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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yonghong Cao, Miao Ren, Jianlei Yang, Lixin Guo, Yun Lin, Heng Wu, Bo Wang, Ruie Lv, Chunhui Zhang, Xutong Gong, Han Wang
Summary: In this study, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of metabolites was performed on the pericarps of four varieties of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. The results showed variations in metabolites between different varieties. July and August Zanthoxylum bunganum Maxim exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity, making them recommended for cultivation in the Loess Plateau.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Donglan Zhao, Lingxiao Zhao, Yang Liu, An Zhang, Shizhuo Xiao, Xibin Dai, Rui Yuan, Zhilin Zhou, Qinghe Cao
Summary: In this study, we discovered a spontaneous mutation in the color of the leaf vein base and root skin in a sweetpotato cultivar. Metabolome and transcriptome data were used to analyze the molecular mechanism of flavonoids and anthocyanin synthesis. The results revealed significantly downregulated metabolites and key enzyme genes in the mutant, and the expression trends of the transcription factor MYB were related to anthocyanin content.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Qiong He, Yihua Xue, Yaxiu Wang, Ninan Zhang, Lugang Zhang
Summary: This study identified 102 flavonoids in purple heading Chinese cabbages with different purple colors, including anthocyanins, flavanols, flavanones, flavones, flavonols, isoflavones, and proanthocyanidins. The main flavonoids were gallocatechin-gallocatechin, hesperetin C-hexosyl-O-hexosyl-O-hexoside, and tricin O-sac-charic acid, while the main anthocyanins were cyanidin 3,5-O-diglucoside, delphinidin 3-O-glucoside, cyanidin 3-O-glucoside, and pelargonidin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside. The difference in color occurred in the middle leaf-head, and 323 flavonoid biosynthesis genes were identified. The BrMYB2 gene played a crucial role in anthocyanin production in these cabbages.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Nuan Han, Leiwen Sun, Jie Zhang, Wei Yuan, Cheng Wang, Aiguo Zhao, Dongmei Wang
Summary: This study identified the key pigment compounds and related genes for the peel color of Z. bungeanum through metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis. The results were further confirmed through protein-induced expression and transformation analysis. This research provides new insights into the chemical composition and molecular mechanisms of Z. bungeanum peel color and lays the foundation for quality control and multi-purpose utilization of Z. bungeanum.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Qingqing Yang, Xiaofei Mei, Zhirong Wang, Xuhui Chen, Rui Zhang, Qiaoli Chen, Jianquan Kan
Summary: This study utilized metabolomic analysis and sensory evaluation to identify non-volatile bitter compounds in Z. bungeanum, as well as the key bitter compounds in Gou jiao. The findings lay a foundation for future research on bitterness mitigation and understanding the impact of interactions between different bitter compounds on taste.
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Agricultural Engineering
Nana Jing, Minyan Wang, Menglu Gao, Zixuan Zhong, Yanping Ma, Anzhi Wei
Summary: Among four different drying techniques, freeze drying showed the best maintenance of nutrients and antioxidant activity of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. (Z. bungeanum).
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lisong Hu, Zhongping Xu, Rui Fan, Guanying Wang, Fuqiu Wang, Xiaowei Qin, Lin Yan, Xunzhi Ji, Minghui Meng, Soonliang Sim, Wei Chen, Chaoyun Hao, Qinghuang Wang, Huaguo Zhu, Shu Zhu, Pan Xu, Hui Zhao, Keith Lindsey, Henry Daniell, Jonathan F. Wendel, Shuangxia Jin
Summary: This study reports the reference-grade genomes of Chinese pepper species Zanthoxylum armatum and Zanthoxylum bungeanum. The analysis of these genomes reveals the relationship between genomic evolution, environmental factors, and phenotypic innovation. The genomic resources provided in this study will be valuable for investigating diversification and phenotypic innovation in Chinese pepper.
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anna Wang, Yun Wang, Huan Kan, Jiabo Hao, Qing Hu, Bin Lu, Yun Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different drying methods on the qualities of Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaves. Vacuum drying treatment retained the original color of leaves to a greater extent. Heat air drying showed the highest antioxidant capacities. Different drying methods had variations in the number and contents of volatile organic compounds.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Han Yan, Fen Zhou, Ying Liu, Yawen Zhang, Huan Xu, Jingmin Zhang, Jing Wang, Shujuan Jiang, Daogang Qin, Ting Wang
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the composition, structural properties, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (ZBM). It reveals that ZBM exhibits a wide range of significant biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, neuroprotective, and anti-neoplastic effects. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive reviews on ZBM.
NATURAL PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Tao Zheng, Jun Han, Ke-xing Su, Bing-yin Sun, Shu-ming Liu
Summary: This study systematically revealed the metabolic pathways of flavonoids and identified candidate genes involved in flavonoids biosynthesis in Chinese prickly ash, providing a foundation for breeding new valuable cultivars.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Haichao Hu, Xitong Fei, Beibei He, Yingli Luo, Yichen Qi, Anzhi Wei
Summary: This study investigated the flavonoid components and the mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis in Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. leaves under drought stress. Metabolome and transcriptome analysis revealed 231 individual flavonoids, with flavones and flavonols being the most abundant. The study also found that drought stress affected the flavonoid content in the leaves.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Longke He, Xiao Cheng, Aying Jiwa, Dan Li, Jing Fang, Zhencong Du
Summary: Zanthoxylum bungeanum is widely cultivated and research has been conducted on automatic picking systems for the pepper fruit. The important detection algorithm for the system involves using the HSV color space and fixed or dynamic thresholds based on the Otsu method. A proposed adaptive threshold method directly based on the HSV color space, called AHT and BBSV, has shown significant improvements compared to fixed thresholds.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jie Zhou, Jiahui Guo, Qingsheng Chen, Baosong Wang, Xudong He, Qiang Zhuge, Pu Wang
Summary: This study reveals the mechanisms regulating willow branch color through metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses. The color of purple bark is co-regulated by anthocyanins and carotenoids, while red bark is characterized by anthocyanin accumulation and chlorophyll degradation. The green pigment is regulated by maintaining chlorophyll synthesis. BZ1 and CrtZ are candidate genes regulating anthocyanin and canthaxanthin accumulation in red and purple barks, respectively.
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Agricultural Engineering
Jie Zhang, Li Yu, Nuan Han, Dongmei Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics, accumulation kinetics, and tissue localization of phenolic compounds in Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaves. Four chemotypes were identified and the main components accumulated mainly in the epidermis, palisade tissue, and parenchyma cells.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ye Ai, Qing-Dong Zheng, Meng-Jie Wang, Long-Wei Xiong, Peng Li, Li-Ting Guo, Meng-Yao Wang, Dong-Hui Peng, Si-Ren Lan, Zhong-Jian Liu
Summary: In this study, transcriptome and metabolome analyses were conducted to understand the formation mechanism of different flower colors in Cymbidium ensifolium. The results revealed differences in metabolites and expression levels of anthocyanin biosynthetic enzyme genes in different colored sepals. Key genes involved in anthocyanin production and the important role of CeMYB104 in flower color formation were also identified.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiao Liu, Haishan Qi, Cheng Wang, Jianping Wen
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(2015)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xinrong Pan, Huanhuan Liu, Jiao Liu, Cheng Wang, Jianping Wen
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng Wang, Jiao Liu, Huanhuan Liu, Shaoxiong Liang, Jianping Wen
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Junhua Wang, Cheng Wang, Kejing Song, Jianping Wen
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng Wang, Di Huang, Shaoxiong Liang
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dongxu Ma, Cheng Wang, Hong Chen, Jianping Wen
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Junhua Wang, Cheng Wang, Huanhuan Liu, Haishan Qi, Hong Chen, Jianping Wen
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng Wang, Junhua Wang, Jian Yuan, Lingyan Jiang, Xiaolong Jiang, Bin Yang, Guang Zhao, Bin Liu, Di Huang
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cheng Wang, Beibei Zhang, Liping Song, Peiyao Li, Yi Hao, Jingfang Zhang
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Zhou, Jiaxin Meng, Shuangyu Zhang, Rufei Chi, Cheng Wang, Dongmei Wang, Houhua Li
Summary: In this study, the researchers identified the HY5 gene, which is highly correlated to changes in anthocyanin content, through the combined analysis of metabolome and transcriptome in Zanthoxylum bungeanum. They found that under natural ripening conditions, the fruit gradually changed in color from green to red, and that bagging inhibited this color change. The expression of ZbHY5 and anthocyanin content increased after unbagging. The researchers also observed that exposure to UV-B radiation led to color change in the leaves, increased ZbHY5 expression, and anthocyanin accumulation. Overexpression of ZbHY5 deepened the redness of the leaves and promoted the expression of ZbHY5 and ZbMYB113, as well as anthocyanin accumulation. The study concludes that ZbHY5 may regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis through interaction with ZbMYB113, providing insights into UV-B-induced anthocyanin accumulation in Z. bungeanum.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Cheng Wang, Rui Wang, Chendan Fu, Xiaoxuan Jiang, Xingang Li, Gang Han, Jingfang Zhang
Summary: As the largest jujube cultivating areas of the world, the market price and quality of Chinese jujube are obviously affected by its producing regions in China. Therefore, traceability of Chinese jujube has become an important issue. Through evaluating the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity profiling of major cultivars from different geographical regions in China, it is possible to determine the geographical origin of Chinese jujube. The different regions' jujube cultivars have distinct primary metabolites and antioxidant activities, which can be used as biomarkers for geographical features.
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Food Science & Technology
Cheng Wang, Peiyao Li, Beibei Zhang, Xiang Yu, Xingang Li, Gang Han, Yamei Ren, Jingfang Zhang
Summary: Chinese jujube, an important medicine homologous food, is rich in nutrition and medicinal value. This study evaluated the effects of three fungi strains on the bioactive compounds of Chinese jujube during liquid state fermentation and proposed potential transformation pathways of polyphenol compounds.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng Wang, Jiao Liu, Huanhuan Liu, Junhua Wang, Jianping Wen
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jun Wang, Huanhuan Liu, Di Huang, Lina Jin, Cheng Wang, Jianping Wen
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yonghong Ye, Songyan Zheng, Yuanxing Wang
Summary: In this study, the changes of aroma components in Gannan navel orange during growth were systematically studied using HS-SPME-GC-MS. Key aroma components and markers were identified. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic variation of aroma compounds during navel orange growth and have potential for industrial applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia Xu, Yayuan Zhang, Mengke Zhang, Xinlin Wei, Yiming Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of glucosamine selenium on summer-autumn tea, showing that it can enhance nutritional quality, improve sensory characteristics, and increase plant adaptation to environmental changes and abiotic stresses.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuanming Chu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the use of ice glazing containing D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) and vacuum packaging to maintain the quality of large yellow croaker during frozen storage. The results showed that vacuum packaging effectively inhibited ice crystal growth and minimized water loss, while the combination of vacuum packaging and 0.3% DSE-infused ice glazing maintained freshness indicators at low levels throughout the 300-day storage period. This combination was considered the most effective in preserving the quality of the fish.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Ashikur Rahman, Shirin Akter, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Md. Anamul Hasan Chowdhury, A. G. M. Sofi Uddin Mahamud, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the mechanisms and key factors influencing biofilm formation by A. hydrophila in the food industry. It explores the molecular processes involved in various stages of biofilm formation and investigates the impact of intrinsic factors and environmental conditions on biofilm architecture and resilience. The article also highlights the potential of bibliometric analysis in conceptualizing the research landscape and identifying knowledge gaps in A. hydrophila biofilm research.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chujing Wang, Wenni Tian, Zengliu Song, Qun Wang, Yong Cao, Jie Xiao
Summary: Solid lipid ratio in emulsions has significant effects on colloidal stability, mucus permeability, and bioavailability in vivo. Higher solid lipid ratio improves intestinal stability but reduces mucus permeability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dacai Zhong, Liping Kang, Juan Liu, Xiang Li, Li Zhou, Luqi Huang, Zidong Qiu
Summary: In this study, a novel online extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed to comprehensively characterize complex foods. Meanwhile, a characteristic marker screening method and chemometrics modeling were used for the accurate authentication of highly-similar foods. This research has significant implications for ensuring food quality and safety.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Jinyi Yang, Jiahui Li, Lei Zhang, Xiaohai Yan, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the transport and hypoglycemic effects of phenolics in mulberry leaves using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that digested phenolics had higher absorbability and could inhibit glucose digestion and absorption. Phenolics also regulated glucose metabolism. Luteoforol and p-coumaric acid were found to be the primary phenolics strongly correlated with the hypoglycemic ability of mulberry leaves.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanyun Cao, Qingling Wang, Jinou Lin, Yin-Yi Ding, Jianzhong Han
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Monique Martins Strieder, Vitor Lacerda Sanches, Mauricio Ariel Rostagno
Summary: This study proposed an integrated and automated procedure for extracting, separating, and quantifying bioactive compounds from coffee co-products. By optimizing the extraction, separation, and analysis method, real-time analysis was achieved. The results suggest that coupling different techniques can efficiently extract, separate, and analyze phenolic compounds, providing an integrated method to produce high-added value ingredients for various applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kyu Sang Sim, Hyoyoung Kim, Suel Hye Hur, Tae Woong Na, Ji Hye Lee, Ho Jin Kim
Summary: Geographical origin plays a crucial role in determining the quality and safety of agricultural products. In this study, ICP analysis was used to determine the inorganic elemental content of onions and identify their geographical origin. Chemometric methods were applied to analyze the ICP results, and the accuracy of distinguishing between Korean and Chinese onions was found to be excellent. The findings suggest that this method can be beneficial for identifying agricultural products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)