Article
Chemistry, Applied
Awadhesh Kumar, Milan Kumar Lal, Soumya Kumar Sahoo, Goutam Kumar Dash, Upasana Sahoo, Biswaranjan Behera, Lopamudra Nayak, Torit Baran Bagchi
Summary: Rice is a staple food for billions of people and its bioavailability of iron and zinc is affected by phytic acid. A study found that while a genotype with high iron content had low bioavailability, possibly due to its high phytic acid content. Phytic acid mainly affects the bioavailability of iron, but has less effect on zinc, which is evenly distributed in the rice grain. The study also identified genes related to phytic acid synthesis and grain-specific phosphorus transporter genes that are expressed during grain filling and correlated with phytic acid accumulation. This research provides insights for breeders to develop rice genotypes with higher bioavailability of iron and zinc by targeting phytic acid related genes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tongtong Ma, Qian Sun, Gen-na Ba, Xuan Wu, Xingwu Pei, Chao Sun, Shengjie Tan, Zhongxiao Wan
Summary: This study compared the effects of low phytate soymilk and regular soymilk consumption on long-term mineral status using rodent models. The results showed that both soymilk and low phytate soymilk increased serum calcium, hemoglobin, transferrin, and femur zinc levels compared to the control group. However, the soymilk group had decreased serum iron, red cell distribution width, and zinc levels. In addition, the low phytate soymilk group had significantly higher serum and liver zinc levels compared to the soymilk group. Furthermore, low phytate soymilk improved bone quality, maintained circulating iron and zinc levels, and increased liver iron storage compared to regular soymilk. Further studies on human subjects are needed to explore the effects of low phytate soymilk consumption on calcium, iron, and zinc status.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhengyu Wen, Philomin Juliana, Harshaant S. Dhugga, Mario Pacheco, Ulises I. Martinez, Agustin Aguilar, Maria I. Ibba, Velu Govindan, Ravi P. Singh, Kanwarpal S. Dhugga
Summary: Biofortification of cereal grains provides a long-term solution for combating micronutrient deficiency in developing countries. This study developed a high-throughput assay for quantifying phytic acid (PA) content and demonstrated its utility in breeding programs. Genome-wide association study identified genetic associations with PA content.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saira Ibrahim, Bilal Saleem, Nazia Rehman, Syed Adeel Zafar, Muhammad Kashif Naeem, Muhammad Ramzan Khan
Summary: This study demonstrated the potential application of the CRISPR/Cas9 technique for biofortifying wheat by disrupting the TaIPK1.A gene, leading to a significant decrease in phytic acid content and an increase in iron and zinc accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Tobias Reineke, Diedrich Steffens
Summary: While geological phosphate reserves are depleting, efficient fertilisation of phosphorus can help avoid nutrient loss and reduce environmental damage. This study aims to identify an optimal phosphorus concentration for high seed quality and nutritional value in spring wheat and barley cultivars.
PLANT SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yianna Y. Zhang, Regine Stockmann, Ken Ng, Said Ajlouni
Summary: This review provides an overview of the role of phytic acid in the binding, solubility and bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium in legumes. The commonly used approach of using phytic acid-element molar ratios as a bioavailability predictor may only be valid in limited circumstances due to various interference factors in legume matrices. Phytate degradation is emphasized as an important tool to enhance mineral bioavailability, and food processing strategies such as germination and fermentation are identified as promising methods to reduce phytate content and increase mineral bioavailability.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suwei Xu, Yuji Arai
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption mechanism of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate at the amorphous aluminum oxide-water interface. The results showed that the addition sequence and ratio of the ligands affected the adsorption of myo-inositol hexakisphosphate.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Basma Dashti, Tahani AL-Waalan, Batool AL-Fili, Rawan Khashawi, Barak AL-Azmi, Mohammed Ejaz
Summary: The aim of this paper is to establish a phytate database in Kuwait for commonly consumed traditional and composite dishes, and examine the impact of phytate on the bioavailability of zinc and iron. The results showed that 73.5% of the dishes had moderate or high zinc bioavailability, while only 13.2% of the dishes were adequate for iron bioavailability. Further research is recommended to investigate the relationship between phytate and mineral deficiencies, specifically anemia.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Himanshu Sharma, Satinder Singh, M. Shamshad, Asish Kumar Padhy, Ravneet Kaur, Lenika Kashyap, Puja Srivastava, G. S. Mavi, Satinder Kaur, Achla Sharma, V. S. Sohu, N. S. Bains
Summary: More than one-third of the global population suffers from iron and zinc deficiency, especially in developing countries. This study focuses on the investigation of variability and bioavailability of iron and zinc in bread wheat. The study found that phytic acid is the main factor reducing the bioavailability of these micronutrients, and drought also affects their accumulation in wheat. A pre-breeding wheat germplasm set comprising 137 genotypes was used to assess the variability of iron, zinc, and phytic acid content. Promising genotypes with low phytic acid and high iron and zinc content were identified for further breeding of biofortified wheat cultivars.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mariana Juste Contin Gomes, Hercia Stampini Duarte Martino, Elad Tako
Summary: Biofortified foods with increased zinc content can improve zinc status in humans by enhancing zinc absorption. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal daily intake of zinc biofortified foods for significant effects on zinc status.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ankanksha Kumari, Anupam Roy
Summary: Phytic acid, an antinutrient in plants, hinders mineral absorption by forming stable complexes. Adding minerals or removing phytic acid can improve mineral bioavailability. However, current techniques cannot completely eliminate phytic acid, reducing the impact of fortification. Simultaneous phytic acid degradation and fortification can enhance micronutrient absorption, with additional control stages required after initial phytic acid reduction.
FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fred Brouns
Summary: Phytate serves as a phosphate storage molecule in cereals and other plant foods. However, minerals chelated in phytate are not bio-available, which can lead to impaired micronutrient status and increased mortality. While reducing phytate content in food through processing can improve mineral availability, results from in vitro studies may not accurately reflect in vivo effects due to various factors. Therefore, the decision to consume grain-based foods should consider the benefits and drawbacks of phytate.
Article
Plant Sciences
Donna L. Lindsay, Ambuj B. Jha, Gene Arganosa, Raymond Glahn, Thomas D. Warkentin
Summary: Through a single round of plant breeding, low phytic acid pea lines were successfully developed with promising agronomic performance and higher bioavailability of iron.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shubhajit Sarkhel, Anupam Roy
Summary: This study developed a vacuum impregnation technique to enhance the micronutrient content and bioavailability in lentils and reduce phytic acid. The results showed that vacuum impregnation led to higher migration of micronutrients and significantly reduced phytic acid without impacting the quality characteristics. The developed process achieved a substantial reduction in phytic acid-to-mineral molar ratio.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Asiye Seis Subasi, Recai Ercan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of wheat variety, sourdough treatment, and sourdough level on the nutritional characteristics of whole wheat bread. The results showed that the use of lactic starters and 30% sourdough improved the phytic acid, soluble dietary fiber, free phenolic content, and free antioxidant activity of the bread.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Linxi Yuan, Zheng Feei Ma, Minming Zhang, Liqiang Qin, Xuebin Yin, Feng Han
Summary: The supplementation of selenium is increasing rapidly among urban elderly population in China due to widespread deficiency. Hair selenium levels are a sensitive biomarker for assessing selenium status in elderly population, with supplementation for 7-12 months showing the highest status. Daily supplementation of 50 μg selenium is sufficient for most elderly adults in Beijing.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ying Chen, Zheng Feei Ma, Dahai Yu, Zifei Jiang, Bo Wang, Linxi Yuan
Summary: Severe outcomes, including death, have a significant impact on society due to COVID-19. Preliminary data suggests that deficiency in certain trace elements may be associated with worse outcomes, but there is a lack of research in environmental epidemiology. This study investigated the geographical association between concentrations of Se, Zn, Fe, and Cu in surface soils and the case fatality rate of COVID-19 in the United States. The study found an association between low Zn concentration and higher case fatality rate, while the associations with Se, Fe, and Cu were inconsistent or disappeared after adjusting for Zn.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhongkang Yang, Zezhou Zhang, Liguang Sun, Linxi Yuan
Summary: This study focused on the microscale characteristics, formation process, and biogeochemical cycling of dendritic Fe-Mn beachrocks in the intertidal zone of Zhoushan Archipelago, East China Sea. The research revealed the crucial role of ancient wood layers in accelerating the weathering of nearby bedrock, leading to the precipitation of Fe-Mn oxides and the formation of beachrocks. The proposed formation process involved organic acid production from buried ancient woods, transportation of dissolved Fe2+ and Mn2+ to sandy beaches via seepage water, and subsequent nucleation, growth, and diagenesis of Fe-Mn oxides to form beachrocks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjuan Ye, Renbin Zhu, Linxi Yuan, Wanying Zhang, Huawei Zang, Yi Jiao, Xuebin Yin
Summary: This study reveals that sea animal activities transport a substantial amount of selenium from the ocean to land in maritime Antarctica, significantly altering the biogeochemical cycle of selenium.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lin Zhang, Jia-Ying Xu, Linxi Yuan, Xue-Bin Yin, Yun-Hong Li, Li-Qiang Qin
Summary: This study investigated the protective effects and mechanism of EGCG combined with organic selenium in TGF-beta 1-activated LX-2 cells. The combination treatment synergistically improved the fibrosis of LX-2 cells by promoting apoptosis and inhibiting cell activation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bingjie Qu, Shiqiang Wu, Peng Zhao, Zheng Feei Ma, Royston Goodacre, Linxi Yuan, Ying Chen
Summary: This study aimed to determine common patterns of geographic distribution of health-related minerals in the USA and evaluate their cumulative effects on overall population health. Using county-level data on concentrations of 14 minerals in stream sediments and overall health measurements, latent class analysis identified three clusters of life expectancy-related minerals. The 'infertile' cluster was associated with the shortest life expectancy, highest mortality risks at all ages, and highest mortality rates for various causes. The study provides novel insights into environmental geochemistry and its impact on health disparities in the USA.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yudie Shui, Wenjuan Ye, Wanying Zhang, Linxi Yuan, Yi Jiao, Bowen Sun, Huawei Zang, Xuebin Yin, Renbin Zhu
Summary: Currently, there is a lack of attention to the vertical distribution patterns of selenium (Se) and its fractions in soil profiles, with most studies focusing on their spatial distribution patterns in horizontal surface soils. This study quantifies total Se and its fractions in tundra soil profiles and investigates their distribution patterns and relationships with penguin and seal population dynamics in maritime Antarctica. The results show that total Se content is significantly higher in penguin colony soil profiles compared to seal colony and normal tundra. The dominant fractions of Se are organically bound Se (Se-ob) and residual Se (Se-re), while bioavailable Se is the lowest. The study highlights the important role of historical penguin and seal population dynamics and their guano input in shaping the distribution patterns of total Se and its fractions in soil profiles.
Review
Plant Sciences
Qianru Li, Limei Xian, Linxi Yuan, Zhiqing Lin, Xiaoren Chen, Jianjun Wang, Tao Li
Summary: The applications of selenium (Se) in biomedicine, agriculture, and environmental health have attracted significant research interest. While Se is essential for humans and animals, it also plays important roles in improving plant resistance to various stresses. This review focuses on recent findings regarding the effects and mechanisms of Se on plant fungal diseases and insect pests.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Raza Farooq, Zezhou Zhang, Linxi Yuan, Xiaodong Liu, Abdul Rehman, Gary S. Banuelos, Xuebin Yin
Summary: The distribution and bioavailability of selenium in agricultural soils in Zhongwei, China were investigated. The results showed that although the total selenium content was low, the bioavailability was high, suggesting the potential to produce selenium-enriched crops.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zejun Wu, Linxi Yuan, Chengxi Sun, Xiao Xu, Wenyao Shi, Lei Han, Chenxi Wu
Summary: Currently, nano-plastics have become prevalent in agricultural soils, posing a potential risk to food safety through uptake by crops. This study examined the effects of single and combined applications of nano-size polystyrene (PS) and selenite on lettuce. The results showed that nano-PS had negative impacts on plant growth and physiological functions, while exogenous selenite significantly mitigated the toxic effects of nano-PS, particularly at higher selenium levels.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huawei Zang, Xinzhao Tong, Linxi Yuan, Ying Zhang, Ru Zhang, Miao Li, Renbin Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the characteristics of selenium accumulation in Cardamine hupingshanensis at different growth stages, and reveals the correlations between rhizobacteria and endophytes with selenium hyperaccumulation. The results show that leaves exhibit the highest selenium levels and rhizobacterial diversity is positively correlated with soil selenium contents. Low-abundance bacteria are identified to potentially increase the bioavailable selenium levels in the rhizosphere.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Linxi Yuan, Zengrun Xia, Chenyang He
Summary: A selenite-tolerant bacterium, strain YLX-1(T), was isolated from the rhizosphere of a Se hyperaccumulating plant, Cardamine hupingshanensis, in Enshi, China. Phylogenetic analysis showed that strain YLX-1(T) is a potential new species in the genus Wautersiella. The bacterium can tolerate high levels of Se and produce extracellular red nano-Se, which may have applications in agriculture, food, and medicine.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lin Zhang, Jing-Bo Fan, Xin-Wen Zhang, Yu Liu, Wen-Yao Shi, Khemayanto Hidayat, Jia-Ying Xu, Linxi Yuan, Li -Qiang Qin
Summary: To investigate the effects of organic selenium on NAFLD, a mice model with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis was established. Results showed that organic selenium reduced hepatic 5-HT contents and downregulated TPH1 and 5-HT receptor expression. Similar effects were observed in the duodenum. In addition, organic selenium decreased BA concentrations, downregulated CYP7A1 expression, and upregulated FXR expression in the liver.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Wenyao Shi, Yuzhu Hou, Zezhou Zhang, Xuebin Yin, Xiaohu Zhao, Linxi Yuan
Summary: This study found that the three-step sequential extraction method (aqueous solution extraction-pepsin extraction-trypsin extraction) performed the best in extracting selenium from high selenium-enriched Ganoderma lucidum, with a total selenium extraction rate of 65% and a total selenium enzymatic hydrolysis rate of 40%. The selenium speciation in this high selenium-enriched Ganoderma lucidum was determined. This study provides a reliable and efficient method to evaluate the selenium transformation and safety in high selenium-enriched edible fungi.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiaping Song, Linxi Yuan, Xiaodong Liu, Yongxian Liu, Zhangmin Wang, Qingqing Chen, Zezhou Zhang, Zedong Long, Jinyu Lin, Xuebin Yin
Summary: This study found that the community structure and diversity of nematodes in selenium-rich soils are related to selenium content. A high selenium level may have a negative impact on nematode communities, emphasizing the importance of regulating soil selenium levels to protect biodiversity when utilizing selenium-rich soils or fertilizers.
CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Cevat Eser, Suleyman Soylu, Hakan Ozkan
Summary: Drought is a pressing issue worldwide, and selecting wheat genotypes adapted to changing climatic conditions is crucial. This study evaluated 156 bread wheat genotypes, including landraces and modern varieties, under different drought treatments. The results showed that landraces had higher yield stability and protein content under drought stress, suggesting their potential for developing drought-tolerant modern wheat varieties. Effective utilization of landraces in breeding programs is important for developing climate-resilient wheat varieties.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jagdeep Singh, Audrey Gamble, Steve Brown, Todd B. Campbell, Johnie Jenkins, Jenny Koebernick, Paul C. Bartley III, Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency, and yield of 20 cotton cultivars released in the USA between 1953 and 2018. The results showed that modern cotton cultivars have increased total nutrient uptake but slower improvement in nutrient use efficiency. The findings highlight the potential for enhanced nutrient uptake traits in cotton.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Elisa Erbetta, Laura Echarte, Maria Eugenia Sanz Smachetti, Nadia Gabbanelli, Maria Mercedes Echarte
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different combinations of photoperiod sensitivity, sweet-stalk, and bmr traits on sorghum biomass yield and allocation, and discussed the implications for bioenergy production.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Zuo, Baojian Wu, Yuxuan Wang, Shouzhen Xu, Minzhi Chen, Fubin Liang, Jingshan Tian, Wangfeng Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different row spacing configurations and irrigation amounts on cotton photosynthesis and fiber quality. The results showed that under adequate irrigation, RS76L could be a suitable replacement for RS66+10H to improve fiber quality.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
