Article
Plant Sciences
Marco Bustamante, Ariel Munoz, Iverly Romero, Pamela Osorio, Sergio Manquez, Rocio Arriola, Marjorie Reyes-Diaz, Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca
Summary: Intensive K foliar applications can enhance the firmness and acidity of sweet cherry fruits grown under plastic covers, reducing fruit cracking and pitting while affecting condition defects. However, the effects may significantly vary depending on season and locality.
Article
Horticulture
Rose Meena Amirthanayagam Edward-Rajanayagam, Jose Alberto Narvaez-Zapata, Maria del Socorro Ramirez-Gonzalez, Erika Alicia de la Cruz-Arguijo, Melina Lopez-Meyer, Claudia Patricia Larralde-Corona
Summary: Mexico is a major citrus fruit producer, but fungal-related problems can occur during storage. This study selected yeasts from lemons and fermented products to develop a formulation for protecting stored lemons against fungal diseases. The best-performing yeasts showed high efficacy in inhibiting fungal growth and protecting stored lemon fruits.
Article
Agronomy
Chiara Catalano, Giuseppina Las Casas, Alessio Giuffrida, Filippo Ferlito, Mario Di Guardo, Alberto Continella, Stefania Bennici, Stefano La Malfa, Alessandra Gentile, Gaetano Distefano
Summary: The study characterized the high variability in floral sterility and polyembryony traits among forty Sicilian and international lemon cultivars, with 'Adamopoulos' showing the highest polyembryonic seed percentage. The results provide valuable information for breeders to design novel breeding schemes.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gayatri Bakshi, Laxmi Ananthanarayan
Summary: This study demonstrates that adding lemon PMEI can stabilize the cloud destabilization of fruit juices, improve juice quality, and result in uniform distribution of cloud particles in the juice system.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Sarah Zahr, Rayan Zahr, Rana El Hajj, Mahmoud Khalil
Summary: This review compares the phytochemistry of sweet orange and lemon fruits and reveals their nutritional and health implications. Oranges and lemons are found to be rich in secondary metabolites and vitamins, and have antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. They have the potential to be natural sources of antioxidants and medicinal agents. However, further pharmacological research is needed to assess their safety and optimal dosage.
JOURNAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yu Bin, Qi Zhang, Yue Su, Chunqing Wang, Qiqi Jiang, Zhen Song, Changyong Zhou
Summary: This study used RNA-seq to analyze the gene expression patterns of lemon plants in response to CYVCV infection. There were 3691 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) identified, which were components of different pathways involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, brassinosteroid biosynthesis, flavonoid biosynthesis, and photosynthesis. The DEGs related to phytohormone metabolism and photosynthesis pathways were further enriched and analyzed. It was found that different phytohormone-related genes had different responses toward CYVCV infection, while almost all of the photosynthesis-related DEGs were down-regulated in the infected plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maximilian Jentzsch, Sarah Becker, Marc Thielen, Thomas Speck
Summary: This study analyzed the impact behavior and functional morphology of lemon peel compared to pomelo peel, finding that lemon peel releases more kinetic energy in freeze-dried state, has higher energy dissipation, and can serve as a model for bio-inspired functional graded materials.
Article
Microbiology
K. Srividhyaa, S. Ranjani, S. Hemalatha
Summary: Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to global health, food security, and the environment. This study evaluated the protein binding capability of lemon peel phytochemicals against various poultry pathogens using molecular docking, and tested the antibacterial activity of LP AgNPs obtained from lemon peel. The results showed that LP AgNPs have the potential to treat antibiotic resistant poultry pathogens.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yijun Yao, Yurong Li, Lintao Zhao, Shunjie Li, Zhiqin Zhou
Summary: In this study, 14 domestic citrus peel essential oils were extracted and their antifungal activity was evaluated. The results showed that Citrus lemon (YLK) essential oil exhibited potent inhibitory effects against Penicillium italicum. The potential antifungal mechanism of YLK essential oil may be associated with the damage inflicted on the cell membrane. Therefore, YLK essential oil can be considered as a potential source of natural antifungal agents.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Di Guardo Mario, Moretto Marco, Moser Mirko, Catalano Chiara, Troggio Michela, Deng Ziniu, Cestaro Alessandro, Caruso Marco, Distefano Gaetano, La Malfa Stefano, Bianco Luca, Gentile Aalessandra
Summary: This article reports the release of a high-quality reference genome of two haplotypes of lemon for the first time, with analyses on transposable elements and microRNA genes, as well as the detection and functional characterization of transcripts. The availability of the reference genome is important for genetic studies on agronomic traits.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gokhan Akarca, Ramazan Sevik
Summary: The study investigated the composition of essential oils extracted from lemon and orange peels, as well as their biological activities on foodborne pathogenic bacteria and saprophytic yeasts and molds. The lemon and orange peel essential oils exhibited higher antibacterial effects on gram-positive bacteria, with lemon peel oil showing greater antifungal effects.
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL BEARING PLANTS
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Chiara Catalano, Mario Di Guardo, Gaetano Distefano, Marco Caruso, Elisabetta Nicolosi, Ziniu Deng, Alessandra Gentile, Stefano Giovanni La Malfa
Summary: Among Citrus species, lemon is highly susceptible to mal secco disease caused by the mitosporic fungus Plenodomus tracheiphilus. Developing lemon varieties with both tolerance to mal secco and optimal fruit quality remains a challenge due to the lack of effective control strategies and incomplete understanding of genetic resistance. Biotechnological approaches and marker-trait association analysis show promise in addressing these challenges.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panpan Wu, Xiaowen Tang, Rongchao Jian, Jiahao Li, Maoyu Lin, Huachao Dai, Kangpeng Wang, Zhaojun Sheng, Baizhong Chen, Xuetao Xu, Chen Li, Zhongze Lin, Qingmin Zhang, Xi Zheng, Kun Zhang, Dongli Li, Weiqian David Hong
Summary: Two essential oils were isolated from discarded perfume lemon and leaves with good yield, rich in essential phytochemicals. The oils showed interesting chemotypes and exhibited similar biological activities against bacterial strains and Ae. albopictus larvae and adult mosquitoes. The study highlights the potential of using agricultural by-products for eco-friendly disinfectants and mosquito control products.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Vikas Rathore, Sudhir Kumar Nema
Summary: The present study investigates the impact of plasma-activated water (PAW) on the shelf life of Lemon (Citrus Limon L.). The results show that PAW significantly reduces microbial load on the lemon surface, resulting in lower weight loss and spoilage compared to control. PAW-exposed lemons also showed improved acceptability and maintained their quality during long-term storage.
PLASMA CHEMISTRY AND PLASMA PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. T. Anuradha, P. Raji
Summary: The facile biological synthesis of cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanoparticles using Citrus limon (C. limon) fruit extract at different annealing temperature is achieved. XRD and FTIR studies confirmed the role of C. limon fruit extract as the primary reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized nanoparticles exhibit higher antibacterial and antifungi activities compared to standard drugs.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Jose M. Lorente-Mento, Fabian Guillen, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Alberto Carrion-Antoli, Daniel Valero, Maria Serrano
Summary: GABA treatment applied as foliar spray at key points of fruit development in pomegranate trees can increase crop yield and improve fruit quality. The highest effects were observed when applying GABA at a concentration of 100 mM, which increased fruit yield and intensified the red colour of the skin and arils. The treatment also increased the concentration of total phenolics and anthocyanins in the fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jorge Medina-Santamarina, Fabian Guillen, Mihaela Iasmina Madalina Ilea, Maria Celeste Ruiz-Aracil, Daniel Valero, Salvador Castillo, Maria Serrano
Summary: Spain is the leading producer of cherimoya, a fruit highly appreciated by consumers. However, it is sensitive to chilling injury, which limits its storage. This study found that melatonin treatment delayed chilling injury and improved the quality of cherimoya fruit during storage. The treatment also delayed the ripening process and maintained fruit quality parameters. Further research is needed to understand the effects of melatonin on gene expression and enzyme activity involved in ethylene production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jose Manuel Lorente-Mento, Alberto Carrion-Antoli, Fabian Guillen, Maria Serrano, Daniel Valero, Domingo Martinez-Romero
Summary: This study evaluated the sensitivity of six pomegranate cultivars to chilling injury. The results showed great variability in sensitivity among cultivars, with 'Kingdom' being the most sensitive and 'Mollar de Elche' being the least sensitive. Additionally, the solute content and tissue structures in the fruit were found to play a role in determining susceptibility to chilling injury.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daniel Cortes-Montana, Maria Josefa Bernalte-Garcia, Belen Velardo-Micharet, Maria Serrano, Manuel Joaquin Serradilla
Summary: This study showed that treatment of early sweet cherries with 0.5 mmol L-1 concentration of melatonin improved fruit firmness, reduced weight loss and non-commercial fruit percentage, and increased respiration rate, lipophilic antioxidant activity, and ascorbate peroxidase enzyme activity. Additionally, the treated cherries exhibited better sensory qualities, such as uniformity of color and skin color, as well as being sourer, and showed better consumer acceptance and liking after 14 days of storage.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Celeste Ruiz-Aracil, Juan Miguel Valverde, Jose Manuel Lorente-Mento, Alberto Carrion-Antoli, Salvador Castillo, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Fabian Guillen
Summary: Rainfall during sweet cherry developmental stages can cause preharvest losses due to fruit cracking. Preharvest methyl jasmonate (MeJA) applications effectively reduce fruit cracking and delay ripening on the tree. These MeJA treatments show potential as valuable tools in adapting to climate change and mitigating abiotic stress in sweet cherry.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Celeste Ruiz-Aracil, Fabian Guillen, Mihaela Iasmina Madalina Ilea, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Jose Manuel Lorente-Mento, Juan Miguel Valverde
Summary: This study compared the effects of using 1-MCP and MT as postharvest treatments on kiwifruit quality. The results showed that both treatments were similarly effective in maintaining fruit quality and delaying ripening.
Article
Horticulture
Jose Manuel Lorente-Mento, Daniel Valero, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Fatima Badiche, Maria Serrano, Fabian Guillen
Summary: GABA application to pomegranate trees improves fruit quality traits and antioxidant compounds, resulting in enhanced firmness, acidity, red color, and higher levels of phenolics and anthocyanins. These effects are observed during storage and are more pronounced at a higher GABA concentration.
Article
Horticulture
Fariborz Habibi, Ali Sarkhosh, Fabian Guillen, Maria Serrano, Daniel Valero
Summary: This study investigated the effects of glycine betaine (GB) and/or methyl salicylate (MeSA) on the storage quality of 'Moro' blood oranges during cold quarantine storage. The results showed that the combined treatment of 30 mM GB and 100 mu M MeSA significantly reduced weight and firmness losses in the fruit. Additionally, there were changes in titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), TSS/TA ratio, and juice pH across all treatments. Peel color parameters also exhibited characteristic changes, which were delayed by the application of GB and MeSA.
Article
Horticulture
Fatima Badiche, Juan Miguel Valverde, Domingo Martinez-Romero, Salvador Castillo, Maria Serrano, Daniel Valero
Summary: Preharvest treatment of lemon trees with GABA can increase fruit size and yield, especially at a concentration of 100 mM, resulting in a yield increase of 13% to 18%. GABA treatments do not have negative effects on the quality attributes of the fruits, as the total soluble solids, total acidity, and fruit firmness are similar to the control fruits.
Article
Horticulture
J. M. Lorente-Mento, F. Guillen, J. M. Valverde, D. Valero, F. Badiche, A. Robles, H. M. Diaz-Mula, M. Serrano, D. Martinez-Romero
Summary: The use of biodegradable PBAT-PLA film as a substitute for traditional LLDPE film in packaging pomegranates can effectively maintain the fruit's quality during post-harvest storage, while also aligning with global initiatives to reduce plastic waste.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.
