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Plant Sciences
Anna Kurek-Gorecka, Saban Keskin, Otilia Bobis, Rafael Felitti, Michal Gorecki, Michal Otreba, Jerzy Stojko, Pawel Olczyk, Sevgi Kolayli, Anna Rzepecka-Stojko
Summary: The composition of propolis varies depending on geographical location and plant sources. There are differences in propolis composition and antioxidant activity among different regions. Polish and Romanian propolis are similar, while Turkish and Uruguayan propolis are different. The observed antioxidant activity of propolis may suggest its potential in preventing and treating cardiovascular, metabolic, neurodegenerative, and cancerous diseases.
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Plant Sciences
Wei Liu, Zheng Zhang, Tong Zhang, Qi Qiao, Xiaogai Hou
Summary: Sinopodophyllum hexandrum is a perennial anti-cancer medicinal plant that contains the unique phytochemical podophyllotoxin, which has special effects in treating pneumonic, cervical and testicular cancers. This study investigated the phenolic compositions, total flavonoids and total phenols contents, as well as the antioxidant activity in different organs of S. hexandrum. The results showed significant differences in these parameters among the organs, and a positive correlation was found between phenolic compositions and antioxidant activity. The study suggests that the rhizome is a recommended medicinal part due to its high phenolic compositions and strong antioxidant activity, while the root can serve as an alternative raw material for natural antioxidant agents in functional food, medicine and chemicals.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Fachun Wan, Chengfeng Feng, Kaiyun Luo, Wenyu Cui, Zhihui Xia, Anwei Cheng
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive summary of the application of steam explosion (SE) in food pretreatment and its effects on phenolic compounds. SE can increase the release of phenolics and enhance their antioxidant activity. Different forms of phenolics exist in the plant matrix, including free and bound forms. The temperature/pressure and residence time during SE processing are the main factors affecting phenolic extraction and conversion. SE can break down glycosidic and ester bonds, increasing the content of carboxyl and phenolic hydroxyl groups.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Mariana Oalde Pavlovic, Stoimir Kolarevic, Jelena Dordevic, Jovana Jovanovic Maric, Tanja Lunic, Marija Mandic, Margareta Kracun Kolarevic, Jelena Zivkovic, Ana Alimpic Aradski, Petar D. Marin, Katarina Savikin, Branka Vukovic-Gacic, Biljana Bozic Nedeljkovic, Sonja Duletic-Lausevic
Summary: This study evaluated the genoprotective, antigenotoxic, and antitumor potential of extracts from Melissa officinalis, Mentha x piperita, Ocimum basilicum, Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia officinalis, and Satureja montana. The extracts showed strong antioxidant and genoprotective effects, while also modulating the production of ROS and NO in tumor cells, leading to genotoxicity and decreased proliferation.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Irakli, Adriana Skendi, Elisavet Bouloumpasi, Paschalina Chatzopoulou, Costas G. Biliaderis
Summary: A selective and sensitive LC-MS method was developed for simultaneous determination of phenolic compounds in solid residues of Lamiaceae family plants. The method allows for accurate and quantitative analysis of various compounds, providing an important analytical tool for quality control in the essential oil industry.
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Plant Sciences
Kamil Foss, Katarzyna E. Przybylowicz, Tomasz Sawicki
Summary: Herbs are rich in phenolic compounds, which have beneficial effects on human health. Each herb has its own composition of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Juan Carlos Sainz-Hernandez, Edgar Omar Rueda-Puente, Yaeel Isbeth Cornejo-Ramirez, Ariadna Thalia Bernal-Mercado, Hector Abelardo Gonzalez-Ocampo, Betzabe Ebenhezer Lopez-Corona
Summary: Maclura is a plant genus that is little known but has multiple applications, including soil recovery, medicinal treatments, and wood production. However, overexploitation and limited research on its biochemical composition have led to the endangerment of certain species. The bioactive compounds in Maclura, such as phenolic and flavonoid compounds, exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative activities. Additionally, Maclura has potential as a source of biofuels due to its high content of lipids and carbohydrates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tatiane Luiza C. Oldoni, Nathalie Merlin, Thariane Carvalho Bicas, Anaclara Prasniewski, Solange Teresinha Carpes, Jociani Ascari, Severino Matias de Alencar, Adna Prado Massarioli, Margarete Dulce Bagatini, Rafael Morales, Gustavo Thome
Summary: For the first time, the antihyperglycemic activity of Moringa oleifera leaves cultivated in Brazil was studied using a bioguided approach, leading to the isolation of phenolic compounds with high antioxidant activity. The ethyl acetate fraction showed significant antioxidant potential and protected the liver and kidney of diabetic rats.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Melanie Platzer, Sandra Kiese, Thomas Herfellner, Ute Schweiggert-Weisz, Oliver Miesbauer, Peter Eisner
Summary: Numerous assays have been developed to measure antioxidant activity, with the DPPH and ABTS assays being popular examples. This study compared the antioxidant potentials of 24 phenolic compounds using both methods and found common trends among most subgroups, but significant differences for some compounds. It suggests that the choice of assay should be based on the specific subgroup of phenolic compounds being studied.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahsan Hameed, Ziyao Liu, Hanjing Wu, Biming Zhong, Michal Ciborowski, Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria
Summary: This research comprehensively characterized the polyphenols in peach, pear, and plum using LC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS, and determined their antioxidant potential. Plums had the highest total phenolic content, while peaches had the highest total flavonoid content. Twenty phenolic compounds were quantified, with plums having the highest content of phenolic acids and peaches having the highest concentration of flavonoids. These findings provide important insights into the chemical composition of these fruits and support their utilization in food and nutraceutical industries.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Monica L. Perez-Ochoa, Araceli M. Vera-Guzman, Demetria M. Mondragon-Chaparro, Sadoth Sandoval-Torres, Jose C. Carrillo-Rodriguez, Jose L. Chavez-Servia
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of growth conditions and localities on the phenolic compounds content and antioxidant activity of Ageratina petiolaris. The results showed that samples collected in situ had higher phenolic compounds content compared to plants grown ex situ, and several new compounds were identified.
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Food Science & Technology
Jakub Frankowski, Anna Przybylska-Balcerek, Kinga Stuper-Szablewska
Summary: The study revealed that sorghum grains are rich in antioxidant compounds and nutrients, making them a potential functional food source.
Article
Plant Sciences
Angel Felix Vargas-Madriz, Ivan Luzardo-Ocampo, Jorge Luis Chavez-Servin, Ulisses Moreno-Celis, Octavio Roldan-Padron, Haidel Vargas-Madriz, Hayde Azeneth Vergara-Castaneda, Aaron Kuri-Garcia
Summary: This study compares the phenolic compound composition and antioxidant capacity of P. ruderale plants from different collection sites in Queretaro, Mexico. The results show significant differences in the polyphenolic composition of the plants from different collection places, suggesting the need for standardization and selection of plants with favorable agroclimatic conditions.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sayyedeh Fatemeh Askari, Razieh Avan, Zahra Tayarani-Najaran, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Samira Eghbali
Summary: Salvia is the largest genus of the Lamiaceae family, with over 900 species worldwide and about 60 species in Iran, 17 of which are endemic. Iranian Salvia species have a wide range of pharmacological activities, such as antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory effects, and are traditionally used to treat various diseases.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ilona Keriene, Ingrida Sauliene, Laura Sukiene, Asta Judzentiene, Magdalena Ligor, Boguslaw Buszewski
Summary: In this study, the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in the pollen of anemophilous Betula and Pinus were analyzed. It was found that the content of free phenolic compounds in the pollen extracts was 20% higher than that of bound phenolic compounds regardless of the pollen species. Pinus pollen extracts contained 2.5 times less phenolic compounds compared to Betula. The bioactivity of pollen is related to the content of phenolic compounds, particularly in free phenolic compounds of Betula and Pinus.
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Plant Sciences
Md Najmol Hoque, Afsana Hannan, Shahin Imran, Newton Chandra Paul, Md Fuad Mondal, Md Mahabubur Rahman Sadhin, Jannatul Mawa Bristi, Fariha Shahid Dola, Md Abu Hanif, Wenxiu Ye, Marian Brestic, Mohammad Saidur Rhaman
Summary: In recent years, various approaches have been developed to mitigate the adverse effects of salinity stress on plants, but some of them are not environmentally friendly. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been found to enhance the productivity of saline soil without harming the environment by reducing oxidative damage, maintaining ionic homeostasis, enhancing antioxidant machinery, and regulating gene expressions. PGPR also regulates photosynthetic attributes and enhances salinity tolerance in plants. Additionally, PGPR plays a significant role in the synthesis of phytohormones and secondary metabolites in plants under salt stress.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nabil Elsheery, Mohamed N. Helaly, Sahar F. El-Hefnawy, Mohammed M. Elhamahmy, Eman M. Abdelrazik, Yagub B. Sardarov, Parvaiz Ahmad, Marek Zivcak, Marian Brestic, Suleyman Allakhverdiev
Summary: Arsenic is a phytotoxic substance that inhibits plant growth and productivity. This study demonstrates that the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) can reduce the toxicity of arsenic in wheat plants, leading to increased growth and productivity. It also suggests that ALA can protect plants and humans from the harmful effects of arsenic toxicity.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Sanjoy K. Debsharma, Md. Abu Syed, Md. Hannan Ali, Sheikh Maniruzzaman, Popy R. Roy, Marian Brestic, Ahmed Gaber, Akbar Hossain
Summary: In this study, 34 elite rice genotypes were evaluated to select desirable rice cultivars suitable for multiple environments. It was found that characteristics associated with yield showed high phenotypic and genotypic variability, indicating the effectiveness of selection. Principal component analysis identified the most significant traits causing genotype variants. Several promising genotypes were identified based on the multi-trait genotype-ideotype distance index.
Article
Plant Sciences
Omar A. Hewedy, Nabil I. Elsheery, Ali M. Karkour, Neveen Elhamouly, Ramadan A. Arafa, Ghada Abd-Elmonsef Mahmoud, Mona F. -A. Dawood, Walaa E. Hussein, Abdelaziz Mansour, Dina H. Amin, Suleyman I. Allakhverdiev, Marek Zivcak, Marian Brestic
Summary: Jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate are master regulators of plant development and stress response, promoting defense interactions, regulating stomatal openness, and improving plant tolerance to abiotic stress. They also modulate plant growth and development by interacting with other plant hormones and defending against pathogen attacks.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Sonia Malik, Patrycja Brudzynska, Muhammad Rehan Khan, Oksana Sytar, Abdullah Makhzoum, Alina Sionkowska
Summary: Shikonin and its derivatives, natural naphthoquinone compounds found in the roots of the Boraginaceae family, possess a wide range of biological activities and have been extensively studied for their potential in food and cosmetic applications. However, further research is needed to explore their use in these fields and to ensure their sustainable production and availability in the market at an economic price. Simultaneous studies utilizing advanced techniques in computational biology, bioinformatics, molecular docking, and artificial intelligence can help uncover the full potential of these natural bioactive molecules.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Elisabeth Hoegg, Cornelia Rauh
Summary: This study aimed to predict the high-moisture texturization of plant-based proteins at different water contents for the production of high-moisture meat analogs. High-moisture extrusion experiments were conducted and the sensory evaluation of the obtained samples led to the development of a texturization indicator. The use of this indicator could help minimize the resources required for expensive extrusion trials in the industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Elisabeth Hoegg, Cornelia Rauh
Summary: It is important to determine the thermophysical properties of high-moisture extruded samples (HMESs) in order to understand the texturization process of high-moisture extrusion (HME) for the production of high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs). The specific heat capacity and apparent density of high-moisture extruded samples made from soy protein concentrate (SPC ALPHA(& REG;) 8 IP) were experimentally determined and simple prediction models were developed. The thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity were calculated based on generic equations and literature models, showing a significant mutual influence. The combination of experimental data and prediction models provided a mathematical description of the thermophysical properties of the HME samples.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrea Colpo, Sara Demaria, Costanza Baldisserotto, Simonetta Pancaldi, Marian Brestic, Marek Zivcak, Lorenzo Ferroni
Summary: Wheat mutants with reduced chlorophyll synthesis recover a wild-type phenotype due to recovery of photosynthetic-membrane functionality. Light fluctuations impact productivity of the mutants, making outdoor cultivation challenging. The accumulation of interchain electron carriers is an acclimative response to the environment and affects plant morphogenesis and grain production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lovely Mahawar, Kesava Priyan Ramasamy, Mohammad Suhel, Sheo Mohan Prasad, Marek Zivcak, Marian Brestic, Anshu Rastogi, Milan Skalicky
Summary: Recent advancements in nanotechnology have provided new opportunities for agriculture, particularly with the use of silicon nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have shown potential as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, and targeted delivery systems. They can improve plant growth and stress tolerance, but further research is needed to understand their interactions with different plants and potential toxic effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Colpo, Alessandra Molinari, Paola Boldrini, Marek Zivcak, Marian Brestic, Sara Demaria, Costanza Baldisserotto, Simonetta Pancaldi, Lorenzo Ferroni
Summary: This study analyzed the thylakoid system in the shade-adapted plant Selaginella martensii Spring and found that it prefers to increase the diameter of the thylakoid granum instead of the number of layers to adapt to low light conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ann-Marie Kalla-Bertholdt, Anne Kathrin Baier, Cornelia Rauh
Summary: Pea protein is highly valued in the food industry due to its low allergenicity and high nutritional value. However, it often lacks functionality, such as solubility. This study investigated the effects of high-intensity ultrasound on protein-fiber suspensions and found that ultrasound can improve protein dispersibility and increase the viscosity of fiber solutions. Meanwhile, it does not affect protein digestion and absorption.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ann-Marie Kalla-Bertholdt, Anne Kathrin Baier, Cornelia Rauh
Summary: Ultrasonication has been found to affect the particle size, solubility, viscosity, and water binding capacity of plant fibers such as citrus, apple, oat, and pea fibers.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sytar Oksana, Kovar Marek, Brestic Marian, Zivcak Marek
Summary: This study investigates the biochemical responses of buckwheat to drought stress, specifically focusing on phenolic acids and flavonoids. The study shows that different genotypes of buckwheat exhibit different responses to drought stress, resulting in variations in phenolic acid accumulation. The dynamics of phenolic acids and flavonoids during progressive dehydration were found to differ, with some compounds showing increased levels early in drought stress while others increased only under severe dehydration. Genotypic differences were observed in some compounds, while others showed similar trends in both cultivars. The study also identifies trade-offs between individual compounds, contributing to the understanding of stress responses.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Oksana Sytar, Diaa Mamdouh, Iryna Smetanska
Summary: The antioxidant properties of Stevia products and extracts of in vitro cultures of Stevia plants were studied. The highest antioxidant activity was found in leaf crops of in vitro cultures of Stevia rebaudiana. These leaf crops were used to develop beverages with improved organoleptic properties. The antioxidant activity in different varieties of tea, herbal drinks, and coffee was lower compared to beverages with 10% addition of S. rebaudiana leaf culture extracts. The phenolic compounds in Stevia, tea, and coffee showed a wide range of diversity.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCES
(2023)
