Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuzhen Wang, Qian Liu, Ting Zeng, Jianfeng Zhan, Hui Zhao, Chi-Tang Ho, Yunli Xiao, Shiming Li
Summary: Bitter gourd has long been known for its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, which are attributed to its rich phytochemical content. In recent years, research on the immunomodulatory effects of bitter gourd has made significant progress, opening up new possibilities for widespread application.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fang Chen, Gangliang Huang, Hualiang Huang
Summary: Momordica charantia polysaccharide has physiological functions such as clearing away heat and detoxification, lowering blood sugar, and improving immunity, making it an ideal health care product. The polysaccharide extracted by hot water method was successfully modified chemically and showed significant antioxidant effects in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiwoo Kim, Sungryul Yu, Yoonhwa Jeong, Misook Kim
Summary: Bitter melon fermented with Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Leuconosoc citreum showed increased production of lactic acids, mannitol, dextran, and oligosaccharides. The fermented bitter melon exhibited anti-diabetic, anti-dementia, and antioxidant activities.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Feng Wang, Meng Yuan, Chenqi Shao, Nan Ji, Haifeng Zhang, Chunmei Li
Summary: In this study, extracellular vesicles derived from Momordica charantia were found to have excellent antioxidant activity and were able to treat ulcerative colitis by regulating oxidation and inflammatory factors.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mei-Chia Chou, Yuan-Jia Lee, Yao-Ting Wang, Shi-Yie Cheng, Hsueh-Ling Cheng
Summary: Momordica charantia L. has anti-inflammatory effects, but its safety profile needs to be further studied. Momordicine I showed cytotoxicity while other compounds had no obvious adverse effects. TCD exhibited anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting a specific pathway and enhancing the expression of related factors. Caution should be taken when using the vines and leaves of M. charantia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tintswalo Lindi Maselesele, Tumisi Beiri Jeremiah Molelekoa, Sefater Gbashi, Oluwafemi Ayodeji Adebo
Summary: A statistical comparison of grape juice, bitter gourd juice, and fermented bitter gourd-grape beverage was conducted to identify significant differences in their characteristics. The results showed significant variations in pH, antioxidant activity, total soluble solids, total titratable acidity, total flavonoid content, and total phenolic content.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kamila Iram, Muhammad Arslan Ashraf, Sobhy M. Ibrahim, Rizwan Rasheed, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The use of coumarin has great potential in improving the phytoremediation of saline and alkaline soils. Coumarin seed priming promotes plant growth by circumventing oxidative injury and intensifying oxidative defense. It also maintains the balance between reduced and oxidized glutathione to diminish ion excess toxicity, thereby facilitating the phytoremediation of saline soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinshen Liu, Yuxin Lei, Mingyi Guo, Linhong Wang
Summary: With the increase in diabetes cases due to improved living standards, there is an urgent need for a simple, convenient, effective, and long-lasting drug for diabetes treatment. Bitter melon, a medicinal vegetable with a history of consumption and medicinal use in China, contains momordica charantia polysaccharide (MCP), which has shown potential in treating both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This article summarizes the research on MCP in diabetes treatment over the past 20 years, discussing extraction methods, structural characteristics, and the hypoglycemic effects of MCP in various models and experiments.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongyan Sun, Songjie He, Tingli Liu, Qingmei Zhang, Jia Yu, Yifan Gao, Xiaoyun Wang
Summary: The study investigated the mitigation effects of nano-silicon dioxide (nSiO(2)) on cadmium (Cd) toxicity to bitter gourd seedlings. The results showed that nSiO(2) increased Cd stress tolerance, promoted antioxidant response, and enhanced plant growth. Additionally, it decreased Cd concentration in plant tissues.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Vijayakumar Rathod, T. K. Behera, A. D. Munshi, A. B. Gaikwad, Saurabh Singh, N. D. Vinay, G. Boopalakrishnan, Gograj Singh Jat
Summary: Interspecific hybridization and introgression breeding are the main strategies for addressing global climate change and food security challenges. This study attempted to introgress novel genes from Momordica balsamina to cultivated bitter gourd Momordica charantia, but faced low hybridization success rates and high seedling mortality. Despite limited success, one interspecific hybrid plant was successfully generated and studied at morphological, cytological, and molecular levels, confirming partial introgression of chromosome segments from M. balsamina.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ji Hye Kim, You Jin Lim, Shucheng Duan, Tae Jung Park, Seok Hyun Eom
Summary: The bitter taste of M. charantia fruit limits its consumption, but the thermal drying process can help reduce bitterness. This study investigated the physiochemical changes in different stages of the fruit when subjected to different thermal treatments. The results showed that thermally treated mature yellow fruit had higher antioxidant activities and phenolic compound levels, making it more suitable for consumption.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yongxue Zhang, Panling Lu, Haijun Jin, Jiawei Cui, Chen Miao, Lizhong He, Jizhu Yu, Xiaotao Ding, Hongmei Zhang
Summary: Bitter gourd is a valuable source of bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and triterpenoids. Different cultivars of bitter gourd have varying levels of these compounds, but there are significant correlations among the different cultivars. Metabolomic analysis identified numerous secondary metabolites in bitter gourd, with flavonoids and phenolic acids being the most abundant. Several metabolites were found to be closely associated with antioxidative capacity. These findings indicate that bitter gourd has medicinal potential and can be used for developing novel molecules.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Serhat S. Cicek
Summary: Bitter gourd, a widely cultivated vegetable, has a long history in traditional medicine for treating diabetes and its complications. Its antidiabetic properties and beneficial effects on blood glucose and lipid concentrations have been studied, but the compounds responsible for these effects have not been adequately described.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Abraao de Jesus B. Muribeca, Paulo Wender P. Gomes, Steven Souza Paes, Ana Paula Alves da Costa, Paulo Weslem Portal Gomes, Jessica de Souza Viana, Jose Diogo E. Reis, Sonia das Gracas Santa R. Pamplona, Consuelo Silva, Anelize Bauermeister, Lourivaldo da Silva Santos, Milton Nascimento da Silva
Summary: Momordica charantia leaves exhibit antibacterial activity, particularly against Klebsiella pneumoniae. The ethyl acetate phase has a high content of glycosylated flavones, which may contribute to its antibacterial activity. Therefore, M. charantia leaves could be considered as an alternative antibacterial source and should be further studied for potential pharmacological applications.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yonglin Gao, Ping Liu, Donghong Wang, Jingmin Liu, Lintong Yang, Yating Kang, Bing Han, Jungang Yin, Jing Zhu, Kezhou Wang, Chunmei Li
Summary: In this study, a novel protein MC-2 was isolated from Momordica charantia L., and its positive regulation on lipid metabolism activity was demonstrated. The amino acid composition of MC-2 was analyzed and found to be rich in Asp, Glu, and Lys. Furthermore, MC-2 showed beneficial effects on reducing lipid accumulation and protecting against NAFLD in both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
T. Husain, M. Suhel, S. M. Prasad, V. P. Singh
Summary: Chromium toxicity to crops is a current scientific issue, and the study found that ethylene and hydrogen sulfide can alleviate the toxicity of Cr(VI) stress. The results indicate that although both ethylene and hydrogen sulfide can alleviate Cr(VI) stress, endogenous hydrogen sulfide is more effective.
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Vijay Pratap Singh, Parvaiz Ahmad, Gea Guerriero, Marek Vaculik, Francisco J. Corpas
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Suhel, Tajammul Husain, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: In recent years, GABA and NO have gained increasing attention for their role in reducing metal toxicity in plants. This study explored the effects of GABA and NO in alleviating arsenate As(V) toxicity in tomato and brinjal seedlings. The results showed that the application of GABA and SNP improved the growth of the two vegetable crops and reduced As(V) toxicity. Interestingly, the study also found that NO plays a crucial role in the GABA-mediated alleviation of As(V) toxicity, and NO itself does not require GABA for this effect.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Suhel, Tajammul Husain, Aparna Pandey, Samiksha Singh, Nawal Kishore Dubey, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This article reviews the biosynthesis of GABA in plants and its accumulation and role under stressed conditions. GABA regulates multiple physiological processes and interacts with ROS, nitric oxide, Ca+2 ions, phytohormones, and polyamines in stress acclimation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ved Prakash, Padmaja Rai, Nilesh C. Sharma, Vijay Pratap Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Shivesh Sharma, Shivendra Sahi
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the role of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in promoting plant growth and relieving chromium-induced stress in rice seedlings. They found that exogenous supplementation of ZnO NPs enhanced the defense mechanisms of rice seedlings, increasing their tolerance against chromium stress. Additionally, this nanofertilizer reversed the inhibitory effects of chromium on growth and photosynthetic efficiency. This growth promotion was associated with the activation of antioxidative enzymes by ZnO NPs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Kandhol, Vijay Pratap Singh, Jason C. White, Lam-Son Phan Tran, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: The global increase in nanotechnology applications in agriculture and food production has been unprecedented. This article critically evaluates the existing literature on the interactions between nanoparticles and phytohormones in plants. It also explores the developing strategy of nano-enabled precision delivery of phytohormones and identifies future research directions and knowledge gaps in this important aspect of nano-enabled agriculture.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Nishat Parveen, Nidhi Kandhol, Shivesh Sharma, Vijay Pratap Singh, Devendra Kumar Chauhan, Jutta Ludwig-Mueller, Francisco J. Corpas, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi
Summary: The plant hormone auxin plays a crucial role in regulating plant growth and development. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) also serve as signaling molecules at low concentrations, but excessive accumulation of ROS due to environmental stresses can be detrimental to cells. Nitric oxide (NO), a gaseous signaling molecule, has various beneficial effects on plants. Together, auxin, ROS, and NO are involved in developmental processes and abiotic stress tolerance in plants.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vipul Mishra, Samiksha Singh, Nawal Kishore Dubey, Shraddha Singh, Meena Rai, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This study reveals the importance of UVR8 in plants through analyzing its evolution and variation, and suggests its potential application in inducing root development, flowering, and developing UV-B tolerant nutrient rich plants.
PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Saumya Jaiswal, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Francisco J. Corpas, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: HPCA1 senses H2O2 and controls ROS production, regulating Ca2+ signaling cascades and stress resilience in plants. However, there are still questions about the complete involvement of HPCA1 in sensing cellular H2O2 and cell-to-cell systemic signaling during stress conditions.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Priya Gahlowt, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pooja Singh, Saumya Jaiswal, Ajayraj Kushwaha, Priya Gahlowt, Vipul Mishra, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Surendra Pratap Singh, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: In this study, it was found that peroxynitrite is necessary for ethylene-mediated aerenchyma formation in rice roots under waterlogging conditions. Aerenchyma formation is crucial for the survival of plants under waterlogging stress, and the involvement of peroxynitrite in this process has been elusive. The findings highlight the role of peroxynitrite in ethylene-mediated aerenchyma formation and its potential for the development of waterlogging stress-tolerant rice varieties.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Priya Gahlowt, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Francisco J. Corpas, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: This study reveals that nitric oxide plays multifaceted roles in plants. It was found that NO produced in the shoot apex leads to S-nitrosation of transcription factor GT-1, which subsequently regulates the expression of the HSFA2 gene, resulting in thermotolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pooja Sharma, Sheetal Kishor Parakh, To Hung Tsui, Ambreen Bano, Surendra Pratap Singh, Vijay Pratap Singh, Su Shiung Lam, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Yen Wah Tong
Summary: The generation, recycling, and reuse of food waste (FW) have been discussed, and anaerobic digestion (AD) is proposed as an effective method for converting FW into biogas and bio-fertilizers.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Priya Gahlowt, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Samiksha Singh, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: A recent discovery of a protein called HT1 has been found to cause continuous opening of stomata due to its kinase activity. However, the reversible interaction between MAP4/12 and HT1 protein acts as a CO2/bicarbonate sensor and inhibits HT1 kinase activity, resulting in the closing of stomata.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ajayraj Kushwaha, Vipul Mishra, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Ravi Gupta, Vijay Pratap Singh
Summary: Petal is a vital and attractive part of a flower, which plays a crucial role in pollination. Petal senescence is a regulated natural process controlled by hormones and genes. Many genes involved in petal senescence have been identified, and ethylene is found to play a significant role in this process. Studies also show that ethylene causes petal senescence through epigenetic changes.
PLANT REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)