Article
Horticulture
Burcak Kapur, Cihan Karaca, Mehmet Ali Saridas, Erdal Agcam, Eser Celiktopuz, Sevgi Paydas Kargi
Summary: This study aimed to assess the influence of seaweed application in combination with different irrigation water levels on secondary compounds in strawberry fruits. The results showed that the application of a seaweed-based biostimulant did not significantly affect the levels of major compounds in the fruits. However, under water stress conditions, the biostimulant led to a decrease in certain acid compounds and an increase in other compounds.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lucas Moraes Jacomassi, Josiane de Oliveira Viveiros, Marcela Pacola Oliveira, Letusa Momesso, Gabriela Ferraz de Siqueira, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol
Summary: Foliar application of seaweed extract-based biostimulant can alleviate the negative effects of drought stress on sugarcane, leading to increased stalk and sugar yields, as well as improved industrial quality of the raw material.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaogang Liu, Youliang Peng, Qiliang Yang, Xiukang Wang, Ningbo Cui
Summary: The study focused on optimizing water and fertilizer management practices for mango cultivation in Southwest China to enhance yield, quality, and irrigation water-use efficiency. Different levels of water deficit treatments influenced mango growth and performance, with optimal water-fertilizer combinations improving yield and water-use efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kun Hao, Xiaogang Liu, Xiukang Wang, Liangjun Fei, Lihua Liu, Feilong Jie, Yilin Li, Qiliang Yang, Yunhui Shan
Summary: Reasonable water and light management technology has a positive impact on the economic benefits, coffee yield, and quality. The study found that the shade cultivation treatments had significant effects on growth, crop yield, photosynthetic characteristics, and nutritional quality. A specific management method was identified to achieve the best coffee quality in a subtropical monsoon climate region.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Diego Jose Fernandez-Lopez, Jose Ignacio Fernandez-Fernandez, Celia Martinez-Mora, Juan Antonio Bleda-Sanchez, Leonor Ruiz-Garcia
Summary: One alternative for adapting viticulture to high temperatures and the scarcity of water is the development of new grape varieties adapted to such conditions. This study describes the evaluation of six new genotypes derived from different crosses under deficit irrigation and rainfed conditions. The results show significant variation in productivity, phenolic content, and other parameters among the different genotypes, with two genotypes showing noteworthy performance under rainfed conditions and potential for sustainable high-quality viticulture in dry and hot areas.
Article
Agronomy
Rosalba Mireya Hernandez-Herrera, Carla Vanessa Sanchez-Hernandez, Paola Andrea Palmeros-Suarez, Hector Ocampo-Alvarez, Fernando Santacruz-Ruvalcaba, Ivan David Meza-Canales, Amayaly Becerril-Espinosa
Summary: It has been found that seaweed extracts (SE) can enhance the tolerance of tomato plants to salinity stress, leading to increased root and shoot length, root and shoot area, and improved productivity, early flowering, and better fruit weight and quality.
Article
Agronomy
Tao Sun, Daoming Zhou, Yuanjie Jia, Mingfei Yang, Xiaohui Hu, Zhang Zhi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of irrigation amount, nutrient solution electric conductivity, and irrigation frequency on the growth, nutrient absorption ability, water use efficiency, fruit quality, and yield of oriental melon. The results showed that suitable irrigation schedules can significantly improve the yield and water use efficiency of oriental melon in high electric conductivity irrigation water areas.
IRRIGATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peyman Jalali, Hamid Reza Roosta, Mohsen Khodadadi, Ali Mohammadi Torkashvand, Marzieh Ghanbari Jahromi
Summary: Tomatoes, an important vegetable crop, can benefit from the use of seaweed extract and silicon to improve yield and quality. Palm peat can be a good alternative to coco peat as a substrate in hydroponic systems.
Article
Plant Sciences
Asmaa A. Sharf-Eldin, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Ahmed Abou El-Yazied, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Mohammad A. M. Eisa, Mohammed Alqurashi, Mohamed Sharaf, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim
Summary: Recently, the use of nanofertilizers in managing plants under stresses has gained attention. However, the role of silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO(2)NPs) in regulating maize tolerance to drought stress is still at an early stage. In this study, plants treated with SiO(2)NPs showed improved growth indices and increased levels of chlorophylls, proline, cell membrane integrity, leaf water content, and antioxidant enzymes. Molecular investigation revealed upregulation of PsbD and downregulation of OSM-34 and AQPs in SiO(2)NPs-treated plants under drought stress. This research could contribute to further understanding of how SiO(2)NPs enhance plant resistance to drought stress.
Article
Agronomy
Jie Liu, Tiantian Hu, Puyu Feng, Delong Yao, Fan Gao, Xia Hong
Summary: Potassium fertilization significantly improves tomato fruit quality by positively affecting K concentration in the leaves. Plants irrigated at moderate levels show the highest water use efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Musa Seymen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the morphological, physiological, and biochemical changes in spinach under deficit irrigation conditions. The research found that different irrigation levels had significant effects on the development of spinach, with severe deficit irrigation leading to reduced growth parameters and changes in biochemical contents.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kun Sheng, Lina Xu, Mingxia Wang, Heng Lei, Aiwang Duan
Summary: Water-saving irrigation plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and improving wheat quality in China. The study found that regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) can enhance the end-use functional properties of wheat and water-use efficiency (WUE) without significant yield loss. Moderate water deficit before jointing and during the late grain-filling stage, combined with a slight water deficit from jointing to booting, increased grain quality and WUE.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Chunmei Bai, Jinhua Zuo, Christopher B. Watkins, Qing Wang, Hao Liang, Yanyan Zheng, Mingchi Liu, Yanhai Ji
Summary: The application of water deficit (WD) irrigation technology has improved agricultural production, and this study explores its effects on tomato fruit quality. WD irrigation promotes the accumulation of reducing sugars, total acids, vitamin C, and soluble solid content in the fruit, enhancing sweetness and taste. It also affects the transcripts of genes related to fruit quality and plant hormones.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cleberton Correia Santos, Antonio Augusto Souza Silva, Caio Henrique Carvalho de Oliveira, Juliana Milene Silverio, Anderson dos Santos Dias, Jessica Aline Linne, Silvana de Paula Quintao Scalon, Alessandra Mayumi Tokura Alovisi
Summary: This study evaluated the role of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract (ANE) in Inga edulis Mart. seedlings under drought and post-stress. The results showed that the application of ANE can increase the nutrient content of seedlings, promoting growth and recovery.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Qing Mu, Mengqi Dong, Jiatun Xu, Yuxin Cao, Yibo Ding, Shikun Sun, Huanjie Cai
Summary: The study found that photosynthetic parameters can effectively reflect the physiological status of winter wheat and soil moisture, helping in the selection of drought-resistant varieties and refined agricultural management. Focus on photosynthesis and related relationships is crucial in understanding water consumption, yield, and drought resistance under changing water conditions.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Adnan Bozdogan, Tulin Eker, Dilsad Konuskan, Ayse Tulin Oz, Ebru Kafkas
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2019)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Nesibe Ebru Kafkas, Muberra Kosar, Ayse Tulin Oz, Alyson E. Mitchell
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Mehmet Ali Saridas, Ozhan Simsek, Dicle Donmez, Yildiz Aka Kacar, Sevgi Paydas Kargi
Summary: The study developed new strawberry cultivars that exceeded the characteristics of local varieties and can compete with commercial varieties in most quality parameters. However, the targeted point in terms of fruit firmness was not reached. A good positive correlation among fruit size parameters was found, but taste of fruit was negatively affected by increasing these parameters.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mehmet Ali Saridas
Summary: Strawberry fruits are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, contributing to their taste and health benefits. This study found that fruits harvested in April had better taste and higher amounts of health-related compounds. Additionally, 'Fortuna' cultivar had the highest amounts of sinapic, syringic, chlorogenic, and ferrulic acids, while 'Festival' had the highest amounts of caffeic and p-coumaric acids.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Mehmet Ali Saridas, Erdal Agcam, Mustafa Bircan, Mustafa Unlu, Senay Karabiyik, Sule Hilal Attar, Ebru Kafkas, Sevgi Paydas Kargi
Summary: In this study, domestic and foreign strawberry cultivars were combined using cross-breeding methods to select superior strawberry varieties. The results showed that genotype had a significant effect on all parameters, although one genotype did not meet expectations. Further research on genetics and breeding is needed to better understand the polyphenol content of strawberry fruits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Eser Celiktopuz, Burcak Kapur, Mehmet Ali Saridas, Osman Inanc Guney, Fatma Aksoy
Summary: Strawberry production is important for the agricultural economy in Turkey's Mediterranean region. This study analyzed the effects of exogenous amino acid treatment on yield, quality, and physiological diversity. Results showed that reducing irrigation water significantly decreased berry yield, photosynthesis, and leaf water potential. The use of proline treatment in the IR125 regime produced the highest berry production and efficiency.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Nermin Kalay Sari, Nesibe Ebru Kafkas, Ilbilge Oguz, Adem Ozarslandan
Summary: This research focused on the 'Azman' banana variety grown in greenhouses in Limonlu village, Erdemli county in Mersin province of Turkiye. Using natural fertilizers can reduce production costs, increase yield and improve fruit quality. The best application combination was Novatec + Mocap + farm fertilizer.
Article
Plant Sciences
Burcak Kapur, Mehmet Ali Saridays, Eser Celiktopuz, Sevgi Paydas Kargi
Summary: This study focused on the effect of deficit irrigation on the growth and yield of commercial strawberry cultivars and bred lines. It was found that under limited irrigation, the vegetative components of the plants, as well as fruit weight and yield, decreased significantly. Photosynthetic activity, stomatal conductance, and leaf water potential were identified as potential markers for high-yield genotype selection.
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Ebru Kafkas, Hamide Gubbuk, Hasan Pinar, Serkan Selli, Esma Gunes
Summary: Bananas grown in different cultivation systems have similar physico-chemical characteristics, with the ripening stage being the main factor affecting these characteristics. Sugar content, malic acid, and L-ascorbic acid were higher in ripe bananas compared to green bananas, while the cultivation system only affected the glucose content.
ACTA SCIENTIARUM POLONORUM-HORTORUM CULTUS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Mehmet Ali Saridas, Senay Karabiyik, Sinan Eti, Sevgi Paydas Kargi
Summary: The presence of bees and the application of boron fertilizer positively impact strawberry yield and fruit quality, resulting in an increase in total fruit yield per plant and bigger fruit size. Applying boron to the soil is more effective than foliar applications in reducing misshapen fruit rates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
O. Simsek, D. Donmez, M. A. Saridas, S. Paydas-Kargi, Y. Aka-Kacar
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Muhammet Ali Gundesli, Salih Kafkas, Murat Guney, Nesibe Ebru Kafkas
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Muhammet Ali Gundesli, Salih Kafkas, Mozhgan Zarifikhosroshahi, Nesibe Ebru Kafkas
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2019)
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.
