Article
Plant Sciences
Hyo In Yoon, Jaewoo Kim, Myung-Min Oh, Jung Eek Son
Summary: This study developed a model to predict phenolic accumulation in kale plants under UV-B radiation, providing fundamental data and models for optimization. The newly developed models accurately predicted phenolic contents with high accuracy.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jonatan Jafet Uuh-Narvaez, Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Tamayo, Maira Rubi Segura-Campos
Summary: Mayan communities cultivate a variety of plant foods with high nutritional and functional value, such as guava, squash, radish, cabbage, and annatto. Total flavonoid content is a key feature in selecting plant foods with potential antidiabetic properties. These Mayan plant foods can be used in the development of a new proposal aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Silvia De Rossi, Gabriele Di Marco, Alessia D'Agostino, Roberto Braglia, Gennaro Mecca, Antonella Canini, Angelo Gismondi
Summary: Autochthonous plant varieties, known as landraces, are well-adapted to their environment and possess rich nutraceuticals. This study aimed to characterize and monitor the secondary metabolites and antioxidant properties of seven different species collected in the Basilicata region. The results showed that landraces of the same species had different phytochemical profiles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luciana Baroni, Anna Rita Sarni, Cristina Zuliani
Summary: The intake of plant foods rich in antioxidants may have a protective effect on cognition and improve cognitive abilities. While results varied, most studies showed a positive association between dietary plant antioxidants and cognitive functions.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Bassolino, Katia Petroni, Angela Polito, Alessandra Marinelli, Elena Azzini, Marika Ferrari, Donatella B. M. Ficco, Elisabetta Mazzucotelli, Alessandro Tondelli, Agostino Fricano, Roberta Paris, Inmaculada Garcia-Robles, Carolina Rausell, Maria Dolores Real, Carlo Massimo Pozzi, Giuseppe Mandolino, Ephrem Habyarimana, Luigi Cattivelli
Summary: This review focuses on the impact of antioxidants-rich cereal and Solanaceae derived foods on human health. It discusses strategies for increasing the antioxidant level of grains and fruits and examines the influence of agronomic practices and food processing on antioxidant properties. Despite supporting evidence from in vitro and animal studies, further clinical research is needed to confirm the effects of antioxidant-rich foods on human health.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Musthafa Mohamed Essa, Muhammed Bishir, Abid Bhat, Saravana Babu Chidambaram, Buthaina Al-Balushi, Hamdan Hamdan, Nagamaniammai Govindarajan, Robert P. Freidland, M. Walid Qoronfleh
Summary: Functional foods play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of diseases. These foods contain functional ingredients that have potential health benefits. The market for functional foods is expanding and more research is needed to determine their potential health benefits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Vivien W. Fam, Prae Charoenwoodhipong, Raja K. Sivamani, Roberta R. Holt, Carl L. Keen, Robert M. Hackman
Summary: Plant-based foods are rich in bioactive compounds that are beneficial for skin health, such as vitamin C and polyphenols. Studies have shown a positive correlation between higher intake of certain fruits and vegetables and skin health. While plant-based dietary interventions show promise in promoting skin health, further research is needed to address issues such as intake quantity, quality, and mechanisms of action.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Marjana Radunz, Taiane Mota Camargo, Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart, Camila Francine Paes Nunes, Jardel Araujo Ribeiro, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze
Summary: This study encapsulated extracts from broccoli, kale, and cauliflower into fibers using zein and electrospinning technique. The fibers exhibited high encapsulation efficiency, good thermal stability, and nanometric size, particularly those with extract and zein in proportions of up to 35:65. These fibers have the potential for effective nutraceutical application in controlling non-communicable chronic diseases or as food packaging.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Edith Espinosa-Paez, Carlos E. Hernandez-luna, Samuel Longoria-Garcia, Paulina A. Martinez-Silva, Isabella Ortiz-Rodriguez, Maria T. Villarreal-Vera, Catherine M. Cantu-Saldan
Summary: Pleurotus ostreatus can enhance the nutritional value and bioaccessibility of food ingredients through solid-state fermentation. Cookies made with fermented flours exhibit higher antioxidant capacity, protein, and fiber content, as well as lower sugar content compared to traditional wheat cookies, while maintaining good sensory acceptability.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biology
Waseem Khalid, Muhammad Sajid Arshad, Muhammad Modassar Ali Nawaz Ranjha, Maria Barbara Rozanska, Shafeeqa Irfan, Bakhtawar Shafique, Muhammad Abdul Rahim, Muhammad Zubair Khalid, Gholamreza Abdi, Przemyslaw Lukasz Kowalczewski
Summary: Plant-based foods play an important role in human health and disease prevention due to their rich nutrients and functional composition.
OPEN LIFE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Federico Pintos, Luis Rodoni, Mariela Patrignani, Pablo Ixtaina, Ariel Vicente, Gustavo Martinez, Joaquin Hasperue
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different intensities of white LED light on the quality and senescence of refrigerated broccoli and green and red kale. High and low LED intensities led to a significant increase in weight. Medium intensity illuminated samples showed reduced color change and retained higher chlorophyll levels. It also reduced sugar losses and improved carotenoid contents.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Noelia Castillejo, Gines Benito Martinez-Hernandez, Francisco Artes-Hernandez
Summary: The study investigated the effects of incorporating revalorized Bimi leaves and/or mustard as supplementary ingredients in developing an innovative kale pesto sauce. Results showed that mustard addition helped to stabilize pH changes and enhance the conversion of glucoraphanin to bioactive products, while the addition of B + M reduced bitterness and improved the overall quality of the sauce after 20 days of storage at 5 degrees C.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Youling L. Xiong, Anqi Guo
Summary: Protein oxidation is a complex chemical process occurring ubiquitously in food systems, involving both radicals and nonradicals, which can affect the conformation and functionality of proteins.
Article
Agronomy
Halil Demir, Ilker Sonmez, Ufuk Ucan, Ismail Hakki Akgun
Summary: This research investigated the effects of biofertilizers and organic fertilizers on reducing chemical fertilizer consumption and improving effectiveness. The results showed that biofertilizers had a positive impact on lettuce and broccoli growth and yield, and could save 50% of chemical fertilizers.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Camille Bowen-Forbes, Edward Armstrong, Audric Moses, Richard Fahlman, Helia Koosha, Jerome Y. Yager
Summary: Our research group discovered that broccoli sprouts have neuroprotective effects during pregnancy. The active compound, sulforaphane (SFA), is derived from glucosinolate and glucoraphanin, which are also found in other crucifers. This study aimed to analyze the phytochemical composition of broccoli, kale, and radish sprouts to find good sources of SFA and sulforaphene (SFE) for future studies on the neuroprotective activity of cruciferous sprouts on the fetal brain.
Article
Agronomy
Stefania Toscano, Daniela Romano, Cristina Patane
Summary: In this study, the effects of commercial and natural biostimulants on the yield and nutraceutical properties of turnip greens and radish microgreens were investigated. The results showed that biostimulants promoted biomass accumulation in radish but not in turnip greens. Biostimulants also led to higher chlorophyll a content, lower nitrate content, and increased total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in radish microgreens.
Article
Plant Sciences
Simone Treccarichi, Hajer Ben Ammar, Marwen Amari, Riccardo Cali, Alessandro Tribulato, Ferdinando Branca
Summary: Marker assisted selection can be used to identify lost alleles in Brassica oleracea crops and improve their resistance and product quality. Analysis of genomic correlations and SSR loci variation can help find genomic regions involved in the hypertrophy of inflorescences.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Agnieszka Anna Niklas, Mikael Pedersen, Tue Christensen, Lene Duedahl-Olesen
Summary: Bacon manufacturing involves nitrite curing and cooking processes, which can lead to the formation of harmful contaminants called HAAs and NAs. A method for quantifying these compounds in fried bacon was developed and validated. Overall, the levels of HAAs were low in pan-fried bacon, except for ready-to-eat bacon. Some differences in HAAs were observed between bacon cubes and slices. Among the volatile NAs, only NPIP, NPYR, and NDBA were found at low concentrations, while non-volatile NAs were present in all samples at higher levels. NDMA, NDEA, and NDPA were not detected in any samples. Dietary exposure estimation showed that teenagers had the highest exposure to HAAs and NAs in Denmark.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Agnieszka A. Niklas, Grethe Iren A. Borge, Rune Rodbotten, Ingunn Berget, Mette H. B. Muller, Susan S. Herrmann, Kit Granby, Bente Kirkhus
Summary: Nitrite derivatives react with endogenous precursors forming N-nitrosamines associated with colorectal cancer. This study investigated the formation of N-nitrosamines in sausage during processing and in vitro digestion after adding sodium nitrite and/or spinach emulsion. The results showed that spinach emulsion did not affect nitrite content, while levels of N-nitrosamines increased with the amount of sodium nitrite added, and further formation of volatile N-nitrosamines was observed during roasting and digestion.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Stefania Toscano, Daniela Romano, Antonio Ferrante
Summary: Vegetable and ornamental plants lack salt-tolerant mechanisms and their response to salinity stress needs to be investigated due to their cultivation conditions and product requirements. The tolerance mechanisms involve ion compartmentalization, compatible solute production, synthesis of specific proteins and metabolites, and induction of transcriptional factors. This review evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of studying salt tolerance mechanisms in vegetable and ornamental plants and aims to identify effective tools for screening salt tolerance levels. The findings can contribute to germplasm selection and breeding activities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yusen Shen, Jiansheng Wang, Ranjan K. Shaw, Xiaoguang Sheng, Huifang Yu, Ferdinando Branca, Honghui Gu
Summary: In this study, transcriptome and metabolome analysis were used to investigate the resistance mechanism of Brassica oleracea against black spot disease. The results showed that the phenylpropanoid pathway plays a key role in resistance, and cinnamic acid may be a potential molecule causing resistance difference. Additionally, certain related genes and indolic glucosinolates were found to be significantly upregulated in resistant lines, providing a theoretical foundation for breeding.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Hajer Ben Ammar, Donata Arena, Simone Treccarichi, Maria Concetta Di Bella, Sonia Marghali, Nadia Ficcadenti, Roberto Lo Scalzo, Ferdinando Branca
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water deficit on a set of Brassica accessions and found significant variations in the amount and profile of glucosinolates (GLSs) compounds among different genotypes and plant portions. Drought stress resulted in increased GLSs in the leaves compared to the roots. The study highlights the importance of selecting specific chemotypes for breeding programs aiming to enhance drought tolerance in Brassica crops.
Article
Agronomy
Alessandro Scuderi, Giuseppe Timpanaro, Ferdinando Branca, Mariarita Cammarata
Summary: Organic farming is often seen as sustainable, but the reduced yields compared to conventional farming can pose economic challenges for farmers. This study evaluates the sustainability of an innovative organic model proposed by the Bresov project, using a Life Cycle Assessment methodology and economic evaluation. The findings show a 60-100% reduction in environmental impact for the innovative organic approach compared to conventional farming. However, the organic approach leads to a 61% decrease in gross income due to increased production costs, which can be offset by premium prices and subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy.
Review
Plant Sciences
Alice Trivellini, Stefania Toscano, Daniela Romano, Antonio Ferrante
Summary: The flexibility of LED technology offers interesting potential for the ornamental industry, providing advantages in terms of energy efficiency, robustness, compactness, long lifetime, and low heat emission. The ability to precisely manage the light growing environment through manipulations of light quality has proven to be an effective tool for producing tailored plants according to market demand.
Review
Plant Sciences
Luca Leotta, Stefania Toscano, Antonio Ferrante, Daniela Romano, Alessandra Francini
Summary: The native flora of Mediterranean countries, especially woody shrubs, has been widely recognized for their ornamental potential. The adaptability of native shrubs to abiotic stresses has recently been examined for the realization of ornamental green areas. Tolerance to abiotic stress in Mediterranean climate can improve the ecosystem services of these plants in urban environments. This review analyzes the possibility of identifying different plant species' mechanisms to tolerate or avoid stresses, as well as the potential to enhance abiotic stress tolerance through genetic and agronomic strategies.
Review
Plant Sciences
Alice Trivellini, Stefania Toscano, Daniela Romano, Antonio Ferrante
Summary: This article summarizes recent progress in understanding the role of blue and red light in modulating important plant quality traits, nutrient absorption and assimilation, as well as secondary metabolites. It also highlights future research directions to develop tailored light recipes for shaping plant characteristics and the nutritional value of horticultural products.
Article
Agronomy
Giulio Flavio Rizzo, Nicolas Al Achkar, Simone Treccarichi, Giuseppe Malgioglio, Matteo Giuseppe Infurna, Sebastian Nigro, Alessandro Tribulato, Ferdinando Branca
Summary: The use of beneficial microorganisms can improve the productivity and resilience of vegetable crops in organic farming. In this experiment, the application of plant growth promoting microorganisms significantly increased the yield of snap beans and improved product quality. Additionally, the irrigation regime had different effects on plant growth and production in different genotypes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huifang Yu, Jiansheng Wang, Yusen Shen, Xiaoguang Sheng, Ranjan Kumar Shaw, Ferdinando Branca, Honghui Gu
Summary: Most broccoli cultivars turn purple in cold temperatures, but certain cultivars maintain green buds even at low temperatures. This study identified a candidate gene (F3'H) responsible for reducing anthocyanin accumulation in mutant broccoli and found that a 43-bp deletion in the gene's coding sequence significantly decreased its expression and the accumulation of cyanidin and delphinidin in the mutant. The study also demonstrated the predictive ability of a 43-bp InDel in determining bud color in B. oleracea across different germplasm materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Sergio Argento, Simone Treccarichi, Maria Grazia Melilli, Ferdinando Branca
Summary: This study explores the effects of different grafting combinations on the growth of eggplants and finds that the Be/Bb combination has higher plant vegetative traits but low grafting compatibility. Examination of the xylem vessels reveals notable differences between grafting combinations.
