Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guilherme Constantino Meirelles, Angelica Cristina Fernandes Deus, Dirceu Maximino Fernandes, Leonardo Theodoro Bull
Summary: This study aimed to compare the correlation between the available silicon in soil and silicon uptake by plants using different extraction methods. The results showed that acetic acid exhibited the highest extracting power, while resin showed the least capacity. The calcium chloride extraction method showed the highest correlation between soil extractable silicon and silicon accumulation in the plants.
Article
Agronomy
Ricardo I. Castro, Marcelo Munoz-Vera, Luis Morales-Quintana
Summary: A comparative study of the changes in the physicochemical properties of the cell wall-associated polysaccharide contents of two strawberry fruit cultivars, Cristal and Portola, revealed that Cristal sample exhibited higher thermal stability than Portola sample.
Article
Agronomy
Renchi Chen, Yingyin Wu, Xiaobo Wei, Zhihai Huang, Linchun Mao
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between ethylene and abscisic acid (ABA) in the ripening of strawberry fruit. It was found that ethylene promoted ABA biosynthesis by repressing miR161 expression. Furthermore, miR161 was shown to negatively regulate ABA biosynthesis by suppressing FaNCED1 expression. These findings suggest a potential molecular mechanism of collaboration between ethylene and ABA through miR161 in postharvest strawberry fruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Antonio Serrano, Egidio Russo, Blanca Chaves-Quesada, Juan Cubero-Cardoso, Angeles Trujillo-Reyes, Giovanni Esposito, Xiaofan Xu, Fernando G. Fermoso
Summary: This study proposes the accumulation of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) through the anaerobic fermentation of organic waste, such as strawberry extrudate. Hydrothermal treatment was carried out to break down the complex matrix of the strawberry extrudate and promote the hydrolysis stage of the anaerobic digestion process. The production of VFAs from treated and untreated strawberry was evaluated by adjusting the pH to 5 and 9, showing an increase in solubilization of organic matter and a significant increase in VFA accumulation at pH 9.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chenchen Li, Xueru Su, Lisha Chen, Zhenyuan Zhu
Summary: In this study, calcium chloride and chitosan were used as the main components of the film coating. The interaction between calcium ions and chitosan was studied through scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results showed that the composite film could reduce the weight loss rate of postharvest fruits and vegetables, maintain their firmness, color, and moisture content, and inhibit the rise and degradation of water-soluble pectin. It also improved the activity of superoxide dismutase and inhibited the activity of malondialdehyde, polyphenol oxidase, and cellulase.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hyang-Lan Eum, Seung-Hyun Han, Eun-Jin Lee
Summary: This study found that high-CO2 treatment can maintain the quality of strawberries by reducing decay and cell wall degradation.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Vicente Luiz Macedo Buarque, Helena Viel Alves Bezerra, Guilherme Pegoraro Rissi, Regner italo Goncalves de Oliveira, Natalia Marques da Silva, Nara Regina Brandao Consolo, German Dario Ramirez-Zamudio, Ricardo de Francisco Strefezzi, Sarita Bonagurio Gallo, Saulo Luz Silva, Paulo Roberto Leme
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of different additives in preventing urolithiasis in lambs fed a high-concentrate diet. The results show that the additives do not affect the lambs' performance and health, and although they acidify urine, they do not completely prevent the formation of urolithiasis.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yunting Zhang, Shanlin Li, Meiyi Deng, Rui Gui, Yongqiang Liu, Xinpeng Chen, Yuanxiu Lin, Mengyao Li, Yan Wang, Wen He, Qing Chen, Yong Zhang, Ya Luo, Xiaorong Wang, Haoru Tang
Summary: The combination of blue light and salicylic acid treatment can effectively delay strawberry postharvest quality decline, prevent decay, and improve fruit skin brightness and soluble protein content. Furthermore, this treatment method can also stabilize the nutrient content and antioxidant capacity in strawberry fruit.
Article
Agronomy
Renchi Chen, Linchun Mao, Weiliang Guan, Xiaobo Wei, Zhihai Huang, Yingyin Wu
Summary: This study revealed the functional cross-regulation of miR5290 and FaMADS1 in ABA-mediated ripening of strawberry fruit. ABA could promote the expression of miR5290 and inhibit the expression of FaMADS1, thus accelerating anthocyanin biosynthesis and fruit ripening.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zohreh Noruzi Motlagh, Mahmood Akhavan Mahdavi, Reza Gheshlaghi
Summary: This study explores the combination of nutrient limitation with phytohormone or antioxidant supplementation to increase biomass and lipid production. The results show that this method is significantly effective for neutral lipid accumulation and the effects vary depending on the species.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zahra Mirfattahi, Saeid Eshghi, Ali Gharaghani, Mohammad Etemadi, Ali Moghadam
Summary: Acetyl-CoA is an important substance for plant growth and energy production, and acetate acts as a precursor for acetyl-CoA. The application of acetic acid can improve the growth condition of plants under salt stress, increase biomass, and enhance antioxidant defense in fruit tissue.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li Lv, Hang Liao, Tao Zhang, Shengwei Tang, Weizao Liu
Summary: This study achieved phosphoric acid manufacture by HCl wet process without phosphogypsum by recovering pure CaCl2.2H(2)O from acidic raffinate. The sequential order of precipitation for different components in the raffinate was determined through simulation and calculation. One-step and multi-steps neutralization processes were designed to separate impurities. Well-crystallized CaCl2.2H(2)O with high purity was obtained after evaporative crystallization.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Qian Zhou, Fan Zhang, Shujuan Ji, Hongyu Dai, Xin Zhou, Baodong Wei, Shunchang Cheng, Aide Wang
Summary: Abscisic acid plays a promoting role in postharvest blueberry softening by regulating cell wall metabolism and phytohormone accumulation, while the ABA inhibitor nordihydroguaiaretic acid delays the softening process.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ti-Bo Fang, Hua Xiao, Ling-Xi Zhao, Na Li, Ling-Yu Luan, Zhao-Xing Yan, Jin-Ming Lin, Ru-Song Zhao
Summary: To remove pollutants, environmental protection technology needs to use low energy consumption, realize substance reuse, and ensure ecosystem and human health. Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are widely used as adsorbents due to their adjustable structure properties and biocompatibility. In this study, magnetic CoMgAl LDH (C-MLDH) and magnetic FeMgAl LDH (F-MLDH) were prepared for the adsorption of 1-naphthoacetic acid (NAA) in water. The synthesized LDHs showed high adsorption capacity for NAA and the adsorption was spontaneous and endothermic. Two main adsorption mechanisms were identified, one involving hydrogen bonding with hydroxyl groups on the adsorbent surface, and the other involving anion exchange. The addition of Co and Fe elements promoted the adsorption reaction and enhanced the adsorption capacity, with Fe having a better promotion effect than Co.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shoukun Han, Hui Liu, Ye Han, Yiheng He, Yuyu Nan, Wei Qu, Jingping Rao
Summary: Calcium treatment preserved the quality of apple fruit by slowing down the decline in malate content, reducing respiration rate and ethylene production, and enhancing the activity of the GABA pathway.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ma Cecilia Opazo, Irenice Coronado-Arrazola, Omar P. Vallejos, Rodrigo Moreno-Reyes, Carlos Fardella, Lorena Mosso, Alexis M. Kalergis, Susan M. Bueno, Claudia A. Riedel
Summary: Iodine plays a crucial role in human health through its biological role in thyroid hormones, pathogen control, and regulation of the intestinal microbiota.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claudia Riedel, Juan Carlos Rivera, Gisela Canedo-Marroquin, Alexis M. Kalergis, Ma Cecilia Opazo
Summary: Little is known about the consequences of viral infection for pregnant women or their fetuses. However, the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 has made this issue important. Without treatment or vaccines, pregnant women and their infants are at significant risk. While there is emerging evidence showing detrimental effects of viral infections on the mother and fetus, pregnant women are not currently considered a high-risk population during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Therefore, understanding the effects of viral infections during pregnancy is crucial.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ricardo I. Castro, Marcelo Munoz-Vera, Carolina Parra-Palma, Felipe Valenzuela-Riffo, Carlos R. Figueroa, Luis Morales-Quintana
Summary: The fruit of Fragaria chiloensis, known as Chilean strawberry, is praised for its exceptional taste and aroma. However, it is prone to softening at a high rate. A study on the changes in cell wall-associated polysaccharide contents of Chilean strawberry fruit revealed lower thermal stability in ripe samples and a higher cumulative depolymerization rate. This relationship between cell wall polymer degradation and solid soluble concentration/firmness ratio can help understand fruit development.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Celia Delgado, Freddy Mora-Poblete, Sunny Ahmar, Jen-Tsung Chen, Carlos R. Figueroa
Summary: Soil salinity is a major limiting factor for crop productivity, and jasmonates (JAs) have been identified as important phytohormones in mediating plant response to salt stress. Molecular components of the JA-signaling pathway play key roles in the JA-associated response to salt stress, and exogenous JA applications can enhance antioxidant response in plants. Research is focusing on using genomic techniques to improve crop tolerance to salt stress, with an emphasis on jasmonates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Felipe A. Saez, Maria Graciela Aguayo, Regis Teixeira Mendonca, Lida Fuentes, Carlos R. Figueroa
Summary: In this study, the cell wall and sugar composition changes in two Chilean native fruits, arrayan and lleuque, were evaluated at different developmental stages. Lleuque fruit exhibited unique levels of soluble solids and acidity, along with significant reductions in cell wall content and lignin during fruit development. The findings suggest potential for lleuque fruit as a natural source of sugars and highlight the impact of environmental conditions on cell wall dynamics.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elena Mattus-Araya, Yazmina Stappung, Raul Herrera, Maria A. Moya-Leon
Summary: The translation article discusses the ripening physiology of Fragaria chiloensis, a strawberry species with unique attributes. It investigates the role of ABA in fruit softening and the associated transcriptional changes. The results highlight the importance of ABA in the development and softening of strawberries and provide insights into the molecular mechanisms involved.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena Mattus-Araya, Joselin Guajardo, Raul Herrera, Maria A. Moya-Leon
Summary: The color development of Chilean wild strawberry fruit is closely related to the accumulation of anthocyanins and the expression of phenylpropanoid/flavonoid and anthocyanin pathway genes. ABA treatment accelerates the color development of Chilean wild strawberry fruit.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Enrique Gonzalez-Madrid, Ma. Andreina Rangel-Ramirez, Maria Jose Mendoza-Leon, Oscar Alvarez-Mardones, Pablo A. Gonzalez, Alexis M. Kalergis, Ma. Cecilia Opazo, Claudia A. Riedel
Summary: This review discusses the relevance of the gestational period for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adulthood, pointing out that thyroid hormone deficiency during pregnancy may increase susceptibility to MS.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
A. Carolina Puentes-Romero, Sebastian A. Gonzalez, Enrique Gonzalez-Villanueva, Carlos R. Figueroa, Simon Ruiz-Lara
Summary: The research indicates that Arabidopsis ZINC FINGER 4 (AtZAT4) plays a crucial role in pollen development and maturation, with its subcellular localization in the nucleus, contributing to the regulation of genes associated with reproductive development. The study of Atzat4 (+/) heterozygous mutant revealed significant reductions in gene expression, leading to impaired pollen tube development and reduced seed viability. These findings suggest a role for AtZAT4 in fertilization and seed viability through the regulation of gene expression during reproductive development.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gerardo Tapia, Monserrat Castro, Carlos Gaete-Eastman, Carlos R. Figueroa
Summary: This research investigates the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in S. peruvianum fruit under drought stress and light radiation. It found that drought treatment induces the expression of SpAN2 and leads to increased anthocyanin accumulation in the fruit peel. Additionally, sunlight exposure and UV-B treatments also regulate the expression of SpAN2 and the late flavonoid biosynthetic gene SpDFR.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Maria Teresa Sanchez-Ballesta, Itay Maoz, Carlos R. Figueroa
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Romina N. Ramos, Ning Zhang, Diana B. Lauff, Felipe Valenzuela-Riffo, Carlos R. Figueroa, Gregory B. Martin, Marina A. Pombo, Hernan G. Rosli
Summary: Plants use a two-layered immune system to defend themselves against pathogens. The first response, pattern-triggered immunity (PTI), is activated by recognizing microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs). Some plants have resistance (R) proteins that recognize specific effectors, leading to the activation of effector-triggered immunity (ETI). Our study shows that WRKY22 and WRKY25 are positive regulators of plant immunity in tomato.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fernanda Alvarez, Mario Moya, Claudia Rivera-Mora, Paz E. Zuniga, Karla Jara-Cornejo, Paula Munoz, Anibal Ayala-Raso, Sergi Munne-Bosch, Carlos R. Figueroa, Nicolas E. Figueroa, Monika Valdenegro, Juan E. Alvaro, Wilfried Schwab, Bruno G. Defilippi, Lida Fuentes
Summary: The study suggests that abscisic acid (ABA) signaling plays a role in the ripening of raspberry fruit, as evidenced by the concomitant increase in ABA content and the expression of ABA biosynthesis and receptor-related genes during fruit development.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Cristian Balbontin, Camilo Gutierrez, Lukas Schreiber, Viktoria V. Zeisler-Diehl, Juan C. Marin, Victoria Urrutia, Juan Hirzel, Carlos R. Figueroa
Summary: Exogenous MeJA application at the fruit set stage of sweet cherry enhances cuticle biosynthesis and wax composition, resulting in increased content of long-chain linear fatty acids and alkanes in the fruit peel. These findings are important for improving fruit quality and extending storage life.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Liliam Monsalve, Maricarmen Bernales, Anibal Ayala-Raso, Fernanda Alvarez, Monika Valdenegro, Juan-Eugenio Alvaro, Carlos Rodrigo Figueroa, Bruno Giorgio Defilippi, Lida Fuentes
Summary: This study investigated the softening process of raspberries and the relationship between ethylene production and fruit quality. The results showed that treatment with the ethylene perception inhibitor 1-MCP delayed softening and reduced ethylene production in raspberries stored at 10 degrees Celsius.
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.
