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Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Qamar, Saeed Akhtar, Tariq Ismail, Muqeet Wahid, Malik Waseem Abbas, Mohammad S. Mubarak, Ye Yuan, Ross T. Barnard, Zyta M. Ziora, Tuba Esatbeyoglu
Summary: Syzygium cumini, also known as Jamun, is a fruit crop with various traditional applications, phytochemical ingredients, pharmacological activities, and potential food applications. Its anatomical parts exhibit therapeutic potentials and contain primary and secondary metabolites that contribute to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antidiabetic activities. Moreover, different fruit parts of S. cumini can be used to enhance the nutritional quality of food products. Further research should focus on the isolation and purification of compounds for the treatment of various disorders, and clinical trials are needed for the development of low-cost medications.
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Food Science & Technology
Samia El-Safy, Asmaa M. Khalifa, Aliaa A. Almashad, Azhar Mustafa Mohamed Khalil, Eman M. Hammad, Rokayya Sami, Amani H. Aljahani, Sunil Pareek, Mahmoud Helal, Sarah Alharthi, Ibrahim M. Taha
Summary: The study focuses on highlighting the nutritional benefits and potential of jamun fruits (Syzygium cumini L.) for creating valuable goods. The physicochemical characteristics and bioactive components of jamun fruits were evaluated, and various jamun-based products were prepared and monitored for quality during storage. The initial analysis showed high moisture content, Brix, pH, and antioxidant activity in jamun fruit. Anthocyanin pigments and phenolic compounds were also identified. The storage of jamun products resulted in an increase in soluble solids and sugar content, but a decrease in acidity, phenolic, and anthocyanin content. Overall, jamun fruits show promise for producing useful goods with good sensory acceptability.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Qamar, Saeed Akhtar, Tariq Ismail, Ye Yuan, Naveed Ahmad, Abdul Tawab, Amir Ismail, Ross T. Barnard, Matthew A. Cooper, Mark A. T. Blaskovich, Zyta M. Ziora
Summary: Syzygium cumini fruit extracts have shown strong anti-inflammatory activities, with key bioactive compounds identified as delphinidin 3-glucoside, peonidin-3,5-diglucoside, and gallic acid. These results demonstrate that S. cumini fruit extracts are a rich source of bioactive compounds that are promising leads for anti-inflammatory drug discovery.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Betina Luiza Koop, Mateus Antonio Knapp, Marco Di Luccio, Vania Zanella Pinto, Luciano Tormen, German Ayala Valencia, Alcilene Rodrigues Monteiro
Summary: This study reported the recovery and concentration of jambolan fruit extract by ultra and nanofiltration for the first time, showing a high potential for jambolan extract to be used as a natural dye and antioxidant in food products. The concentrated extract had concentration factors higher than 4.0 for anthocyanins, gallic acid, and catechin, with other compounds like epicatechin, p-Coumaric acid, and ferulic acid also quantified.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Qamar, Saeed Akhtar, Tariq Ismail, Muqeet Wahid, Sajed Ali, Yasir Nazir, Shahid Murtaza, Malik Waseem Abbas, Zyta M. Ziora
Summary: This study validates that Syzygium cumini fruit extracts are a rich source of bioactive compounds that can enhance biological activities with lesser side effects.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Mariana de Morais Sousa, Rosalia Maria Lima, Alessandro de Lima, Antonielly Campinho Reis, Ana Amelia de Carvalho Melo Cavalcante, Jose Augusto Gasparotto Gasparotto Sattler, Ligia Bicudo de Almeida-Muradian, Jose de Sousa Lima Neto, Regilda Saraiva dos Reis Moreira-Araujo, Nadir do Nascimento Nogueira
Summary: Jambolan pulp is rich in antioxidant polyphenols, and the study investigated changes in polyphenols and antioxidant capacity during in vitro digestion and chemical extraction. The research found that the digestion process enhances the release of bio-polyphenols with preventive, scavenger, and reparative antioxidant action, which modulate the antioxidant enzymes of S. cerevisiae.
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Plant Sciences
Prasajith Kapila Dissanayake, Wekumbure Gedara Chandima Wekumbura, Alge Watage Wijeratne, Douglas Siril Abeywickrama Wijesundara
Summary: This study investigates the morphological characteristics and diversity of Syzygium cumini trees in seven locations in Sri Lanka, revealing significant differences in leaf, flower, and fruit morphology among locations. The study also highlights the high diversity of antioxidant capacity in these trees. Leaf area, inter-nodal length, petiole length, anther length, filament length, fruit size, and pericarp thickness are potential factors for further investigation of morphological variation.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Suphiya Khan, Swati Agarwal, Krati Singh, Anil Chuturgoon, Ashutosh Pareek
Summary: This study aimed to determine genetic diversity using molecular and phytochemical markers in sixteen genotypes of Indian S. cumini. The results showed a wide genetic diversity range and the presence of four primary phenolic acids in all accessions. The study also investigated the association between molecular and phytochemical characteristics, as well as the potential utilization of S. cumini in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
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Food Science & Technology
Iris Batista Leite, Carolina Duque Magalhaes, Mariana Monteiro, Eliane Fialho
Summary: The addition of honey improves the nutritional and sensorial characteristics of an apple and passion fruit mixed beverage, enhancing its taste and antioxidant properties. Honey also increases the total soluble solids content and antioxidant values of the beverage.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Apsara Kavital, M. B. Hiremath, A. H. M. Vishwanath Swamy, Santosh B. Patil
Summary: This research investigates the hypoglycemic activity of Syzygium cumini seed extracts using in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methods. The results show that the extracts are able to inhibit both alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase enzymes, suggesting their potential use in the management of diabetes mellitus.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aravin Prince Periyasamy
Summary: Increasing environmental awareness has led to a growing interest in natural dyes in the textile dyeing industry. However, the performance of natural dyes is generally inferior to synthetic dyes. This study explored the potential use of soy protein as a bio-mordant and sonochemical-assisted dyeing for cotton fabric with natural dye from Syzygium cumini fruits. The results showed that the sonochemical-assisted dyeing significantly increased dye absorption and color values compared to conventional dyeing methods.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
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Fisheries
Sib Sankar Giri, Sang Guen Kim, Won Joon Jung, Sung Bin Lee, Young Min Lee, Su Jin Jo, Mae Hyun Hwang, Jae Hong Park, Ji Hyung Kim, Subrata Saha, Venkatachalam Sukumaran, Se Chang Park
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of jamun leaf extract (JLE) as a feed supplement on growth performance, haemato-immunological, oxidative stress-related parameters, and cytokine gene expression in Cyprinus carpio challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila. The results showed that adding 10 g/kg JLE to the feed significantly improved growth performance, enhanced immunity and disease resistance, and regulated the expression of inflammatory factors in the liver, head-kidney, and intestine. Therefore, JLE is a promising food additive for carp aquaculture.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chalermpong Saenjum, Thanawat Pattananandecha, Kouichi Nakagawa
Summary: In this study, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of dragon fruit were investigated using HPLC and EPR, revealing the presence of bioactive phytochemicals with variations between different parts of the fruit. The study found that dragon fruit peel, rich in anthocyanins, may serve as a potential natural active pharmaceutical ingredient. Additionally, EPR analysis detected two paramagnetic species in dragon fruit, providing new insights into the stable intermediates found in various parts of the fruit.
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Food Science & Technology
Md Abdul Halim, Kawser Alam Kanan, Towrin Nahar, Md Jiaur Rahman, Khondoker Shahin Ahmed, Hemayet Hossain, N. H. M. Rubel Mozumder, Maruf Ahmed
Summary: This study extracted phenolic metabolites from different parts of blackberry and evaluated their phenolic compositions and antioxidant activities. The results showed that immature leaves had higher phenolic content and antioxidant activity, while tannin and anthocyanin content were higher in the pulp. Multivariate analysis indicated a correlation between different parts of blackberry and phenolic metabolites.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Gabriel Coelho Leandro, Cristiane Capello, Betina Luiza Koop, Jussara Garcez, Alcilene Rodrigues Monteiro, German Ayala Valencia
Summary: This study developed and characterized biohybrids based on anthocyanins extracted from jambolan and laponite, showing that temperature did not significantly affect the adsorption process of anthocyanins on laponite surfaces. The obtained biohybrids exhibited good stability and antioxidant properties in organic environments.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
H. P. Gajera, Darshna G. Hirpara, Disha D. Savaliya, B. A. Golakiya
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2020)
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Microbiology
Rushita Bhadani, H. P. Gajera, Darshna G. Hirpara, D. D. Savaliya, Samir A. Anuj
Summary: This study isolated Beauveria bassiana and synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using extracellular metabolites for green synthesis. The bioefficacy of AgNPs on insects was evaluated.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
H. P. Gajera, Darshna G. Hirpara, Rushita Bhadani, B. A. Golakiya
Summary: The potent antagonist Bacillus strain isolated from soil showed the highest antagonism against the phytopathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cumini. The extracellular metabolites of this strain can be used to synthesize green nanosilver for effective actions against the pathogen under changing climate conditions.
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Parasitology
Rushita V. Bhadani, H. P. Gajera, Darshna G. Hirpara, Harshita J. Kachhadiya
Summary: The entomopathogenic Beauveria spp. were isolated from insect cadavers and soil rhizosphere of cotton, groundnut, and castor. Morphology and enzyme activity were used to characterize the Beauveria isolates, and JAU2 showed the highest virulence against Bemisia tabaci with a significant correlation with chitinase activity.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harshita J. Kachhadiya, H. P. Gajera, D. R. Mehta, Darshna G. Hirpara, Rushita Bhadani, R. A. Dave
Summary: This study used resistant and susceptible genotypes of castor to conduct a leaf proteomic study and found that acidic proteins were significantly up-regulated in the resistant genotype and played an important role in defense response.
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Microbiology
H. P. Gajera, Darshna G. Hirpara, Disha D. Savaliya, M. V. Parakhia
Summary: In this study, three Trichoderma isolates (T. viride NBAIITv23, T. koningii MTCC796, and T. harzianum NBAIITh1) were found to inhibit the growth of the soil-borne phytopathogen Macrophomina phaseolina through different mechanisms, including mycoparasitism and antibiotic action. The activity of cell wall degrading enzymes was also found to be significantly correlated with growth inhibition. Novel SCAR markers derived from DNA sequencing were developed and validated for the identification of chitinolytic Trichoderma with mycoparasitic action.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Darshna G. Hirpara, Harsukh P. Gajera
Summary: The study used miRNA sequencing and metabolome profiling to analyze the parental strains and fusants of Trichoderma during growth and interaction with the phytopathogen Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. The fuant FU21 was identified as a potent biocontroller with mycoparasitic action. Metabolite analysis revealed the importance of l-proline and miRNAs in regulating pathways related to stress tolerance and biocontrol in FU21. The study also identified downregulated miRNAs associated with phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and signal transduction pathways in FU21_IB.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Darshna G. Hirpara, H. P. Gajera, Disha D. Savaliya, M. V. Parakhia
Summary: This study investigated the potential microRNA-like small RNAs (milRNAs) from multi-stress-tolerant Tricho-fusants and parental strains (P1- Trichoderma virens NBAIITvs12 and P2- Trichoderma koningii MTCC796) for antagonistic activity against the phytopathogen Sclerotium rolfsii. A total of 93 milRNAs were identified in the antagonist Trichoderma during interaction with the pathogen. Functional analysis revealed potential biocontrol mechanisms, related to signal transduction, metabolism, and regulation, associated with milRNAs in stress-tolerant Tricho-fusant FU21. This is the first report of conserved and novel milRNAs from Tricho-fusants and parental strains interacting with S. rolfsii.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khyati R. Savani, H. P. Gajera, Darshna G. Hirpara, Disha D. Savaliya, U. K. Kandoliya
Summary: Nanotechnology has great potential in agriculture, particularly in mitigating climate change and improving stress management strategies. By incorporating salicylic acid into chitosan nanoparticles, researchers have found that it can enhance the growth of cotton under heat stress conditions.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2023)