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Food Science & Technology
Xiaoyan Yang, Xiaoli Liao, Li Yu, Shen Rao, Qiangwen Chen, Zhenzhou Zhu, Xin Cong, Weiwei Zhang, Jiabao Ye, Shuiyuan Cheng, Feng Xu
Summary: The study explores the effects of selenate on the growth and quality of cabbage, as well as the mechanisms of selenium absorption and conversion. It also discovers the impact of selenium on secondary metabolites and identifies the crucial genes involved in these processes.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yusen Shen, Jiansheng Wang, Ranjan K. Shaw, Xiaoguang Sheng, Huifang Yu, Ferdinando Branca, Honghui Gu
Summary: In this study, transcriptome and metabolome analysis were used to investigate the resistance mechanism of Brassica oleracea against black spot disease. The results showed that the phenylpropanoid pathway plays a key role in resistance, and cinnamic acid may be a potential molecule causing resistance difference. Additionally, certain related genes and indolic glucosinolates were found to be significantly upregulated in resistant lines, providing a theoretical foundation for breeding.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Junwei Wang, Shuxiang Mao, Yiming Yuan, Na Zhang, Qi Wu, Mantian Liang, Shengze Wang, Ke Huang, Qiuyun Wu
Summary: The study investigated the effects of storage conditions and cooking methods on the content of chlorophyll, GSL, and sulforaphane in broccoli florets. Results showed that chlorophyll, GSLs, and sulforaphane content decreased with prolonged storage time, with the best preservation performance observed with 1-MCP treatment and 0 degrees C storage condition. Cooking methods also influenced the content of these compounds, with steaming for 7 min or microwaving for 5 min found to be the most effective in preserving the quality and increasing sulforaphane content in broccoli florets.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiuling Tian, Hongju He, Xiaolu Yu, Yaqin Wang, Liping Hu, Bing Cheng, Yunhua Ding, Guangmin Liu
Summary: In this study, extreme individuals from a broccoli F-2 population were selected and grouped into low and high glucoraphanin content pools of leaf, stalk, and floret. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses revealed significant differences in the expression of genes and accumulation of metabolites in the three plant parts. Certain genes showed different expression trends between low and high glucoraphanin content pools, and the accumulation of glucoraphanin upregulated the expression of plant hormone signal transduction-related genes and increased the levels of flavonoid metabolites. This study provides insights into glucosinolate biosynthesis in different organs and highlights the crosstalk between glucosinolates and flavonoids biosynthesis pathways.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Betiana S. Trod, Melina S. Buttarelli, Maria M. Stoffel, Gabriel Ceccoli, Laura Olivella, Pamela B. Barengo, Merce Llugany, Maria G. Guevara, Fernando F. Munoz, Lucas D. Daurelio
Summary: Broccoli heads are valuable vegetable crops due to their high nutritional content, but they quickly decompose after harvest. Previous research has shown that foliar application of sodium selenate and selenite can delay this process. This study analyzed the effect of these preharvest treatments on the postharvest shelf-life of broccoli and found that selenium treatments not only delayed yellowing but also maintained the firmness, diameter, and nutritional composition of the heads.
Article
Agronomy
Shen Rao, Jue Gong, Haodong Liu, Xiaomeng Liu, Shuiyuan Cheng, Hua Cheng, Xin Cong
Summary: This study investigates the distribution and accumulation mechanism of glucosinolates in Cardamine violifolia, providing important information for understanding the nutritional quality of this plant.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lanya Shui, Kaisen Huo, Yan Chen, Zilin Zhang, Yanfang Li, Jun Niu
Summary: Vernonia amygdalina leaves were found to contain a variety of flavonoids, with different types identified and their biosynthetic pathways studied. Using transcriptome analysis, key enzymes in V. amygdalina leaves were discovered, providing crucial information for understanding the mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhansheng Li, Yumei Liu, Suxia Yuan, Fengqing Han, Zhiyuan Fang, Limei Yang, Mu Zhuang, Yangyong Zhang, Honghao Lv, Yong Wang, Jialei Ji
Summary: In this study, the fine mapping of sulforaphane metabolism quantitative trait loci (QTLs) in broccoli florets was conducted, revealing a total of 18 QTLs with 6 QTLs being stably detected in multiple environments, providing important data support for future marker-assisted selection breeding.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xi Xia, Rui Gong, Chunying Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the regulatory mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis and the coloration of Rhododendron pulchrum petals through transcriptome and metabolome analysis. It identified differential expression genes and metabolites associated with coloration, and built a model of the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway in R. pulchrum.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yaqian Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhao, Yue Ma, Li Zhang, Ying Jiang, Hao Liang, Dan Wang
Summary: The internal blue discoloration of radish roots during storage is affected by high content of glucosinolates, oxidation system (ROS, CAT, POD) or low reduction system (GSH, GPX, APX, GST, ASA), providing new insights into the underlying metabolic causes of the blue discoloration of radish roots.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yun Xiong, Junya He, Mingzhang Li, Kui Du, Hangyu Lang, Ping Gao, Yue Xie
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in color, metabolites, and key enzyme genes of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit at different developmental stages. It was found that the pink color of young fruit was related to the accumulation of certain flavonoid derivatives, while the change from green to yellow in mature fruit was due to the degradation of chlorophyll and the increase of carotenoids. Additionally, key transcription factors for flavonoid and carotenoid synthesis were identified.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yuxiao Zhang, Ying Chen, Yanyin Guo, Yupeng Sun, Zhengli Wang, Yunqiao Wang, Lingxing Guan, Liang Wang, Qingxin Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the effects of exogenous H2O2 on antioxidant metabolism and yellowing in postharvest broccoli. The results showed that exogenous H2O2 promoted the accumulation of endogenous H2O2 and up-regulated the expressions of antioxidant genes, leading to enhanced scavenging of reactive oxygen species and alleviated oxidative damage. Additionally, H2O2 treatment also promoted the biosynthesis of antioxidant compounds and enhanced the health-care function of postharvest broccoli.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tamas Plaszko, Zsolt Szucs, Zoltan Cziaky, Lajos Acs-Szabo, Hajnalka Csoma, Laszlo Geczi, Gabor Vasas, Sandor Gonda
Summary: The plant microbiome is an important field of research that has implications in agriculture, plant health, and production of bioactive natural products. This study explores the correlations between fungal endophytic communities and plant chemistry, demonstrating the significance of these interactions. By analyzing the chemical characteristics and fungal community of horseradish roots, the researchers found that changes in the plant metabolome were correlated with the abundance of certain fungal strains.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wenguang Fan, Baoyu Li, Hui Tian, Xin Li, Haiwei Ren, Qifen Zhou
Summary: Through metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis of the violet-red color change in Lilium bulbs, it was found that the upregulation of genes related to flavonoid metabolism and accumulation of flavonoids were crucial for the color transformation.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Meiying He, Yijie Zhou, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: This study analyzed the metabolites and gene expression in litchi pericarp at different color stages and found that the significant decrease in flavonoid content may be the main cause of brown color formation. In addition, different types of anthocyanins and the accumulation of phytohormones were identified. These findings provide an important foundation for further research on browning prevention and better utilization of litchi pericarp.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yuan Zou, Xiaochun Ding, Lanlan Ye, Xiaoyang Zhu, Lin Zhang, Shen Rao, Weixin Chen, Xueping Li
Summary: The ethylene signaling pathway plays a crucial role in papaya fruit development, involving the regulation of genes such as EIN3/EIL1 and EBF to influence fruit ripening.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF CROP AND HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Ying Gui, Shen Rao, Yuanyuan Gou, Feng Xu, Shuiyuan Cheng
Summary: The study found that in selenium-rich broccoli cultivation, selenium yeast is preferred for maximizing selenium uptake and nutrient accumulation; selenium yeast and selenite have different influences on the nutrient composition of broccoli florets, with selenium yeast increasing total phenolic acid and glucosinolate content, but reducing total flavonoid content.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jiarui Zheng, Jiefeng Yang, Xiaoyan Yang, Zhengyan Cao, Shaoping Cai, Bo Wang, Jiabao Ye, Mingyue Fu, Weiwei Zhang, Shen Rao, Dan Du, Yongling Liao, Xiongbo Jiang, Feng Xu
Summary: This study reveals the molecular mechanism underlying the dynamic changes of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) content during seed development in P. rockii. ALA is an essential fatty acid with crucial roles in human development. Through transcriptome and miRNA sequencing analyses, key structural genes such as FAD2/8, GPAT, PDAT, LACS, LPAAT, and KAS II were identified in ALA accumulation. These findings provide important theoretical basis for breeding excellent varieties of P. rockii.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaoyan Yang, Xiaoli Liao, Li Yu, Shen Rao, Qiangwen Chen, Zhenzhou Zhu, Xin Cong, Weiwei Zhang, Jiabao Ye, Shuiyuan Cheng, Feng Xu
Summary: The study explores the effects of selenate on the growth and quality of cabbage, as well as the mechanisms of selenium absorption and conversion. It also discovers the impact of selenium on secondary metabolites and identifies the crucial genes involved in these processes.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaomeng Liu, Xiao He, Zhongbing Liu, Peiyin Wu, Ning Tang, Zexiong Chen, Weiwei Zhang, Shen Rao, Shuiyuan Cheng, Chengrong Luo, Feng Xu
Summary: In this study, transcriptome sequencing data were analyzed to identify differentially expressed genes and candidate genes involved in hormone metabolism in leaves of Zanthoxylum armatum. It was found that the levels of JA, auxin, and CK phytohormones were significantly higher in Z. armatum leaves. Gene co-expression network analysis identified several genes that might affect hormone metabolism and indirectly participate in the formation of prickles. Additionally, the transcription factor ZaMYB86 was found to regulate prickle formation in Z. armatum, along with the interaction between ZaMYB86 and ZaMYB5. These findings provide new insights into the molecular mechanism of prickly formation.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yili Hu, Xiaocui Chai, Jun Men, Shen Rao, Xin Cong, Shuiyuan Cheng, Zhixian Qiao
Summary: This study explored the metabolic effects and selenium utilization of selenomethionine supplementation in HepG2 cells under different methionine supply conditions. Results showed that selenomethionine promoted cell proliferation, selenoprotein transcription, and amino acid production while decreasing certain levels of substances regardless of methionine supply. Selenomethionine disturbed cell metabolism under methionine shortage, but this disturbance was alleviated with increasing methionine supply except for some changes.
Review
Plant Sciences
Juan Xiang, Shen Rao, Qiangwen Chen, Weiwei Zhang, Shuiyuan Cheng, Xin Cong, Yue Zhang, Xiaoyan Yang, Feng Xu
Summary: Selenium is an essential trace element for humans and animals, and tea leaves contain beneficial organic selenium. Exogenous selenium treatment can significantly improve the growth of tea trees and the nutritional quality of tea leaves, providing theoretical and technical support for breeding selenium-rich tea.
Review
Plant Sciences
Wei Chao, Shen Rao, Qiangwen Chen, Weiwei Zhang, Yongling Liao, Jiabao Ye, Shuiyuan Cheng, Xiaoyan Yang, Feng Xu
Summary: Selenium is an essential trace element for human immune regulation and disease prevention. In plants, organic selenium compounds promote plant growth, improve nutritional quality, and play important roles in plant ecosystems. Selenium accumulation plants release selenium-containing compounds that promote the growth of selenium accumulators but inhibit the growth and distribution of non-selenium accumulators.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Linling Li, Jie Yu, Li Li, Shen Rao, Shuai Wu, Shiyan Wang, Shuiyuan Cheng, Hua Cheng
Summary: The study found that appropriate Na2SeO3 could promote the growth of Ginkgo biloba seedlings and increase the content of TTLs; foliar and root application of selenium had different effects on gene expression.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jia-Ying Gui, Shen Rao, Xinru Huang, Xiaomeng Liu, Shuiyuan Cheng, Feng Xu
Summary: Nutrient imbalance is a significant environmental issue that affects all aspects of ecosystems. Selenium, although not considered essential for plants, plays a crucial role in the uptake, accumulation, and detoxification of essential microelements. However, there is a lack of systematic review articles on the connections between selenium and microelements in plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hua Cheng, Xiaohua Huang, Shuai Wu, Shiyan Wang, Shen Rao, Li Li, Shuiyuan Cheng, Linling Li
Summary: This study reported a chromosome-level genome assembly for P. lobata, revealing its genomic characteristics and evolutionary relationships. The genome size was approximately 939.2 Mb, with a significant proportion of repetitive sequences. The analysis also identified key genes involved in the synthesis of puerarin and provided novel insights into the biological evolution of P. lobata and leguminous species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Linling Li, Shiyan Wang, Shuai Wu, Shen Rao, Li Li, Shuiyuan Cheng, Hua Cheng
Summary: Cadmium (Cd) is a common agricultural soil pollutant that poses serious harm to the environment and human health. This study investigated the mechanisms by which Selenium (Se) mitigates the inhibitory and toxic effects of Cd in Brassica juncea. The results showed that Se alleviated the inhibitive effects on seedling biomass, root length, and chlorophyll, and promoted the adsorption of Cd by pectin and lignin in the root cell wall. Se also reduced oxidative stress and the transport of Cd to shoots by activating the antioxidant system and inhibiting Cd transporters.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuzhou Xiong, Xumin Xiang, Chunmei Xiao, Na Zhang, Hua Cheng, Shen Rao, Shuiyuan Cheng, Li Li
Summary: Selenium (Se) is essential for mammals, but its deficiency is a global problem. Agronomic biofortification through exogenous Se provides a valuable strategy to increase Se intake. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are considered to have higher bioavailability and less toxicity compared to selenite and selenate. However, little is known about the metabolism of SeNPs in plants. This study investigated the molecular mechanism of SeNPs metabolism in soybean sprouts using next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing. The results revealed potential genes involved in SeNPs transport and biotransformation, and key hub genes related to SeNPs accumulation and tolerance in soybean were identified. A putative metabolism pathway of SeNPs in soybean was proposed. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for further understanding the mechanism of SeNPs metabolism in plants.
Article
Agronomy
Shen Rao, Jue Gong, Haodong Liu, Xiaomeng Liu, Shuiyuan Cheng, Hua Cheng, Xin Cong
Summary: This study investigates the distribution and accumulation mechanism of glucosinolates in Cardamine violifolia, providing important information for understanding the nutritional quality of this plant.
Article
Forestry
Qiangwen Chen, Li Yu, Wei Chao, Juan Xiang, Xiaoyan Yang, Jiabao Ye, Xiaoli Liao, Xian Zhou, Shen Rao, Shuiyuan Cheng, Xin Cong, Bo Xiao, Feng Xu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sodium selenite and selenate on the selenium tolerance and accumulation mechanism in Broussonetia papyrifera. The results showed that both forms of selenium significantly increased the total selenium content, with higher organic selenium proportion in the sodium selenite treatment. Additionally, exogenous selenium increased soluble sugar, phenolic acid, flavonoid contents and antioxidant enzyme activities. The study also proposed a model of selenium metabolism in B. papyrifera. This study provides a foundation for further understanding the accumulation and tolerance mechanism of selenium in B. papyrifera.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yonghong Ye, Songyan Zheng, Yuanxing Wang
Summary: In this study, the changes of aroma components in Gannan navel orange during growth were systematically studied using HS-SPME-GC-MS. Key aroma components and markers were identified. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic variation of aroma compounds during navel orange growth and have potential for industrial applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia Xu, Yayuan Zhang, Mengke Zhang, Xinlin Wei, Yiming Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of glucosamine selenium on summer-autumn tea, showing that it can enhance nutritional quality, improve sensory characteristics, and increase plant adaptation to environmental changes and abiotic stresses.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuanming Chu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: This study investigated the use of ice glazing containing D-sodium erythorbate (DSE) and vacuum packaging to maintain the quality of large yellow croaker during frozen storage. The results showed that vacuum packaging effectively inhibited ice crystal growth and minimized water loss, while the combination of vacuum packaging and 0.3% DSE-infused ice glazing maintained freshness indicators at low levels throughout the 300-day storage period. This combination was considered the most effective in preserving the quality of the fish.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Md. Ashikur Rahman, Shirin Akter, Md. Ashrafudoulla, Md. Anamul Hasan Chowdhury, A. G. M. Sofi Uddin Mahamud, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into the mechanisms and key factors influencing biofilm formation by A. hydrophila in the food industry. It explores the molecular processes involved in various stages of biofilm formation and investigates the impact of intrinsic factors and environmental conditions on biofilm architecture and resilience. The article also highlights the potential of bibliometric analysis in conceptualizing the research landscape and identifying knowledge gaps in A. hydrophila biofilm research.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chujing Wang, Wenni Tian, Zengliu Song, Qun Wang, Yong Cao, Jie Xiao
Summary: Solid lipid ratio in emulsions has significant effects on colloidal stability, mucus permeability, and bioavailability in vivo. Higher solid lipid ratio improves intestinal stability but reduces mucus permeability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dacai Zhong, Liping Kang, Juan Liu, Xiang Li, Li Zhou, Luqi Huang, Zidong Qiu
Summary: In this study, a novel online extraction electrospray ionization mass spectrometry method was developed to comprehensively characterize complex foods. Meanwhile, a characteristic marker screening method and chemometrics modeling were used for the accurate authentication of highly-similar foods. This research has significant implications for ensuring food quality and safety.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qiannan Zhao, Jinyi Yang, Jiahui Li, Lei Zhang, Xiaohai Yan, Tianli Yue, Yahong Yuan
Summary: This study investigated the transport and hypoglycemic effects of phenolics in mulberry leaves using an in vitro digestion model. The results showed that digested phenolics had higher absorbability and could inhibit glucose digestion and absorption. Phenolics also regulated glucose metabolism. Luteoforol and p-coumaric acid were found to be the primary phenolics strongly correlated with the hypoglycemic ability of mulberry leaves.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yanyun Cao, Qingling Wang, Jinou Lin, Yin-Yi Ding, Jianzhong Han
Summary: This study investigated the effects of gallic acid (GA) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) at different ratios on the gel properties of calcium induced-whey protein emulsion gel. It was found that GA and EGCG could promote gel formation, increase gel strength, and delay the release of emulsified oil droplets.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Monique Martins Strieder, Vitor Lacerda Sanches, Mauricio Ariel Rostagno
Summary: This study proposed an integrated and automated procedure for extracting, separating, and quantifying bioactive compounds from coffee co-products. By optimizing the extraction, separation, and analysis method, real-time analysis was achieved. The results suggest that coupling different techniques can efficiently extract, separate, and analyze phenolic compounds, providing an integrated method to produce high-added value ingredients for various applications.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kyu Sang Sim, Hyoyoung Kim, Suel Hye Hur, Tae Woong Na, Ji Hye Lee, Ho Jin Kim
Summary: Geographical origin plays a crucial role in determining the quality and safety of agricultural products. In this study, ICP analysis was used to determine the inorganic elemental content of onions and identify their geographical origin. Chemometric methods were applied to analyze the ICP results, and the accuracy of distinguishing between Korean and Chinese onions was found to be excellent. The findings suggest that this method can be beneficial for identifying agricultural products.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
