Article
Horticulture
Wenling Zhang, Dan Liu, Xun Fu, Chunmei Xiong, Qingyu Nie
Summary: This study compares the differences in metabolites of orange and mandarin peels through metabolome analysis. The results show that both peels contain a large number of compounds, with terpenoids being the most accumulated class. Mandarin peels have higher compound diversity, while orange peels have lower compound content. Furthermore, the peel extracts of both fruits show antibacterial effects against various bacteria.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nur Cebi, Azime Erarslan
Summary: Citrus oils can be used as natural preservatives and flavorings in food products. The research found that Citrus bergamia EO has antibacterial and antifungal effects against different pathogens. These findings highlight the potential use of Citrus bergamia EO in food engineering to maintain food quality, safety, and sustainability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Balwinder Singh, Jatinder Pal Singh, Amritpal Kaur, Madhav P. Yadav
Summary: Citrus peel, a by-product of citrus fruit processing, contains a significant amount of essential oil, which can be effectively extracted and utilized as a source of functional components for the development of health-promoting food products. The extracted citrus peel essential oil exhibits biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects, making it a valuable resource for the food industry.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhila Heydari Koochi, Kourosh Ghodrat Jahromi, Gholamreza Kavoosi, Sedigheh Babaei
Summary: The peel of citrus fruits, commonly wasted in processing, contains essential oils with antioxidant properties and the ability to inhibit amylase and glucosidase. The primary components of citrus peel essential oil include linalool, limonene, and linalool acetate. Citrus peel essential oil shows strong antioxidant activity and effectively inhibits amylase and glucosidase.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maribela Pestana, Pedro Garcia-Caparros, Teresa Saavedra, Florinda Gama, Javier Abadia, Amarilis de Varennes, Pedro Jose Correia
Summary: This study evaluated the tolerance to iron deficiency of five citrus rootstocks and found that micronutrient homeostasis in roots and shoots of all rootstocks were affected by iron stress conditions. Additionally, the Fe/Cu ratio was significantly related to total leaf chlorophyll, which may be used to assess rootstock performance.
Article
Horticulture
Liang Wei, Xinxin Yu, Hui Li, Minghua Zhu, Duowen Pu, Qi Lu, Yihong Bao, Yuangang Zu
Summary: In this study, a solvent-free microwave extraction method (SFME) was used to isolate finger citron essential oil (FEO) with higher yields and better quality compared to hydro distillation (HD). The GC-MS results showed that the SFME method significantly increased the contents of some active components in FEO. The FEO from SFME method exhibited better antioxidant, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory, and antimicrobial activities.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rahimeh Jahani, Mahdi Behnamian, Sara Dezhsetan, Roghayeh Karimirad, Esmaeil Chamani
Summary: Grapefruit peel essential oil (CpEO) was loaded onto chitosan (Cs) nano-biopolymer using ionic gelation method and its effect on cherry tomatoes' physicochemical properties during storage were evaluated. The highest loading capacity and encapsulation efficiency were achieved with a Cs to oil weight ratio of 1:0.25. The release of the oil from the nanoparticles followed the Fickian diffusion model. The treatments of CpEO-CsNPs-CO and CpEO-CsNPs-RE showed promising effects in reducing ethylene production, respiration rate, and increasing antioxidant enzymes, while maintaining the quality of the tomatoes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elisa Flavia Luiz Cardoso Bailao, Douglas Godoi Pereira, Camila Aline Romano, Andressa Tuane de Santana Paz, Thamara Machado E. Silva, Jose Realino de Paula, Clayson Moura Gomes, Leonardo Luiz Borges
Summary: The study found that the essential oil from sweet lime peel has a good larvicidal activity, with an LC50 of 18.14 micrograms per milliliter against Aedes aegypti, with limonene and linalool as its main chemical components. It was also discovered that the linalyl acetate and isopropyl tiglate in the oil have insecticidal activities against Aedes aegypti.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoyan Long, Xiaogang Zeng, Huiting Yan, Mengjia Xu, Qingting Zeng, Chun Xu, Qingmei Xu, Yan Liang, Jun Zhang
Summary: The study found that the ethyl acetate extract from Gannanzao navel orange peel exhibited the best antioxidant potential among four extracts tested. This extract also contained the highest levels of total polyphenols and total flavonoids, along with specific flavonoids that may contribute to its excellent antioxidant properties.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Naduvilthara U. Visakh, Berin Pathrose, Arunaksharan Narayanankutty, Ahmed Alfarhan, Varsha Ramesh
Summary: This article studied the larvicidal and pest control potentials of Citrus maxima essential oil (CMEO). The results showed that CMEO is effective against insect pests of stored grains and larvae of different mosquito species. Additionally, CMEO displayed eco-friendly properties and did not inhibit seed germination.
Article
Agronomy
Rachid El Kasimi, Fatima Douiri, Khalid Haddi, Ahmed Boughdad
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the fumigation effect of essential oils (EOs) extracted from bitter orange peel on Calloosbruchus maculatus. The GC-MS analysis identified 22 compounds in the bitter orange peel EO, with limonene being the major component (86%). The EO showed toxic effects on eggs, larvae, and adults of the pest, indicating its potential as a sustainable bioinsecticide for the management of stored product pests.
Article
Plant Sciences
Huseyin Karakaya, Fatma Sezer Ozturk, Tugca Bilenler Koc, Kubra Yasar
Summary: This study determined the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of pummelo peel essential oil (PEO). The essential oil was mainly composed of monoterpene compounds, with nootkatone being the most prominent. The antimicrobial activity assays showed that PEO had inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Candida albicans, making it a potential natural flavoring and antimicrobial agent for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Chahinez Oulebsir, Hakima Mefti-Korteby, Zahr-Eddine Djazouli, Bachar Zebib, Othmane Merah
Summary: This study investigated the essential oil composition of sour orange leaves grown in Algeria and determined their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Results showed that the essential oil contained various volatile compounds and exhibited antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Leonardo Vitorino Costa de Aquino, Maria Valeria de Oliveira Santos, Lhara Ricarliany Medeiros de Oliveira, Yasmin Beatriz Franca Moura, Tassio Lessa do Nascimento, Luciana Medeiros Bertini, Alexsandra Fernandes Pereira
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant effects of Citrus sinensis peel essential oil on bovine oocyte maturation and embryonic development. The results showed that the essential oil improved cumulus cell expansion and nuclear maturation, and reduced oxidative stress. Therefore, it could be a promising alternative to synthetic compounds.
Article
Plant Sciences
Faraneh Zareiyan, Habibollah Khajehsharifi
Summary: Citrus peels are a rich source of nutrients and essential oils, with limonene being the most represented compound. Essential oil composition from Citrus maxima and Citrus sinensis cultivated in Iran were identified, showcasing potential health benefits.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Julia Morales Alfaro, Almudena Bermejo, Pilar Navarro, Ana Quinones, Alejandra Salvador
Summary: Citrus rootstocks have a significant impact on fruit quality, including physico-chemical parameters, nutritional compounds, and physiological disorders. External factors such as the interaction between rootstock and scion, water uptake capacity of roots, and modification of photosynthetic rate affect fruit quality.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Marino B. Arnao, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz
Summary: Phytomelatonin, a multifunctional molecule found in all plants examined, plays a crucial role in plant metabolism and secondary metabolism, improving plant tolerance to stress and increasing yield by regulating the redox and plant hormone networks.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Domingo Ruiz-Cano, Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Antonio Cano, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: Brassicaceae plants, with their wide variety and nutritional qualities, have gained great interest due to their high content of glucosinolates, which have demonstrated anti-oncogenic properties. This paper examines the most relevant studies on Brassicaceae plants related to food and melatonin, particularly focusing on the role of melatonin in seedling growth and postharvest preservation of cabbage, rapeseed, and broccoli. The application of melatonin has shown to extend the shelf life of fresh-cut broccoli while maintaining optimal visual and nutritional parameters.
Review
Plant Sciences
Manuela Giraldo Acosta, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino Banon Arnao
Summary: Melatonin, a hormone found in animals and plants, has multiple roles and can be used as a natural safener in herbicide and fungicide treatments. It reduces damage to crops and enhances the stress antioxidant response of plants, showing excellent co-acting qualities with these agents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Cano, Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Sara Garcia-Sanchez, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: The study demonstrates that post-harvest treatment with melatonin can extend the shelf life of broccoli heads. Certain treatment methods can prolong the shelf life to 42 days, and the impact on human melatonin intake is also explored.
Article
Plant Sciences
Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Cristina Martinez-Andujar, Purificacion A. Martinez-Melgarejo, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: Melatonin, a plant regulatory molecule, shows potential as a biostimulator and protector against abiotic and biotic stressors. In this study, the protective effect of melatonin on mungbean seedlings treated with copper oxychloride fungicide was investigated. Melatonin improved growth, protected photosynthetic pigments, reduced membrane damage, and affected the hormonal profile of the seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Abelardo Modrego, Taras Pasternak, Moutasem Omary, Alfonso Albacete, Antonio Cano, Jose Manuel Perez-Perez, Idan Efroni
Summary: The removal of the root system triggers the formation of new roots from the remaining shoot, a process primarily regulated by the phytohormone auxin. In this study, the tomato mutation rosette (ro) was found to have a deficiency in shoot-borne root formation and reduced auxin transport rates. The ro gene was identified as the tomato ortholog of BIG and UBR4/p600 genes, which are known to regulate auxin transport in Arabidopsis thaliana and calcium homeostasis in mammals. The study suggests that the RO/BIG protein maintains auxin flow by stabilizing the membrane localization of the auxin transporter PIN1, potentially through attenuating the inhibitory effect of calcium on cytoplasmic streaming.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Antonio Cano, Ana B. Maestre, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: ABTS is a widely used compound for determining the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of various samples. It can be used in different determination methodologies, such as automated photometric measures and liquid chromatographic separation. The ABTS/TAC method allows for the determination of both hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activity, providing total antioxidant activity values. This review highlights the major achievements and applications of the ABTS/TAC method.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marino B. Arnao, Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Ana Castejon-Castillejo, Marta Losada-Loran, Pablo Sanchez-Herrerias, Amina El Mihyaoui, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz
Summary: Melatonin dietary supplements are widely consumed, with developed countries as the largest consumers. Its use has expanded from treating sleep disorders to various other applications. The chemical industry currently meets the market's needs, but there is also interest in obtaining melatonin from plants and genetically modified microorganisms. This paper reviews the synthesis methods and compares the advantages of natural melatonin over chemically synthesized melatonin.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amina El Mihyaoui, El Hadi Erbiai, Saoulajan Charfi, Eugenia Pinto, Maria Emilia Candela Castillo, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Antonio Cano, Alain Badoc, Ahmed Lamarti, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva, Marino B. B. Arnao
Summary: The study investigated the chemical composition and bioactivity of methanolic extracts from Cladanthus mixtus in northern Morocco for the first time. Phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined and the composition of the extracts was analyzed by GC-MS. The extracts showed antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, with higher phenolic and flavonoid contents in flower extracts. The extracts were most effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Trichophyton rubrum.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paul Arevalo, Antonio Cano, Francisco Jurado
Summary: Sizing optimization and power smoothing in grid-connected renewable systems are important challenges. This article presents a novel methodology for a photovoltaic-hydrokinetic system, considering power fluctuations reduction using supercapacitors. The research shows that pattern search method can find the global optimum and the use of supercapacitors reduces power fluctuations and increases self-consumption significantly.
ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ana-Belen Maestre-Hernandez, Juan-Jose Vicente-Lopez, Francisca Perez-Llamas, Maria-Emilia Candela-Castillo, Maria-Teresa Garcia-Conesa, Maria-Jose Frutos, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: Saffron bio-residues, generated during the production of saffron spices, contain high amounts of phenolic and flavonoid compounds with strong antioxidant potential. Different extraction conditions were applied to obtain hydrophilic and lipophilic components, and the antioxidant activity of the bioactive compounds was analyzed using the ABTS method. The variability in pH and color must be considered when using bio-residues as additives in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Review
Plant Sciences
Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Amina El Mihyaoui, Antonio Cano, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: Melatonin is a versatile molecule with various physiological activities, acting as a hormone and antioxidant in animals, and a regulator and biomolecule in plants. It has shown potential as a biocontrol agent against virus diseases in crops.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dhekra Belloumi, Salvador Calvet, Marta Isabel Roca, Pablo Ferrer, Ana Jimenez-Belenguer, Maria Cambra-Lopez, Paloma Garcia-Rebollar, Eric Climent, Juan Martinez-Blanch, Marta Tortajada, Empar Chenoll, Almudena Bermejo, Alba Cerisuelo
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of dehydrated citrus pulp (DCP) on growth performance, fecal characteristics, fecal bacterial composition, and fecal and serum metabolomic profiles in crossbred pigs. The results showed that feeding DCP improved gut health and protein metabolism in pigs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Domingo Ruiz-Cano, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: Melatonin has been found to be effective in post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of melatonin treatments in extending the shelf life of broccolini during cold storage. Treatment with 50μM melatonin for 15 minutes appears to be the most effective in preserving the freshness and antioxidant properties of broccolini.