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Forestry
Xinlin Li, Jixiang Zou, Chunyi Jin, Chengchao Yang, Hua Jin
Summary: This study enriched the understanding of nitrogen tolerance and starvation mechanism in yellowhorn and provided a reference for breeding low-nitrogen tolerance germplasm in the future. The study found that many genes in yellowhorn showed differential expression under low-nitrogen stress, and the phenylpropane synthesis pathway, flavonoid synthesis pathway, and plant hormone signal transduction pathway were significantly up-regulated.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Weiwei Rong, Kefei Han, Zihan Zhao, Junying An, Qing Li, Kaishun Bi
Summary: The study suggests that Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge husks may improve cognitive impairment by regulating gut microbiota composition and multiple metabolic pathways, particularly affecting tryptophan, purine, kynurenine and phenylalanine metabolic pathways.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Zishuo Zhang, Yi Zhang, Yan Ao, Michael Ray Saunders, Xu Wang
Summary: The physicochemical traits of Xanthoceras sorbifolium seeds from different areas were analyzed, showing that seeds from Mudanjiang, Fuxin, and Qingyang were suitable for various products, while seeds from Yonghe and Hunyuan were suitable for food production and nursery stock.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi-ao Feng, Dan Yang, Jin-jin Guo, Yu-kun Bo, Long-shan Zhao, Ming An
Summary: This study developed a green and efficient method for extracting flavonoids from Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge using ultra-sound-assisted natural deep eutectic solvents combined with response surface methodology. The optimal extraction conditions were determined and the yields of various flavonoids were measured. The results showed that the extraction efficiency and antioxidant activity of 1,4-butanediol-acetic acid were higher than traditional organic solvent methanol, indicating its potential as an environmentally friendly extraction solvent.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinteng Cao, Guangwei Wu, Lei Wang, Fuliang Cao, Yan Jiang, Linguo Zhao
Summary: This study designed saponin-oriented deep eutectic solvents (DESs) for the efficient and selective extraction of triterpenoid saponins from Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks. The optimized DESs resulted in a maximum extraction rate of 72.11 +/- 0.61 mg Re/g dw. Damage to the microstructure caused by DESs was found to enhance the extraction efficiency. Additionally, seven saponins were identified through HPLC-MS analysis.
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Agricultural Engineering
Zishuo Zhang, Yan Ao, Ning Su, Yuxin Chen, Kexin Wang, Lijin Ou
Summary: The study investigates the dynamic changes in morphological traits, oil content, fatty acid composition, and other components during the seed development of X. sorbifolium. The optimal harvest time for edible oil production is 70-75 DAA, while for biodiesel production, it is 60 DAA.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Henghui Zhang, Xiaoli Wang, Dongliang He, Dongliang Zou, Runzhu Zhao, Huifang Wang, Shuying Li, Yongping Xu, Buhailiqiemu Abudureheman
Summary: In this study, the extraction conditions of total flavonoids (TFs) from X. sorbifolia flowers were optimized using ultrasound-assisted extraction, and it was found that TFs exhibited strong antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Thus, X. sorbifolia flowers can serve as a novel source of natural flavonoids, and TFs have potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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Food Science & Technology
Hui Gao, Mengkai Liu, Lili Zheng, Tingting Zhang, Xiuliang Chang, He Liu, Sen Zhou, Zhiran Zhang, Shengxin Li, Jie Sun
Summary: Volatile compounds (VOCs) in yellow horn seed oil were analyzed at different roasting temperatures using GC-IMS and GC-O-MS. A total of 97 VOCs were detected by GC-IMS, while GC-O-MS identified 77 tentatively. Both methods confirmed 24 VOCs, with aldehydes being the most abundant. Hexanal, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, heptanal, 2-pentylfuran, 1-hexanol, and 1-octen-3-ol were identified as the key aroma compounds. PLS-DA and OPLS-DA models accurately distinguished between different roasting temperatures, with 160℃ yielding the highest content of main aroma substances. These findings are important for optimizing industrial production and improving oil aroma control.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuling Zheng, Pan Gao, Shu Wang, Yuling Ruan, Wu Zhong, Chuanrong Hu, Dongping He
Summary: This study investigated and compared the oil yield, physicochemical properties, fatty acid composition, nutrient content, and antioxidant ability of X. sorbifolia kernel oils obtained by different extraction methods. The results showed that X. sorbifolia oil contained a high percentage of monounsaturated fatty acids, especially oleic acid and nervonic acid, and the extraction methods had little effect on the fatty acid composition and content. Hexane extraction resulted in the highest oil yield, oxidation stability index, tocopherol content, and sterol content. The DPPH scavenging activity rates of the oil produced by supercritical fluid extraction were the highest. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the antioxidant capacity of the oil was negatively correlated with sterol and stearic acid content and positively correlated with linoleic acid, arachidic acid, and polyunsaturated fatty acid content.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jiaming Zhao, Jixuan Xu, Zhiqi Zhang, Zhutao Shao, Dali Meng
Summary: Nine undescribed compounds and seven known compounds were isolated from the husks of Xanthoceras sorbifolia. Three of them showed significant inhibition on NO productions and controlled the NF-kappa B signaling pathway, suggesting their potential for the prevention of inflammation-related neurodegenerative disorders.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Xuhui Zhang, Zhiyuan Sun, Yindi Cao, Yulian Chen, Shouke Li, Guibin Wang, Xiangshu Zhao, Fuliang Cao
Summary: This study found that the inclusion of Xanthoceras sorbifolia leaves and solid-state fermented X sorbifolia leaves in the diet had significant effects on the growth performance, gastrointestinal tract development, serum metabolites, intestinal mucosa morphology, cecal fermentation, and microflora enumeration of rabbits.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Lijun Ding, Yinan Hao, Jing Chen, Bo Hai, Ximing Wang
Summary: In this study, biodiesel was successfully prepared from Xanthoceras sorbifolia seed kernel using SO42-/SnO2-Hangjin2(#) clay as catalyst, with the key parameters optimized for maximum yield. The results confirmed the feasibility of using Xanthoceras sorbifolia seed oil as a non-edible feedstock for biodiesel production.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yubo Xie, Fang Wang, Binghan Ke, Lingqun Zhang, Xiaoyang Yan, Gang Deng
Summary: A new method using SC-CO2 and CXE was developed to extract seed oil from X. Sorbifolia. The SC-CO2 extraction showed rapid release of EAO from broken cells, resulting in a 74.11% oil yield after 4 hours. Follow-up CXE extraction at specific conditions obtained 68% broken cells and 18.42% remaining HAO, with a total oil yield of 92.53%. Compared to the Soxhlet method, the whole process was completed in 60% less time. Lipid composition analysis revealed the presence of fatty acid ethyl ester and a higher content of functional fatty acid nervonic acid (4.12%) in CXE oil.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Juan Wang, Haifei Hu, Xizhen Liang, Muhammad Tahir ul Qamar, Yunxiang Zhang, Jianguo Zhao, Hongqian Ren, Xingrong Yan, Baopeng Ding, Jinping Guo
Summary: Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolia) is a versatile deciduous tree native to Northern and Central China. It is often cultivated for its ornamental value and as a source of edible seeds that contain rich oil and fatty acid contents. This study presents a high-quality genome assembly of yellowhorn, which provides insights into its environmental adaptation and seed oil content variations. The findings suggest that certain gene families and a specific gene, 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase (KAT), play important roles in the adaptability and oil synthesis of yellowhorn.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingbin Li, Hui Zhou, Chaowei Xiong, Zijia Peng, Wei Du, He Li, Li Wang, Chengjiang Ruan
Summary: This study identified and characterized the R2R3-MYB gene family in yellowhorn, a woody oil plant with environmental stress tolerance in northern China. The findings reveal the potential role of these genes in the response to abiotic stress and provide important information for future research on yellowhorn R2R3-MYB transcription factors.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)