Article
Plant Sciences
Mengyang Niu, Changjian Bao, Jiahui Chen, Wen Zhou, Yueyue Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhang, Nana Su, Jin Cui
Summary: RsGSTF12 plays a critical role in anthocyanin sequestration in radish, and it has been demonstrated to improve the water solubility of anthocyanins. Transient expression of RsGSTF12 in radish and functional complementation experiments in Arabidopsis thaliana mutant and wild type provide evidence for its function.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jiahui Chen, Hui Chen, Haixia Wang, Junyi Zhan, Xingxing Yuan, Jin Cui, Nana Su
Summary: Red radish sprouts have become popular as a dietary vegetable due to their unique flavor, abundant nutrients, and short production cycle. This study explored the effect of selenium (Se) on the growth, antioxidant system, and nutrient accumulation in radish sprouts. The results showed that Se treatment enhanced photosynthesis and increased sucrose synthesis in radish sprouts. This, in turn, promoted the transport of sucrose and the expression of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes, leading to anthocyanin accumulation in hypocotyls. These findings provide new insights into the beneficial role of Se in improving the quality of radish sprouts.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shuangping Heng, Changbin Gao, Mengdi Cui, Jing Fu, Sujing Ren, Kaiyun Xin, Congan He, Aihua Wang, Liping Song, Liguang Tang, Bincai Wang, Xueli Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the metabolites and gene expression patterns involved in dark red taproot color formation in radish. The findings suggest that pelargonin and pelargonidin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside are the main pigments responsible for the coloration, and most genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis are up-regulated in dark red taproots. The coexpression of RsMYB1 and RsMYB2 transcription factors may contribute to the formation of dark red color. This work provides valuable insights for breeding anthocyanin-rich radish.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Da-Hye Kim, Jundae Lee, JuHee Rhee, Jong-Yeol Lee, Sun-Hyung Lim
Summary: The study identified an allele of RsMYB1, named RsMYB1(Short), in white radish cultivars, resulting in a truncated protein that lost the ability to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis. This frame shift mutation of RsMYB1 plays a key role in anthocyanin biosynthesis in the radish taproot.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wenfeng Li, Yaxi Zhang, Hanlu Deng, Hong Yuan, Xin Fan, Hongyan Yang, Si Tan
Summary: This study examines the effects of various drying methods on the bioaccessibility of red radish anthocyanins. The vacuum freeze drying and air-impingement jet drying resulted in redder color and higher anthocyanin content compared to other drying methods. In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that the dried red radish had weaker or stronger antioxidant activities than fresh red radish. The colon content of mice exhibited significantly higher antioxidant activities compared to other parts of the digestive tract.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Everlyne M'mbone Muleke, Yan Wang, Zhang Wan-ting, Liang Xu, Ying Jia-li, Bernard K. Karanja, Zhu Xian-wen, Fan Lian-xue, Zarwali Ahmadzai, Liu Li-wang
Summary: The study identified 187 MYB genes in radish, with some showing differential expression profiles in different taproot developmental stages among differently colored radish lines. Certain RsMYBs were found to be highly expressed in pigmented root tissues, suggesting their positive regulation in anthocyanin accumulation in radish taproot. These results provide valuable information for further functional characterization of RsMYBs and clarifying the molecular mechanism underlying anthocyanin biosynthesis in radish.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mahrukh Parveez Zia, Ilknur Alibas
Summary: The study found that microwave drying is the best method for drying blueberries, as it preserves the color, antioxidant capacity, and vitamin content of the fruit.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Andleeb Rani, Yasir Arfat, Rao Salman Aziz, Liaqat Ali, Hammad Ahmed, Shazia Asim, Muhammad Rashid, Charles H. Hocart
Summary: Enhanced extraction of bioactive compounds from radish was achieved using enzymic pre-treatment, with optimal conditions producing high levels of antioxidants for potential commercial exploitation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sun-Hyung Lim, Da-Hye Kim, Jong-Yeol Lee
Summary: The WD40 gene RsTTG1 from Raphanus sativus was characterized and found to play a crucial role in pigmentation and trichome development. RsTTG1 interacts with RsTT8 and moves from the cytoplasm to the nucleus in the presence of RsTT8. Co-expression of RsTTG1 with RsMYB1 and RsTT8 activates the promoters of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes. These findings highlight the importance of RsTTG1 as a functional homolog of AtTTG1.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Min Yang, Chih-Yao Hou, Ming-Ching Lin, Chao-Kai Chang, Anil Kumar Patel, Cheng-Di Dong, Yi-An Chen, Jung-Tsung Wu, Chang-Wei Hsieh
Summary: Old preserved radish, a traditional Asian pickled-food, contains healthy bioactive compounds. Thermal processing can increase the phenols and flavonoids content in radish, significantly improving its nutritional values.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jifang Zhang, Jian Zhao, Qunyun Tan, Xiaojun Qiu, Shiyong Mei
Summary: This study identified key genes and transcription factors related to anthocyanin biosynthesis in different colored radish accessions. The expression levels of anthocyanin biosynthetic genes were significantly upregulated in red- and purple-colored accessions, while downregulated or absent in white and black accessions. The correlation test revealed specific structural genes and transcription factors significantly correlated with flavonoids and metabolites in the skin and flesh of the radishes. These findings provide a foundation for future studies on genetic diversity and gene functions in radish pigmentation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyung-A Hwang, YuJin Hwang, Hye-Jeong Hwang, NaYeong Park
Summary: Alcohol and drug overdoses globally cause liver diseases, and acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is a major cause of acute hepatitis. Radish (RJ) and turnip (RG) extracts have antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activities, protecting mice against APAP-induced acute liver injury. They have the potential to be natural candidates for developing hepatoprotective agents.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Franco Emanuel Vasile, Diego Alberto Archaina, Jaime Jimenez-Guzman, Gustavo Fidel Gutierrez-Lopez, Liliana Alamilla-Beltran, Maria Florencia Mazzobre
Summary: The functional behavior of Prosopis alba exudate gum (G) as a component of powders rich in antioxidant pigments was studied. Various properties of spray dried aqueous extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa with different ratios of maltodextrin and G were evaluated and compared with gum arabic (GA). Powders containing G exhibited desirable characteristics, such as low moisture content, high solubility, small particle size, and similar glass transition temperature as those containing GA. The presence of phenolic compounds in G improved the storage stability of the pigments and their antioxidant properties. Prosopis alba exudate gum shows promise as an alternative to gum arabic, providing added value to an underutilized resource.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexander Tkachenko, Irina Dodueva, Varvara Tvorogova, Alexander Predeus, Olga Pravdina, Ksenia Kuznetsova, Ludmila Lutova
Summary: Differential gene expression between spontaneous tumors and lateral roots in radish reveals upregulation of genes associated with cell division and growth in the tumor tissue, while downregulation of genes involved in stress response and wound healing. This data aids in understanding the mechanisms of spontaneous tumor development in higher plants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mahrukh Parveez Zia, Ilknur Alibas
Summary: The study explored different drying techniques for cornelian cherry, with microwave drying at 300 W identified as the most suitable method for preserving antioxidant properties and phytochemical compounds closest to fresh samples.