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Chemistry, Applied
Rita Cynara de Oliveira Salles, Magno Perea Muniz, Rita de Cassia Saraiva Nunomura, Sergio Massayoshi Nunomura
Summary: This study utilized an untargeted metabolomic analytical method and multivariate analysis to study the chemical composition of guarana produced in the main producing states in Brazil, successfully identifying 13 dimers and trimers of procyanidins type A and B as chemical markers of geographical origin after excluding the influence of catechin and epicatechin, which led to the separation of samples into three main clusters.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Nesrin M. Fayek, Reham Hassan Mekky, Clarice Noleto Dias, Matthias Kropf, Andreas G. Heiss, Ludger A. Wessjohann, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: Seeds of domesticated and wild Vicia species are globally produced and consumed for their nutritional value. A chemotaxonomic study using UPLC-MS identified a diverse range of metabolites in 16 Vicia species, with flavonoids, fatty acids, and anthocyanins potentially serving as chemotaxonomic markers for species discrimination. This study represents the first report on utilizing UPLC-MS metabolomics for discerning metabolite diversity among Vicia species at the intrageneric level.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fu Yang, Minjie Zhao, Li Zhou, Minghao Zhang, Jikai Liu, Eric Marchioni
Summary: This study characterized and quantified the total lipids of eight wild edible mushrooms, identifying 20 lipid classes and 173 molecular species. Variations in lipid molecules and concentrations among different mushroom species were found, with potential biomarkers such as lysophosphatidylethanolamine (16:1) and ceramide non-hydroxy fatty acid-dihydrosphingosine (d23:0-10:0) identified. The study provides a new perspective for distinguishing mushroom species based on lipidomics.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hector Alonzo Gomez Gomez, Guilherme Francio Niederauer, Igor Otavio Minatel, Elisa Ribeiro Miranda Antunes, Mara Junqueira Carneiro, Alexandra Christine Helena Frankland Sawaya, Mauro Celso Zanus, Patricia Silva Ritschel, Vera Quecini, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques
Summary: The genetic diversity among grapevine cultivars is low, and breeding for agronomic traits increases the contents of soluble sugars, total phenolics, and anthocyanins in grape juices. The metabolic profiles of the juices accurately reflect the genetic distances between cultivars.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Jinrui Zhu, Li Zhou, Minjie Zhao, Fang Wei, Haiyan Fu, Eric Marchioni
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic changes in lipid composition during the roasting process of coffee beans using lipidomic analysis. Multiple lipid classes and molecular species were identified and quantified, showing distinct changes during roasting.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mostafa M. Hegazy, Wael M. Afifi, Ahmed M. Metwaly, Mohamed M. Radwan, Muhamad Abd-Elraouf, Ahmed B. M. Mehany, Eman Ahmed, Shymaa Enany, Shahd Ezzeldin, Adel E. Ibrahim, Sami El Deeb, Ahmad E. Mostafa
Summary: In this study, nine different plants belonging to the Crassulaceae family were selected for investigation. It was found that the extract from Sedum sieboldii leaves exhibited antitrypanosomal activity against Trypanosoma brucei and cytotoxic activities against human cancer cell lines. Additionally, the extract demonstrated inhibition against Topoisomerase-1 and contained a high content of phenolic and flavonoid compounds.
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Food Science & Technology
Abul Hossain, Tharindu R. L. Senadheera, Deepika Dave, Fereidoon Shahidi
Summary: This study evaluated the phenolic compounds in Atlantic sea cucumber tentacles for the first time and found that the free phenolic fraction exhibited strong antioxidant and biological activities. The study suggested that Atlantic sea cucumber tentacles may serve as a viable source of functional food ingredients with protective antioxidant properties.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marco Gozzi, Massimo Blandino, Chiara Dall'Asta, Petr Martinek, Renato Bruni, Laura Righetti
Summary: This study investigated the risk of multiple Fusarium-related mycotoxin accumulation in twelve varieties of Triticum aestivum with pigmented grain. The results showed that the color of the grain had a significant impact on mycotoxin accumulation, with purple grains having the lowest toxin content and blue grains having the highest.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ru Li, Su Peng, Hong Ye, Daxing Li, Daniel Granato, Huimin Guo, Zhongwen Xie
Summary: The study analyzed characteristic metabolites among different grades of Yuexi Cuilan green tea, identifying 18 chemical markers closely correlated with grades, mainly phenolic acids and carbohydrates. Furthermore, dietary supplementation of the green tea significantly decreased body weight and fat mass in obese mice, with the antiobesity effects being more profound for the first grade than lower grades.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Abul Hossain, Deepika Dave, Fereidoon Shahidi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of high-pressure processing (HPP) on the phenolic compounds in sea cucumber body wall. The results showed that HPP-treated sea cucumber samples had higher levels of phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity. The optimal treatment condition was 600 MPa for 10 minutes. In addition, phenolic extracts also exhibited inhibitory effects on oxidation, DNA scission, enzyme activity, and formation of advanced glycation end products. Using UHPLC-QTOF-MS/MS, this study identified 20 phenolic compounds, mainly phenolic acids and flavonoids, from the body wall of sea cucumber for the first time.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rune Slimestad, Amritha Johny, Mette Goul Thomsen, Christian Rene Karlsen, Jan Thomas Rosnes
Summary: The present study evaluated the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of extracts from nine herb species. The results showed that these herb extracts have potential as natural antimicrobials and antioxidants.
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Plant Sciences
Nawal Buzgaia, Soo Yee Lee, Yaya Rukayadi, Faridah Abas, Khozirah Shaari
Summary: The research evaluated the antioxidant and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the Arbutus genus plant, showing its potential medicinal value in treating diabetes and preventing oxidative damage.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emily Cioni, Chiara Migone, Roberta Ascrizzi, Beatrice Muscatello, Marinella De Leo, Anna Maria Piras, Ylenia Zambito, Guido Flamini, Luisa Pistelli
Summary: Comparative chemical analyses of peel and pulp extracts from different varieties of Citrus australasica showed variations in composition and antioxidant activity. Collette peel and Pink Ice pulp were rich in flavonoids, while Collette and Red peel exhibited the highest activity in protecting against oxidative damage.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chenchen Yu, Shengyun Li, Xuemei Zhang, Aijin Ma, Zhixiang Cao, Guohui Qi, Suping Guo, Yiling Tian
Summary: In this study, phenolics extracted from male walnut flowers were purified and analyzed. AB-8 macroporous resin showed the best purification effect. After purification, the purity of the phenolics increased by 3.1 times, and 16 compounds including chlorogenic acid, kaempferol, and methoxycoumarin were identified. Two new compounds were also found in male walnut flowers for the first time, which require further confirmation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Evandro Silva, Jose Perez da Graca, Carla Porto, Rodolpho Martin do Prado, Estela Nunes, Francismar Correa Marcelino-Guimaraes, Mauricio Conrado Meyer, Eduardo Jorge Pilau
Summary: Research on metabolite expression in soybean plants with a resistant genotype inoculated with P. pachyrhizi revealed the potential role of flavonoids and isoflavonoids in combating Asian Soybean Rust.
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Chemistry, Applied
Nesa Abbasi, Mohammad Fattahi, Youbert Ghosta, Fatemeh Sefidkon
Summary: The study focused on the variation of essential oil (EO) in Dracocephalum moldavica L. at different phenological stages. The EO yield was highest during the flowering stage and exhibited high antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, Penicillium expansum, and Trichoderma harzianum. Geranyl acetate, geranial, geraniol, and neral were identified as the main constituents in the EOs.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Milos M. Dordevic, Anja Tolic, Jovana Rajic, Mirjana Mihailovic, Jelena Arambasic Jovanovic, Aleksandra Uskokovic, Nevena Grdovic, Marija B. Dordevic, Danijela Misic, Branislav Siler, Melita Vidakovic, Svetlana Dinic
Summary: This study investigated the hepato- and reno-protective effects of methanol extract of Centaurium erythraea Rafn (CEE) in STZ-diabetic rats. The results showed that CEE improved liver and kidney functionality and had antioxidant effects in diabetic rats.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Detelina Petrova, Uros Gasic, Lyubomira Yocheva, Anton Hinkov, Zhenya Yordanova, Ganka Chaneva, Desislava Mantovska, Momchil Paunov, Lyubomira Ivanova, Mariya Rogova, Kalina Shishkova, Daniel Todorov, Anita Tosheva, Veneta Kapchina-Toteva, Valya Vassileva, Atanas Atanassov, Danijela Misic, Georgi Bonchev, Miroslava Zhiponova
Summary: This study characterized the taxonomic position of Nepeta nuda using DNA barcoding and explored its metabolic adjustment and immune activities under different environments. The results showed that wild-grown and in vitro cultivated plants had different phenolic compound contents and immune activities. The antimicrobial potential remained consistent regardless of growth conditions. Analysis of the plant extracts identified 63 compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and iridoids. Cultivation under different light conditions affected the content of bioactive compounds. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the regulation of N. nuda productivity and its potential biotechnological applications.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jelena Bozunovic, Milica Milutinovic, Neda Anicic, Marijana Skoric, Dragana Matekalo, Suzana Zivkovic, Milan Dragicevic, Biljana Filipovic, Tijana Banjanac, Luka Petrovic, Danijela Misic
Summary: Secoiridoid glucosides (SGs) are bitter tasting monoterpenoids that play a key role in plant defense. This study found that SGs can undergo hydrolysis mediated by enzymes, leading to different metabolic pathways in plants. Transient overexpression of two beta-D-glucosidases can alter the metabolite profiles of SGs, potentially impacting the overall phytochemistry of the plant.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marijana Skoric, Ana Ciric, Snezana Budimir, Dusica Janosevic, Boban Andelkovic, Marina Todosijevic, Sladana Todorovic, Marina Sokovic, Jasmina Glamoclija, Vele Tesevic, Uros Gasic, Danijela Misic, Angelos K. Kanellis
Summary: Cistus creticus subsp. creticus, a Mediterranean shrub, is traditionally used in folk medicine and contains various secondary metabolites. The trichomes of the plant produce bioactive compounds, including the antibacterial compound ent-3 beta-acetoxy-13-epi-manoyl oxide. This discovery provides a foundation for further research on the antibacterial properties and biosynthesis of this compound.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Biljana Filipovic, Marijana Skoric, Uros Gasic, Milan Dragicevic, Jelena Bozunovic, Dragana Matekalo, Jasmina Nestorovic Zivkovic, Tijana Banjanac, Branislav Siler, Borut Bohanec, Milica Milutinovic, Danijela Misic
Summary: Centaurium erythraea, a medicinal plant with rare bioactive compounds, was studied to understand the differences in biosynthesis and accumulation between diploid and tetraploid genotypes. Shoots were found to be the major site of compound accumulation, with varying ratios during development. Gene expression levels were found to be correlated with compound content. Differences between genotypes may be due to expression differences in key biosynthetic genes. Diploid genotypes showed higher productivity and biomass compared to tetraploid genotypes under controlled conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jelena Katanic S. Stankovic, Jelena Dorovic Jovanovic, Danijela Misic, Uros Gasic, Stefanie Nikles, Zoran Markovic, Rudolf Bauer
Summary: R. holostea is a medicinal plant with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, and flavonoid glucosides as its main constituents. It is widely distributed in Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and was previously used in salads or for the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marija V. V. Cosic, Danijela M. M. Misic, Ksenija M. M. Jakovljevic, Zlatko S. S. Giba, Aneta D. D. Sabovljevic, Marko S. S. Sabovljevic, Milorad M. M. Vujicic
Summary: The response to salt stress in three selected moss species was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative analyses. Non-halophytic moss species Physcomitrium patens and two halophytic moss species Entosthodon hungaricus and Hennediella heimii were exposed to salt stress under controlled in vitro conditions. The presence and role of phenolic compounds in oxidative stress caused by salt stress were studied, and it was found that phenolic p-coumaric acid played a common role in antioxidative response and salt-stress tolerance in all three species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Uros Gasic, Tijana Banjanac, Branislav Siler, Jelena Bozunovic, Milica Milutinovic, Neda Anicic, Slavica Dmitrovic, Marijana Skoric, Jasmina Nestorovic Zivkovic, Luka Petrovic, Milos Todorovic, Suzana Zivkovic, Dragana Matekalo, Biljana Filipovic, Tamara Lukic, Danijela Misic
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the variation in the composition of methanol-soluble metabolites in the leaves of three Digitalis species. Through untargeted profiling, 115 compounds were identified, with 16 compounds being quantified. The composition of the metabolites showed differences between the species, with D. grandiflora having unique compounds. However, there was limited variation in the content of the metabolites within species, indicating conservation across populations. This metabolomics approach can be valuable for understanding the relationships among Digitalis taxa.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jelena Bozunovic, Marija Ivanov, Jovana Petrovic, Uros Gasic, Dura Nakarada, Milica Milutinovic, Neda Anicic, Zlatko Giba, Danijela Misic, Dejan Stojkovic
Summary: This study found that ethanol-water-based extraction was the most efficient in isolating polyphenols, while less polar butanol extract contained the highest amount of iridoids. Antioxidant potential analysis revealed stronger activity in extracts with higher polyphenol content. The extracts from Centaurium spicatum showed antimicrobial and wound healing effects without cytotoxicity to human cells.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Zaharieva, Krasimir Rusanov, Mila Rusanova, Momchil Paunov, Zhenya Yordanova, Desislava Mantovska, Ivanka Tsacheva, Detelina Petrova, Kiril Mishev, Petre I. Dobrev, Jozef Lacek, Roberta Filepova, Grigor Zehirov, Valya Vassileva, Danijela Misic, Vaclav Motyka, Ganka Chaneva, Miroslava Zhiponova
Summary: This study compared the chemical profiles of in vitro shoots and wild-grown N. nuda plants through metabolomic analysis. The results showed differences in volatile compositions between different parts of the plants, with characteristic iridoids found in both in vitro shoots and flowers of wild-grown plants, and abundant monoterpenes in the leaves of wild-grown plants. Furthermore, compounds associated with known biological activities exhibited consistent associations with the identified metabolic profiles in different fractions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Marija V. RAJCIc, Marija V. COsIc, Tomislav B. TOsTI, Danijela M. MIsIc, Aneta D. SABOVLJEVIc, Marko S. SABOVLJEVIc, Milorad M. VUJICIc
Summary: This study examined the carbohydrate and polyphenolic content of the Polytrichum formosum moss over four seasons and found that the composition changed in response to seasonal changes in the environment. Sugars such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose were dominant, but other sugars like trehalose and turanose were also present. Phenolic compounds were also found, and they may have a protective role during stressful conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mahdiyeh Salehi Vozhdehnazari, Seyyed Mohsen Hesamzadeh Hejazi, Fatemeh Sefidkon, Marzieh Ghanbari Jahromi, Amir Mousavi
Summary: This study assessed the variability and correlation of morphological traits and essential oil compositions of 30 Satureja populations in different climates of Iran. The results showed significant differences in morphological traits and essential oil composition among different populations. Temperature and humidity had a significant impact on the essential oil composition, while changes in morphological characteristics were more related to temperature and humidity.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
