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Bin Wang, Yongyan Huang, Zhenming Zhang, Yanhui Xiao, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ferulic acid (FA) on the browning and quality of fresh-cut taros. The results showed that a concentration of 10 mM FA significantly reduced browning and maintained the quality of taros. FA treatment also activated the antioxidant defense system and decreased oxidative damage.
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Xiao Yuan, Binglin Tang, Yukun Wang, Yuanyuan Jiang, Jinming He, Guang Wang, Pandi Yang, Bin Wang
Summary: Peppermint extracts showed potential in controlling browning of fresh-cut taro during cold storage. The extracts reduced browning by decreasing enzyme activities and oxidation levels, while enhancing antioxidant capacity. Phenolic compounds in peppermint extracts played a role in inhibiting taro browning.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Wenzhong Hu, Sarengaowa, Yuge Guan, Ke Feng
Summary: Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites present in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, and they contribute to antioxidant activity. Processing operations induce the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds, and cutting can improve the nutritional composition and functionality.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Ileana Ramazzina, Veronica Lolli, Karen Lacey, Silvia Tappi, Pietro Rocculi, Massimiliano Rinaldi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of treatment with Plasma Activated Water (PAW) on the health-promoting properties of fresh-cut rocket salad. The results suggest that PAW has a positive effect on the nutritional properties of the salad, without causing cytotoxic effects or imbalance in the redox status.
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Xiaoyan Zhao, Shuang Guo, Yue Ma, Wenting Zhao, Pan Wang, Shuang Zhao, Dan Wang
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chen Zhang, Ying Xin, Zhiwen Wang, Lili Qin, Longyun Cao, Haifeng Li, Xintian Ma, Jingyu Yin, Zixue Zhao, Pinjie Liu, Jiawei Tang, Chen Dong
Summary: This study investigates the role of melatonin in inhibiting lotus browning and illustrates its molecular mechanism. The results show that melatonin effectively retards the process of lotus browning by suppressing key genes associated with flavonoid and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
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(2023)
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Horticulture
Yi Wang, Ning Yuan, Yuge Guan, Chen Chen, Wenzhong Hu
Summary: When fresh-cut cucumber is mechanically damaged, a responsive mechanism is activated, leading to lignin production and lignification of the cucumber. This affects the hardness and appearance of the fresh-cut cucumber. Transcriptome analysis of different cutting types revealed differentially expressed genes (EDGs) related to lignin synthesis. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis showed the impact of mechanical damages on amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, and secondary metabolism.
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Chemistry, Applied
Zhiyun Peng, Yufeng Li, Lijun Tan, Lu Chen, Qiandai Shi, Qiao-Hui Zeng, Haiquan Liu, Jing Jing Wang, Yong Zhao
Summary: A series of gallic acid-benzylidenehydrazine hybrids were synthesized and evaluated for their tyrosinase inhibitory activity. Two compounds, 5d and 5f, showed potent inhibition and also exhibited antioxidant and antibacterial activities, making them potential candidates for novel food preservatives.
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Chemistry, Applied
Shuang Guo, Yue Ma, Yubin Wang, Wenting Zhao, Yanyan Zheng, Pan Wang, Dan Wang, Xiaoyan Zhao
Summary: This study found that storage at 25 degrees C increased the content of bisdemethoxycurcumin in fresh-cut yam, along with enhancing the activities of key enzymes and gene expressions.
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Agronomy
Fengjun Li, Ying Hu, Youxia Shan, Juan Liu, Xiaochun Ding, Xuewu Duan, Jiqing Zeng, Yueming Jiang
Summary: This study found that the application of exogenous hydrogen-rich water effectively delayed the yellowing of fresh-cut Chinese water chestnut during storage by reducing H2O2 accumulation and lipoxygenase activity to attenuate oxidative damage, inhibiting the activation of the phenylpropanoid pathway, and slowing down the accumulation of flavonoids.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuying Hou, Yufei Wang, Xiaoyu Liu, Naveed Ahmad, Nan Wang, Libo Jin, Na Yao, Xiuming Liu
Summary: In this study, a CtC4H1 gene was identified from safflower, regulating flavonoid biosynthesis and antioxidant defense system under drought stress. Overexpressing CtC4H1 in Arabidopsis resulted in wider leaves, long and early stem development, increased levels of metabolites and anthocyanin contents, as well as enhanced antioxidant activity and osmotic balance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Van-Ba Hoa, Dong-Heon Song, Kuk-Hwan Seol, Sun-Moon Kang, Hyun-Wook Kim, Jin-Hyoung Kim, Sung-Sil Moon, Soo-Hyun Cho
Summary: This study evaluated the use of a chitosan/oleic acid edible coating to extend the shelf-life of fresh pork under aerobic-packaging conditions. The results showed that the coating significantly reduced bacterial counts and total volatile basic nitrogen content, and inhibited the growth of E. coli. The addition of oleic acid increased the concentration of pleasant aromas. This suggests that the chitosan/oleic acid coating has potential applications in preserving fresh pork and improving its safety.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaohui Liu, Aidong Zhang, Jie Zhao, Jing Shang, Zongwen Zhu, Xuexia Wu, Dingshi Zha
Summary: RNA-sequencing and qRT-PCR technologies were used to study the gene expression changes and transcription factor regulation during the browning of fresh-cut eggplant fruits. PPO and POD played a major role in the browning of eggplant pulp and might act synergistically in this process. The research provides a theoretical foundation for the development of browning-resistant fresh-cut fruits and vegetables in the future.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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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)
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Chemistry, Physical
Kamila Gryko, Monika Kalinowska, Piotr Ofman, Renata Choinska, Grzegorz Swiderski, Renata Swislocka, Wlodzimierz Lewandowski
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Plant Sciences
Bin Wang, Fei Shen, Shijiang Zhu
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(2018)
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Plant Sciences
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(2020)
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Agronomy
Jian Zeng, Cheng Wang, Zehong Ding, Bin Wang, Yujia Liu, Jing Guo, Jie Chen, Chunlai Wu, Weiwei Tie, Yan Yan, Hongyuan Peng, Wei Hu
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanhui Xiao, Jing Xie, Chunshuang Wu, Jinming He, Bin Wang
Summary: The study found that 0.05 mM melatonin treatment was most effective in reducing surface browning in fresh-cut apples, pears, potatoes, and taros. Melatonin increased total phenolic contents and PAL activities while decreasing the activities of POD, PPO, and LOX in fresh-cut taros. The results suggest that melatonin may be a promising anti-browning agent for fresh-cut foods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
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Horticulture
Bin Wang, Chunshuang Wu, Guang Wang, Jinming He, Shijiang Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the induction mechanisms of pre-storage cold acclimation (PsCA) on chilling tolerance in cucumber fruits. Transcriptome analysis revealed that PsCA affected the phenylpropanoid pathway, enhancing the fruit's chilling tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Bin Wang, Yongyan Huang, Zhenming Zhang, Yanhui Xiao, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the effects of ferulic acid (FA) on the browning and quality of fresh-cut taros. The results showed that a concentration of 10 mM FA significantly reduced browning and maintained the quality of taros. FA treatment also activated the antioxidant defense system and decreased oxidative damage.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Bin Wang, Lvna Lin, Xiao Yuan, Yunna Zhu, Yukun Wang, Donglin Li, Jinming He, Yanhui Xiao
Summary: Cadmium (Cd) is considered to be one of the most toxic environmental pollutants, but recent studies have shown that low level of Cd exposure can induce a hormetic effect that benefits plants. However, the mechanisms underlying Cd-triggered hormesis are poorly understood. This study found that Cd stress treatment showed a hormetic effect on peppermint and Cd treatment with a concentration of 1.6 mg L-1 had the best stimulative effects.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Xiao Yuan, Binglin Tang, Yukun Wang, Yuanyuan Jiang, Jinming He, Guang Wang, Pandi Yang, Bin Wang
Summary: Peppermint extracts showed potential in controlling browning of fresh-cut taro during cold storage. The extracts reduced browning by decreasing enzyme activities and oxidation levels, while enhancing antioxidant capacity. Phenolic compounds in peppermint extracts played a role in inhibiting taro browning.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Bin Wang, Yukun Wang, Xiao Yuan, Yuanyuan Jiang, Yunna Zhu, Xinmiao Kang, Jinming He, Yanhui Xiao
Summary: Planting aromatic plants can be a promising strategy for safely utilizing heavy metal-contaminated soils by excluding HMs in essential oil using special technologies. Clove basil is an important aromatic plant used in essential oil production. Improving cadmium tolerance in clove basil can increase its production and improve the utilization efficiency of Cd-contaminated soils. However, the lack of genomic information on clove basil greatly restricts molecular studies and applications in phytoremediation.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2023)
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Bin Wang, Yukun Wang, Yongyan Huang, Yuanyuan Jiang, Jinming He, Yanhui Xiao
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FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yuanyuan Jiang, Jiangrong Peng, Yunpeng Cao, Zhiqiang Han, Ling Zhang, Wenbing Su, Shunquan Lin, Yuan Yuan, Bin Wang, Xianghui Yang, Zhike Zhang
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(2021)
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Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
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Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
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SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
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Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
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SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)