Article
Plant Sciences
Nusrat Bibi, Munir H. Shah, Nadeem Khan, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Akhtar Iqbal, Shakeel Ahmad, Arshad Mehmood Abbasi
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of growing conditions on total phenolic and total flavonoid contents, and in vitro antioxidant potential in different onion varieties. The results showed that the cultivation location, climatic conditions, and soil properties significantly affected the nutritional composition and antioxidant capacity of onions.
Article
Agronomy
Ioana Otilia Ghinea, Maria Daniela Ionica Mihaila, Giorgiana-Valentina Blaga (Costea), Sorin Marius Avramescu, Mihaela Cudalbeanu, Simona-Florina Isticioaia, Rodica Mihaela Dinica, Bianca Furdui
Summary: This study evaluated the suitability of the Romanian Albanus hybrid of Sorghum bicolor as a potential functional food ingredient using ultrasound-assisted extraction and chromatographic methods. The total phenolic and flavonoid content as well as antioxidant activity of ungerminated sorghum grains were closely related to the Total Phenolic Content (TPC) after 36 hours of germination in both methanolic and ethanolic extracts. The study findings demonstrated a strong correlation between the TPC of sorghum extracts and their antioxidant activity, indicating the benefits of using Sorghum bicolor grains in food applications.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qinnan Yang, Mallory Van Haute, Nate Korth, Scott E. Sattler, John Toy, Devin J. Rose, James C. Schnable, Andrew K. Benson
Summary: Prebiotic fibers, polyphenols, and other molecular components in food crops have significant effects on the composition and function of the human gut microbiome. Using in vitro fermentation techniques, researchers identified genetic loci in sorghum that influence the gut microbes. These loci were found to be associated with microbial taxa and metabolite abundance, some of which were regulated by sorghum genes involved in condensed tannin biosynthesis. The study highlights the potential of genetic analysis in discovering and characterizing molecular components in food crops that impact the human gut microbiome.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Pilar Espitia-Hernandez, Monica L. Chavez Gonzalez, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdes, Desiree Davila-Medina, Antonio Flores-Naveda, Teresinha Silva, Xochitl Ruelas Chacon, Leonardo Sepulveda
Summary: Sorghum is the fifth most produced cereal in the world, known for its high yield and resistance to drought and heat. It contains a variety of antioxidants that have multiple health benefits. However, its use in the food industry is limited due to its low nutritional value and the presence of anti-nutritional factors.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Aida Albu, Razvan-Mihail Radu-Rusu, Daniel Simeanu, Cristina-Gabriela Radu-Rusu, Ioan Mircea Pop
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of Romanian raw monofloral honey and found that the phenolic and flavonoid compounds in honey have antioxidant potential, which is correlated with color intensity, ash content, and electrical conductivity. These findings demonstrate the importance of honey in human nutrition and health.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Caroline Liboreiro Paiva, Dea A. M. Netto, Valeria A. V. Queiroz, Maria Beatriz A. Gloria
Summary: This study quantified the levels of free bioactive amines during germination of tannin and tannin-free sorghum seeds and seedlings. It was found that tannin-free sorghum seeds had higher levels of spermidine, spermine, putrescine, and total amines compared to tannin sorghum. Throughout germination, putrescine was prevalent followed by spermidine. Spermine was only detected in the 7th germination day in tannin sorghum. The findings suggest that by selecting different genotypes, the polyamine contents in germinated sorghum can be modulated for specific food applications.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hannah M. Tetreault, Tammy Gries, Sarah Liu, John Toy, Zhanguo Xin, Wilfred Vermerris, John Ralph, Deanna L. Funnell-Harris, Scott E. Sattler
Summary: The Bmr30 gene mutation results in significantly reduced CHI activity, impaired accumulation of total flavonoids and total anthocyanins. In the bmr30 mutants, the level of the flavone lignin monomer tricin was reduced 20-fold in the stem relative to wild type, and to undetectable levels in the leaf tissue of the mutants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ziggiju Mesenbet Birhanie, Aiping Xiao, Dawei Yang, Siqi Huang, Chao Zhang, Lining Zhao, Liangliang Liu, Jianjun Li, Anguo Chen, Huijuan Tang, Li Chang, Gen Pan, Cuiping Zhang, Ashok Biswas, Susmita Dey, Defang Li, Yong Deng
Summary: Kenaf, a plant rich in bioactive compounds, has been found to exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial activities in leaf extracts. Some genotypes showed higher antioxidant activity, suggesting they can be used as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food industry.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yaxing Zhou, Jingbo Lv, Zhonghao Yu, Zhenguo Wang, Yan Li, Mo Li, Zhilan Deng, Qingquan Xu, Fengjuan Cui, Wei Zhou
Summary: In this study, the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway in sweet sorghum seeds was revealed using metabolomics and transcriptomics. Different flavonoid metabolites and differentially expressed genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis were identified.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yousef Al-Dalahmeh, Nezar Al-Bataineh, Sara S. Al-Balawi, Jamil N. Lahham, Idrees F. Al-Momani, Mohammed S. Al-Sheraideh, Abdulraouf S. Mayyas, Sultan T. Abu Orabi, Mahmoud A. Al-Qudah
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant activity, total phenolic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC) of extracts from three Asclepiadaceae species. The butanol and aqueous methanol extracts showed the highest phenol and flavonoid contents, and exhibited strong antioxidant activity. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of various compounds, and LC-MS analysis identified and quantified 12 phenolic compounds in the extracts. The study also found a positive correlation between TPC and the observed antioxidant activity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Norhasnida Zawawi, Pei Juin Chong, Nurul Nadhirah Mohd Tom, Nurkhairina Solehah Saiful Anuar, Salma Malihah Mohammad, Norra Ismail, Arif Zaidi Jusoh
Summary: Studies indicate that vitamins in honey do not contribute to its antioxidant capacity, while the content of phenolic acids and flavonoids does have an impact on honey's antioxidant activity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ephrem Habyarimana, Sunita Gorthy, Faheem S. Baloch, Sezai Ercisli, Gyuhwa Chung
Summary: Sorghum is the world's fifth most economically important cereal, particularly in the semi-arid tropics of Africa and Asia. By studying genome sequences, including those from wild relatives, it is possible to improve important traits in sorghum.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neha Kukreti, Havagiray R. Chitme, Vinay K. Varshney, Basel A. Abdel-Wahab, Masood Medleri Khateeb, Mohammed Shafiuddin Habeeb
Summary: This study examined the antioxidant activities of Skimmia anquetilia using in vitro and in vivo models. The plant was found to contain multiple important active constituents with strong antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective activities. Further research on specific active constituents is recommended.
Article
Agronomy
Sukyeung Lee, Yu-Mi Choi, Myoung-Jae Shin, Hyemyeong Yoon, Xiaohan Wang, Yoonjung Lee, Jungyoon Yi, Kebede Taye Desta
Summary: Sorghum landraces exhibit significant variation in agronomical and biochemical traits. Some landraces show advantages in maturity and thousand seed weight. Seed color, seed weight, and collection area affect biochemical traits such as total tannin content, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activities. Landraces with superior traits could be ideal candidates for sorghum breeding programs.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Ziolkiewicz, Kamila Kasprzak-Drozd, Agnieszka Wojtowicz, Tomasz Oniszczuk, Marek Gancarz, Iwona Kowalska, Jaroslaw Moldoch, Adrianna Kondracka, Anna Oniszczuk
Summary: The phenol content in sorghum is unique among cereal grains, which is why it deserves special attention from scientists. In order to obtain accurate data on the content and activity of the tested ingredients in the digestive tract, in vitro simulated digestion can be used. This study aimed to determine the polyphenol content, flavonoid content, phenolic acids, and antioxidant properties of sorghum and sorghum-enriched pasta before and after in vitro simulated digestion.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Manickam Ramesh Kumar, Ramalingam Malathy, Sundararajan Paramasivam, Ill-Min Chung, Seung-Hyun Kim, Prabakaran Mayakrishnan
Summary: The textile industry in India is important but high impact on environment due to large water consumption and polluted water discharge. Water conservation and reuse are crucial. The research focused on neutralizing pH during wastewater treatment in dyeing industry, using methods like HCl, wash water, and reverse osmosis. Results showed HCl treatment was most effective for pH reduction, wash water treatment for total solids reduction, and reverse osmosis for decreasing various parameters.
PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Bimal Kumar Ghimire, Erik J. Sacks, Seung Hyun Kim, Chang Yeon Yu, Ill Min Chung
Summary: Miscanthus sacchariflorus is a potential source of sustainable biofuel and bioactive compounds. This study evaluated the morphological traits, antioxidant properties, and phenolic compound profile of M. sacchariflorus collected from various regions. The variation in morphological traits, bioactive properties, and phenolic compounds among the accessions may provide valuable information for breeding programs.
Article
Agronomy
Ill-Min Chung, Changhwan Lee, Myeong Ha Hwang, Seung-Hyun Kim, Hee-Yeon Chi, Chang Yeon Yu, Ramachandran Chelliah, Deog-Hwan Oh, Bimal Kumar Ghimire
Summary: The study demonstrated that LED light significantly affects the growth and antioxidant capacity of peanut sprouts, with blue LED light showing the most significant effects, resulting in higher levels of resveratrol and total phenolics. Additionally, the antioxidant activities of the sprouts grown under blue LED light were significantly higher compared to other wavelengths.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Venkatesan Hemapriya, Ill-Min Chung, Seung-Hyun Kim, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran
Summary: The study demonstrated the efficient corrosion-mitigating effect of human hair extract (HRE) on copper surfaces in 1 M HCl, achieving a maximum inhibition efficiency of 92.47% using 100 ppm of the HRE inhibitor. Surface analysis confirmed the precipitation of a protective HRE film on the metal surface, while Tafel plot results indicated mixed-mode corrosion protection behavior of HRE. Interaction studies using FT-IR and XRD spectroscopy further supported these findings.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mun Yhung Jung, Da Eun Lee, Sun Hye Baek, Su Min Lim, Ill-Min Chung, Jae-Gu Han, Seung-Hyun Kim
Summary: The study developed an automated HSSPME-GC-MS/MS method for the quantitation of C8 volatiles in mushrooms, which achieved complete control of volatile emissions through a specific sample preparation strategy. Results showed that this method was highly reliable, sensitive, precise, and accurate.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ill-Min Chung, Yun-Ju Kim, Hee-Sung Moon, Jae-Gu Han, Won-Sik Kong, Christopher T. Yarnes, Seung-Hyun Kim
Summary: The study evaluated the use of CSIA for accurate identification of the geographical origin of shiitake, showing high accuracy in distinguishing shiitake origins, particularly with glutamate and aspartate δ15N values as key variables. Compared to bulk stable isotope analysis, the CSIA model significantly improved origin identification predictability, emphasizing the importance of isotope signatures in developing a reliable origin labeling method for shiitake cultivated on sawdust medium for the global market.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jung-Tae Kim, Ill-Min Chung, Mi-Jung Kim, Jin-Seok Lee, Beom-Young Son, Hwan-Hee Bae, Young Sam Go, Sun-Lim Kim, Seong-Bum Baek, Seung-Hyun Kim, Gibum Yi
Summary: This study compared five different assays to determine the antioxidant activity of fresh purple waxy corn during grain filling. The results showed significant correlations between different assays and anthocyanin content, but these correlations varied depending on the developmental stage of the corn kernel.
APPLIED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rungnapa Phitaktansakul, Kyu-Won Kim, Kyaw Myo Aung, Thant Zin Maung, Myeong-Hyeon Min, Aueangporn Somsri, Wondo Lee, Sang-Beom Lee, Jungrye Nam, Seung-Hyun Kim, Joohyun Lee, Soon-Wook Kwon, Bhagwat Nawade, Sang-Ho Chu, Sang-Won Park, Kwon Kyoo Kang, Yoo-Hyun Cho, Young-Sang Lee, Ill-Min Chung, Yong-Jin Park
Summary: This study evaluated the variation of the BADH2 gene in rice through comprehensive analysis at the population, genetic, transcriptional, and metabolic levels. The results revealed the balancing selection of BADH2 in rice and identified expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) and protein quantitative trait loci (pQTLs) associated with BADH2 regulation. The analysis of volatile compounds indicated the potential of 15 compounds, including 2AP, as biomarkers for rice fragrance.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bimal Kumar Ghimire, Seung-Hyun Kim, Chang-Yeon Yu, Ill-Min Chung
Summary: The study showed that using indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) treatment can enhance the regeneration capacity of chrysanthemum stem cuttings, as well as increase the number and length of roots. The cutting position of stock plants and the type of explant also influence rooting capacity. Under specific conditions, a high concentration of IBA significantly promotes the formation of adventitious roots.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ill-Min Chung, Jung-Tae Kim, Hee-Sung Moon, Yun-Ju Kim, Seung-Hyun Kim
Summary: In this study, we investigated how complete media produced in different geographical regions affected the origin of Agaricus bisporus cultivated in Korea, using stable isotope ratios. We found that the features of A. bisporus significantly depended on the origin of the complete media used. Support vector machine method showed better performance in geo-origin classification compared to linear discriminant analysis.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ramalingam Malathy, Ragav Shanmugam, Ill-Min Chung, Seung-Hyun Kim, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran
Summary: A mixture of hydraulic lime and pozzolanic material can be used as a binder to reduce the environmental impact of cement production. The introduction of pozzolans in the lime mortar improves its strength and microstructural properties. Lime composite mortars achieve higher compressive strength and exhibit well-developed microstructures compared to pure lime mortar.
Article
Polymer Science
Manickam Rameshkumar, Ramalingam Malathy, Priyalatha Chandiran, Sundararajan Paramasivam, Ill-Min Chung, Seung-Hyun Kim, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran
Summary: This paper investigates the influence of warp knitted fabric on the flexural properties of ferrocement composites, proposes the idea of using non-metallic mesh to address corrosion issues, and demonstrates through experiments that the use of warp knitted fabric can increase the flexural strength of ferrocement composites.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yun-Ju Kim, Seung-Hyun Kim, Backki Kim, Hee-Jong Koh, Won-Ryeol Kim, Ji-Ye Kim, Ill-Min Chung
Summary: This study examined the metabolite profiling of COP1 mutated rice seed (yel-mutant) and found that the total fatty acid content decreased by more than 50% in the yel-mutant compared to the wild-type. The yel-mutant of both cultivars showed significantly higher flavone contents than their wild-type. This study provides useful information for colored rice breeding by revealing the detailed biofunctional metabolic profile under COP1 mutation.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ramalingam Malathy, Sellamuthu Ramachandran Rajagopal Sentilkumar, Annamalai Rangasamy Prakash, B. B. Das, Ill-Min Chung, Seung-Hyun Kim, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran
Summary: Silica sand can be used as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete making, and it shows good performance in concrete production.
