Article
Plant Sciences
Christopher Davies, Crista A. Burbidge, Christine Bottcher, Antony N. Dodd
Summary: This study investigated the changes in circadian clock during grape berry development and found that the oscillation of circadian clock decreased during ripening, but most circadian clock genes were still expressed at or near their lowest abundance before ripening.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Suzy Y. Rogiers, Dennis H. Greer, Yin Liu, Tintu Baby, Zeyu Xiao
Summary: Climate change has had various repercussions on Australian viticulture, including compressed vintages, high alcohol levels, and low wine acidity. These changes, along with challenges like storms, drought, and excessive heat, have negatively impacted vine productivity and altered fruit characteristics. To address these challenges, alternative cultivars, changing geographic locations, and various management strategies such as modifying irrigation regimes and vineyard practices can be employed.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Davide Modina, Gabriele Cola, Davide Bianchi, Martino Bolognini, Sonia Mancini, Ivano Foianini, Adriano Cappelletti, Osvaldo Failla, Lucio Brancadoro
Summary: This study assessed the important effects of the spatial and temporal variability of environmental factors on viticulture in mountainous regions. By studying the relationship between sugar accumulation, acid degradation, and environmental factors, the current climatic conditions on Alpine viticultural production in Valtellina, Italy were evaluated.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daniel Schorn-Garcia, Barbara Giussani, Maria Jesus Garcia-Casas, Daniel Rico, Ana Belen Martin-Diana, Laura Acena, Olga Busto, Ricard Boque, Montserrat Mestres
Summary: The variability in grape ripening is managed by averaging physicochemical values of hundreds of grapes, but it is necessary to evaluate different sources of variability. This study analyzed the factors of grape maturity over time and position using portable ATR-FTIR instrument and ASCA. Ripeness over time was the main factor affecting grape characteristics, and position in the vine and bunch were also significant. Basic oenological parameters could be predicted with errors of 0.3 degrees Brix and 0.7 for TSS and pH, respectively. A quality control chart was developed for deciding suitable grapes for harvest.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mao-Song Pei, Hai-Nan Liu, Tong-Lu Wei, Da-Long Guo
Summary: A 4D label-free quantitative proteomics approach was used to study non-histone lysine methylation during grape berry ripening. A total of 822 methylation sites in 416 methylated proteins were identified, with a conserved motif of xxExxx_K_xxxxxx. Functional annotation showed that these non-histone proteins with methylated lysine residues were mainly associated with ripening and senescence, energy metabolism, oxidation-reduction process, and stimulus response. The study also investigated the correlation of methylated proteins with QTLs, SNPs, and selective regions associated with fruit quality and development.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Xuechen Yao, Nongyu Xia, Xiao Meng, Changqing Duan, Qiuhong Pan
Summary: This study proposed a method for efficient isolation and determination of hormones in grape berries using solid-phase extraction and UHPLC-MS/MS. The method showed satisfactory precision and linearity, with low limits of detection and quantification. The method was applied to investigate the changes in hormone concentration in grape berries and the results showed significant down-regulation of certain hormones after treatment with growth regulators.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peipei Wang, Aishui Yu, Xinglong Ji, Qian Mu, Muhammad Salman Haider, Ruonan Wei, Xiangpeng Leng, Jinggui Fang
Summary: This study reveals the regulatory mechanisms of ethylene in the ripening of non-climacteric grapevine berries. Ethylene treatment stimulates fruit color, anthocyanin accumulation, ABA biosynthesis, and sugar accumulation, while inhibiting cellulose synthesis and promoting pectin degradation. The study also confirms the involvement of ethylene biosynthesis and signaling genes in fruit ripening.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Inmaculada Pascual, Maria Carmen Antolin, Nieves Goicoechea, Juan Jose Irigoyen, Fermin Morales
Summary: This study demonstrates the significant impact of grape berry transpiration on the ripening process and final composition of grapes. It also suggests that applying antitranspirants directly to grape bunches may be an effective way to regulate sugar accumulation without delaying color development.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Juan Fernandez-Novales, Ignacio Barrio, Maria Paz Diago
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive assessment of grape composition parameters in a commercial vineyard. Using PLS regression, models were built to predict grape composition with high accuracy, showing promising results for on-the-go assessment along the ripening period.
Article
Agronomy
J. J. Hunter, C. G. Volschenk, E. Mania, A. Vicente Castro, M. Booyse, S. Guidoni, A. Pisciotta, R. Di Lorenzo, V Novello, R. Zorer
Summary: Ambient radiation and temperature play a crucial role in grapevine growth and quality. Exposure to direct sunlight in the morning led to higher pulp temperatures and increased anthocyanins and phenols in the berries, contributing to an earlier sugar ripening. Over-exposure and heat peaking in the late afternoon were found to be detrimental to grape composition.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Pingjing Hong, Ehsan Sadeghnezhad, Jing Wang, Wenbin Yu, Jing Zheng, Rong Zhong, Ying Xu, Yanping Zhang, Tianyu Dong, Jinggui Fang, Haifeng Jia
Summary: By studying the different stages of grape berry development, we found that VvSS3 and VvSnRK1 were overexpressed during fruit ripening, and the overexpression of VvSS3 increased the accumulation of soluble sugar and anthocyanin. This further confirms the important role of VvSS3 in grape fruit ripening.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Heng Yao, Xuqiao Jin, Mingxin Feng, Guoqian Xu, Peng Zhang, Yulin Fang, Tengfei Xu, Jiangfei Meng
Summary: Hutai-8, a hybrid of Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca, is a table grape widely cultivated in China. During berry ripening, aldehydes and esters were found to be the main volatile compounds in Hutai-8, with bound esters and alcohols also prominent. These results suggest that besides being a table grape, Hutai-8 has potential for brewing and other processing.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Peipei Wang, Mengqing Ge, Aishui Yu, Wei Song, Jinggui Fang, Xiangpeng Leng
Summary: Exogenous ethylene promotes anthocyanins accumulation and gene expression in ‘Fujiminori’ grape berries, indicating a regulatory role of ethylene in grape berry ripening.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nazareth Torres, Johann Martinez-Luscher, Etienne Porte, Runze Yu, S. Kaan Kurtural
Summary: Leaf removal, shoot thinning, or their combination can affect berry composition, wine quality, and antioxidant properties. Shoot thinning mainly influences wine characteristics, while shoot thinning and leaf removal combination impact proanthocyanidin polymerization and monomeric flavan-3-ols content.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pau Sancho-Galan, Antonio Amores-Arrocha, Victor Palacios, Ana Jimenez-Cantizano
Summary: The warming climate is accelerating grape ripening, leading to unbalanced composition in wines. However, this trend can be used to produce other types of wines, such as those made from overripe grapes. Different techniques of grape over-ripening were evaluated to produce wines with unique characteristics, showing potential for new wine production in warm climate zones.
Article
Entomology
Johannes Fahrentrapp, Fabio Rezzonico
Summary: This study proposes a new method for detecting infections by analyzing the systemic response of plants. The results suggest that specific genes are upregulated in healthy tissue after infection, which may be used to detect specific pathogen infections.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Fabienne Decrue, Olga Gorlanova, Yasmin Salem, Danielle Vienneau, Kees de Hoogh, Amanda Gisler, Jakob Usemann, Insa Korten, Uri Nahum, Pablo Sinues, Sven Schulzke, Oliver Fuchs, Philipp Latzin, Martin Roosli, Urs Frey
Summary: Preterm infants are more susceptible to the impact of air pollution, leading to increased impairment of lung function.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
S. Gonzalez-Rubio, A. Ballesteros-Gomez, D. Garcia-Gomez, S. Rubio
Summary: SUPRASs with increased hydrophilicity were synthesized to enhance the extractability of polar compounds. The aggregates formed by self-assembled double-headed amphiphile in hydro-organic media showed highly hydrophilic microenvironments, leading to increased recovery factors for perfluorinated compounds in natural waters. This work demonstrates that hydrophilicity in SUPRASs can be tailored to improve compound extractability in multi-residue analysis.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alejandro Gomez-Mejia, Kim Arnold, Julian Baer, Kapil Dev Singh, Thomas C. Scheier, Silvio D. Brugger, Annelies S. Zinkernagel, Pablo Sinues
Summary: This study demonstrates that secondary electrospray ionization-high resolution mass spectrometry (SESI-HRMS) can be used as a diagnostic tool for rapid detection of bacterial infections. The detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) allows for species and strain level differentiation, and shows promise in clinical sample analysis.
Letter
Allergy
Olga Gorlanova, Heide Oller, Andrea Marten, Loretta Mueller, Jessica Laine-Carmelli, Fabienne Decrue, Yasmin Salem, Danielle Vienneau, Kees de Hoogh, Amanda Gisler, Jakob Usemann, Insa Korten, Sophie Yammine, Uri Nahum, Noemi Kuenstle, Pablo Sinues, Sven Schulzke, Philipp Latzin, Oliver Fuchs, Martin Roeoesli, Bianca Schaub, Urs Frey
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amanda Gisler, Kapil Dev Singh, Jiafa Zeng, Martin Osswald, Mo Awchi, Fabienne Decrue, Felix Schmidt, Noriane A. Sievi, Xing Chen, Jakob Usemann, Urs Frey, Malcolm Kohler, Xue Li, Pablo Sinues
Summary: Exhaled breath analysis provides valuable molecular-level information and has promising potential for precision medicine. However, the lack of validation in multicenter trials hinders the transition of breath tests into routine clinical practice. In this study, an interoperability framework was developed and applied, revealing a technical variability of approximately 20% and identifying a core signature of the human exhaled metabolome. The results showed high inter-subject variability for certain metabolic classes but relative stability in other regions, such as the TCA cycle. This framework and the overview of metabolic coverage will pave the way for future large-scale multicenter trials.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kim Arnold, Philippe Dehio, Jonas Lotscher, Kapil Dev Singh, Diego Garcia-Gomez, Christoph Hess, Pablo Sinues, Maria L. Balmer
Summary: In this study, a novel setup coupled with a secondary electrospray ionization-high resolution mass spectrometric (SESI-HRMS) platform was developed to analyze the real-time metabolic changes in immature and activated dendritic cells (DCs). Distinct metabolic signatures were detected in DCs treated with different supernatants of bacterial cultures, and differences in the metabolic profile of naive and activated DCs were discovered. Pathway-enrichment analysis revealed three significantly altered pathways.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mo Awchi, Pablo Sinues, Alexandre N. Datta, Diego Garcia-Gomez, Kapil Dev Singh
Summary: Real-time breath analysis using secondary electro-spray ionization coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry is a fast and noninvasive method to assess a person's metabolic state. However, the inability to confidently assign mass spectral features to compounds due to the lack of chromatographic separation can be overcome by using exhaled breath condensate and conventional LC-MS systems. In this study, the presence of six amino acids (GABA, Oxo-Pro, Asp, Gln, Glu, and Tyr), which have been reported to be involved in response to antiseizure medications and their side effects, was confirmed in exhaled breath condensate and, by extension, in exhaled human breath for the first time. Raw data is publicly available at MetaboLights with the accession number MTBLS6760.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mo Awchi, Kapil Dev Singh, Patricia E. Dill, Urs Frey, Alexandre N. Datta, Pablo Sinues
Summary: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is a common clinical practice that monitors the systemic blood concentrations of drugs in order to minimize toxic effects and improve clinical outcomes. This study demonstrates the potential of using exhaled breath analysis to predict the blood concentrations of the anti-seizure medication valproic acid (VPA). A new method using breath sample collection bags and secondary electrospray ionization coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (SESI-HRMS) was developed to overcome the limitation of patients having to exhale directly into the mass spectrometer. This opens up new possibilities for breath-based TDM in clinical settings, particularly for pediatric patients.
JOURNAL OF BREATH RESEARCH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
F. Schmidt, P. Baumgartner, S. Basler, A. Huang, A. Curioni-Fontecedro, I Opitz, D. Schneiter, D. Franzen, B. Gao, P. Sinues, M. Kohler
ONCOLOGY RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
K. D. Singh, M. Osswald, V. C. Ziesenitz, M. Awchi, J. Usemann, L. L. Imbach, M. Kohler, D. Garcia-Gomez, C. Zwicky, Jvd Anker, U. Frey, A. N. Datta, P. Sinues
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiafa Zeng, Alexandra Christen, Kapil Dev Singh, Urs Frey, Pablo Sinues
Summary: This study compared SESI-HRMS and PI-HRMS ionization techniques for exhaled breath analysis, revealing differences in terms of detected mass spectral features and signal-to-noise ratio. Although both techniques are excellent for real-time breath analysis due to very rich mass spectral fingerprints, differences in mass spectral profiles for the same samples make the inter-comparability of both techniques problematic. Further research is needed to fully understand the exact metabolic insights each platform can provide.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.