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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giulia Costanzo, Ermenegilda Vitale, Maria Rosaria Iesce, Daniele Naviglio, Angela Amoresano, Carolina Fontanarosa, Michele Spinelli, Martina Ciaravolo, Carmen Arena
Summary: This study assessed the potential of waste products of Phlegrean mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco), namely seeds and peel, to be reutilized as a source of bioactive compounds for the human diet. The results showed that ripe fruits had the highest concentration of antioxidants, with peel being the richest in various compounds and seeds having the highest concentration of specific compounds. The content of bioactive compounds in citrus varied among different fruit components and depended on the ripening stage.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mengyao Peng, Dan Lu, Jie Liu, Bo Jiang, Jingjing Chen
Summary: The study investigated the influence of roasting on the nutritional composition of pumpkin seeds, finding that total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids content, and total antioxidant capacity increased with higher roasting temperatures. However, the composition and content of fatty acids did not change significantly after roasting. The optimal roasting temperature for obtaining protein with better nutritional quality was found to be 160 degrees Celsius.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Karima Lahbib, Fethi Bnejdi, Gaetano Pandino, Sara Lombardo, Mohamed El-Gazzah, Safia El-Bok, Samia Dabbou
Summary: The relationship between fruit position, ripening stage, and variety was examined in pepper plants, showing that capsaicin content was mainly influenced by genetics, while total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity were more affected by the ripening stage and fruit position. Ripening stage had a significant impact on various agronomic traits. Variety, fruit position, and ripening stage effects were more significant than interactions among these factors.
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Food Science & Technology
Andrej Zivkovic, Tomaz Polak, Blaz Cigic, Tomaz Pozrl
Summary: The study found that cold dehulled germinated buckwheat seeds have higher levels of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, making them a promising ingredient for functional foods rich in beneficial phenolic compounds.
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Agronomy
Valeria Menga, Carmela Garofalo, Serafino Suriano, Romina Beleggia, Salvatore Antonio Colecchia, Domenico Perrone, Massimo Montanari, Nicola Pecchioni, Clara Fares
Summary: The study investigated the nutritional profile and nutraceutical composition of different hemp seed varieties, revealing significant effects of year on whole seeds compared to defatted seeds. Certain phenolic acids and lutein content were influenced by genotype, while the bound phenolics showed strong biological activities. The high concentration of N-trans-Caffeoyltyramine B in CS defatted seeds suggests its value in functional foods.
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Food Science & Technology
Yichao Ma, Shuang Zhang, Liyan Rong, Zhaoxia Wu, Wentao Sun
Summary: This study reported the polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of nine brown and white japonica rice cultivars. The polyphenol and flavonoid contents were significantly higher in brown rice compared to white rice, and brown rice also had stronger antioxidant capacities.
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Horticulture
Misun Kim, Seok Kyu Yun, Sang Suk Kim, YoSup Park, Jaeho Joa, Seunggab Han
Summary: Research has shown that freezing at low temperatures affects the cold tolerance, fruit characteristics, amino acid content, volatile compounds, and antioxidant activity of Shiranuhi mandarin, especially with -7 degrees Celsius treatment causing more damage to leaves. Low-temperature treatments reduce the total soluble solid content of the fruit, change its color and firmness, and impact the levels of sugars and organic acids. Furthermore, low-temperature treatments increase amino acid content associated with bitterness in the fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Kristyna St'astna, Daniela Sumczynski, Erkan Yalcin
Summary: The study investigated the changes in nutritional composition, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity in free and bound fractions of shortcrust cookies by incorporating ingredients such as kamut, matcha tea, dried mango, and jasmine flowers. The contents of crude and neutral-detergent fibre, phenolic compound contents, and antioxidant activity values increased significantly in cookies supplemented with matcha tea. The main phenolic compounds identified in all supplemented cookies were neochlorogenic, gallic, and vanillic acids.
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Food Science & Technology
Jonathan Niyukuri, Jihane Raiti, Vestine Ntakarutimana, Abdellatif Hafidi
Summary: The study revealed that seed oils from 12 wild plants in Burundi contain abundant fatty acids, phytosterols, and total phenolic content, with good radical-scavenging activity. These oils could be used in various fields such as food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and lipochemistry.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdelkrim Gueffai, Diego J. Gonzalez-Serrano, Marios C. Christodoulou, Jose C. Orellana-Palacios, Maria Lopez S. Ortega, Aoumria Ouldmoumna, Fatima Zohra Kiari, Georgia D. Ioannou, Constantina P. Kapnissi-Christodoulou, Andres Moreno, Milad Hadidi
Summary: An ultrasound-assisted method was used to extract phenolic compounds from defatted black cumin seeds, and the optimal extraction conditions were determined to be an ethanol concentration of 59.1%, extraction temperature of 44.6 degrees C, and extraction time of 32.5 min. Under these conditions, the total phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity increased significantly compared to conventional extraction. The HPLC-UV analysis showed that the black cumin seed extracts contained high levels of epicatechin and rutin. Ultrasound-assisted extraction is a useful method for recovering polyphenols from defatted black cumin seeds.
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Horticulture
Halil Ibrahim Ozturk, Hazel Nas, Melek Ekinci, Metin Turan, Sezai Ercisli, Haluk Kemal Narmanlioglu, Ertan Yildirim, Amine Assouguem, Rafa Almeer, Amany A. Sayed, Ilaria Peluso
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant activities, phenolic compounds, and hormone contents of 12 species of edible wild plants consumed by the local people in the Ergan Mountain region of Turkey. Results showed that Polygonum cognatum and Malva neglecta had higher antioxidant enzyme activity, phenolic compounds, and hormone content compared to other species. The findings suggest that these wild vegetables are a valuable source of natural antioxidants and should be further investigated for their potential as functional foods.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jinxue Hou, Lu Liang, Mingyue Su, Tianming Yang, Xuejin Mao, Yuanxing Wang
Summary: During the ripening process of navel oranges, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and total flavonoid content gradually decrease, as do the concentrations of most phenolic acids. However, ferulic acid remains the dominant phenolic acid throughout all growth stages.
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Food Science & Technology
Nguyen Thi Nu Trinh, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Tran Dinh Thang, Ping-Chung Kuo, Nguyen Ba Thanh, Le Nhat Tam, Le Hong Tuoi, Trang H. D. Nguyen, Danh C. Vu, Thi L. Ho, Le Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy
Summary: This article presents the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of coffee honey from Vietnam. The study found that coffee honey samples from Vietnam are characterized by high contents of total and reducing sugars, total phenolic contents, and total flavonoid contents. The phenolic acids composition analysis revealed the presence of gallic acid and ferulic acid in high concentrations in all studied honey samples. The data highlight the relevance of coffee honey as a healthy substance.
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Food Science & Technology
Juan Carlos Suarez, Paola Andrea Polania-Hincapie, Sebastian Saldarriaga, Vivian Yorlady Ramon-Triana, Milan O. O. Urban, Stephen E. E. Beebe, Idupulapati M. M. Rao
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional quality differences among 112 bean genotypes and identified three interspecific bred lines with superior nutritional quality. Further research is needed to explore the role of these bred lines in different climatic conditions.
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Food Science & Technology
Roberto Rodriguez Madrera, Ana Campa Negrillo, Belen Suarez Valles, Juan Jose Ferreira Fernandez
Summary: Dry beans are an important pulse consumed worldwide, with phenolic compounds in beans with colored coats found to be more efficient antioxidants. Total phenolic content can be considered as an indicator of antioxidant activity. These results provide a foundation for selecting dry beans with greater functional and nutritional interest for direct consumption, food formulations, or future breeding programs.
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Chemistry, Applied
Zohra Dhouafli, Hichem Ben Jannet, Borhane Mahjoub, Manuela Leri, Jerome Guillard, Moufida Saidani Tounsi, Massimo Stefani, El Akrem Hayouni
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2019)
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Chemistry, Applied
Walid Yeddes, Abdelkader Chalghoum, Wissem Aidi-Wannes, Riadh Ksouri, Moufida Saidani Tounsi
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH
(2019)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rim Ben Mansour, Haifa Ben Slema, Hanen Falleh, Moufida Tounsi, Mohamed Seif Allah Kechebar, Riadh Ksouri, Wided Megdiche-Ksouri
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Soumaya Bourgou, Iness Bettaieb Rebey, Sarra Dakhlaoui, Kamel Msaada, Moufida Saidani Tounsi, Riadh Ksouri, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Ibtissem Hamrouni-Sellami
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Soumaya Bourgou, Iness Bettaieb Rebey, Sofiene Ben Kaab, Majdi Hammami, Sarra Dakhlaoui, Selmi Sawsen, Kamel Msaada, Hiroko Isoda, Riadh Ksouri, Marie-Laure Fauconnier
Summary: Comparative study on the extraction of bioactive lipids from black cumin and basil seeds using conventional petroleum-based solvent and green solvent MeTHF showed that MeTHF extraction resulted in higher oil yield and more abundant nutrients. The oils extracted with MeTHF had higher tocopherols and phenolic compounds content, stronger antioxidant activities, and similar anti-inflammatory capacity compared to hexane-extracted oils.
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Plant Sciences
Mohamed Libiad, Abdelmajid Khabbach, Mohamed El Haissoufi, Ioannis Anestis, Fatima Lamchouri, Soumaya Bourgou, Wided Megdiche-Ksouri, Zeineb Ghrabi-Gammar, Vasileios Greveniotis, Ioannis Tsiripidis, Eleftherios Dariotis, Maria A. Tsiafouli, Nikos Krigas
Summary: The study evaluated 399 local endemic plants from Crete (Greece), the Mediterranean coast, Rif of Morocco, and Tunisia, identifying a diversity of promising species, with 13 taxa showing the highest agricultural potential scores. While only a few can be sustainably exploited in the short-term, bridging research gaps could allow many more to follow sustainable development schemes. Unlocking the full potential of endemic plants in the agro-alimentary sector requires basic and applied research, as well as market and stakeholder engagement.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elias Pipinis, Stefanos Hatzilazarou, Stefanos Kostas, Soumaya Bourgou, Wided Megdiche-Ksouri, Zeineb Ghrabi-Gammar, Mohamed Libiad, Abdelmajid Khabbach, Mohamed El Haissoufi, Fatima Lamchouri, Emmanouil Koundourakis, Vasileios Greveniotis, Evgenia Papaioannou, Michalia A. Sakellariou, Ioannis Anestis, Georgios Tsoktouridis, Nikos Krigas
Summary: This study provides a detailed ecological profiling for the Tunisian endemic plant Marrubium ascheronii, including its wild habitat conditions and the effect of temperature on seed germination. The findings may inform cultivation guidelines and enable conservation and sustainable exploitation strategies for this plant.
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Plant Sciences
Stefanos Hatzilazarou, Mohamed El Haissoufi, Elias Pipinis, Stefanos Kostas, Mohamed Libiad, Abdelmajid Khabbach, Fatima Lamchouri, Soumaya Bourgou, Wided Megdiche-Ksouri, Zeineb Ghrabi-Gammar, Vasiliki Aslanidou, Vasileios Greveniotis, Michalia A. Sakellariou, Ioannis Anestis, Georgios Tsoktouridis, Nikos Krigas
Summary: This research focused on the Moroccan endemic fir, Abies marocana, aiming to assess its potential in economic sectors, determine its ecological conditions, and find requirements for successful seed germination. The experiments showed that the interaction of cold stratification and germination temperature strongly affects the germination percentage and mean germination time of A. marocana seeds. A detailed GIS-derived ecological profile of the species was created, enabling interpretation of seed germination results.
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Biology
Soumaya Bourgou, Imtinen Ben Haj Jilani, Olfa Karous, Wided Megdiche-Ksouri, Zeineb Ghrabi-Gammar, Mohamed Libiad, Abdelmajid Khabbach, Mohamed El Haissoufi, Fatima Lamchouri, Vasileios Greveniotis, Manolis Avramakis, Stefanos Hatzilazarou, Ioannis Anestis, Georgios Tsoktouridis, Nikos Krigas
Summary: This study evaluated the medicinal-cosmetic potential of 399 local endemic Mediterranean plants, focusing on Crete, the Mediterranean coast-Rif of Morocco, and Tunisia. A new methodological scheme was developed through multidisciplinary workshops, identifying 30 NUPs with promising attributes and 8 taxa with the highest potential for the medicinal-cosmetic sector.
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Plant Sciences
Safa Rguez, Adele Papetti, Soumaya Bourguou, Kamel Msaada, Majdi Hammami, Khaoula Mkadmini Hammi, Ibtissem Hamrouni Sellami
Summary: The study found that dichloromethane extract at the vegetative stage of Tetraclinis articulata had the strongest antifungal activity, while methanol extract at the fructification stage had the highest polyphenol and flavonoid content. Flavonol glycosides were identified as responsible for the antioxidant activity of T. articulata extracts.
ARCHIVES OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY AND PLANT PROTECTION
(2022)
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Biology
Stefanos Kostas, Stefanos Hatzilazarou, Elias Pipinis, Soumaya Bourgou, Imtinen Ben Haj Jilani, Wafa Ben Othman, Wided Megdiche-Ksouri, Zeineb Ghrabi-Gammar, Mohamed Libiad, Abdelmajid Khabbach, Mohamed El Haissoufi, Fatima Lamchouri, Emmanouil Koundourakis, Vasileios Greveniotis, Evgenia Papaioannou, Michalia A. Sakellariou, Ioannis Anestis, Georgios Tsoktouridis, Nikos Krigas
Summary: This study focused on the Tunisian local endemic Teucrium luteum subsp. gabesianum, using Geographical Information Systems and online databases to create a detailed ecological profile for the taxon. The study also investigated the effect of temperature on seed germination and explored the growth response of seedlings to different types of fertilizers. The use of DNA barcoding provided insights into the taxonomic circumscription of Teucrium taxa, enabling future traceability and product design. Overall, this multidisciplinary approach bridged research gaps and highlighted the potential value of the plant for medicinal, cosmetic, agro-alimentary, and ornamental purposes.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emna Habachi, Iness Bettaieb Rebey, Sarra Dakhlaoui, Majdi Hammami, Selmi Sawsen, Kamel Msaada, Othmane Merah, Soumaya Bourgou
Summary: The study demonstrates that the water reflux extract from Arbutus unedo is enriched with phenolic compounds, displaying significant antioxidant and whitening effects, as well as moderate anti-inflammatory activity, while being non-toxic to cells.
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Parasitology
Safa Rguez, Rim Essid, Iness Bettaieb, Soumaya Bourgou, Majdi Hammami, Ibtissem Hamrouni Sellami
Summary: The antileishmanial properties of essential oils from Cupressus sempervirens, Tetraclinis articulata, and Pistacia lentiscus trees were evaluated in this study. The results showed that Cupressus sempervirens essential oil exhibited high antileishmanial activity and could be a natural alternative for the treatment of leishmanial diseases.
ACTA PARASITOLOGICA
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Wafa Dallagi, Safa Rguez, Majdi Hammami, Iness Bettaieb Rebey, Soumaya Bourgou, Ibtissem Hamrouni Sellami
Summary: Carrot is a popular vegetable with a mild, sweet flavor and is rich in carotenoids, which have antioxidant properties. This study investigated how carrot pre-treatment affected the antioxidant qualities of carrot juice. The results showed that carrot juice treated with sonication for 2 minutes and blanched at 95 degrees C for 9 minutes had the highest carotenoid yield and antioxidant activity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Sinda Trad, Emna Chaabani, Wissem Aidi Wannes, Sarra Dakhlaoui, Salma Nait Mohamed, Saber Khammessi, Majdi Hammami, Soumaya Bourgou, Moufida Saidani Tounsi, Anne-Sylvie Fabiano-Tixier, Iness Bettaieb Rebey
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of five green solvents (2-methyltetrahydrofuran, cyclopentyl methyl ether, p-cymene, d-limonene, and ethanol) in replacing n-hexane for sesame seed oil extraction. Both cyclopentyl methyl ether and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran yielded higher crude yields than n-hexane. The fatty acid composition of sesame seed oils remained consistent across all solvent systems, with high concentrations of oleic acid and linoleic acid. Cyclopentyl methyl ether and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran extracted the highest levels of sterols, tocopherols, and total phenols, and exhibited the strongest antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These findings suggest that cyclopentyl methyl ether and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran are promising alternatives for sesame seed oil extraction.
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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)
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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
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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.
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Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
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Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
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Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
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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.
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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.
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Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
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Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
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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.
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Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
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Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
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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
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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
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