, Sultan Dere, Yelderem Akhoundnejad, Bekir Bulent Arpaci
Summary: The study found that under high-temperature conditions, high-temperature tolerant tomato genotypes showed an increase in total soluble solutes, titratable acidity, total phenol, and vitamin C content, while other indicators decreased. Different genotypes exhibited specific responses, providing useful information for breeding studies of tomato varieties.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bushra Raza, Amjad Hameed, Muhammad Yussouf Saleem
Summary: This study analyzed 21 antioxidant and nutritional compounds in 93 genetically diverse tomato genotypes and identified hybrids and lines that showed superior performance in these traits.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Victoria A. Delgado-Vargas, Oscar J. Ayala-Garay, Ma. de Lourdes Arevalo-Galarza, Helene Gautier
Summary: This study investigated the impact of increasing temperature on physicochemical traits of tomato fruit and identified genetic variability that can help maintain fruit quality in the context of climate change. The results showed that high temperature decreased fruit firmness and size and affected fruit composition depending on the genotype. These findings provide valuable insights for breeding programs aimed at preserving future tomato fruit yields and quality.
Article
Horticulture
Shijie Fu, Jiaqian Chen, Xiaolei Wu, Hongbo Gao, Guiyun Lu
Summary: This study investigated the differences in low temperature and salt tolerance among 15 commercial rootstock genotypes and examined the impact of grafting on tomato yield and quality. The results showed that the resistance of grafted seedlings depended on rootstock characteristics and scion affinity. Genotypes 7 and 11 were identified as potentially suitable tomato rootstock varieties based on their superior performance in terms of growth, stress tolerance, and yield. These findings provide important insights into rootstock characteristics and are valuable for the cultivation of grafted tomatoes in greenhouse production.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dilson S. S. Rocha Junior, Ana Claudia O. Barbosa, Ingrid A. A. Batista, Luciana R. R. Camillo, Natasha S. S. Lopes, Marcio G. C. Costa
Summary: Climate change negatively affects water availability for agriculture, making it crucial to improve water use efficiency under poor irrigation conditions. This study explored the effects of moderate water deficit on tomato plants, including their growth, physiology, yield, quality, and carotenoid biosynthesis gene expression. The findings showed adaptive responses to moderate water deficit, with decreased leaf water potential and growth variables, but increased water use efficiencies. The activities of antioxidant enzymes in leaves and fruits were unaffected by the treatments, and the expression of carotenoid biosynthesis genes was mainly unaffected except for carotene isomerases.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Review
Horticulture
Minghui Cheng, Haidong Wang, Junliang Fan, Youzhen Xiang, Zijun Tang, Shengzhao Pei, Hualiang Zeng, Chen Zhang, Yulong Dai, Zhijun Li, Yufeng Zou, Fucang Zhang
Summary: This study examined the effects of nitrogen supply on tomato yield, WUE, and fruit quality through a global meta-analysis. The optimal nitrogen rate was found to significantly increase tomato yield and improve fruit quality indicators such as Vitamin C, sugar/acid ratio, soluble sugar, and total soluble solids. The study also analyzed the impact of factors like soil pH and average annual temperature on tomato production.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. W. Pethick, J-F Hocquette, N. D. Scollan, F. R. Dunshea
Summary: This paper focuses on improving the sensory, health attributes, and meat yield of beef and lamb meats, emphasizing the importance of accurate carcass grading systems for maximizing value and promoting the health aspects of red meats. It also highlights the need to continue improving feedback to producers to target new value opportunities transparently and quantitatively.
Article
Plant Sciences
Geeta Biradar, R. H. Laxman, K. S. Shivashankara, John Sunoj Valiaparambil Sebastin
Summary: This study classified tomato genotypes based on their response to high temperature using HCA and identified key physiological and yield traits using PCA. The results showed that traits such as photosynthesis, chlorophyll stability, and relative water content were important indicators of high temperature tolerance in tomato. PCA and HCA can be used as efficient screening methods for assessing the magnitude of high temperature tolerance in a large group of genotypes.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Madiha Saeed, Imran Khan, Abdul Hameed, Ikram Ullah, Muhammad Shafiq Chaudhry, Ayesha Naveed-Ul-Haq, Sidra Kaleem
Summary: Soil chemical heterogeneity significantly affects the colonization and diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in tomato roots, leading to variations in the nutritional value of tomato fruit across different agro-ecological zones. The study found that agro-ecological zones with low soil phosphorus availability had higher AMF colonization and diversity, resulting in increased phenolic and flavonoid content in tomato fruits and enhanced antioxidant capacity.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Qian Huang, Haijing Yan, Mingyuan You, Jinye Duan, Manling Chen, Yingjin Xing, Xiaohui Hu, Xiaojing Li
Summary: Melatonin can alleviate the inhibition of growth and photosynthesis in tomato seedlings under drought stress, thus improving tomato fruit yield and quality.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mansoureh Tavan, Ali Azizi, Hassan Sarikhani, Mohammad Hossein Mirjalili, Maria Manuela Rigano
Summary: This study explores the biological and pharmacological effects of nineteen Salvia multicaulis populations grown in Iran, revealing high antimicrobial and antioxidant activities in some populations, which could be potentially exploited for commercial purposes.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
S. Francesca, L. Vitale, C. Arena, G. Raimondi, F. Olivieri, V. Cirillo, A. Paradiso, M. C. de Pinto, A. Maggio, A. Barone, M. M. Rigano
Summary: The study found that different tomato genotypes have distinct physiological responses to single and combined abiotic stresses, indicating the potential value of new tomato genetic resources for adaptation to multiple abiotic stresses and their use in breeding programs.
Article
Horticulture
Mansoureh Tavan, Ali Azizi, Hassan Sarikhani, Mohammad Hossein Mirjalili, Maria Manuela Rigano
Summary: Induced polyploidy is an important strategy in plant breeding and new crop development. The study investigated the effects of in vitro polyploidization on morphological characteristics, TAs and phenolic acid contents, as well as on the expression of six genes related to TAs biosynthesis. The highest efficiency of hexaploidy was achieved after 48 hours of exposure to 0.1% colchicine concentration, resulting in significant changes in plant growth traits and secondary metabolites production.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Silvana Francesca, Sabri Najai, Rong Zhou, Guillaume Decros, Cedric Cassan, Frederic Delmas, Carl-Otto Ottosen, Amalia Barone, Maria Manuela Rigano
Summary: Drought and heat stresses are major constraints to crop production worldwide. This study investigated the effects of a protein hydrolysate-based biostimulant on the physiological response of two tomato genotypes under heat, drought, or combined stress. The results showed that the biostimulant application promoted plant growth and increased photosynthetic efficiency, mitigating the negative effects of abiotic stresses.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carmela Gerardi, Miriana Durante, Maria Tufariello, Francesco Grieco, Giovanna Giovinazzo
Summary: Long-term storage did not significantly affect the stability of bioactive molecules and volatile compounds in grape pomace flour, supporting its potential use as a functional food ingredient.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aurelia Scarano, Carmela Gerardi, Eduardo Sommella, Pietro Campiglia, Marcello Chieppa, Eugenio Butelli, Angelo Santino
Summary: The metabolic and transcriptional profiling of the metabolic engineered Bronze tomato line reveals the changes in primary and secondary metabolisms during fruit ripening. The up-regulation of the shikimate synthase gene and the consumption of primary metabolites favor the production and accumulation of secondary metabolites. Additionally, the carotenoid content and ratio in the Bronze fruit also change. This study highlights the potential of the Bronze tomato line in studying the effects of these phyto-chemicals in the prevention of human pathologies.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Antonietta Baiano, Anna Fiore, Barbara la Gatta, Maria Tufariello, Carmela Gerardi, Michele Savino, Francesco Grieco
Summary: This study aimed to develop white-inspired craft beers made with combinations of barley malt/unmalted wheat, hop varieties, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains and assess their effects on the characteristics of the beers. The results showed that there were two clusters of beers that stood out from the others, which were produced with different combinations of wheat, hop, and yeast. These clusters obtained the highest scores for overall quality and were positively correlated with certain chemical compounds and sensory attributes of the beers.
Article
Plant Sciences
L. Vitale, S. Francesca, C. Arena, N. D'Agostino, L. Principio, E. Vitale, V. Cirillo, M. C. de Pinto, A. Barone, M. M. Rigano
Summary: In this study, the tolerance traits of a tomato line carrying a small region of the Solanum pennellii wild genome (IL12-4-SL) were analyzed. The results showed that IL12-4-SL exhibited higher heat tolerance and produced more flowers with higher pollen viability compared to the cultivated line M82. Water stress had a greater negative impact on photosynthesis than heat stress alone, and the combined stress did not further worsen the drought's effects on this trait. The improved tolerance of IL12-4-SL to single and combined abiotic stress suggests its potential for cultivation in a climate characterized by frequent heatwaves and low rainfall.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Salvatore Graci, Valentino Ruggieri, Silvana Francesca, Maria Manuela Rigano, Amalia Barone
Summary: Climate change is a major problem for agricultural crops, and breeding heat-tolerant genotypes is an important strategy to reduce yield losses. In this study, the whole genome of a heat-tolerant tomato genotype (E42) was investigated to identify candidate genes involved in its response to high temperature. Variants with high and moderate impact on protein function were found in genes related to heat tolerance and reproduction. This study provides valuable information on the genetic background and heat stress response of E42.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gabriella Siesto, Rocchina Pietrafesa, Maria Tufariello, Carmela Gerardi, Francesco Grieco, Angela Capece
Summary: In recent years, the production of Italian Grape Ale (IGA), a bridge beverage between beer and wine, has become popular among brewers in Italy. This study compared three autochthonous Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains isolated from different food types with a commercial strain. The addition of grape must to the fermentation process significantly influenced the analytical parameters and volatile compounds of the experimental beers. The results emphasize the importance of media composition and microbial biodiversity in the production of different beer types, especially in the craft beer sector. Additionally, the study demonstrates the significance of microbial cross-over, which utilizes microorganisms traditionally used in other agro-food chains for brewing novel beer types.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aurelia Scarano, Barbara Laddomada, Federica Blando, Stefania De Santis, Giulio Verna, Marcello Chieppa, Angelo Santino
Summary: This article examines the effects of dietary polyphenols on human health, focusing on their antioxidant properties and chelating abilities. It explores the importance of polyphenols and their iron-binding abilities in inflammatory/immunomodulatory responses, with specific attention to macrophages and dendritic cells, as well as their impact on gut microbiota. The article also highlights the need for further investigation into the polyphenol-iron metabolism-inflammatory responses axis and the polyphenol-iron availability-gut microbiota relationship to prevent or counteract pathological conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Antonio Manco, Carmela Gerardi, Giuseppe Romano, Leone 'Amico, Antonio Blanco, Francesco Milano, Gian Pietro Di Sansebastiano, Rind Balech, Barbara Laddomada
Summary: Seed color and size are major traits affecting the acceptability and market class of lentils worldwide. This study evaluated the in vitro antioxidant capacity of different parts of lentil seeds and their phenolic profiles. The results showed variations in phenolic content and profile among different lentil genotypes, with hulls having a higher accumulation of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity compared to cotyledons. Multiple individual phenolic compounds were found to contribute to the antioxidant capacity. The findings suggest that identifying lentil genotypes with diverse phenolic profiles could meet the preferences and health requirements of different consumers.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Dario Domenico Lofrumento, Alessandro Miraglia, Velia La Pesa, Antonella Sonia Treglia, Marcello Chieppa, Francesco De Nuccio, Giuseppe Nicolardi, Claudia Miele, Francesco Beguinot, Corrado Garbi, Bruno Di Jeso
Summary: In type 2 Diabetes, beta-cell failure is caused by loss of cell mass, mostly by apoptosis, but also by simple dysfunction. The study found that increased flux of glucose in the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway affects beta-cell-beta-cell homotypic interactions.