Article
Environmental Sciences
Arianna De Bernardi, Enrica Marini, Cristiano Casucci, Luca Tiano, Fabio Marcheggiani, Costantino Vischetti
Summary: The extensive use of copper-based fungicides in vineyards has resulted in increased copper concentration in the soil. This study monitored the copper concentration in two vineyard soils over two cropping seasons and assessed its ecotoxicological effects on earthworms. The results showed low total copper concentration in the soil, but a significant increase in the soluble fraction. High copper concentrations in the soil caused initial harm to the earthworms, but they were able to recover over time.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aubry Vandeuren, Benoit Pereira, Abdoulaye Julien Kaba, Hugues Titeux, Pierre Delmelle
Summary: High levels of arsenic, chromium, and nickel in soils can be harmful to the environment and human health. This study assessed the environmental bioavailability of these elements in soils from different regions in Belgium and found that the bioavailability was higher in soils from the Liege basin compared to those from Belgian Lorraine.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shi-Wei Li, Minghui Chang, Xiaoyue Huang, Helian Li, Hong-Bo Li, Lena Q. Ma
Summary: The study found that Cd bioaccessibility in contaminated soils was mainly affected by exchangeable and carbonate-bound Cd, which were identified as the main sources of bioaccessible Cd in those soils.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bertrand Fournier, Magdalena Steiner, Xavier Brochet, Florine Degrune, Jibril Mammeri, Diogo Leite Carvalho, Sara Leal Siliceo, Sven Bacher, Andres Pena-Reyes, Thierry J. Heger
Summary: This study proposes the use of soil protists as bioindicators for managing agricultural soil quality. By combining metabarcoding data and machine learning algorithms, potential stressors of soil protist community composition and diversity can be identified. The results show that soil protists exhibit strong responses to soil copper concentration, moisture, pH, and basal respiration.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Campos, Sophia Blanche, Hermann F. Jungkunst, Allan Philippe
Summary: Phosphate fertilization leads to uranium input in agricultural soils, with uranium expected to associate with colloids and be subject to erosion, accumulating in soils with fine structure. However, the study found that uranium concentrations were slightly higher in vineyard model soils in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, and were mainly correlated with carbonate content and soil texture.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Boris Droz, Sylvain Payraudeau, Jose Antonio Rodriguez Martin, Gergely Toth, Panos Panagos, Luca Montanarella, Pasquale Borrelli, Gwenael Imfeld
Summary: The study identified precipitation, aridity, and soil organic carbon as key variables explaining 45% of Cu-t distribution in EU vineyards, highlighting the significant impact of climate and soil properties on copper distribution in vineyards. The average net export of Cu at the EU scale is 0.29 kg Cu ha(-1), significantly lower than the net accumulation of Cu (24.8 kg Cu ha(-1). The study also suggests that specific remediation measures and strategies for Cu-f use are needed to manage the trade-off between pest control and soil and water contamination in vineyard areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Flor Regus, Isabelle Laffont-Schwob, Rayhane Hamrouni, Nathalie Dupuy, Anne-Marie Farnet Da Silva
Summary: The production of wine has had a significant impact on landscapes around the world. However, the extensive use of pesticides to control pests in vineyards is common. This review aims to analyze the state of academic literature on this topic using bibliometric principles, and to identify the challenges faced by this type of agriculture in a changing world.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marhaba Turhun, Mamattursun Eziz
Summary: In this study, we analyzed the concentrations of six heavy metals in vineyard soils from the Turpan Basin in China. The results showed that the average concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury exceeded the background values, indicating slight contamination. The spatial distribution patterns of heavy metals demonstrated heterogeneity, with chromium and nickel mainly derived from natural sources, while cadmium and lead originated from anthropogenic sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Borut Vrscaj, Helena Basa Cesnik, Spela Velikonja Bolta, Sanja Radeka, Klemen Lisjak
Summary: This study investigated the levels of pesticide residues and heavy metals in vineyard soils in the Karst and Istria regions of Slovenia. The results showed that the concentrations of pesticides and heavy metals were lower in these regions compared to vineyards in France, Italy, and Spain.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jerome Viers, Remi Freydier, Jose Antonio Grande, Cyril Zouiten, Aurelie Marquet, Sophie Delpoux, Maria Santisteban, Oleg S. Pokrovsky, Juan Carlos Fortes, Jose Miguel Davila, Aguasante Sarmiento, Stephane Audry, Ana Luis, Merlin Meheut, Philippe Behra, Jose Darrozes, Christophe Monnin
Summary: Mining areas in the Iberian Pyrite Belt have caused severe contamination of soils and water with metals and metalloids. Our study reveals that the spatial distribution of copper isotopes in pit lakes is controlled by water-rock interaction processes, while attenuation processes in the river result in the precipitation of secondary minerals and preferential retention of heavy isotopes. The constant isotopic signature in the terminal lake suggests the involvement of both biotic and abiotic processes in copper fractionation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiao Fan, Yeqiang Chen, Rui Xu, Zhaohui Guo
Summary: Copper mining causes soil contamination and impacts soil microbial communities and their multifunctionality. Metal-contaminated soils enrich metal-tolerant keystone taxa, leading to a decrease in microbial community diversity. Metal contamination also inhibits important microbial metabolic potentials in the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ajigul Mamut, Jianquan Huang, Okbagaber Andom, He Zhang, Na Zhang, Hu Zhou, Yizhong Lv, Zhaojun Li
Summary: Cadmium (Cd) has become a serious issue in vineyard soil and grapes due to its potential toxicity. Soil type plays a crucial role in Cd absorption in grapes. A 90-day incubation experiment was conducted in 12 vineyard soils in China to investigate the stabilization characteristics and form changes of Cd. The results showed that Cd stability in soils and inhibition rate of grape seedlings by Cd are strongly influenced by soil type.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Huang, Hong-Ping Chen, Peter M. Kopittke, Ruben Kretzschmar, Fang-Jie Zhao, Peng Wang
Summary: Excessive cadmium accumulation in rice grain is a global issue affecting human health, with the voltaic effect identified as a novel mechanism controlling Cd remobilization during soil drainage. Metal sulfides with lower electrochemical potential are more prone to oxidative dissolution, while those with higher potential are protected from oxidation. The voltaic effect plays an important role in the oxidative dissolution of sulfides in trace metals coupled with the sulfur redox cycle in periodically anoxic-oxic environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Garcia-Jaramillo, Kylie M. Meyer, Claire L. Phillips, Veronica Acosta-Martinez, James Osborne, Alexander D. Levin, Kristin M. Trippe
Summary: The study showed that addition of biochar modified the chemical and physical composition of soils, increasing the bioavailability of carbon and nitrogen, but did not have significant effects on plant physiology parameters and productivity. However, a gradual decrease in wine tannins was observed in wines produced from grapes treated with biochar. Long-term field experiments are still needed to fully assess the impact of biochar on soil properties, vine physiology, productivity, and grape and wine quality.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Raquel Vazquez-Blanco, Juan Carlos Novoa-Munoz, Manuel Arias-Estevez, David Fernandez-Calvino, Paula Perez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study investigated changes in copper accumulation and fractionation in soils from active and abandoned vineyards. Results showed that total copper accumulation was highest in the surface layer of soil in active vineyards and was significantly correlated with total carbon concentration. However, in abandoned vineyards, total copper concentration was highest in the subsurface layers and was not correlated with total carbon content. The percentage of available copper was also lower in abandoned vineyards compared to active vineyards.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Debasish Kumar Dey, Ji In Kang, Vivek K. Bajpai, Kwanwoo Kim, Hoomin Lee, Sonam Sonwal, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Jianbo Xiao, Sajad Ali, Yun Suk Huh, Yong-Kyu Han, Shruti Shukla
Summary: This article discusses the geographical regulatory guidelines and recommendations implemented worldwide to control mycotoxin contamination in food and feed products. It also examines recent advancements in mitigating health consequences and links them with the molecular and signaling pathways activated by mycotoxin exposure.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sabira Sultana, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Maksim Rebezov, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Abdelaali Balahbib, Aya Khouchlaa, Ouadie Mohamed El Yaagoubi, Adnan Khaliq, Nasreddine El Omari, Saad Bakrim, Gokhan Zengin, Muhammad Akram, Mars Khayrullin, Irina Bogonosova, Shafi Mahmud, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: For individuals living with progressive cancer, nutritional therapy and exercise are important factors in improving health and quality of life. Cancer survivors and patients are encouraged to seek knowledge on diet, exercise, and supplements to maintain treatment outcomes, living quality, and survival. A healthy diet plays a significant role in cancer treatment.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mirnawati Salampe, Sukamto Salang Mamada, Yayu Mulsiani Evary, Saikat Mitra, Talha Bin Emran, Harapan Harapan, Firzan Nainu, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: Recently, there have been outbreaks of various viruses around the world, such as HIV, Zika, Ebola, and the current SARS-CoV-2 virus. Unfortunately, there are limited drugs that can effectively treat these diseases. Therefore, there is a need to explore potential compounds that can combat these viruses. The review highlights the antiviral potential of marine natural products, including seaweeds, seagrasses, sponges, and marine bacteria, and discusses their mechanisms of action.
CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
P. Barciela, M. Carpena, Ning-Yang Li, Chao Liu, S. M. Jafari, J. Simal-Gandara, M. A. Prieto
Summary: Nanotechnology has opened a new frontier in the food industry by providing new ways of controlling and structuring products with greater market value, especially in areas such as food processing, preservation, and packaging. Macroalgae have been recognized as a potential source of secondary metabolites, such as phenolic compounds, pigments, and polysaccharides, which can be used for biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles (NPs). These biosynthesized metal NPs derived from macroalgae show advantages in terms of cost, production time, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for various applications in the food industry, such as nanoencapsulation, nanocomposites, and biosensors. However, the potential toxicity of metal NPs should be considered, and applicable regulations need to ensure their safe use.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jelena Popovic-Djordjevic, Bojana Spirovic-Trifunovic, Ilinka Pecinar, Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira, Durda Krstic, Dragana Mihajlovic, Milica Fotiric Aksic, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: This study evaluated the fatty acid composition of seed oil from wild and cultivated rosehip collected in different locations in Serbia. The results showed that unsaturated fatty acids were dominant in most samples, with linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and oleic acid as the most abundant components. Raman spectroscopy analysis revealed significantly higher content of unsaturated fatty acids in two seed samples. Ratios of UFAs/SFAs, omega-6/omega-3, and LA/ALA, as well as desirable fatty acids, indicated good quality in most rosehip seed oils. Genetic characteristics and agro-ecological conditions likely affected the fatty acid composition of seed oils.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zhimin Wang, Chao Liu, Yingying Shi, Mingming Huang, Zunyang Song, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Ningyang Li, Jingying Shi
Summary: Lipopeptides are compounds produced by Bacillus spp. with a peptide ring and a fatty acid chain. They are widely used in various industries due to their hydrophilic and oleophilic properties. However, the complex metabolic network and strict synthesis pathway of lipopeptides result in high cost and low production efficiency, limiting their large-scale application. This review explores the types and biosynthetic pathways of Bacillus-produced lipopeptides, as well as methods to improve their production, such as genetic engineering and fermentation optimization.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Mohammad Nejatian, Amir Pouya Ghandehari Yazdi, Sepideh Khorasani, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: In this study, an electrospun nanofibers-based packaging film was used to increase the shelf life of fresh in-hull pistachios and reduce contamination by aflatoxin-producing fungi. The nanocomposite demonstrated strong antifungal activity against mycotoxigenic fungi, including Aspergillus flavus.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Henrique Nascimento, Maria Joao Malaquias, Catarina Mendes Pinto, Jose Sa Silva, Dina Rochate, Cristina Fraga, Jose Eduardo Alves, Cristina Ramos, Judit Gandara, Sofia Ferreira, Vitor Lopes, Sara Cavaco, Helena Pessegueiro Miranda, Agostinho Almeida, Marina Magalhaes
Summary: Liver disease patients, especially those with surgically or spontaneously induced portosystemic shunts, can accumulate toxic substances, including manganese, in the brain, leading to acquired hepatocerebral degeneration (AHD). This study examined the levels of trace elements in AHD patients before and after liver transplantation (LT), finding imbalances in several trace elements and an improvement in neurological symptoms and inflammation after LT. These changes in trace element levels may contribute to the pathophysiology and symptomatology of AHD.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ahmed Mohamed Abdeldaiem, Abdelmoneim H. Ali, Ahmed Hassan Mousa, Wael F. Elkot, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of replacing milk fat with roasted and grilled corn powders on ice cream characteristics. The results indicated that using different concentrations of corn powders led to significant changes in the physical and rheological properties of the ice cream mixture. The addition of roasted or grilled corn powders increased the total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, with varying effects over time. Furthermore, ice cream treatments with corn powders demonstrated improved melting resistance and sensory evaluation scores compared to other treatments. Additionally, these treatments exhibited lower production cost than the control sample.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTRONOMY AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Khaoula Boudjaber, Yamina Ben Miri, Amina Benabdallah, Nada Bennia, Chaima Hamadi, Boudjema Soumati, Djamel Djenane, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: The present study demonstrated the potential of Chamaerops humilis extracts as food preservatives based on their antifungal, antiaflatoxin, and antioxidant efficacy. Molds isolated from peanuts were identified as Aspergillus, Penicillium sp., Fusarium sp., and Alternaria sp. The extracts effectively inhibited the growth and aflatoxin production of A. flavus at lower concentrations. These findings suggest that C. humilis extracts can be utilized as plant-based preservative food additives.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alka Kumari, Bhaswati Bhattacharya, Tripti Agarwal, Vijay Paul, Vaibhav Kumar Maurya, S. Chakkaravarthi, J. Simal-Gandara
Summary: To address the increasing demand for healthy and safe foods, researchers developed a sensitive and precise method for the detection and quantification of food contaminants like acrylamide, even in trace amounts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Minmin Li, Lin Li, Zhiqiang Kong, Noel Gregoire, Rui Quan, Zisheng Luo, Xingyu Lin, Jesus Simal-Gandara, Bei Fan, Fengzhong Wang
Summary: Residues of pesticides were found to have an adverse effect on the nutrition and flavor of fruits. This study investigated the changes in apple flavor after the application of cyflumetofen and found that it significantly altered the nutritional composition and flavor formation of the apples. The study also revealed that cyflumetofen mainly affected pathways related to amino acid, organic acid, polyphenol, and lipid metabolism, resulting in altered nutritional and flavor characteristics.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Chemistry, Applied
Jayashree Shanmugam, Aruna Sharmili Sundararaj, Roshitha Shanmugasundaram, Balaji Ravichandran, Mahendrakumar Mani, Savaas Umar Mohammed Riyaz, Manikandan Dhayalan, Antonio Cid-Samamed, Jesus Simal-Gandara
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
R. Battat, E. Scherl, D. Lukin, P. Charilaou, P. Mahtani, J. Gerber, J. Gandara, F. Dundar, P. Zumbo, D. Betel, C. J. Guo, R. Longman
JOURNAL OF CROHNS & COLITIS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Soria-Lopez, P. Garcia-Perez, M. Carpena, P. Garcia-Oliveira, Paz Otero, M. Fraga-Corral, Hui Cao, M. A. Prieto, J. Simal-Gandara
Summary: Finding a sustainable food system to feed the growing global population is a challenge due to the depletion of natural resources. The long food supply chain (LFSC) has shown limitations in feeding the population and has negative ecological, environmental, logistical, and nutritional impacts. Therefore, new efficient food systems, such as the short food supply chain (SFSC), are needed to address current environmental and consumer demands.
