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Agronomy
Xuezhi Li, Man Liu, Tinggong Huang, Kunlong Yang, Sihan Zhou, Yongxin Li, Jun Tian
Summary: The study revealed that monoterpene nerol (NEL) can inhibit the growth and spore germination of Ceratocystis fimbriata, reduce the incidence and lesion diameter of black rot in sweet potato, and induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest by affecting cell membrane integrity and mitochondrial function.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lifei Yang, Xiaoli Liu, Haiyan Lu, Cunzheng Zhang, Jian Chen, Zhiqi Shi
Summary: Cinnamaldehyde effectively controls Botrytis cinerea in fresh pepper fruit by inhibiting mycelial growth and spore germination, and inducing defense responses.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Man Liu, Qianchu Meng, Sen Wang, Kunlong Yang, Jun Tian
Summary: This article summarizes the mechanisms of Ceratocystis fimbriata infection and its toxic effects, emphasizing the importance of controlling the pathogen and reducing postharvest sweet potato losses. It aims to provide a theoretical basis for prevention and control, as well as identify areas for further research.
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Horticulture
Aline C. Galvao, Carlo Nicoletto, Giampaolo Zanin, Pablo F. Vargas, Paolo Sambo
Summary: The study evaluated the quality and nutrient contents variability among different accessions of sweet potatoes, finding that deep-orange-fleshed sweet potatoes have the highest content of beta-carotene, and purple ecotypes have significantly higher total phenolic content. Additionally, some accessions have magnesium and phosphorus content reaching 20% or higher of the daily value.
Article
Agronomy
Qi Xin, Bangdi Liu, Jing Sun, Xinguang Fan, Xiangxin Li, Lihua Jiang, Guangfei Hao, Haisheng Pei, Xinqun Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of rapid high-temperature treatment on callus formation in sweet potatoes. The results showed that appropriate treatment at 65 degrees Celsius stimulated reactive oxygen species metabolism and phenylpropane metabolic pathway, leading to the rapid synthesis of specific compounds and the formation of callus. Catalase, phenylalanine ammonialyase, and chlorogenic acid were identified as key factors in promoting callus formation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wenyi Chen, Shuqin Xia, Chaogeng Xiao
Summary: The study investigated the antifungal activity and encapsulation properties of cinnamaldehyde-loaded microcapsules by tannic acid. The results showed that cinnamaldehyde had a high in vitro antifungal effect and the microencapsulation enhanced its stability and retention rate during storage, thus improving its long-term antifungal activity against A. brasiliensis.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria David, Moctar Kante, Segundo Fuentes, Raul Eyzaguirre, Federico Diaz, Bert De Boeck, Robert O. M. Mwanga, Jan Kreuze, Wolfgang J. Gruneberg
Summary: This study aimed to develop a precise phenotyping protocol for Sweet Potato Virus Disease (SPVD), identify new SPVD-resistant genotypes, and standardize the early stages of SPVD resistance screening. The results showed that the modified serological analysis successfully identified resistant clones, which were further validated in field experiments. This improved method can expedite the development of resistant varieties and provide reliable data for marker-assisted selection.
Article
Agronomy
Ying Chen, Yi-Dong Zhou, Pablo Laborda, Hai-Lin Wang, Rui Wang, Xian Chen, Feng-Quan Liu, Dong-Jing Yang, Su-Yan Wang, Xin-Chi Shi, Pedro Laborda
Summary: The antifungal properties of quinolinic acid (QA) against Ceratocystis fimbriata were studied for the first time, showing selective antifungal activity. QA demonstrated complete inhibition of mycelial growth, alteration of fungal cell wall, and reduction of ergosterol concentration, suggesting its potential as a lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase inhibitor. Preventive applications of QA reduced disease incidence by 75%, exhibiting higher control efficacy compared to commercial fungicides.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiuli OuYang, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The combination of cinnamaldehyde and citral was found to effectively inhibit the germination of Geotrichum citri-aurantii spores, reducing the incidence of sour rot in citrus fruits postharvest without significant impact on fruit quality. Increasing the vitamin C content in citrus fruits can help prevent the occurrence of sour rot.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xu Liu, Yaru Wang, Hongbo Zhu, Guoguo Mei, Yinyin Liao, Shunfa Rao, Shuquan Li, Ao Chen, Hongjie Liu, Lanting Zeng, Yangyang Xiao, Xiaoming Li, Ziyin Yang, Xingliang Hou
Summary: Sweet potato weevils (SPWs) are a major threat to sweet potato production. This study identifies two major SPW-resistant genes, SPWR1/2, and provides new insights into the mechanism of sweet potato defence against SPWs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Man Liu, Sihan Zhou, Yongxin Li, Jun Tian, Chunlei Zhang
Summary: Alkaline hydrogen peroxide modification increased the yield and content of soluble dietary fiber extracted from sweet potato residue. The modified SPDF had a smaller molecular weight and lower zeta-potential compared to the original one, with a higher proportion of pectin polysaccharides. The A-SPDF exhibited better rheological properties and functional properties, showing potential as a novel food additive and functional hydrocolloid in the food industry.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lourdes Soto-Munoz, Maria B. Perez-Gago, Victoria Martinez-Blay, Lluis Palou
Summary: This study investigated the potential of two edible coating emulsions (PPS and GMS) and the food additive sodium benzoate (SB) in controlling sour rot and maintaining the quality of cold-stored mandarins. The results showed that the F10/SB coating was the most effective in controlling sour rot and preserving fruit quality.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin-Jiang Pang, Muhammed Adeel, Noman Shakoor, Ke-Rui Guo, Dai-Fu Ma, Muhammad Arslan Ahmad, Guo-Quan Lu, Mei-Hui Zhao, Sheng-E Li, Yu-Kui Rui
Summary: Approximately 45% of the world's fruit and vegetables are wasted, leading to postharvest losses and economic losses from $10 billion to $100 billion globally. Soft rot disease caused by Rhizopus stolonifer affects postharvest storage of sweet potatoes. Utilizing CuO nanoparticles at 50 mg/L showed the best antifungal properties in the prevention of postharvest losses due to Rhizopus soft rot disease in sweet potatoes.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mingjie Xu, Jianheng Guo, Tengjie Li, Chunmei Zhang, Xue Peng, Ke Xing, Sheng Qin
Summary: The study showed that Bacillus tequilensis XK29 has antifungal effects against black spot disease through volatile organic compounds, with optimized conditions significantly improving its activity, effectively controlling the disease and reducing storage losses. This indicates XK29 has potential as a microbial fumigation agent.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meng Meng, Ying Sun, Yanlong Qi, Jin Xu, Jingge Sun, Yuhe Bai, Lirong Han, Ran Han, Lihua Hou, Huiqing Sun
Summary: A neutral polysaccharide named PSP was extracted and purified from purple sweet potato. PSP showed significant inhibitory effects on the proliferation of HT-29 cells and induced apoptosis. The structural characteristics of PSP were also studied.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.