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Plant Sciences
Lindsay Erndwein, Joseph Kawash, Sara Knowles, Nicholi Vorsa, James Polashock
Summary: Due to global climate change, periods of abiotic stress in the North American cranberry growing regions will increase. Sunscald, caused by high temperature and drought conditions, damages cranberry fruits and reduces yields. This study found that epicuticular wax in cranberries plays a positive role in mitigating sunscald.
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Polymer Science
Rima Sedbare, Valdimaras Janulis, Kristina Ramanauskiene
Summary: The bioactive compounds in cranberry fruit reduce the risks of various diseases, and oral gels containing cranberry fruit extract can ensure accurate dosage and release. This study investigates the effect of polymeric materials on the dissolution kinetics of cranberry anthocyanins from gel formulations.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rima Urbstaite, Lina Raudone, Valdimaras Janulis
Summary: In this study, the qualitative and quantitative composition of anthocyanins and anthocyanidins in different cultivars and genetic clones of American cranberries grown in Lithuanian climatic conditions were analyzed. The study found that different cranberry cultivars contained various anthocyanin compounds, and compared the cultivars using hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis. Additionally, the antioxidant effect of cranberry fruit sample extracts was evaluated.
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Plant Sciences
Rima Sedbare, Valdimaras Janulis, Kristina Ramanauskiene
Summary: It was found that excipients can affect the solubility and release kinetics of cranberry anthocyanins, as well as the disintegration time of capsules. The choice of excipient chitosan was shown to provide greater anthocyanin stability and modified release in the gastrointestinal tract. The study highlights the potential of freeze-dried cranberry powder as a source of anthocyanin-rich dietary supplements.
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Chemistry, Applied
Eugenio Spadoni Andreani, Salwa Karboune, Lan Liu
Summary: In this study, cell wall polysaccharides were extracted from Stevens cranberry pomace, revealing a high content of pectic polysaccharides including homogalacturonan, arabinan, and galactan. Various extracts showed differences in composition, with CH extract having the highest yield and mainly consisting of homogalacturonan. Additionally, high molecular weight polysaccharides were identified in all extracts.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Eugenio Spadoni Andreani, Mingqin Li, Jennifer Ronholm, Salwa Karboune
Summary: Humicola insolens feruloyl esterase was immobilized on chemically modified epoxy-activated supports with different pore sizes. The study found that immobilized feruloyl esterase showed higher feruloylation activity on pectic polysaccharides compared to free enzyme, and the extent of feruloylation affected the prebiotic activity and antioxidant properties differently depending on the type of polysaccharides extracted.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rima Urbstaite, Lina Raudone, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Valdimaras Janulis
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate an efficient, cost-effective, reproducible, and fast UPLC-DAD methodology for the evaluation of the qualitative and quantitative composition of phenolic compounds in raw material and preparations of American cranberry fruit. Various phenolic compounds were identified in cranberry fruit samples, and their composition was evaluated using the developed UPLC-DAD methodology.
Article
Plant Sciences
Linards Klavins, Ingus Perkons, Marcis Mezulis, Arturs Viksna, Maris Klavins
Summary: Procyanidins are a group of polyphenolic compounds that can be found in foods such as chocolate, tea, and cranberries. Cranberry press residues are rich in procyanidins, which can be extracted and used as nutraceuticals. This study optimized the extraction process of cranberry press residues and purified the extracts. The obtained procyanidin fractions showed strong antioxidative potential and were analyzed for individual procyanidins. The results showed a strong correlation between procyanidin content and antioxidative activity.
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Microbiology
Mattia Mirandola, Maria Vittoria Salvati, Carola Rodigari, K. Sofia Appelberg, Ali Mirazimi, Massimo E. Maffei, Giorgio Gribaudo, Cristiano Salata
Summary: The study demonstrates that cranberry extract exhibits antiviral activity against HAZV and CCHFV by targeting early stages of the replication cycle, including the initial adsorption to target cells.
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Food Science & Technology
Katja Karppinen, Anna Avetisyan, Anne Linn Hykkerud, Laura Jaakola
Summary: A DNA-based method using digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) was developed to identify and quantify wild lingonberry and cultivated American cranberry. The method is simple, fast, and sensitive, and can also be applied to authentication analyses of other plant species.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Oleh Koshovyi, Inna Vlasova, Heleriin Laur, Ganna Kravchenko, Oksana Krasilnikova, Sebastian Granica, Jakub P. Piwowarski, Jyrki Heinamaki, Ain Raal
Summary: The study investigates the chemical composition and potential insulin resistance correction effect of American cranberry leaf extracts. The findings suggest that these extracts have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity coefficients and liver lipid content, making them a potential preventive measure against health issues associated with insulin resistance. Additionally, a novel 3D-printed oral dosage form has been developed for easy administration of the extracts.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joseph Kawash, Peter V. Oudemans, Lindsay Erndwein, James J. Polashock
Summary: The community of organisms associated with plant roots plays a crucial role in plant health, and it is influenced by various factors. We analyzed the microbial communities in the rhizosphere of highbush blueberry and American cranberry plants in New Jersey, and found that the bacterial communities were similar, while the fungal communities differed significantly. These findings provide insights for understanding the health issues of Vaccinium spp. crops in different regions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rima Sedbare, Lina Raudone, Vaidotas Zvikas, Jonas Viskelis, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Valdimaras Janulis
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a UPLC-DAD methodology for evaluating triterpene compounds in cranberry samples. The method was validated according to ICH guidelines and applied to different parts of Vaccinium macrocarpon and Vaccinium oxycoccos fruits.
Article
Ecology
Z. M. Yu, P. Lv, L. M. Wang, H. Wang, L. P. Zhou, J. Z. Zhang, J. Shi
Summary: This study determined the optimal fertilization conditions for perennial cranberry through a field experiment. Fertilizer with high nutrient levels promoted the growth and yield of cranberry plants. Liquid fertilizer treatments outperformed solid fertilizer treatments at medium nutrient levels. Compound fertilizer with humic acid was found to be more effective than inorganic fertilizer.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyan Shi, Xiuli Zhang, Xin Liu, Yunyao Jiang, Yongyan Deng, Junzhi Liu
Summary: Cranberry phytochemicals (CPS) can inhibit HSC activation and liver fibrosis by reducing the expression of inflammatory cytokines and inhibiting the TGF beta/Smad signaling pathway. In vitro studies have shown significant effects of CPS on HSCs, with promising therapeutic effects in a rat model of liver fibrosis.
Article
Agronomy
Brandon Schlautman, Luis Diaz-Garcia, Giovanny Covarrubias-Pazaran, Nathan Schlautman, Nicholi Vorsa, James Polashock, Elizabeth L. Ogden, Allan Brown, Ying-Chen Lin, Nahla Bassil, Emily J. Buck, Claudia Wiedow, Susan McCallum, Julie Graham, Massimo Iorizzo, Lisa J. Rowland, Juan Zalapa
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2018)
Article
Horticulture
R. Karina Gallardo, Qi Zhang, Michael Dossett, James J. Polashock, Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Nicholi Vorsa, Patrick P. Edger, Hamid Ashrafi, Ebrahiem Babiker, Chad E. Finn, Massimo Iorizzo
Article
Agronomy
Clizia Villano, Salvatore Esposito, Francesca Carucci, Massimo Iorizzo, Luigi Frusciante, Domenico Carputo, Riccardo Aversano
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Massimo Iorizzo, Pablo F. Cavagnaro, Hamed Bostan, Yunyang Zhao, Jianhui Zhang, Philipp W. Simon
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Florencia Bannoud, Shelby Ellison, Marcos Paolinelli, Thomas Horejsi, Douglas Senalik, Martin Fanzone, Massimo Iorizzo, Philipp W. Simon, Pablo F. Cavagnaro
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Renee C. Strauch, Molla F. Mengist, Kevin Pan, Gad G. Yousef, Massimo Iorizzo, Allan F. Brown, Mary Ann Lila
Article
Plant Sciences
Julien Curaba, Hamed Bostan, Pablo F. Cavagnaro, Douglas Senalik, Molla Fentie Mengist, Yunyang Zhao, Philipp W. Simon, Massimo Iorizzo
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Molla F. Mengist, Mary H. Grace, Xiong Jia, Colin D. Kay, Nahla Bassil, Kim Hummer, Mario G. Ferruzzi, Mary Ann Lila, Massimo Iorizzo
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Massimo Iorizzo, Julien Curaba, Marti Pottorff, Mario G. Ferruzzi, Philipp Simon, Pablo F. Cavagnaro
Article
Agronomy
Lara Giongo, Matteo Ajelli, Marti Pottorff, Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Massimo Iorizzo
Summary: This study examines the use of texture analysis in blueberries, showcasing the multi-trait and cultivar-dependent nature of texture in this crop through mechanical parameters and tools. The research provides a framework for studying the subcomponents of texture in highbush blueberries.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Nick W. Albert, Massimo Iorizzo, Molla F. Mengist, Sara Montanari, Juan Zalapa, Andrew Maule, Patrick P. Edger, Alan E. Yocca, Adrian E. Platts, Boas Pucker, Richard Espley
Summary: The genus Vaccinium L. (Ericaceae) contains premium berryfruit crops, which are associated with various potential health benefits attributed to their high concentrations of flavonoids. Recent progress in Vaccinium genomics and genetics, as well as functional data on flavonoid regulation, have furthered our understanding of crop improvement and flavonoid biosynthesis. This update highlights the significant gains in genomic tools and functional analysis, using Vaccinium as an example.
Article
Plant Sciences
Vincenzo D'Amelia, Julien Curaba, Muhammad Ali Abid, Salvatore Esposito, Pablo Cavagnaro, Domenico Carputo, Massimo Iorizzo
Summary: The R2R3 MYB gene DcMYB11 is associated with petiole anthocyanin pigmentation in carrot, and a putative enhancer sequence that increases DcMYB11 activity was discovered. This study provides novel insight into the molecular mechanisms controlling anthocyanin accumulation in carrot and expands our knowledge on cis-regulatory sequences in plants.
Article
Agronomy
Heeduk Oh, Marti Pottorff, Lara Giongo, Charles M. Mainland, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Summary: This study evaluated a large set of blueberry cultivars to understand the relationship between mechanical texture and appearance characteristics at harvest and after storage, and tested multiple statistical models to predict shelf-life. The results showed that fruit characteristics measured at harvest or two weeks post-harvest can predict weight loss, texture change, and fruit wrinkling. These findings provide empirical data that blueberry breeders can use to select cultivars with extended shelf-life.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
William R. Rolling, Douglas Senalik, Massimo Iorizzo, Shelby Ellison, Allen Van Deynze, Philipp W. Simon
Summary: CarrotOmics is a comprehensive database for carrot breeding and research, providing genomic data, genetic marker information, species descriptions, and phenotypic information. It offers search functions and video tutorials for users. It is a timely resource for the Apiaceae research community and carrot geneticists, and can be applied in genomic-assisted selection and genetic research to improve carrot breeding efficiency.
DATABASE-THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL DATABASES AND CURATION
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Gabriela Machaj, Hamed Bostan, Alicja Macko-Podgorni, Massimo Iorizzo, Dariusz Grzebelus