Article
Plant Sciences
Patricia Fresnillo, Sara Jover-Gil, Alon Samach, Hector Candela
Summary: This report presents the complete genome sequence of a Passiflora chlorosis virus (PaCV) isolate found in passion fruit plants in Israel. The genome sequence analysis reveals that PaCV is a distinct species with high similarity to bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV), a closely related virus. Using quantitative PCR, the virus was detected in symptomatic leaves, particularly in chlorotic leaves, but not in healthy leaves.
Article
Plant Sciences
Linxi Wang, Haobin Liu, Peilan Liu, Guanwei Wu, Wentao Shen, Hongguang Cui, Zhaoji Dai
Summary: We propose a simple and efficient method for protoplast isolation and transformation in passion fruit, achieving high yield and viability of protoplasts. This system has been successfully applied for subcellular localization analysis and protein-protein interaction study in passion fruit.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carolina Cruzeiro Reis, Suely Pereira Freitas, Carolline Margot Albanez Lorentino, Thayssa da Silva Ferreira Fagundes, Virginia Martins da Matta, Andre Luis Souza dos Santos, Davyson de Lima Moreira, Claudete Norie Kunigami, Eliane Przytyk Jung, Leilson de Oliveira Ribeiro
Summary: This study aimed to extract bioproducts from Brazilian Caatinga passion fruit seeds and determine their physical, chemical, and biological properties. The oil obtained through continuous pressing of the seeds exhibited oxidative stability of 5.37 hours and a fatty profile rich in linoleic acid. An extract mainly composed of lignans, showing antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, was obtained from the defatted seeds using an experimental design. Microencapsulation of the linoleic acid-rich oil through spray drying proved effective in protecting the oil and enhancing its oxidative stability. In addition, the microparticles exhibited favorable technological characteristics. Consequently, three bioproducts were obtained from the Brazilian Caatinga passion fruit seeds: linoleic acid-rich oil, antioxidant extract, and oil microparticles with added antioxidant extract.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Clara Coutinho Macedo, Vinicius Tadeu da Veiga Correia, Viviane Dias Medeiros Silva, Debora Tamires Vitor Pereira, Rodinei Augusti, Julio Onesio Ferreira Melo, Christiano Vieira Pires, Ana Cardoso Clemente Filha Ferreira de Paula, Camila Argenta Fante
Summary: In this study, yellow passion fruit peel flour was developed and evaluated for its characteristics, including physicochemical, microscopic, colorimetric, and granulometric properties, as well as its content of phenolic compounds and carotenoids, and antioxidant capacity. The analysis revealed that the flour had a light color, heterogeneous granulometry, and high content of carbohydrates, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant capacity. The presence of various beneficial compounds was identified through analytical techniques. The findings highlight the potential of yellow passion fruit peel flour as a food ingredient, offering advantages such as waste reduction, contribution to sustainability, and enhancement of functional properties in food products. Its high content of bioactive compounds also provides health benefits to consumers.
Article
Virology
Binghua Chen, Dali Wu, Hongying Zheng, Guangze Li, Yuhao Cao, Jianping Chen, Fei Yan, Xuemei Song, Lin Lin
Summary: The complete genome sequence of Passiflora virus Y (PaVY) from passion fruit in Guangdong province, China represents a new species in the bean common mosaic virus subgroup of the genus Potyvirus. This is the first report of PaVY's genome sequence and its presence in China.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Qiang Yang, Ahmed Fathy Yousef, Xiaoxue Zhang, Yasir Sharif, Jia Kaijie, Meng Shi, Han Li, Nigarish Munir, Xuelian Yang, Xiaoxia Wei, Ralf Oelmueller, Chunzhen Cheng, Faxing Chen
Summary: Passion fruit is an important fruit crop, and genetic engineering plays a key role in crop improvement. A simple and efficient Agrobacterium-mediated in planta transformation system for passion fruit was successfully established in this study. The system achieved a regeneration efficiency of 86% and a transformation efficiency of 29%, contributing to genetic improvement of passion fruit breeding.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Zilanir Carvalho Pereira, Josias Martins dos Anjos Cruz, Renilto Frota Correa, Edgar Aparecido Sanches, Pedro Henrique Campelo, Jaqueline de Araujo Bezerra
Summary: This review focuses on the chemical composition, health benefits, and products derived from the pulps of Passiflora spp. over the last 5 years. Phenolic acids and polyphenols were among the major organic compounds found in the pulps of Passiflora spp. The fruits demonstrated antioxidant properties as well as inhibition of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes. These findings indicate the potential use of Passiflora spp. in developing a variety of products, especially non-dairy beverages, to meet consumer demand for alternatives. Sensory analysis and in vivo tests are encouraged to further explore the development of pharmaceutical and food products with high value. Patents also show considerable interest in research and product development in various food technology areas, as well as biotechnology, pharmacy, and materials engineering.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaojun Yan, Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Dangdi Liang, Michael Reichelt, Axel Mithofer, Sandra S. Scholz, Ralf Oelmuller, Faxing Chen
Summary: The study indicates that inoculating the beneficial root-colonizing fungus Piriformospora indica can promote the growth and disease resistance of passion fruit plants, resulting in improved fruit quality.
Article
Plant Sciences
Meng Shi, Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Yinying He, Songfeng Ma, Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan, Qiang Yang, Binqi Li, Zhimin Lin, Faxing Chen
Summary: This study revealed an increase in flavonoid, anthocyanin, and proanthocyanin content in the fruit peel with maturity, with higher levels observed in purple passion fruit compared to yellow passion fruit. Enzymes and genes such as C4H, 4CL, UFGT, GST, PePAL4, Pe4CL2,3, PeCHS2, and PeGST7 were identified as potentially important regulators of flavonoid metabolism in passion fruit peel.
Article
Biology
Shinpei Kawakami, Makoto Morinaga, Sakuka Tsukamoto-Sen, Sadao Mori, Yuko Matsui, Toshihiro Kawama
Summary: This review summarizes the nutritional characteristics, polyphenol content, and physiological functions of Passiflora edulis seeds. Studies have found that Passiflora edulis seeds contain a variety of nutrients and functional components, with physiological functions such as antioxidant effects, improvement of skin condition, fat-burning promotion, and hypoglycemic effects.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Teng, Zhigui He, Xueying Li, Wendi Shen, Jinghan Wang, Dong Zhao, Hui Sun, Xianglin Xu, Cailin Li, Xueqiang Zha
Summary: This study extracted two novel pectin polysaccharides from purple passion fruit peel using hot-water extraction and ultrasonic-assisted extraction methods. The results showed that these polysaccharides had excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, with the ones extracted using ultrasonication displaying stronger activity. Therefore, passion fruit peel polysaccharides have potential applications in the functional food and pharmaceutical industries.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Carlos Arrieta-Durango, Luis Henao-Rivas, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro
Summary: The rheological behavior of passion fruit peel extract was determined at different temperatures and peel content in this study. The extract exhibited pseudoplastic behavior without thixotropy. Temperature did not affect the flow behavior index, but it did affect the consistency coefficient. The dynamic study showed that the extract exhibited a more elastic than viscous behavior, typical of a gel.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dangdi Liang, Ahmed Fathy Yousef, Xiaoxia Wei, Muhammad Moaaz Ali, Weijun Yu, Liuqing Yang, Ralf Oelmueller, Faxing Chen
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different LED light regimes on passion fruit seedlings, finding that optimal performance and biomass production require long and high light irradiances with a high blue light portion. In contrast, lower light irradiance had negative effects on most parameters.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meiqi Zhao, Hang Fan, Zhonghua Tu, Guojun Cai, Limin Zhang, Anding Li, Meng Xu
Summary: In this study, stable reference genes were successfully screened and validated by analyzing the expression level of ICE1 in P. edulis. These results provide reliable and effective reference genes for future research on gene expression analysis in P. edulis, and lay a foundation for follow-up research on functional genes in P. edulis.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Debora Tamires Vitor Pereira, Pablo Mendez-Albinana, Jose A. Mendiola, Mar Villamiel, Alejandro Cifuentes, Julian Martinez, Elena Ibanez
Summary: This study evaluated the efficiency of Subcritical Water Extraction (SWE) and Pressurized Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (P-NaDESs) in obtaining pectin from Passion Fruit Rinds (PFR) and its residual biomass (PFR - UAPLE) under different temperatures. The results showed that the obtained pectins differed in terms of monomeric composition, molecular weight, and degree of esterification.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
