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Agronomy
Miroslaw Wyszkowski, Marzena S. Brodowska
Summary: This study found that potassium and nitrogen fertilizers have significant impacts on the trace element content of maize, with potassium fertilizer increasing multiple element contents and nitrogen fertilizer primarily increasing manganese and iron contents while decreasing others.
Review
Oncology
Mengqian Huang, Parker Li, Feng Chen, Zehao Cai, Shoubo Yang, Xiaohong Zheng, Wenbin Li
Summary: This review summarizes the five significant underlying mechanisms and applications of ELF-PEMF in the treatment of gliomas, as well as discusses the prospects of combining ELF-PEMF with conventional therapy for treating gliomas.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodan Hu, Haiying Liu, Yongtao Yu, Gaoke Li, Xitao Qi, Yuliang Li, Tong Li, Xinbo Guo, Rui Hai Liu
Summary: The study found that the phenolic and flavonoid contents in different genotypes of sweet corn kernels increased from 10 to 30 days after pollination, with higher levels in the YT28 genotype possibly due to higher expression of the CHS gene. Sweet corn has competitive phenolic contents, antioxidant capacities, and antiproliferative abilities, with its bioactive potential and nutritional value increasing during the maturation process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Estefania J. Carrera, Maria Jesus Cejudo-Bastante, Nelson Hurtado, Francisco J. Heredia, M. Lourdes Gonzalez-Miret
Summary: Colombian purple corn Zea mays L. by-products were chemically characterized after purification and fractionation. Cob and leaves showed a more complete flavonoid profile with higher content of anthocyanins and flavonols compared to grains, resulting in the highest reducing power and radical scavenging activity. The antioxidant fractions corresponded to higher molecular weight compounds. This study provides the first chemical and antioxidant characterization of purple corn by-products, as well as pure fractions of Zea mays L. for various industries.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodan Hu, Jianhua Liu, Qiji Shan, Song Bai, Wu Li, Tianxiang Wen, Xinbo Guo, Jianguang Hu
Summary: Waxy corn kernels with different colors have high phenolic content and good application potential in medicine and food healthcare. The content changes of phenolic and anthocyanins profiles were related to genes in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway, and the antioxidant activities of waxy corn kernels were affected by growing temperature and light intensity during maturation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miroslaw Wyszkowski, Natalia Kordala
Summary: Petroleum substances, as one of the most common xenobiotics, have a strong impact on soil, water, and other components of the environment. This pot experiment aimed to investigate the effect of different soil material amendments on the heavy metal content in the aerial parts of maize grown on petrol-polluted soil. The results showed that the content of heavy metals, except copper, was positively correlated with the increasing doses of petrol, while the biomass yield was negatively correlated. The use of compost, bentonite, and calcium oxide significantly influenced the heavy metal content and biomass yield, especially for chromium, copper, and cobalt accumulation.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Iraida Sara Fuentes-Cardenas, Rody Cuba-Puma, Shaneri Marcilla-Truyenque, Huber Begazo-Gutierrez, Gaston Zolla, Claudia Fuentealba, Kalidas Shetty, Lena Galvez Ranilla
Summary: This study evaluated the bioactive profiles, physical characteristics, and antioxidant properties of the Peruvian Andean maize race Cabnita. It found that this maize race has high levels of phenolic compounds and carotenoids. However, there are variations in characteristics and yield among maize grown in different regions. These findings provide a basis for further research and conservation of the Cabnita maize race.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miroslaw Wyszkowski, Jadwiga Wyszkowska, Natalia Kordala, Agata Borowik
Summary: Petroleum hydrocarbons in diesel oils can contaminate the land environment and pose risks to ecosystems and health. The use of ashes, such as from combined heat and power plants or sewage sludge incineration, can help alleviate the adverse effects of diesel oil on plants, including maize. The application of ash can modify the content of macronutrients in crops and improve their yield.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xuehang Xiong, Jianxin Li, Pingping Su, Haiyang Duan, Li Sun, Shuhao Xu, Yan Sun, Haidong Zhao, Xiaoyang Chen, Dong Ding, Xuehai Zhang, Jihua Tang
Summary: Through comparative analysis of GWAS models, this study identified 140 quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) associated with maize chlorophyll content, involving 481 genes and explaining 0.29-10.28% of phenotypic variation. The GRMZM2G110408 (ZmCCS3) gene was identified by multiple models and in multiple environments, and its encoded protein likely contributes to chlorophyll biosynthesis. These findings are important for ideotype-based breeding of new maize varieties with high photosynthetic efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Jiri Kudrna, Marek Popov, Frantisek Hnilicka, Marie Lhotska, Veronika Zemanova, Pavla Vachova, Jan Kubes, Jana Ceska, Barbora Tunklova
Summary: Zea mays L. plants were exposed to different concentrations of acetaminophen (APAP) in a semi-controlled greenhouse. The study evaluated the impact of APAP contamination on photosynthetic rate, water potential, proline content, and levels of 5-methylcytosine (5 mC%). The results showed that high concentrations of APAP led to decreased transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, and water use efficiency. Additionally, an increase in 5 mC% levels was observed with APAP contamination, with a significant change observed between 600 mg L-1 and 800 mg L-1 of APAP treatments.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miroslaw Wyszkowski, Jadwiga Wyszkowska, Natalia Kordala, Agata Borowik
Summary: Among the large group of xenobiotics released into the environment, petroleum derivatives are particularly dangerous. This study examined the effects of Eco-Diesel oil contamination on the trace-element content in maize and found that diesel oil strongly affected the levels of trace elements.
Review
Neurosciences
Haoyang Tian, Haozheng Zhu, Chenhao Gao, Mingxia Shi, Dekun Yang, Mingyu Jin, Fenghua Wang, Xiaohong Sui
Summary: During the past decades, the potential effects of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) on human health have gained significant attention worldwide. While there have been guidelines for magnetic field limits, further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of ELF-EMFs on organisms and systems, particularly the induced electrotherapy and potential impacts on human health under different frequencies and fields. This article systematically reviews the in vivo experimental outcomes and corresponding mechanisms to provide insights into the safety considerations of ELF-EMFs and advance the future application of electrotherapy in human health.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaowei Wang, Xiaoyu Li, Jiatong Gu, Wenqi Shi, Haigen Zhao, Chen Sun, Songcai You
Summary: This study used in situ maize-phenology data from three different sources to establish a maize-phenology data set, including nine phenological stages and phenological stage maps. The relationship between each phenological stage and date, longitude, latitude, and altitude was revealed using multiple stepwise regression and the spatial variation of each phenological stage was explored using ArcGIS. The validated data set can be used for various purposes, including real-time warning and prediction of maize-related meteorological hazards.
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Environmental Sciences
Masoud Khosravipour, Masoud Ghanbari Kakavandi, Faramarz Gharagozlou, Farshad Nadri, Akbar Barzegar, Khosro Emami, Hossein Valadi Athar
Summary: A four-year repeated measures study was conducted to quantify the long-term effects of noise, extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs), and shift work on liver enzymes. The study found that an increase in noise and ELF-EMFs was significantly associated with changes in liver enzymes. Shift work, especially 3-rotating night shifts, also had a significant impact on liver enzymes. Furthermore, significant interaction effects were observed among noise, ELF-EMFs, and shift work.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irit Markus, Evyatar Ohayon, Keren Constantini, Keren Geva-Kleinberger, Rawan Ibrahim, Angela Ruban, Yftach Gepner
Summary: Previous investigations have shown the therapeutic advantages of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) in reducing inflammation and impacting biological processes. However, this study suggests that ELF-EMF has no significant overall effects on recovery rate following high-intensity exercise among athletes. Post-hoc analysis reveals modest benefits of ELF-EMF for younger athletes under certain conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
