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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sara Zare, Aghafakhr Mirlohi, Ghodratollah Saeidi, Mohammad R. Sabzalian, Ehsan Ataii
Summary: The study found that under water stress conditions, brown-seeded families had significantly higher heritability and genetic advance for seed yield compared to yellow-seeded families. Additionally, while yellow-seeded families had higher SDG content in non-stress environments, brown-seeded families showed an increase in SDG content under water stress conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiuge Zhang, Mengsai Zhao, Fansong Meng, Yongli Xiao, Wei Dai, Yaning Luan
Summary: This study found that polystyrene microplastics can promote rice root length at certain concentrations, while also leading to a reduction in antioxidant enzyme activity. Roots of rice treated with PS-MPs accumulate high levels of reactive oxygen species, and transcriptome analysis shows that PS-MPs induce the expression of genes related to antioxidant enzyme activity in plant roots.
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Agronomy
Kaihui Zhai, Zhuangzhuang Ji, Diantian Jiang, Guangwu Zhao, Tailin Zhong
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sand priming on seed germination, respiratory metabolism, and antioxidant capacity in Masson pine seeds. The results showed that sand priming significantly improved the germination rate, vigor index, and field emergence rate of the seeds. Additionally, sand priming enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities and levels of endogenous hormones.
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Food Science & Technology
Kannika Keawkim, Yaowapa Lorjaroenphon, Kanithaporn Vangnai, Kriskamol Na Jom
Summary: Sacha inchi seeds are rich in nutrients like linolenic acids and amino acids. Germination enhances their nutritional value, but may result in off-flavors with longer germination time. This study found that amino acids, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity increase in sacha inchi seeds 8 days after germination.
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Acoustics
Wang Lidong, Li Xiaoqiang, Gao Fei, Liu Ying, Lang Shuangjing, Wang Changyuan, Zhang Dongjie
Summary: Mung bean seeds were treated with ultrasound and GABA to enhance the polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of mung bean sprouts. Metabolomics analysis identified 55 polyphenolic compounds and revealed 10 metabolic pathways involved in polyphenol biosynthesis. Sprouted mung bean powder released polyphenols during digestion and exhibited antioxidant activity.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lianjing Ge, Xiaoyu Yang, Yue Liu, Huimeng Tang, Qifang Wang, Shunpeng Chu, Jinxiang Hu, Ning Zhang, Qinghua Shi
Summary: Melatonin (MT) is found to increase salt tolerance and promote seed germination in transgenic tomato overexpressing caffeic acid O-methyltransferase 1 (SlCOMT1). High amylase activity, enhanced soluble sugar content, stimulated osmolyte production, increased antioxidant enzyme activities, and reduced membrane lipid peroxidation were observed in the overexpression seeds. Transcriptional changes in hub genes related to germination and stress tolerance were also identified, providing a molecular basis for the improvement of seed salt tolerance mediated by MT.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Jinle Xiang, Yuan Yuan, Lin Du, Youyang Zhang, Chunqiu Li, Trust Beta
Summary: Changes in phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity of three varieties of proso millet during germination were investigated. Germination significantly increased the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC), with up to 8.66-fold and 116.18% increase, respectively. Different phenolic compounds, including feruloylquinic acid and N,N'-bis-(p-coumaroyl)-putrescine, were identified for the first time in proso millets during germination. Germinated proso millets exhibited higher antioxidant activity compared to ungerminated samples, suggesting that germination is an effective method for improving phenolic profiles and antioxidant capacity.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Adilene Mendoza-Salazar, Lourdes Santiago-Lopez, Maria J. Torres-Llanez, Adrian Hernandez-Mendoza, Belinda Vallejo-Cordoba, Andrea M. Liceaga, Aaron F. Gonzalez-Cordova
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant and ACEI activity of edible insect flours fermented with specific Lactococcus lactis strains. The results showed that fermented grasshopper flours demonstrated higher antioxidant activity and ACEI inhibition compared to mealworm flours. Fermentation increased protein hydrolysis, total polyphenol content, and peptide profile, providing potential bioactive compounds for antioxidant and antihypertensive purposes.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Roberta Fontanive Miyahira, Fabiola de Lima Pena, Giovanna Alexandre Fabiano, Jean de Oliveira Lopes, Luis Gustavo Saboia Ponte, Diogo Thimoteo da Cunha, Rosangela Maria Neves Bezerra, Adriane Elisabete Costa Antunes
Summary: This study compared the differences in chemical composition and antioxidant capacity between seeds and sprouts of broccoli, lentils, and wheat. The total phenolic content of broccoli and wheat remained unchanged before and after germination, while lentils showed a significant decrease after germination. The antioxidant capacity of broccoli and wheat increased after germination.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kangqi Lei, Shuzhen Sun, Kaitai Zhong, Shiyu Li, Hang Hu, Chuanjiao Sun, Qiaomei Zheng, Zhongwei Tian, Tingbo Dai, Jianyun Sun
Summary: The study showed that soaking seeds with melatonin could effectively alleviate chromium toxicity in wheat seeds, improving germination by enhancing reserve mobilization and antioxidant metabolism.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
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Forestry
Irina M. Morar, Catalina Dan, Radu E. Sestras, Roxana L. Stoian-Dod, Alina M. Truta, Adriana F. Sestras, Paul Sestras
Summary: The reproductive traits of silver fir populations from different geographical regions in Romania were evaluated, revealing significant differences among the provenances. Germination tests with different stimulation treatments were conducted, indicating variations in germination capacity depending on both the seed provenances and the treatments applied. The study also highlighted the importance of selecting suitable forest populations as seed sources for silver fir reforestation programs.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mutasim Billah, Sumon Karmakar, Fahmida Begum Mina, Md. Nazmul Haque, Md. M. Rashid, Md. Faruk Hasan, Uzzal Kumar Acharjee, Mamunur Rashid Talukder
Summary: The study demonstrates that LPDBD (Ar + Air) plasma treatment enhances seed germination, seedling growth, and antioxidant enzyme activity in rice plants. Different processing times and gases used affect plant growth, with 6min, 8min, and 10min treatments significantly increasing H2O2 levels in leaves and roots.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Jinqing Huang, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Xiaoyan Xu, Yazhou Xu, Fei Peng, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong
Summary: The effects of enzyme treatment on the hypertensive potential and protein structure of black sesame seed (BSS) were investigated. The combination of fermentation pretreatment and enzyme treatment was found to significantly enhance the antihypertensive potential of BSS by promoting protein unfolding and exposure of hydrophobic residues.
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Plant Sciences
Nakul Gupta, Sudhir Kumar Jain, Bhoopal Singh Tomar, Anjali Anand, Jogendra Singh, Vidya Sagar, Rajesh Kumar, Vikas Singh, Tribhuvan Chaubey, Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Awani Kumar Singh
Summary: This study examined the effects of foliar application of Fe and Zn in nanoparticle form on the yield and seed quality of cucumbers. The results showed that nanoparticle treatment increased seed yield, nutrient content, germination rate, and seedling vigor of cucumbers.
Article
Plant Sciences
Samrah Afzal Awan, Imran Khan, Qi Wang, Jing Gao, Xianming Tan, Feng Yang
Summary: The hormone melatonin can enhance the germination potential and other physiological attributes of soybean seeds under abiotic stresses. In particular, at concentrations of 50 mu mol L-1 and 100 mu mol L-1, melatonin significantly improved the germination indices and other physiological attributes of soybean seeds.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
