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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ramesh Kumar Saini, Ji-Woo Yu, Min-Ho Song, Hui-Yeon Ahn, Jung-Hoon Lee, Young-Soo Keum, Ji-Ho Lee
Summary: This research provides information on the contents and composition of important lipophilic constituents in leaf mustard, including carotenoids, tocols, phytosterols, and fatty acids. Among the four cultivars studied, Cheong had the highest levels of carotenoids and tocols, while Red frill contained the most n-3 PUFAs and antioxidants.
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Food Science & Technology
Cameron Cason, Veerachandra K. Yemmireddy, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari
Summary: The phenolic content and antiradical activity of pecan shell extracts varied significantly with different cultivars and extraction methods. Ethanol extraction resulted in higher total phenolic content and antiradical activity compared to aqueous extraction.
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Chemistry, Applied
Shi-Kang Chen, Hai-Feng Lin, Xin Wang, Yi Yuan, Jun-Yi Yin, Xiao-Xiao Song
Summary: In this study, ten pea varieties were compared in terms of nutrient composition, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant properties. Multivariate analysis was used to analyze their diversity. The pea cultivars showed variations in lipid, dietary fiber, soluble sugar, protein, and starch content. The ethanol extracts of the peas contained 12 phenolic substances and exhibited good antioxidant activities. The results provide a theoretical basis for the development and application of different pea varieties and their products.
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Environmental Sciences
Peng Chen, Zengqiang Li, Dengjie Luo, Ruixing Jia, Hai Lu, Meiqiong Tang, Yali Hu, Jiao Yue, Zhen Huang
Summary: The study investigated the mechanisms of cadmium tolerance in kenaf plants, revealing that GH exhibited stronger cadmium transport and accumulation abilities, detoxification capacities, and stable cell ultrastructure compared to YJ. Transcriptome analysis indicated that GH tends to activate gene expression to cope with cadmium stress, with differentially expressed genes enriched in various pathways related to antioxidant defense, heavy metal detoxification, and transcription factors.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Preeti Rani, Ishan Saini, Narender Singh, Prashant Kaushik, Leonard Wijaya, Amal Al-Barty, Hadeer Darwish, Ahmed Noureldeen
Summary: The study found that potassium sulfate fertilizer can improve water uptake and antioxidant enzyme activity in oilseed crops, maintaining plant growth and physiological functions under water stress.
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Environmental Sciences
R. Rathika, P. Srinivasan, Jawaher Alkahtani, L. A. Al-Humaid, Mona S. Alwahibi, R. Mythili, T. Selvankumar
Summary: Phytoremediation technology is an eco-friendly approach for treating polluted environments. The synergistic effect of biochar (BC) and EDTA has been shown to enhance phytoextraction of heavy metals, specifically lead (Pb), from contaminated soil by increasing plant growth, survival, chlorophyll content, and metal uptake. The combined use of BC and EDTA is more effective in treating Pb-contaminated soil compared to individual amendments.
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Plant Sciences
Mei Fu, Mohammad Shah Jahan, Kang Tang, Shizheng Jiang, Juxian Guo, Shanwei Luo, Wenlong Luo, Guihua Li
Summary: In this study, the flavonoid, dietary fiber, total starch, and crude protein contents of Pueraria thomsonii and Pueraria lobata were compared. The results showed that P. lobata had higher levels of isoflavones and flavonoids compared to P. thomsonii. On the other hand, P. thomsonii had higher levels of total starch but lower levels of soluble dietary fiber, insoluble dietary fiber, and crude protein compared to P. lobata. These findings suggest that P. lobata is more suitable for medicinal use, while P. thomsonii is more suitable as an edible food, and provide a theoretical basis for the development of P. thomsonii and P. lobata germplasm resources.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Horticulture
Zhiqing Li, Hongmei Di, Wenjuan Cheng, Yi Zhang, Guanru Ren, Jie Ma, Jiao Yang, Zhi Huang, Yi Tang, Yangxia Zheng, Huanxiu Li, Fen Zhang, Bo Sun
Summary: Mustard has diverse flavors and nutritional benefits, while its sprouts have a short cycle, high nutrition, and hygienic characteristics. This study investigated the differences in various compounds and activities in the sprouts of three mustard types. The results showed that root mustard sprouts are suitable for pickling and processing, stem mustard sprouts contribute to mustard-flavored condiments, and leaf mustard sprouts are widely used for fresh eating or making mild mustard condiments based on their glucosinolates content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Maryam Salami, Bahram Heidari, Helin Tan
Summary: Genotype, growth stages, and moisture regimes play important roles in affecting the polyphenols in rapeseed with their beneficial properties. This study found that drought treatment increased chlorophylls, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities in rapeseed, while flowering stage is the preferred timing to harvest rapeseed with higher polyphenol content. Antiglycation activities were associated with specific polyphenols, emphasizing the importance of growth stage and genotype in obtaining rapeseed with higher polyphenols and antioxidants.
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Plant Sciences
Ahmad Faraz, Mohammad Faizan, Vishnu D. Rajput, Tatiana Minkina, Shamsul Hayat, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Eslam M. Abdel-Salam
Summary: This study investigated the use of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) as seed primers to enhance the growth of Brassica juncea. The results showed that seed priming with 4 mg/L CuO NPs for 30 minutes significantly increased the growth indices and biochemical parameters of B. juncea. Antioxidant enzyme activity and biochemical parameters were also enhanced. This suggests that CuO NPs can effectively improve the performance of B. juncea and may have potential in other crop species.
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Plant Sciences
Anayat Rasool Mir, Pravej Alam, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of melatonin on copper toxicity in Brassica juncea and found that melatonin has the potential to improve plant growth, antioxidant capacity, and enhance copper uptake and translocation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Hee-Soon Park, Elham Ahmed Kazerooni, Sang-Mo Kang, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Sadi, In-Jung Lee
Summary: This study showed that exogenous melatonin pretreatment improved the growth status of salt-stressed green mustard seedlings, including increasing plant height, leaf length, and leaf width, and mitigating the impact of salinity stress on physiological and biochemical parameters.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Chen Li, Meng Kou, Weihan Song, Mohamed Hamed Arisha, Runfei Gao, Wei Tang, Hui Yan, Xin Wang, Yungang Zhang, Qiang Li
Summary: This study compared the physical and chemical properties of storage roots of different sweetpotato varieties and found that saccharification characteristics were related to indicators such as starch, maltose, and amylase activity. High saccharification varieties showed higher scores in sensory evaluation and physiological sweetness.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Xinyue Zhang, Yanfang Liu, Fanlin Kong, Wei Wang, Shengli Li
Summary: This study investigated the variations of different alfalfa hay cultivars grown in China and the US in terms of nutritional components, ruminal degradation characteristics, and feed value. The results showed that the cultivar of American Golden Empress (GE) had the greatest rumen degradation characteristics, and its indicators of total digestible nutrients (TDN), dry matter intake (DMI), digestible dry matter (DDM), relative feed value (RFV), and relative forage quality (RFQ) were better than the cultivars grown in China. In terms of nutritive components, GE had higher dry matter content but lower ash concentration compared to the Chinese cultivars.
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Genetics & Heredity
Shikha Mathur, Kumar Paritosh, Rajesh Tandon, Deepak Pental, Akshay K. Pradhan
Summary: Seed size is a complex trait regulated by multiple genes. This study conducted transcriptome analysis on Brassica juncea during early seed development and found significant differences in cell number and size between small-seeded EH-2 and large-seeded PJ. Through comparative analysis, 5,974 differentially expressed genes were identified, and two modules were found to be correlated with increased seed size. Integration of gene data with previously mapped quantitative trait loci identified 40 potential key components controlling seed size.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sun-Il Choi, Jong Seok Lee, Sarah Lee, Wan-Sup Sim, Young-Cheul Kim, Ok-Hwan Lee
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Chemistry, Analytical
Gill-Woong Jang, Sun-Il Choi, Xionggao Han, Xiao Men, Hee-Yeon Kwon, Ye-Eun Choi, Mi-Hye Park, Ok-Hwan Lee
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Min Woo Baek, Han Ryul Choi, Tifsehit Solomon, Cheon Soon Jeong, Ok-Hwan Lee, Shimeles Tilahun
Summary: The research findings demonstrate that preharvest MeJA treatment can significantly enhance the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of hydroponically grown pak choi. Hydroponically grown MeJA-treated pak choi shows higher levels of chlorophylls, total phenolics, GSLs, total flavonoids, and stronger antioxidant capacities compared to soil-grown counterparts.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ye-Eun Choi, Sun-Il Choi, Xionggao Han, Xiao Men, Gill-Woong Jang, Hee-Yeon Kwon, Seong-Ran Kang, Jin-Soo Han, Ok-Hwan Lee
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hee-Yeon Kwon, Sun-Il Choi, Xionggao Han, Xiao Men, Gill-Woong Jang, Ye-Eun Choi, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: This study established an extraction method to optimize the sinigrin content in Brassica juncea and confirmed the antiobesity mechanism of the extract. In the study, lipid accumulation and ROS production were significantly suppressed in both the BJJ extract and sinigrin-treated groups. It was also found that the expression of proteins regulating lipid accumulation, fatty acid oxidation, heat generation, and energy metabolism was effectively controlled by the BJJ extract and sinigrin, indicating their potential as a health functional food material for obesity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hee-Do Hong, Sun-Il Choi, Ok-Hwan Lee, Young-Cheul Kim
Summary: The study demonstrates that ginsenosides Rb1 and Rg3 found in red ginseng have positive effects on adipocyte differentiation and the insulin signaling pathway, with the combination of Rb1 and Rg3 showing superior results.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sun-Il Choi, Hee-Yeon Kwon, Im-Joung La, Yeon-Hui Jo, Xionggao Han, Xiao Men, Se-Jeong Lee, Yong-Deok Kim, Geum-Su Seong, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: The study demonstrated changes in bioactive compounds in Morinda citrifolia L. through fermentation, while also developing an HPLC analysis method for measuring these compounds, with validation in terms of precision and accuracy.
Article
Agronomy
Min Woo Baek, Han Ryul Choi, Lee Yun Jae, Ho-Min Kang, Ok-Hwan Lee, Cheon Soon Jeong, Shimeles Tilahun
Summary: The preharvest treatment of 0.25 mM methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and 0.5 mM salicylic acid (SA) had significant positive effects on the yield and quality parameters of 'Kumato' tomatoes, including increasing important secondary metabolites, amino acids, and antioxidant activities. MeJA treatment was found to be more effective than SA in improving the yield and nutritional quality of 'Kumato' tomatoes.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xionggao Han, Sun-Il Choi, Xiao Men, Se-Jeong Lee, Heegu Jin, Hyun-Ji Oh, Eunjin Kim, Jongwook Kim, Boo-Yong Lee, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: The study evaluated the anti-obesity effect of ESETM extract and found that it can inhibit adipogenesis and lipid accumulation, reducing weight change. The results suggest that ESETM may regulate weight through adipogenesis, lipogenesis, lipolysis, and thermogenesis pathways.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sun-Il Choi, Xionggao Han, Se-Jeong Lee, Xiao Men, Geon Oh, Doo-Sik Lee, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: In this study, a simple analytical method using HPLC-PDA was developed to detect thiabendazole in frequently consumed foods in South Korea. The method showed good sensitivity and precision, and was applicable for both solid and liquid food samples.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Xiao Men, Xionggao Han, Se-Jeong Lee, Geon Oh, Keun-Tae Park, Jong-Kwon Han, Sun-Il Choi, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: It was found that broccoli sprout powder, mustard seed powder, and sulforaphane-rich mixture powder have anti-obesogenic effects by inhibiting adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis, and by increasing the expression of proteins related to lipid metabolism and lipolysis.
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Cell Biology
Hyun-Ji Oh, Heegu Jin, Byung-Yong Kim, Ok-Hwan Lee, Boo-Yong Lee
Summary: A natural compound CHDT, made from Angelica gigas and Artemisia dracunculus, has been found to potentially prevent muscle atrophy by regulating the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sun-Il Choi, Xionggao Han, Xiao Men, Se-Jeong Lee, Geon Oh, Ye-Eun Choi, Jung-Mo Yang, Ju-Hyun Cho, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: This study aimed to determine the anti-osteoporosis effect of Benincasa hispida extract and 2-furoic acid in ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in mice. The results showed that bone density and bone formation markers were significantly recovered in the supplementation groups of 2-furoic acid and high-dose Benincasa hispida extract. Furthermore, bone resorption markers were significantly decreased in these supplementation groups. These findings suggest that Benincasa hispida extract could be used to prevent ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis and bone metabolic diseases.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Men, Xionggao Han, Geon Oh, Ji-Hyun Im, June Seok Lim, Geun Hee Cho, Sun-Il Choi, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: Sulforaphane (SFN) is a commonly found isothiocyanate in cruciferous vegetables. It has various biological effects and is widely used in functional foods and clinical medicine. However, its unstable structure and degradability limit its application. Therefore, studying its properties, stability, and finding methods to increase its content are of great importance.
FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiao Men, Sun-Il Choi, Xionggao Han, Hee-Yeon Kwon, Gill-Woong Jang, Ye-Eun Choi, Sung-Min Park, Ok-Hwan Lee
Summary: Pumpkin is widely planted and rich in nutrients, with potential anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, and anticancer effects, attracting attention in the medical field. Further research is needed to understand its mechanisms and potential benefits.
FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
