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Environmental Sciences
Aqeel Ahmad, Waheed Ullah Khan, Anis Ali Shah, Nasim Ahmad Yasin, Shagufta Naz, Aamir Ali, Arifa Tahir, Aima Iram Batool
Summary: The study demonstrates that NO and Si together can alleviate the detrimental effects of As stress on plants, reducing As uptake. It is recommended to co-apply NO and Si in As-contaminated soils for improving plant growth and stress alleviation.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yuan Dou, Chunmei Chang, Jing Wang, Zhipeng Cai, Wei Zhang, Huaying Du, Zengyu Gan, Chunpeng Wan, Jinyin Chen, Liqin Zhu
Summary: The study found that hydrogen sulfide treatment inhibited browning in fresh-cut Chinese water chestnuts, enhanced antioxidant defenses, and prolonged shelf life. Among the treatments, 15 μL/L of H2S had the best effect.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Tiantian Dong, Yu Cao, Guangcun Li, Qingguo Wang
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effects of overexpressing the StSPI128 gene on potato browning. The results showed that overexpression of StSPI128 significantly alleviated potato browning, increased phenolic content, and enhanced antioxidant abilities.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Horticulture
Yuxia Li, Lei Zhang, Long Zhang, Ghazala Nawaz, Chenxu Zhao, Jian Zhang, Qinghe Cao, Tingting Dong, Tao Xu
Summary: This study found that exogenous MT can effectively delay the browning process of fresh-cut sweetpotato by reducing enzyme activities related to browning and decreasing ROS levels. MT treatment also maintains higher levels of antioxidants, inhibiting browning and prolonging the shelf life of fresh-cut sweetpotato.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Loris Grossi, Raffaella Casadei
Summary: Polyamines and polyamides play a crucial role in the production of NO in plants, with evidence supporting both enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms. The importance of NO in plant biology is significant, particularly due to its dependence on the presence of polyamines and polyamides.
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Food Science & Technology
Fuhao Liang, Xuejin Li, Cong Zhou, Xiaodong Wang, Haifen Wang, Junwei Yuan, Yanli Zheng, Xihong Li, Lan Chen, Xiangzheng Yang, Yuqian Jiang
Summary: Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) treatment delays senescence and browning of cherries, enhances antioxidant capacity, and maintains better fruit quality. It inhibits polyphenol oxidase activity, delays cherry flesh browning, and reduces soluble quinone content. SNP treatment also enhances peroxidase, catalase, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activities, while alleviating reactive oxygen species accumulation and membrane lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, it increases the accumulation of phenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins and improves the DPPH scavenging capacity in cherries. Overall, SNP treatment is a potential approach to delay flesh browning and maintain the sensory and nutritional qualities of cherries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Hemant Pandit Borase, Rekha S. Singhal, Satish Vitthal Patil
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and Moina macrocopa, an ecologically significant aquatic species. The results showed that CuONPs were severely toxic to M. macrocopa within 48 hours of exposure. Enzymatic analysis revealed variable responses of selected enzymes in M. macrocopa to CuONPs, highlighting the importance of using enzymes as sensitive biomarkers for detecting trace amounts of CuONPs toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Agronomy
Dongying Xu, Sitong Gu, Fuhui Zhou, Wenzhong Hu, Ke Feng, Chen Chen, Aili Jiang
Summary: The study showed that treatment with sodium isoascorbate (SI) at a concentration of 10 g L-1 resulted in increased firmness, reduced weight loss, lower browning, and improved overall quality of fresh-cut mushrooms over a period of 12 days. Additionally, the exogenous SI treatment enhanced antioxidant responses, delayed decline in phenolic compounds, and prolonged shelf life of the mushrooms.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaohui Liu, Aidong Zhang, Jing Shang, Zongwen Zhu, Ye Li, Xuexia Wu, Dingshi Zha
Summary: This study investigated the browning mechanism in fresh-cut eggplant using an untargeted metabolomics approach and physiology experiments. It was found that the content of chlorogenic acid may play a significant role in browning, and the activities of enzymes related to phenylpropanoid metabolism increased with prolonged cutting time. Additionally, the accumulation of ROS and changes in antioxidant enzyme activities were observed after cutting, providing insights into the browning process during fruit and vegetable processing.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoqian Gao, Weijie Wu, Huizhi Chen, Ben Niu, Yanchao Han, Xiangjun Fang, Hangjun Chen, Ruiling Liu, Haiyan Gao
Summary: The study found that exogenous nitric oxide (NO) treatment can alleviate browning, decrease hardness, and increase weight loss of mushrooms stored at low temperatures. It also reduces the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and membrane lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, exogenous NO treatment increases the synthesis of endogenous NO, maintains the content of antioxidant substances, and enhances the activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zebus Sehar, Iqbal R. Mir, Sheen Khan, Asim Masood, Nafees A. Khan
Summary: The study investigated the effects of exogenous NO and proline on the protection of wheat plants from heat stress. Heat-stressed plants showed increased oxidative stress and proline accumulation, as well as elevated levels of ethylene and NO generation. The application of SNP and proline improved photosynthesis and reduced oxidative stress in heat-stressed plants by enhancing the antioxidant defense system.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Andjelika Kalezic, Aleksandra Korac, Bato Korac, Aleksandra Jankovic
Summary: L-arginine supplementation induces browning of white adipose tissue, characterized by the appearance of multilocular adipocytes and increased expression of thermogenic and beige adipocyte-specific genes. This browning effect is associated with increased inducible nitric oxide protein expression and NO signaling. Additionally, L-arginine treatment also decreases white adipose tissue mass and body weight.
Article
Agronomy
Maryam Saeedi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Fatemeh Nazoori, Majid Esmaeilizadeh, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba
Summary: Spraying fresh in-hull pistachio fruit with GABA, CaO, and their combination can reduce weight loss and color change, maintain antioxidant activity of kernel, and lower respiration rate and microbial activity. The GABA + CaO treatment showed the best effect in maintaining the physical, biochemical, and visual characteristics of fresh pistachio for marketing purposes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Pei Liu, Na Xu, Rufeng Liu, Jiji Liu, Yong Peng, Qingguo Wang
Summary: The study demonstrated that pre-treatment with proline effectively inhibited browning of fresh-cut potatoes, extended shelf-life, reduced PPO activity and total phenol content, increased antioxidant capacity, and altered the content of certain amino acids.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ningbo Chen, Xin Dai, Qian Hu, Hongxiao Tan, Liping Qiao, Laifeng Lu
Summary: Postharvest quality deterioration is a major issue in food loss and waste, but the technique of spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS) offers a new solution. By spraying double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) onto the surface of plants, specific genes can be targeted for RNA interference, effectively reducing browning in freshly-cut potatoes. This study highlights the potential application of SIGS in controlling postharvest quality deterioration.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maryam Hashemi, Abdolmajid Mirzaalian Dastjerdi, Ahmad Shakerardekani, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan
Summary: The study demonstrated that alginate edible coating enriched with thyme essential oil maintained higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity in fresh pistachios, while inhibiting mold and yeast growth. After 39 days of storage, fruits treated with thyme oil showed minimal changes in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatemeh Nazoori, Elaheh ZamaniBahramabadi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Arezoo Rafie
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Leila Taghipour, Majid Rahemi, Pedram Assar, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Asghar Ramezanian
Summary: The study found that intermittent warming during cold storage of pomegranate could increase enzymatic antioxidant activity and phenolic content, reduce polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, and consequently decrease chilling injury damage to the fruit.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatemeh Nazoori, Elaheh ZamaniBahramabadi, Batool Hosseinipoor, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan
Summary: The study investigated the effect of different levels of polyethylene packaging perforation and storage time on the preservation of pistachios. The results showed that 1.5% perforation level was most effective in inhibiting hull browning and decay, while also maintaining the firmness and color of the kernels. Lower and higher perforation levels are recommended for 30 and 60 days of storage, respectively.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Maryam Saeedi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Fatemeh Nazoori, Majid Esmaeilizadeh, Mahmoud Koushesh Saba
Summary: Spraying fresh in-hull pistachio fruit with GABA, CaO, and their combination can reduce weight loss and color change, maintain antioxidant activity of kernel, and lower respiration rate and microbial activity. The GABA + CaO treatment showed the best effect in maintaining the physical, biochemical, and visual characteristics of fresh pistachio for marketing purposes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Fatemeh Nazoori, Sima Afrashteh, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan
Summary: Combined treatment with calcium oxide, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and carboxymethyl cellulose can improve the quality and shelf life of in-hull pistachios, reducing weight loss and maintaining physical and biochemical characteristics.
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Fatemeh Nazoori, Samaneh Mollai, Fereshteh Sobhani, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Seyyed Rasoul Sahhafi
Summary: The research aimed to evaluate the effects of applying carnauba wax and carboxymethyl cellulose coating on pomegranate fruits during storage. The study found that carnauba wax treatment was more effective in preserving anthocyanin, flavonoid, and fruit firmness, while carboxymethyl cellulose treatment was better at maintaining fruit weight, pH, vitamin C content, and phenolic compounds. Carboxymethyl cellulose (1%) showed the best results after 100 days of storage, while carnauba wax (1%) worked best after 50 days of storage. Rating: 7/10.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Masoomeh Hasanshahi, Elaheh ZamaniBahramabadi, Fatemeh Nazoori
Summary: The effects of packaging types, cold storage period, and their interaction on the storage stability of fresh pistachios were determined. Antimicrobial polyethylene packaging prevented the reduction in most parameters and was suggested for the preservation of fresh pistachios in cold storage.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
H. R. Roosta, F. Mohammadian, M. Raghami, M. Hamidpour, S. H. Mirdehghan
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Horticulture
Hamid Reza Karimi, Fateme Zarei, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Ali Akbar Mohammadi Mirik, Ali Sarkhosh
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Zeyang Bao, Qihang Zhou, Yan Yu, Wei Chen, Zhenfeng Yang, Shifeng Cao, Liyu Shi
Summary: Exogenous melatonin treatment can alleviate the chilling-induced browning in cold-stored peaches by upregulating gene expression and affecting DNA methylation levels to increase phenolic accumulation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Guolong Li, Zhishu Tang, Zhongxing Song, Xinbo Shi, Changle Liu, Qiang Chen, Hongbo Liu
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of flavonoids in Chinese sour jujube fruits from five different harvest times using a combined metabolomics and transcriptomics approach. A total of 1539 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) and 11592 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. The biosynthetic pathways for flavonoids, flavones, and flavanols were significantly enriched. A regulatory network for flavonoids biosynthesis was built and key genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis were identified.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Xuejiao Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zheng, Ruirui Yang, Qihui Wang, Lu Bai, Di Gong, Ye Han, Dov Prusky, Yang Bi
Summary: UV-C radiation promotes flavonoid synthesis in potato tuber wounds during early healing by upregulating the expression and activities of key enzymes and transcription factors involved in the flavonoid synthesis pathway, as well as increasing ABA levels and signaling.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jiaqi Xiao, Yunyun Xie, Xiangjin Kong, Kuan Peng, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: The study reveals the positive role of Ca2+ ATPase in litchi energy metabolism and senescence. Higher expression of LcACAs is associated with better storability in litchi cultivars. Additionally, LcACA2 is identified as a target of LcmiR482e and ATP application can downregulate the expression of LcmiR482e, contributing to delayed senescence in litchi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Asunta Mukami, Bicko Steve Juma, Cecilia Mweu, Richard Oduor, Wilton Mbinda
Summary: This study employed the CRISPR-Cas9 system to mutate genes in cassava, resulting in an extended shelf life of cassava roots and improved yield stability and farmers' income.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Paulo Sergio Gularte, Samara Martins Zanella, Cristiano Andre Steffens, Marceli Buss, Janaiana Catarina da Silva, Willian Coser, Aquidauana Miqueloto, Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of nitric oxide application on fruit quality and anaerobic metabolism products. The results showed that nitric oxide at appropriate concentrations can reduce respiration and ethylene evolution rates, preserve firmness, and reduce metabolite production and decay incidence.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yiting Li, Sicong You, Shasha Wu, Mengyao Wang, Jin Song, Weijie Lan, Kang Tu, Leiqing Pan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the discrimination ability and detection limit of visible and short-wave near-infrared hyperspectral imaging features and spectral information on early implicit bruised pears. Physical characteristics were more sensitive than chemical parameters for bruised pears during postharvest storage. The changes in spectral variations at specific wavelengths could explain the bruising changes in pears. Discrimination models based on selected spectral variables could effectively identify bruised pear areas, and the combination of imaging features and spectral variables achieved higher discrimination rates.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yu Du, Mengyue Wang, Mengting Tong, Dengyun Wu, Jianzhou Chu, Xiaoqin Yao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sucrose, brassinolide (BR), and their combination on the storage quality of kale sprouts. The results showed that the combined treatment improved the growth and development of sprouts, reduced oxidative stress, and inhibited nutrient loss. Furthermore, the combination treatment maintained the antioxidant capacity and nutrient content of kale sprouts.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Zhiwen Hu, Jing Wei, Weimin Zhang, Long Wu, Di Gong, Yue Xiang, Jialiang Liu, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effect of melatonin (Mel) on the phytotoxicity and residues of the fungicide prochloraz (Pcz) in mango fruit during storage. The results showed that pretreatment with Mel reduced Pcz residues and alleviated phytotoxicity in the fruit. Mel also suppressed Pcz-induced oxidative stress and enhanced the detoxification capacity of the fruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Bin Duan, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Zhaoguo Liu, Yun Zhou, Xin Wang, Zhao Feng, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The monoterpene citral can enhance disease resistance and reduce fruit decay in postharvest citrus fruit. It increases the activity of certain enzymes and the content of specific compounds, as well as triggers the accumulation of plant hormones and metabolites. Gene expression analysis reveals that citral upregulates genes involved in the jasmonic acid pathway and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Meiqi Li, Xinhua Zhang, Jiaoqi Li, Maratab Ali, Yuting Wang, Xiuling Liu, Fujun Li, Xiaoan Li
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the potential action mechanism of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in controlling Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) in tomato fruit. The findings showed that GABA treatment effectively reduced the disease incidence and lesion diameter of tomato fruit caused by B. cinerea. GABA triggered defense responses and up-regulated the expression of pathogenesis-related genes, while also inhibiting the expression of ethylene synthesis genes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Heeduk Oh, Marti Pottorff, Lara Giongo, Charles M. Mainland, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Summary: This study evaluated a large set of blueberry cultivars to understand the relationship between mechanical texture and appearance characteristics at harvest and after storage, and tested multiple statistical models to predict shelf-life. The results showed that fruit characteristics measured at harvest or two weeks post-harvest can predict weight loss, texture change, and fruit wrinkling. These findings provide empirical data that blueberry breeders can use to select cultivars with extended shelf-life.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Haitao Yu, Liuli Song, Jingjing Han, Xiaoyu Yu, Yuzhen Wu, Zhifang Yu
Summary: This study found that H2S treatment can delay the senescence process of postharvest pakchoi by regulating antioxidant system, endogenous H2S and NO metabolism. H2S increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes by up-regulating the expression of enzyme genes, reducing the accumulation of harmful substances. Furthermore, H2S increased the content of cysteine and nitrate in pakchoi by regulating the expression of related genes and enzyme activities, thus slowing down the senescence of pakchoi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Dragan Kukolj, Renata Kovac, Dragana Ubiparip Samek, Stevan Stankovski, Gordana Ostojic, Marina Deric
Summary: This study analyzes the patent portfolio and trends of sensors in postharvest of fresh produce, providing insights into the development of sensing technologies in this area. China is the leading country in patent applications, and the patent themes include produce sorting and packaging, produce storage, and the development and application of sensors. The findings highlight the significant impact of these technologies on postharvest processes, particularly in quality and safety monitoring. Moreover, they are expected to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence into postharvest processes, enhancing the coherence and efficiency of supply chains.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Gulab Chand Arya, Ekaterina Manasherova, Ofir Marinov, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Certain fleshy fruit species form a polyphenolic suberized peridermal skin to seal wounded skin and prevent invasion by pathogenic fungi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
