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Horticulture
Nicola Michelon, Giuseppina Pennisi, Nang Ohn Myint, Francesco Orsini, Giorgio Gianquinto
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of different substrates and nutrient solution concentrations on the development of lettuce and Chinese cabbage seedlings. Results showed that different substrates and nutrient solutions significantly affected the growth and physiological parameters of the seedlings.
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaoding Zhou, Xiaorong Jia, Zhaohui Zhang, Keyu Chen, Lianhong Wang, Huimin Chen, Zong Yang, Chengdu Li, Lijuan Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of AgNPs priming on the seed germination, yield, and nutritional quality of Chinese cabbage. The results showed that AgNPs priming significantly accelerated seed germination speed and seedling development, increased cabbage yield, and improved the essential amino acid content in cabbage leaves. The study also found that AgNPs did not accumulate in edible tissues, indicating the safety of AgNPs priming.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Emad A. Alsherif, Hamada AbdElgawad
Summary: Increases in atmospheric CO2 can promote plant growth under heavy metals stress conditions, but the mitigating effect of vanadium (V) stress under enhanced CO2 levels has not been well studied. This study investigated the growth and biochemical responses of wheat plants under V and enhanced CO2 conditions, and found that high V levels inhibited plant growth and induced oxidative damage. However, under enhanced CO2, wheat showed reduced V uptake and toxicity, leading to improved growth through increased photosynthesis and enhanced antioxidant production.
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Plant Sciences
Sanja Fabek Uher, Sanja Radman, Nevena Opacic, Mia Dujmovic, Bozidar Benko, Denis Lagundzija, Valent Mijic, Lucija Prsa, Srdan Babac, Jana Sic Zlabur
Summary: Microgreens are young plants of various vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants, cereals, and edible wild plants that were first used for decoration in nouvelle cuisine due to their attractive appearance and strong flavor. They have gained popularity in the market due to their high nutritional value. Commercial production is shifting to hydroponic systems because of their advantages in plant growth and biomass production, earlier harvesting, and increased yield and chemical composition.
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Food Science & Technology
Alex Sndra Nascimento de Souza, Helena de Oliveira Schmidt, Carlos Pagno, Eliseu Rodrigues, Magnolia Aparecida Silva da Silva, Simone Hickmann Flores, Alessandro de Oliveira Rios
Summary: This study analyzed the HPLC profiles, MS spectrometric data, and antioxidant capacity of four cultivars of red lettuce, and found that the season significantly influences the concentration of bioactive compounds in lettuce.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Oncology
Yi-Chuan Yu, Pedram Paragomi, Renwei Wang, Aizhen Jin, Robert E. Schoen, Li-Ting Sheng, An Pan, Woon-Puay Koh, Jian-Min Yuan, Hung N. Luu
Summary: This study, based on the Singapore Chinese Health Study, found a negative association between food-based antioxidants and the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Individuals with higher composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) had a lower risk of developing CRC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrzej Skoczowski, Jakub Oliwa, Iwona Stawoska, Magdalena Rys, Maciej Kocurek, Ilona Czyczylo-Mysza
Summary: The study investigated the effects of ozone combined with different spectral compositions on photosynthesis and pigment composition in Chinese cabbage leaves. The results demonstrated that the spectral composition significantly influenced the response of Chinese cabbage to ozone, leading to variations in photosynthetic activity and pigment content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Marcio Augusto Ribeiro Sanches, Callebe Camelo-Silva, Cleberyanne da Silva Carvalho, Jonatan Rafael de Mello, Noadia Genuario Barroso, Eulalia Lopes da Silva Barros, Paula Paulino Silva, Paula Becker Pertuzatti
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of red cabbage extract and sweet whey on the properties of starch films, finding that films with specific formulations have good mechanical properties and antioxidant capacity, suitable for use as packaging materials for ground beef.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Ioannis Lycoskoufis, Angeliki Kavga, Georgios Koubouris, Dimitrios Karamousantas
Summary: The study found that covering greenhouses with polyethene untransparent to UV radiation can increase the yield of red lettuce, but may affect plant growth and antioxidant content. Moreover, applying supplemental UV lighting before harvest can mitigate the negative effects on the quality of red lettuce grown in UV-block greenhouses, leading to a 30% increase in yield without compromising product quality.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rida Javed, Sohail Mumtaz, Eun Ha Choi, Ihn Han
Summary: Nonthermal biocompatible plasma (NBP) is a promising technology in agriculture for enhancing plant growth. Plasma serves as a source of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) that activate signaling molecules in plant metabolism. However, the acidic pH of plasma-treated water (PTW) may be detrimental to pH-sensitive plants. Therefore, innovative techniques to neutralize the pH value of PTW to broaden the application of NBP in agriculture are urgently needed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Leanne Casey, Ben Freeman, Kurt Francis, Galina Brychkova, Peter McKeown, Charles Spillane, Andrey Bezrukov, Michael Zaworotko, David Styles
Summary: Attributional life cycle assessment was used to analyze the environmental footprints of lettuce produced in different supply chain configurations. The results showed that hydroponic closed-environment agriculture (CEA) systems have larger environmental footprints due to significant electricity consumption, but they can achieve higher yields. By using renewable energy sources and optimizing land use, the carbon footprint of CEA systems can be reduced. Additionally, CEA systems use less water compared to field-based supply chains and can help mitigate water stress and soil degradation in arid regions. While CEA has potential environmental hotspots, it can play a role in sustainable food system transformation when implemented carefully and in suitable contexts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcio Yukihiro Kohatsu, Camila Neves Lange, Milena Trevisan Pelegrino, Joana Claudio Pieretti, Gonzalo Tortella, Olga Rubilar, Bruno Lemos Batista, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Tatiane Araujo de Jesus
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of biogenic CuO NPs on the defense system and photosynthetic pigments of lettuce plants. Foliar spraying of CuO NPs reduced ascorbate peroxidase activity but increased levels of secondary metabolites, showing promising results in protecting lettuce from oxidative stress.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Hongdou Gao, Shixian Zeng, Xiaozhen Yue, Shuzhi Yuan, Jinhua Zuo, Qing Wang
Summary: The study found that palmitic acid (PA) can inhibit stem browning in freshly harvested mini-Chinese cabbage and reduce its respiration, electrolyte leakage, weight loss, and malondialdehyde (MDA) level during storage at 25 degrees C for 5 days. PA treatment increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes and the level of phenolics and flavonoids. Therefore, treating mini-Chinese cabbage with PA is an effective method for delaying stem browning and maintaining the physiological quality of freshly harvested mini-Chinese cabbage.
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Environmental Sciences
Ziwu Guo, Minghao Zhuang, Liting Yang, Yingchun Li, Shuo Wu, Shuanglin Chen
Summary: The study examined the effects of elevated CO2 concentrations on growth and mineral nutrient uptake in two bamboo species. Results showed increased leaf and root biomass under elevated CO2 concentrations, as well as changes in mineral nutrient allocation among different organs.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Kyungwon Min, Yunseo Cho, Eunjeong Kim, Minho Lee, Sang-Ryong Lee
Summary: Exogenous application of glycine betaine (GB) was found to enhance freezing tolerance of cabbage leaves by promoting growth, reducing electrolyte leakage, and alleviating oxidative stress. This improvement may be associated with accumulation of proline and glutathione, as well as increased activity of antioxidant enzymes.