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Plant Sciences
Shuqing Wu, Yao Wang, Junkang Zhang, Xiaojun Gong, Zhen Zhang, Jingjing Sun, Xuesen Chen, Yanling Wang
Summary: Melatonin, as a plant growth regulator, can effectively alleviate the inhibitory effects of Cd stress on strawberry seedlings. Treatment with exogenous melatonin increases seedling biomass, chlorophyll content, and antioxidant enzyme activities, while reducing malondialdehyde content and oxidative stress reactions. Foliar application of melatonin at a concentration of 100 mu mol.L-1 shows the greatest remediation effect on Cd toxicity in strawberries.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Li Yong-ping, Liu Tian-jia, Luo Hui-feng, Liu Sheng-cai
Summary: This study utilized comprehensive transcriptomic analyses to investigate gene expression during fruit development in cultivated strawberries. Differences in gene expression, particularly in flavonoid biosynthesis, were found between diploid and octoploid strawberries. Species-specific regulated networks were identified in the fruit of both octoploid and diploid plants, providing insights for future molecular breeding in cultivated strawberries.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Huazhao Yuan, Weijian Cai, Xiaodong Chen, Fuhua Pang, Jing Wang, Mizhen Zhao
Summary: This study reveals that a heterozygous frameshift mutation in the FaMYB10 gene is responsible for the loss of anthocyanins in cultivated strawberries. The low expression of the FaUFGT gene is found to be responsible for the loss of anthocyanins and the accumulation of proanthocyanidin in white-fleshed strawberries. Overexpression and silencing of FaUFGT alter the anthocyanin content and flesh color of strawberry fruits.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Sebastian Soppelsa, Michael Gasser, Massimo Zago
Summary: The planting density of strawberry plants has a significant impact on plant growth and yield. Low density planting can increase biomass, photosynthetic rate, and yield, while high density planting can achieve higher yield. However, high density planting comes with higher costs, and a medium planting density can be a fair compromise in terms of growth, yield, and farm profit.
Review
Plant Sciences
Carlos Sanchez-Gomez, David Pose, Carmen Martin-Pizarro
Summary: Fruit ripening is a complex process involving various physiological and biochemical changes, aiming to maximize fruit quality and consumer acceptance. It involves changes in color, content of sugars, organic acids, and secondary metabolites, as well as remodeling of cell walls. Transcription factors and phytohormones play important roles in regulating fruit ripening.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wiebke Kamper, Cao Dinh Dung, Steven M. Ogbourne, Helen M. Wallace, Stephen J. Trueman
Summary: Cross-pollination is not necessary for strawberry fruit production, and fruit quality is mainly affected by the number of fertilised seeds.
Article
Horticulture
Choonseok Lee, Jihyun Lee, Jinwook Lee
Summary: The study compared the responses of fruit quality, anthocyanin content, and gene expression in 'Seolhyang' and 'Jukhyang' strawberry cultivars at different maturity stages and during postharvest shelf life. Fruit dimensions increased then decreased during shelf life, with 'Jukhyang' showing higher soluble solids content and titratable acidity. Different phenotypic responses were observed between the two cultivars in terms of fruit color, phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and gene expression.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Elham Ansarifar, Farid Moradinezhad
Summary: This study assessed the effect of encapsulating thyme essential oil (TEO) into zein electrospun fiber film on extending the shelf life and preserving the quality of strawberries during storage. The findings showed that the zein/TEO fibers significantly decreased weight loss and maintained the anthocyanin content, firmness, and color of the strawberries. After 15 days of storage, the strawberries treated with zein/TEO fibers had higher scores for firmness, appearance, and sensory evaluation compared to the control.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Shadia A. Ismail, Nadia M. Ibrahim, Wael F. Shehata, Abdulmalik A. Alkhateeb, Hesham S. Ghazzawy, Mohamed M. El-Mogy, Eman G. Sayed
Summary: This study explored the effects of triacontanol (TR) on drought tolerance of strawberry plants. The results showed that TR application can alleviate the adverse effects of drought stress on the growth and fruit yield of strawberry plants, and improve antioxidant enzyme activity, photosynthetic rate, and water use efficiency of the leaves.
Article
Agronomy
Micol Marcellini, Luca Mazzoni, Davide Raffaelli, Valeria Pergolotti, Francesca Balducci, Franco Capocasa, Bruno Mezzetti
Summary: Genotype, environment, and cultivation system play a significant role in determining strawberry yield and quality. This study demonstrates that reducing water supply negatively affects plant growth and yield but improves fruit quality. However, providing a slightly higher water supply can ensure normal plant development and higher yields.
Article
Horticulture
Xudong Zhu, Frances Trouth, Tianbao Yang
Summary: This study found that preharvest UV-B radiation can improve strawberry fruit quality and extend shelf life. The UV-B-treated fruits had lighter color, higher total soluble solids, total phenolics content, and total anthocyanin content compared to the control. Moreover, the UV-B-treated fruits showed better maintenance of quality during storage. Therefore, utilizing a low dose of UV-B radiation during the growth stage can improve strawberry fruit quality and extend shelf life.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ana Catarina Agulheiro-Santos, Sara Ricardo-Rodrigues, Marta Laranjo, C. Melgao, Rocio Velazquez
Summary: The study evaluated the predictive capacity of NIRS technology for analyzing the main organoleptic parameters of strawberries. While the predictive models for acidity, color, and texture were not satisfactory, NIRS showed high predictive capacity for total soluble solids. The results suggest that NIRS technology is a suitable and efficient tool for determining the quality attributes of strawberries.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Thiago Rutz, Juliano Tadeu Vilela de Resende, Keny Henrique Mariguele, Ricardo Antonio Zeist, Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva
Summary: Through genetic analysis and fruit quality evaluation, 44 superior short-day strawberry genotypes were selected from a pool of 1500 varieties. The RVDA11CR59 genotype had the best attributes, but the RVCS44CR population obtained through crosses with other varieties had the highest number of selected individuals.
Article
Agronomy
Juliana Martins de Lima, Paola Daiane Welter, Marllon Fernando Soares dos Santos, Wanda Kavcic, Bruna Miranda Costa, Antonio Felippe Fagherazzi, Francine Regianini Nerbass, Aike Anneliese Kretzschmar, Leo Rufato, Gianluca Baruzzi
Summary: The study found that planting density affects fruit quality, yield, photosynthetic efficiency, and economic return, with Pircinque variety being suitable for planting at spacing of 5-15 cm to meet quality requirements. Producers can adjust planting density based on economic viability.
Article
Horticulture
Neslihan Kilic, Hayriye Yildiz Dasgan, Nazim S. S. Gruda
Summary: This study examined the effects of vermicompost fertilization with complementary microbial nutrition on the growth, yield, and fruit quality of organically grown strawberries. The results showed that vermicompost-based fertilization with plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) improved plant growth, yield, and fruit quality. The treatment with PGPR containing complementary fertilization achieved the highest yield and heaviest fruits.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.