Article
Engineering, Chemical
R. C. Brito, M. B. Zacharias, V. A. Forti, J. T. Freire
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the physical and physiological quality of intermittent soybean seeds drying in the spouted bed. Testing mechanical damages and physiological properties, it found that intermittent drying with shorter periods of reduced air flow can provide lower seed deterioration, suggesting potential for further research in this area.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Camila Andressa Bissaro, Rafael Oliveira Defendi, Lucas Caiubi Pereira, Alessandro Lucca Braccini, Diogo Francisco Rossoni, Luiz Mario de Matos Jorge
Summary: The study found that intermittent drying significantly reduces energy consumption and improves the quality of dried soybeans without increasing the cost of the dryer.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Kaiyang Men, Dan Huang, Yiting Qin, Xiyang Zhang, Xiaohong Tang, Guiliang Gong, Lijun Li
Summary: This study investigated the processing method of Camellia oleifera fruit used in the industry. The variable-temperature drying of C. oleifera seeds was studied for the first time and compared with constant-temperature drying. The results showed that the optimal variable-temperature drying conditions were more efficient than constant-temperature drying, with a 16.7% higher drying efficiency.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART E-JOURNAL OF PROCESS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rute Q. de Faria, Amanda R. P. dos Santos, Thiago B. Batista, Yvan Gariepy, Edvaldo A. A. da Silva, Maria M. P. Sartori, Vijaya Raghavan
Summary: Microwaves have been found to have positive effects on the physiological quality and longevity of soybean seeds, making them a viable option for pre-treatment to improve seed quality.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Vanja Seregelj, Dubravka Skrobot, Jovana Kojic, Lato Pezo, Olja Sovljanski, Vesna Tumbas Saponjac, Jelena Vulic, Alyssa Hidalgo, Andrea Brandolini, Jasna Canadanovic-Brunet, Gordana Cetkovic
Summary: This study investigated the quality of durum wheat pasta enriched with carrot waste encapsulates and determined consumer preferences for this type of product. The results showed that replacement of semolina with the encapsulates led to changes in nutritional quality, as well as color and texture, but these changes were acceptable. The study suggests that carrot waste can be a promising material for producing high-quality pasta.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmed Zoukit, Hajar Doubabi, Issam Salhi, Naji Abdenouri
Summary: In this paper, a cascade control strategy is employed to control the temperature in a hybrid solar-gas dryer. The nonlinear behavior of each subsystem is revealed through static and dynamic studies. The proposed control strategy, which manages the gas flow according to received solar energy, is able to fulfill desired dryer performances at different temperature levels with reduced steady-state error, overshoot, and transient settling time.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bang-Bang Li, Shuai-Bing Zhang, Yang-Yong Lv, Shan Wei, Yuan-Sen Hu
Summary: In this study, the impact and regulatory mechanisms of protein carbonylation on wheat seed vigor during the aging process were investigated. The results showed that protein carbonylation led to a decrease in seed vigor and was related to the activity levels of antioxidant enzymes and non-enzyme antioxidants. In addition, the content of protein bodies decreased during the aging process.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanru Feng, Muhammad Shahedul Alam, Feng Yan, Michael Frei
Summary: Tropospheric ozone has significant effects on the remobilization and allocation efficiency of aboveground biomass and nutrients in cereal crops. Long-term ozone exposure increases straw C:N ratio and affects grain C:N ratio. Grain N concentrations increase significantly under ozone stress, but N yield declines due to grain yield losses. Various indicators of N use efficiency are reduced, indicating reduced N absorption from soil and allocation from vegetative to reproductive organs. Straw C:N ratio is not suitable for predicting wheat productivity. Nitrogen harvest index (NHI) is not affected by ozone stress, but the relationship between harvest index (HI) and NHI is changed by elevated ozone concentration.
Article
Plant Sciences
Cassio Jardim Tavares, Walter Quadros Ribeiro Jr, Maria Lucrecia Gerosa Ramos, Lucas Felisberto Pereira, Onno Muller, Raphael Augusto das Chagas Noqueli Casari, Carlos Antonio Ferreira de Sousa, Anderson Rodrigo da Silva
Summary: Selecting drought-tolerant and water-efficient wheat genotypes is crucial, especially in regions with irregular rainfall or reduced water availability due to climate change. This study used high-throughput measurements to assess the characteristics of wheat genotypes under water stress conditions. The results showed that water stress negatively impacted gas exchange, vegetation indices, and grain yield. Several high-throughput variables had strong correlations with yield and morphophysiological traits. Genotypes Alianca, BRS 254, BRS 404, CPAC 01019, PF 020062, and PF 080492 exhibited greater drought tolerance.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Matthew Paul Reynolds, Gustavo Ariel Slafer, John Michael Foulkes, Simon Griffiths, Erik Harry Murchie, Elizabete Carmo-Silva, Senthold Asseng, Scott C. Chapman, Mark Sawkins, Jeff Gwyn, Richard Bailey Flavell
Summary: This article proposes the use of a wiring diagram as a platform to illustrate the interrelationships of physiological traits that impact wheat yield potential and guide breeding decisions. The wiring diagram serves as a tool to reveal connections among traits and informs new research hypotheses.
Article
Agronomy
Xiaomeng Xia, Yvhan Jin, Huiyan Zhao, Gang Wang, Dongyan Huang
Summary: This study proposed a drying method that combines tempering and hot air drying to improve the drying efficiency, uniformity, and germination rate of Cyperus esculentus seeds. The drying curve of Cyperus esculentus was obtained, and the effect of the drying method on the drying quality and the relationship between tempering process parameters and seed production quality indexes were analyzed. The results showed that the optimal combination of tempering process parameters was a tempering temperature of 24°C, a moisture content of 23% at the beginning of tempering, and a tempering duration of 3 hours. Under this combination, the drying uniformity, germination rate, and drying efficiency of Cyperus esculentus seeds increased by 21.122%, 4.205%, and 22.832%, respectively.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriela Ziec, Halina Gambus, Marcin Lukasiewicz, Florian Gambus
Summary: The study found that adding teff flour or chia seeds significantly influenced the quality characteristics of bread, including protein, fat, ash, and dietary fiber content. In sensory evaluation, all bread samples were of the best quality, suggesting that these fortifying raw materials can be considered wholesome ingredients in bakery production.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. V. Jawahar Vishnu, K. T. Parthiban, M. Raveendran, S. Umesh Kanna, S. Radhakrishnan, Rubab Shabbir
Summary: The studies on the physiological and biochemical traits of teak are limited. This study assessed the characteristics of thirty teak seed sources from different states in India, and identified several sources with superior growth performance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jakub Pastuszak, Michal Dziurka, Marta Hornyak, Anna Szczerba, Przemyslaw Kopec, Agnieszka Plazek
Summary: The area of farming lands affected by increasing soil salinity is growing significantly worldwide. For this reason, breeding works are conducted to improve the salinity tolerance of important crop species. The goal of the present study was to indicate physiological or biochemical parameters characterizing three durum wheat accessions with various tolerance to salinity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Lena Wohlgemuth, Pasi Rautio, Bernd Ahrends, Alexander Russ, Lars Vesterdal, Peter Waldner, Volkmar Timmermann, Nadine Eickenscheidt, Alfred Fuerst, Martin Greve, Peter Roskams, Anne Thimonier, Manuel Nicolas, Anna Kowalska, Morten Ingerslev, Paivi Merila, Sue Benham, Carmen Iacoban, Guenter Hoch, Christine Alewell, Martin Jiskra
Summary: This study investigates the factors controlling stomatal uptake of atmospheric gaseous elemental mercury (Hg(0)) by tree foliage, using foliage samples from across Europe. The study finds that the functional group of trees and the nutrient content of the leaves significantly impact foliar stomatal Hg uptake, while water vapor pressure deficit and soil water content also play a role in regulating Hg uptake. These findings suggest the need to consider tree physiological activity and stomatal response in models of Hg cycling in the future.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelica Demito, Valmor Ziegler, Jorge Tiago Schwans Goebel, Evandro Andre Konopatzki, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Moacir Cardoso Elias
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suian Jose Granella, Taise Raquel Bechlin, Divair Christ, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Evandro Andre Konopatzki, Divair Christ, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Lucia Helena Pereira da Nobrega, Simone Dellagostin, Anderson Miguel Lenz
ACTA SCIENTIARUM-AGRONOMY
(2019)
Article
Entomology
Taise Raquel Bechlin, Suian Jose Granella, Divair Christ, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Clair Aparecida Viecelli
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Nayara Parisoto Boiago, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Carlos Henrique de Oliveira Paz, Divair Christ
BIOSCIENCE JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Patterson Vinicius Pramiu, Rogerio Luis Rizzi, Guilherme Galante, Claudia Brandelero Rizzi, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Silvia Renata M. Coelho, Elenilson G. Alves Filho, Lorena Mara A. Silva, Tabata Z. Bischoff, Paulo R. Ribeiro, Guilherme Juliao Zocolo, Kirley M. Canuto, Priscila Z. Bassinello, Edy S. de Brito
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Taise Raquel Bechlin, Suian Jose Granella, Divair Christ, Silvia Renata M. Coelho, Carlos Henrique de O. Paz
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Diane Maschio de Souza, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Divair Christ, Luciana Bill Mikito Kottwitz, Cristiano Fernando Lewandoski, Jussara Kowaleski, Frederico Lovato, Flavio Gurgacz
Summary: The study optimized the production process of Beauregard sweet potato flour to maintain high carotenoid content using a central rotational composite design. The ideal processing conditions included ascorbic acid concentration of 1.84 g 100 ml(-1), immersion time of 43.6 min, and drying temperature of 43.3 degrees C. The final product exhibited high carotenoid, vitamin C, and protein content.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Suian Jose Granella, Taise Raquel Bechlin, Divair Christ, Silvia Renata M. Coelho, Carlos Henrique de Oliveira Paz
Summary: Researchers discussed the alternative applications of moringa leaves and seeds beyond medicinal and water treatment, indicating that the compounds present in plants can aid in cost reduction and process improvement in agricultural production sectors; the study also explored the effects of moringa leaf extracts in animal supplementation and its biostimulant role in flowers and aromatic plants.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Suian Jose Granella, Taise Raquel Bechlin, Divair Christ
Summary: Innovative drying pretreatments are crucial for preserving food and reducing energy consumption. This study investigated the effects of ethanol and ultrasound pretreatments on drying kinetics, moisture diffusion, and the quality of banana slices. The results showed that these pretreatments promote convective drying, reduce drying time, and improve the physical and bioactive properties of the banana slices.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Camila Vanessa Buturi, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Claudio Cannata, Federico Basile, Francesco Giuffrida, Cherubino Leonardi, Rosario Paolo Mauro
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the possibility of maximizing the iron content in cherry tomatoes grown in a soilless system through iron biofortification. The results showed that adding 2 mmol Fe L-1 to the nutrient solution, along with foliar sprays at 500 mu mol Fe L-1, significantly increased the iron concentration in the fruit. Moreover, higher iron concentrations also synergistically increased the contents of other minerals and improved the quality traits of the cherry tomatoes.
Article
Agronomy
Vanderleia Schoeninger, Silvia Renata Machado Coelho, Priscila Zaczuk Bassinello, Naimara Vieira do Prado, Tabata Zingano Bischoff Soares, Valdiney Cambuy Siqueira
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Suian Jose Granella, Taise Raquel Bechlin, Divair Christ