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Somagattu P, Chinnannan K, Yammanuru H, Reddy UK, Nimmakayala P. Selenium dynamics in plants: Uptake, transport, toxicity, and sustainable management strategies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 949:175033. [PMID: 39059668 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Selenium (Se) plays crucial roles in human, animal, and plant physiology, but its varied plant functions remain complex and not fully understood. While Se deficiency affects over a billion people worldwide, excessive Se levels can be toxic, presenting substantial risks to ecosystem health and public safety. The delicate balance between Se's beneficial and harmful effects necessitates a deeper understanding of its speciation dynamics and how different organisms within ecosystems respond to Se. Since humans primarily consume Se through Se-rich foods, exploring Se's behavior, uptake, and transport within agroecosystems is critical to creating effective management strategies. Traditional physicochemical methods for Se remediation are often expensive and potentially harmful to the environment, pushing the need for more sustainable solutions. In recent years, phytotechnologies have gained traction as a promising approach to Se management by harnessing plants' natural abilities to absorb, accumulate, metabolize, and volatilize Se. These strategies range from boosting Se uptake and tolerance in plants to releasing Se as less toxic volatile compounds or utilizing it as a biofortified supplement, opening up diverse possibilities for managing Se, offering sustainable pathways to improve crop nutritional quality, and protecting human health in different environmental contexts. However, closing the gaps in our understanding of Se dynamics within agricultural systems calls for a united front of interdisciplinary collaboration from biology to environmental science, agriculture, and public health, which has a crucial role to play. Phytotechnologies offer a sustainable bridge between Se deficiency and toxicity, but further research is needed to optimize these methods and explore their potential in various agricultural and environmental settings. By shedding light on Se's multifaceted roles and refining management strategies, this review contributes to developing cost-effective and eco-friendly approaches for Se management in agroecosystems. It aims to lead the way toward a healthier and more sustainable future by balancing the need to address Se deficiency and mitigate the risks of Se toxicity.
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- Prapooja Somagattu
- Department of Biology, Gus R. Douglass Institute, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112, USA
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- Department of Biology, Gus R. Douglass Institute, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112, USA
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- Department of Biology, Gus R. Douglass Institute, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112, USA
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- Department of Biology, Gus R. Douglass Institute, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112, USA
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- Department of Biology, Gus R. Douglass Institute, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112, USA.
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de Morais EG, Silva MA, Quispe APV, Machado GGL, Prado DT, Benevenute PAN, Lima JDS, de Sousa GF, de Barros Vilas Boas EV, Guilherme LRG. Foliar Sprays of Multi-Nutrient Fertilizer Containing Selenium Produce Functional Tomato Fruits with Higher Shelf Life. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2288. [PMID: 39204724 PMCID: PMC11358990 DOI: 10.3390/plants13162288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Selenium (Se) is a nutrient whose daily intake is often below the recommended levels in people. Biofortification with Se is a method to increase this intake by raising the Se concentration in tomato fruits, an effect dependent on sources and modes of application. Additionally, Se application can promote the enhancement of other compounds in tomato fruits, altering their metabolism, which may increase the fruit's shelf life. This study aimed to determine how different strategies of applying a multi-nutrient fertilizer containing Se (SeMNF) can increase the Se content and other bioactive compounds and enhance the shelf life of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruits. Different foliar fertilization strategies involving the use of SeMNF were evaluated in field trials conducted on commercial tomato crops. Indeterminate-growth tomatoes were used, and different Se doses and application strategies were tested. Harvesting was conducted in three phases according to fruit ripening. Each harvested fruit was assessed for the Se content, macro and micronutrients, total phenolic compounds, vitamin C, antioxidant activity, carotenoids, pH, total titratable acidity, and total soluble solids in tomato fruits. Doses of 15 g ha-1 of Se, split into three applications, increased the Se content in the fruits at 1 and 2 harvests. The application of SeMNF at Se doses above 10 g of Se ha-1 increased firmness, days of ripening, and the nutritional quality of the tomatoes (higher contents of carotenoids (+39%), lycopene (+33%), antioxidant activity (+16%), total phenolic compounds (+38%), and vitamin C (+14%) in a dose-dependent effect of the application strategy used. These results contributed to an increase in the shelf life of tomatoes, consequently reducing food waste.
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- Everton Geraldo de Morais
- Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil; (G.G.L.M.)
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- Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Natural Sciences, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Lavras, University Campus, P.O. Box 3037, Lavras 37203-202, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Ikram S, Li Y, Lin C, Yi D, Heng W, Li Q, Tao L, Hongjun Y, Weijie J. Selenium in plants: A nexus of growth, antioxidants, and phytohormones. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 296:154237. [PMID: 38583194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2024.154237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for both human and animals. Plants serve as the primary source of Se in the food chain. Se concentration and availability in plants is influenced by soil properties and environmental conditions. Optimal Se levels promote plant growth and enhance stress tolerance, while excessive Se concentration can result in toxicity. Se enhances plants ROS scavenging ability by promoting antioxidant compound synthesis. The ability of Se to maintain redox balance depends upon ROS compounds, stress conditions and Se application rate. Furthermore, Se-dependent antioxidant compound synthesis is critically reliant on plant macro and micro nutritional status. As these nutrients are fundamental for different co-factors and amino acid synthesis. Additionally, phytohormones also interact with Se to promote plant growth. Hence, utilization of phytohormones and modified crop nutrition can improve Se-dependent crop growth and plant stress tolerance. This review aims to explore the assimilation of Se into plant proteins, its intricate effect on plant redox status, and the specific interactions between Se and phytohormones. Furthermore, we highlight the proposed physiological and genetic mechanisms underlying Se-mediated phytohormone-dependent plant growth modulation and identified research opportunities that could contribute to sustainable agricultural production in the future.
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- Sufian Ikram
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Lu B, An H, Song X, Yang B, Jian Z, Cui F, Xue J, Gao Z, Du T. Enhancement of Nutritional Substance, Trace Elements, and Pigments in Waxy Maize Grains through Foliar Application of Selenite. Foods 2024; 13:1337. [PMID: 38731708 PMCID: PMC11083303 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Selenium (Se) is a micronutrient known for its essential role in human health and plant metabolism. Waxy maize (Zea mays L. sinensis kulesh)-known for its high nutritional quality and distinctive flavor-holds significant consumer appeal. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effects of foliar Se spraying on the nutritional quality of waxy maize grains, with a focus on identifying varietal differences and determining optimal Se dosage levels for maximizing nutritional benefits. We employed a two-factor split-plot design to assess the nutritional quality, trace elements, and pigment content of jinnuo20 (J20) and caitiannuo1965 (C1965) at the milk stage after being subjected to varying Se doses sprayed on five leaves. Our findings indicate superior nutrient content in J20 compared to C1965, with both varieties exhibiting optimal quality under Se3 treatment, falling within the safe range of Se-enriched agricultural products. JS3 (0.793) demonstrated the highest overall quality, followed by JS2 (0.606), JS4 (0.411), and JS1 (0.265), while CS0 had the lowest (-0.894). These results underscore the potential of foliar biofortification to enhance the functional component contents of waxy maize grains.
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- Boyu Lu
- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China; (B.L.)
- Ministerial and Provincial Co-Innovation Centre for Endemic Crops Production with High-Quality and Efficiency in Loess Plateau, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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Popović AV, Čamagajevac IŠ, Vuković R, Matić M, Velki M, Gupta DK, Galić V, Lončarić Z. Biochemical and molecular responses of the ascorbate-glutathione cycle in wheat seedlings exposed to different forms of selenium. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 208:108460. [PMID: 38447422 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Biofortification aims to increase selenium (Se) concentration and bioavailability in edible parts of crops such as wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), resulting in increased concentration of Se in plants and/or soil. Higher Se concentrations can disturb protein structure and consequently influence glutathione (GSH) metabolism in plants which can affect antioxidative and other detoxification pathways. The aim of this study was to elucidate the impact of five different concentrations of selenate and selenite (0.4, 4, 20, 40 and 400 mg kg-1) on the ascorbate-glutathione cycle in wheat shoots and roots and to determine biochemical and molecular tissue-specific responses. Content of investigated metabolites, activities of detoxification enzymes and expression of their genes depended both on the chemical form and concentration of the applied Se, as well as on the type of plant tissue. The most pronounced changes in the expression level of genes involved in GSH metabolism were visible in wheat shoots at the highest concentrations of both forms of Se. Obtained results can serve as a basis for further research on Se toxicity and detoxification mechanisms in wheat. New insights into the Se impact on GSH metabolism could contribute to the further development of biofortification strategies.
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- Ana Vuković Popović
- Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, 110003, New Delhi, India
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- Agricultural Institute Osijek, Južno predgrađe 17, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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Hernández-Carranza P, Avila-Sosa R, Vera-López O, Navarro-Cruz AR, Ruíz-Espinosa H, Ruiz-López II, Ochoa-Velasco CE. Uncovering the Role of Hormones in Enhancing Antioxidant Defense Systems in Stressed Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum) Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3648. [PMID: 37896111 PMCID: PMC10610232 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Tomato is one of the most important fruits worldwide. It is widely consumed due to its sensory and nutritional attributes. However, like many other industrial crops, it is affected by biotic and abiotic stress factors, reducing its metabolic and physiological processes. Tomato plants possess different mechanisms of stress responses in which hormones have a pivotal role. They are responsible for a complex signaling network, where the antioxidant system (enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants) is crucial for avoiding the excessive damage caused by stress factors. In this sense, it seems that hormones such as ethylene, auxins, brassinosteroids, and salicylic, jasmonic, abscisic, and gibberellic acids, play important roles in increasing antioxidant system and reducing oxidative damage caused by different stressors. Although several studies have been conducted on the stress factors, hormones, and primary metabolites of tomato plants, the effect of endogenous and/or exogenous hormones on the secondary metabolism is still poorly studied, which is paramount for tomato growing management and secondary metabolites production. Thus, this review offers an updated overview of both endogenous biosynthesis and exogenous hormone application in the antioxidant system of tomato plants as a response to biotic and abiotic stress factors.
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- Paola Hernández-Carranza
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (P.H.-C.); (R.A.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (P.H.-C.); (R.A.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (P.H.-C.); (R.A.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (P.H.-C.); (R.A.-S.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (H.R.-E.); (I.I.R.-L.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Química, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (H.R.-E.); (I.I.R.-L.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Av. San Claudio y 18 Sur. Ciudad Universitaria, Puebla C.P. 72570, Mexico; (P.H.-C.); (R.A.-S.)
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Ellouzi H, Zorrig W, Amraoui S, Oueslati S, Abdelly C, Rabhi M, Siddique KHM, Hessini K. Seed Priming with Salicylic Acid Alleviates Salt Stress Toxicity in Barley by Suppressing ROS Accumulation and Improving Antioxidant Defense Systems, Compared to Halo- and Gibberellin Priming. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1779. [PMID: 37760082 PMCID: PMC10525609 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Plants are highly sensitive to various environmental stresses, which can hinder their growth and reduce yields. In this study, we investigated the potential of seed priming with salicylic acid (SA), gibberellic acid (GA3), and sodium chloride (NaCl) to mitigate the adverse effects of salinity stress in Hordeum vulgare at the germination and early seedling stages. Exposing H. vulgare seeds to salt stress reduced the final germination percentage and seedling shoot and root growth. Interestingly, all seed treatments significantly improved salt-induced responses, with GA3 being more effective in terms of germination performance, plant growth, and photosynthesis. SA priming exhibited promising effects on antioxidant defense mechanisms, proline, sugar, and ascorbic acid production. Notably, SA priming also suppressed reactive oxygen species accumulation and prevented lipid peroxidation. These findings highlight the ability of SA to manage crosstalk within the seed, coordinating many regulatory processes to support plant adaptation to salinity stress.
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- Hasna Ellouzi
- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (CBBC), BP901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.E.); (W.Z.); (S.A.); (S.O.); (C.A.)
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (CBBC), BP901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.E.); (W.Z.); (S.A.); (S.O.); (C.A.)
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (CBBC), BP901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.E.); (W.Z.); (S.A.); (S.O.); (C.A.)
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (CBBC), BP901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.E.); (W.Z.); (S.A.); (S.O.); (C.A.)
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- Laboratory of Extremophile Plants, Centre of Biotechnology of Borj-Cedria (CBBC), BP901, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia; (H.E.); (W.Z.); (S.A.); (S.O.); (C.A.)
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- Department of Plant Production and Protection, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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- The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6001, Australia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Shiriaev A, Brizzolara S, Sorce C, Meoni G, Vergata C, Martinelli F, Maza E, Djari A, Pirrello J, Pezzarossa B, Malorgio F, Tonutti P. Selenium Biofortification Impacts the Tomato Fruit Metabolome and Transcriptional Profile at Ripening. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:13554-13565. [PMID: 37638888 PMCID: PMC10510400 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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In the present work, the effects of enriching tomatoes with selenium were studied in terms of physiological, metabolic, and molecular processes in the last stages of fruit development, particularly during ripening. A selenium concentration of 10 mg L-1 with sodium selenate and selenium nanoparticles was used in the spray treatments on the whole plants. No significant effects of selenium enrichment were detected in terms of ethylene production or color changes in the ripening fruit. However, selenium enrichment had an influence on both the primary and secondary metabolic processes and thus the biochemical composition of ripe tomatoes. Selenium decreased the amount of β-carotene, increased the accumulation of naringenin and chlorogenic acid, and decreased the coumaric acid level. Selenium also affected the volatile organic compound profile, with changes in the level of specific apocarotenoid compounds, such as β-ionone. These metabolomic changes may, to some extent, be due to the impact of selenium treatment on the transcription of genes involved in the metabolism of these compounds. RNA-seq analysis showed that the selenium application mostly impacted the expression of the genes involved in hormonal signaling, secondary metabolism, flavonoid biosynthesis, and glycosaminoglycan degradation.
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- Anton Shiriaev
- Crop
Science Research Center, Sant’Anna
School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy
- Research
Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, CNR, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Crop
Science Research Center, Sant’Anna
School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Department
of Biology, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- Magnetic
Resonance Center (CERM) and Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Florence, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department
of Biology, University of Florence, 50122 Florence, Italy
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- Laboratoire
de Recherche en Sciences Végétales-Génomique
et Biotechnologie des Fruits − UMR 5546, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, Toulouse-INP, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire
de Recherche en Sciences Végétales-Génomique
et Biotechnologie des Fruits − UMR 5546, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, Toulouse-INP, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire
de Recherche en Sciences Végétales-Génomique
et Biotechnologie des Fruits − UMR 5546, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, Toulouse-INP, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Department
of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University
of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Crop
Science Research Center, Sant’Anna
School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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Liu Y, Liu R, Cheng L, Yu S, Nie Y, Zhang H, Li JQ, Pan C, Zhu W, Diao J, Zhou Z. Improvement by application of three nanomaterials on flavor quality and physiological and antioxidant properties of tomato and their comparison. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107834. [PMID: 37336188 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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In recent years, it has been found that the flavor quality of tomato is continuously reduced compared with the original tomato varieties. Studies have found that nanomaterials can improve crop quality, but the differences and related mechanisms among different nanomaterials were not reported. In this study, nano-Se, nano-TiO2 and nano-CeO2 were spraying on tomato, and the effects of the three nanomaterials on the flavor quality and physiological and antioxidant properties of fruits were analyzed and compared. The results showed compared with nano-TiO2 and nano-CeO2, nano-Se showed more obvious positive effects. Nano-Se increased the size and weight of tomato fruits and the levels of soluble sugar, promoted the accumulation of photosynthetic pigment, decreased the content of titratable acid, and also changed the expression of related genes, finally making the fruit sweeter; it also promoted the accumulation of antioxidant substances and nutrients such as lycopene, ascorbic acid, salicylic acid, GSH, SOD and CAT and decreased the content of MDA, H2O2 and OFR thus improving the antioxidant performance of fruits; the contents of volatiles were also increased and the olfactory experience of tomato was improved. Nano-TiO2 and nano-CeO2 also improved the flavor quality and antioxidant properties of tomato, but the degree was lower than nano-Se. This experiment provided references for selecting more appropriate nanomaterials to improve tomato quality, and revealed the effects and mechanisms of different nanomaterials on tomato quality.
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- Yuping Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (ICAMA), Beijing, 100125, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation, Haikou, 570311, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Yuanmingyuan West Road 2, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Wang X, Chang F, Dong Q, Jia P, Luan H, Wang X, Zhang J, Yuan X, Zhang X, Yang S, Qi G, Guo S. Selenium application during fruit development can effectively inhibit browning of fresh-cut apples by enhancing antioxidant capacity and suppressing polyphenol oxidase activity. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 287:154050. [PMID: 37441911 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2023.154050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Browning is a crucial factor affecting the quality of fresh-cut apples. A safe, simple, and effective method to inhibit browning is urgently needed in fresh-cut apple production. We carried out this study to explore the effect mechanism of exogenous selenium (Se) fertilizer on fresh-cut apple browning. During the development of apples, 0.75 kg/plant Se fertilizer was exerted on the 'Fuji' apple tree at the critical stage of the young fruit stage (late May), early fruit expansion stage (late June), and fruit expansion stage (late July), an equal amount of Se-free organic fertilizer was used as control. Polyphenol oxidase (PPO), peroxidase (POD), and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activities, phenolic and malondialdehyde (MDA) content, antioxidant enzymes activity, and DPPH free radical scavenging rate of the apple at different development stages were investigated. The highest Se accumulation efficiency was observed in apple fruit one month after applying Se fertilizer, which was 41.1%. Se-rich apples exhibited a more remarkable ability to resist browning than control after fresh-cut. The anti-browning effect of the fertilization group (M7) was the best, the PPO activity decreased to 0.5 × 103 U kg-1, and the browning index was 28.6. The total Se content (TSC) of 331.4 μg kg-1 DW and organic Se content (OSC) of 292.0 μg kg-1 DW were the highest in the apple samples, reached the classification standard of Se content in Se-rich food. The correlation analysis found that fresh-cut apple browning was closely related to antioxidant capacity and PPO activity. The stronger the antioxidant capacity of fresh-cut apples treated with Se fertilizer, the lower their browning degree. Therefore, exogenous Se can alleviate fresh-cut apples browning by improving antioxidant capacity and reducing PPO activity. Se-rich apples could increase the Se content of the human essential trace element and inhibit the browning of fresh-cut apples, which would become a new, safe and effective way to solve the fresh-cut apples browning.
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- Xinyue Wang
- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- Shijiazhuang Institute of Pomology, Hebei Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050061, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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- College of Forestry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China.
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Mejía-Ramírez F, Benavides-Mendoza A, González-Morales S, Juárez-Maldonado A, Lara-Viveros FM, Morales-Díaz AB, Morelos-Moreno Á. Seed Priming Based on Iodine and Selenium Influences the Nutraceutical Compounds in Tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) Crop. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1265. [PMID: 37371995 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The use of trace elements in agriculture as a complement to crop fertilization programs is a practice that is gaining importance and relevance worldwide. Iodine and selenium perform essential functions in human health, related to the proper functioning of the thyroid gland, acting as antioxidants and antiproliferatives, and their limited intake through food consumption can cause malnutrition, reflected in the abnormal development and growth of humans. This research aimed to evaluate the nutraceutical quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in response to seed priming based on KIO3 (0, 100, 150, 200, 250 mg L-1) and Na2SeO3 (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 mg L-1), performed by interaction from a 52-factorial design and by independent factors in a 24-h imbibition time. The tomato crop was established under greenhouse conditions in 10-L polyethylene containers containing peat moss and perlite 1:1 (v/v). Regarding non-enzymatic antioxidant compounds, lycopene, β-carotene and flavonoid contents in tomato fruits significantly increased with KIO3 and Na2SeO3 treatments; however, vitamin C content was negatively affected. KIO3 increased the phenol and chlorophyll-a contents of leaves. In relation to enzymatic activity, KIO3 positively influenced GSH content and PAL activity in tomato fruits. KIO3 also positively influenced GSH content in leaves while negatively affecting PAL and APX activities. Na2SeO3 favored GSH content and GPX activity in tomato fruits and leaves. Na2SeO3 negatively affected the antioxidant capacity of hydrophilic compounds by ABTS in fruits and leaves and favored hydrophilic compounds by DPPH in leaves. Seed imbibition based on KIO3 and Na2SeO3 is a method that is implemented in the tomato crop and presents interesting aspects that favor the nutraceutical quality of tomato fruits, which may contribute to increasing the intake of these minerals in humans through tomato consumption.
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- Fernando Mejía-Ramírez
- Department of Horticulture, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Mexico
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- National Council of Humanities, Science and Technology (CONAHCYT), Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Mexico
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- Department of Biosciences and Agrotechnology, Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Saltillo 25294, Mexico
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- Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), Ramos Arizpe 25900, Mexico
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- National Council of Humanities, Science and Technology (CONAHCYT), Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo 25315, Mexico
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Cao JX, Wang T, Li Y, Cao S, Fan TT. Ellagic Acid Treatment Improves Postharvest Quality of Tomato Fruits by Enhancing the Antioxidant Defense System. J Food Biochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/8375867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Ellagic acid (EA) is a bioactive polyphenol compound with numerous biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antiestrogenic, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. In this research, we investigated the effect of postharvest tomato fruits with EA treatment. Our results showed that at 25°C for 20 days, compared to a control group, the weight loss rate, titratable acidity, and soluble solid concentration of tomato fruits treated with 50 μM EA were lower. The content of soluble protein in the EA-treated group was approximately 1.65 times higher than in the control group, and EA treatment greatly inhibited the changes in lycopene and vitamin C content. Moreover, EA treatment reduced malondialdehyde content, electrolyte leakage, and the production of reactive oxygen species. Furthermore, EA treatment upregulated the expression of antioxidant-related genes and induced the activities of the antioxidant enzyme. In summary, our results showed that EA could retard senescence and preserve the quality characteristics of harvested tomato fruits via enhancing the antioxidant responses.
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Zhang ZH, Peng JY, Chen YB, Wang C, Chen C, Song GL. Different Effects and Mechanisms of Selenium Compounds in Improving Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12030702. [PMID: 36978950 PMCID: PMC10045564 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12030702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Owing to the strong antioxidant capacity of selenium (Se) in vivo, a variety of Se compounds have been shown to have great potential for improving the main pathologies and cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) models. However, the differences in the anti-AD effects and mechanisms of different Se compounds are still unclear. Theoretically, the absorption and metabolism of different forms of Se in the body vary, which directly determines the diversification of downstream regulatory pathways. In this study, low doses of Se-methylselenocysteine (SMC), selenomethionine (SeM), or sodium selenate (SeNa) were administered to triple transgenic AD (3× Tg-AD) mice for short time periods. AD pathology, activities of selenoenzymes, and metabolic profiles in the brain were studied to explore the similarities and differences in the anti-AD effects and mechanisms of the three Se compounds. We found that all of these Se compounds significantly increased Se levels and antioxidant capacity, regulated amino acid metabolism, and ameliorated synaptic deficits, thus improving the cognitive capacity of AD mice. Importantly, SMC preferentially increased the expression and activity of thioredoxin reductase and reduced tau phosphorylation by inhibiting glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) activity. Glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx1), the selenoenzyme most affected by SeM, decreased amyloid beta production and improved mitochondrial function. SeNa improved methionine sulfoxide reductase B1 (MsrB1) expression, reflected in AD pathology as promoting the expression of synaptic proteins and restoring synaptic deficits. Herein, we reveal the differences and mechanisms by which different Se compounds improve multiple pathologies of AD and provide novel insights into the targeted administration of Se-containing drugs in the treatment of AD.
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- Zhong-Hao Zhang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Chemical Analysis & Physical Testing Institute, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science—Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Antoshkina M, Golubkina N, Poluboyarinov P, Skrypnik L, Sekara A, Tallarita A, Caruso G. Effect of Sodium Selenate and Selenocystine on Savoy Cabbage Yield, Morphological and Biochemical Characteristics under Chlorella Supply. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1020. [PMID: 36903880 PMCID: PMC10005640 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biofortification of Brassica oleracea with selenium (Se) is highly valuable both for human Se status optimization and functional food production with direct anti-carcinogenic activity. To assess the effects of organic and inorganic Se supply for biofortifying Brassica representatives, foliar applications of sodium selenate and selenocystine (SeCys2) were performed on Savoy cabbage treated with the growth stimulator microalgae Chlorella. Compared to sodium selenate, SeCys2 exerted a stronger growth stimulation of heads (1.3 against 1.14 times) and an increase of leaf concentration of chlorophyll (1.56 against 1.2 times) and ascorbic acid (1.37 against 1.27 times). Head density was reduced by 1.22 times by foliar application of sodium selenate and by 1.58 times by SeCys2. Despite the greater growth stimulation effect of SeCys2, its application resulted in lower biofortification levels (2.9 times) compared to sodium selenate (11.6 times). Se concentration decreased according to the following sequence: leaves > roots > head. The antioxidant activity (AOA) was higher in water extracts compared to the ethanol ones in the heads, but the opposite trend was recorded in the leaves. Chlorella supply significantly increased the efficiency of biofortification with sodium selenate (by 1.57 times) but had no effect in the case of SeCys2 application. Positive correlations were found between leaf and head weight (r = 0.621); head weight and Se content under selenate supply (r = 0.897-0.954); leaf ascorbic acid and total yield (r = 0.559), and chlorophyll (r = +0.83-0.89). Significant varietal differences were recorded for all the parameters examined. The broad comparison performed between the effects of selenate and SeCys2 showed significant genetic differences as well as important peculiarities connected with the Se chemical form and its complex interaction with Chlorella treatment.
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- Marina Antoshkina
- Analytical Laboratory Department, Federal Scientific Vegetable Center, 143072 Moscow, Russia
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- Analytical Laboratory Department, Federal Scientific Vegetable Center, 143072 Moscow, Russia
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- Medical Faculty, Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology, Penza State University, 440026 Penza, Russia
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- Institute of Living Systems, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236040 Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Biotechnology and Horticulture, University of Agriculture, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Portici, 80055 Naples, Italy
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Ustun H, Dogan A, Peker B, Ural C, Cetin M, Ozyigit Y, Erkan M. Determination of the relationship between respiration rate and ethylene production by fruit sizes of different tomato types. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2023; 103:176-184. [PMID: 35852771 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tomatoes of different types and cultivars are grown in different parts of the world. Accordingly, the phenological, pomological and biochemical characteristics of these types and cultivars may differ from each other, and therefore their ripening behaviours may also differ. The present study aimed to determine the respiration rate and ethylene production of twelve commonly grown cultivars in Turkey at harvest and during the ripening stage. The fruits were harvested at the mature green stage and categorized according to their size as small, medium and large-fruited cultivars. RESULTS At harvest time, the highest respiration rate was determined from 'Moda' (small-fruited) cultivar and the lowest was from 'Elips' (medium-fruited). The highest ethylene production was determined from 'Sarikiz' (small-fruited) and the lowest was from 'Alberty' (large-fruited). All tomato cultivars examined in the study showed climacteric respiration behavior during the ripening, and it was determined that small-fruited types had a higher respiration rate and ethylene production compared to medium and large-fruited ones. 'Sarikiz' (small-fruited) had the highest climacteric peak and 'Gulpembe' (large-fruited) had the lowest. Moreover, it was determined that the respiration rate of small-fruited cultivars were 5.01-fold higher compared to other cultivars and this type of cultivars produced 4.19-fold higher ethylene compared to big-fruited cultivars at harvest. Medium-fruited tomatoes had 1.90-fold higher respiration rate and 1.64-fold ethylene production compared to big-fruited tomatoes. CONCLUSION It was determined that fruit size and respiration rate were related independently of the cultivars, although there was no relationship between fruit size and ethylene production. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hayri Ustun
- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Elmalı Vocational School, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Chen Z, Zhang L, Peng M, Zhu S, Wang G. Preharvest application of selenite enhances the quality of Chinese flowering cabbage during storage via regulating the ascorbate-glutathione cycle and phenylpropanoid metabolisms. Food Res Int 2023; 163:112229. [PMID: 36596157 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chinese flowering cabbage (Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis var. utilis Tsen et Lee) is a candidate of selenium (Se) accumulator, but it is not clear whether and how preharvest Se treatment affects its quality after harvest. Here, we showed that preharvest application of 100 μmol/L selenite to roots enhanced storage quality of Chinese flowering cabbage. It increased antioxidant capacity and reduced weight loss, leaf yellowing, and protein degradation after harvest. Furthermore, it increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as POD, CAT, GSH-Px, and GR, as well as contents of AsA, GSH, phenolics, and flavonoids during storage. Metabolome analysis revealed that phenolic acids including p-Coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid; flavonoids such as naringenin, eriodictyol, apigenin, quercetin, kaempferol, and their derivatives were notably increased by preharvest selenite treatment. Consistently, the total antioxidant capacity, evaluated by DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP methods, were all markedly enhanced in selenite-treated cabbage compared to the control. Transcriptomics analysis showed that the DEGs induced by selenite were significantly enriched in AsA-GSH metabolisms and phenylpropanoids biosynthesis pathways. Moreover, preharvest selenite treatment significantly up-regulated the expressions of BrGST, BrGSH-Px, BrAPX, BrASO, BrC4H, BrCOMT, BrCHS, and BrFLS during storage. These results suggest that preharvest selenite treatment enhanced quality of cabbage not only by increasing Se biological accumulation, but also through regulating AsA-GSH cycle and increasing phenolics and flavonoids synthesis after harvest. This study provides a novel insight into the effects of preharvest Se treatment on quality of Chinese flowering cabbage during storage.
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- Zhuosheng Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Engineering Research Center of Southern Horticultural Products Preservation, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Engineering Research Center of Southern Horticultural Products Preservation, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Engineering Research Center of Southern Horticultural Products Preservation, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Engineering Research Center of Southern Horticultural Products Preservation, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Postharvest Science of Fruits and Vegetables, Engineering Research Center of Southern Horticultural Products Preservation, Ministry of Education, College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Effects of preharvest sprays of iodine, selenium and calcium on apple biofortification and their quality and storability. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282873. [PMID: 36893128 PMCID: PMC9997897 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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The low dietary intake of iodine (I) and selenium (Se) by humans leads to serious health and socioeconomic problems. Therefore, enrichment of plants with I and Se using fertilisers containing these micronutrients is commonly recommended. In this study, we examined the impacts of combined spraying of I as iodide or iodate, Se as selenite or selenate, and calcium (Ca) as Ca-chloride on the enrichment of 'Red Jonaprince' (Malus domestica Borth.) apples, as well as fruit quality and their storability. Sprays were applied 2 weeks before harvest at rates of 0.5 kg I, 0.25 kg Se and 7 kg Ca per ha. Trees not sprayed with these nutrients served as controls. The tested sprays caused leaf burn, but they did not affect the cold injury of buds and shoots. Those sprays had no effect on yield, fruit size and russeting or skin colouring. At harvest, sprayed apples contained about 50 times more I and Se and 30% more Ca than the control fruit. After storage, compared to the control fruit, sprayed apples were firmer, had more organic acids and were less susceptible to disorders, such as bitter pit, internal breakdown and decay caused by Neofabraea spp. The results indicate that preharvest spraying with I, Se and Ca at high rates can be recommended to effectively enrich apples with I and Se and to simultaneously improve their storability.
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Effects of brown seaweed extract, silicon, and selenium on fruit quality and yield of tomato under different substrates. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277923. [PMID: 36480512 PMCID: PMC9731418 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Tomatoes (Lycopersicun esculentum L.) are an important group of vegetable crops that have high economical and nutritional value. The use of fertilizers and appropriate substrates is one of the important strategies that can assist in increasing the yield and quality of fruits. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of exogenous seaweed extract (Nizamuddinia zanardinii), silicon (Na2SiO3), and selenium (Na2SeO3) on quality attributes and fruit yield (FY) of tomato under palm peat + perlite and coco peat + perlite substrates. Seaweed extract significantly improved several of the fruit quality attributes such as total carbohydrate content, total soluble solids (TSS), and pH as well as the FY. The results showed that silicon (Si) (75 mg) was the best foliar spray treatment to enhance the fruit firmness (30.46 N), fruit volume (196.8 cm3), and FY (3320.5 g). The highest amount of plant yield (3429.33 g) was obtained by the interaction effects of silicon (75 mg L-1) under the effect of palm peat. The use of selenium (Se) led to improvements in flavor index (TSS/TA). Also, the application of palm peat + perlite substrate caused an increase in vitamin C (16.62 mg/100g FW), compared to other substrates (14.27 mg/100g FW). The present study suggested that foliar spray with seaweed extract and Si had beneficial effects on the quality and FY of tomatoes. Also, the palm peat substrate can be used as a good alternative to the coco peat substrate in the hydroponic system.
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Cocetta G, Natalini A. Ethylene: Management and breeding for postharvest quality in vegetable crops. A review. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:968315. [PMID: 36452083 PMCID: PMC9702508 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.968315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Ethylene is a two-carbon gaseous plant growth regulator that involved in several important physiological events, including growth, development, ripening and senescence of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental crops. The hormone accelerates ripening of ethylene sensitive fruits, leafy greens and vegetables at micromolar concentrations, and its accumulation can led to fruit decay and waste during the postharvest stage. Several strategies of crops management and techniques of plant breeding have been attempted in the last decades to understand ethylene regulation pathways and ethylene-dependent biochemical and physiological processes, with the final aim to extend the produce shelf-life and improve the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables. These investigation approaches involve the use of conventional and new breeding techniques, including precise genome-editing. This review paper aims to provide a relevant overview on the state of the art related to the use of modern breeding techniques focused on ethylene and ethylene-related metabolism, as well as on the possible postharvest technological applications for the postharvest management of ethylene-sensitive crops. An updated view and perspective on the implications of new breeding and management strategies to maintain the quality and the marketability of different crops during postharvest are given, with particular focus on: postharvest physiology (ethylene dependent) for mature and immature fruits and vegetables; postharvest quality management of vegetables: fresh and fresh cut products, focusing on the most important ethylene-dependent biochemical pathways; evolution of breeding technologies for facing old and new challenges in postharvest quality of vegetable crops: from conventional breeding and marker assisted selection to new breeding technologies focusing on transgenesis and gene editing. Examples of applied breeding techniques for model plants (tomato, zucchini and brocccoli) are given to elucidate ethylene metabolism, as well as beneficial and detrimental ethylene effects.
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- Giacomo Cocetta
- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics – Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Monsampolo del Tronto, Italy
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Akintelu SA, Olabemiwo OM, Ibrahim AO, Oyebamiji JO, Oyebamiji AK, Olugbeko SC. Biosynthesized nanoparticles as a rescue aid for agricultural sustainability and development. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-022-00382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Li Y, YuF X, Wang W, Jiang L, Cao S, Fan T. Resveratrol improves postharvest quality of tomato fruists by enhancing the antioxidant defense system and inhibiting ethylene biosynthesis. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 59:4313-4321. [PMID: 36193460 PMCID: PMC9525471 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05502-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Resveratrol, the most widely studied phytoalexin, derived from the skin of grapes and other fruits. Evidence from numerous studies have confirmed its extensive bioactivities, such as antioxidation, anti-inflammatory and anticancer, as well as to promote antiaging effects in organisms. However, the effect of resveratrol on prolonging the postharvest storage of tomato fruits is still unknown. Here, our data provide evidence that tomato fruits applied 200 μM resveratrol displayed a significant delay in changes of weight loss, titratable acidity, soluble solids concentration, soluble protein, vitamin C and lycopene content compared to control fruits during storage. In addition, resveratrol treatment could stimulate the antioxidant defense system to inhibit the production of ROS and down-regulate the expression of ethylene biosynthesis genes. Taken together, our results suggest that resveratrol could benefit in delaying senescence and preserving the postharvest quality of tomato fruits.
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- Yaping Li
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009 Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009 Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009 Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009 Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009 Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, No. 193 Tunxi Road, Hefei, 230009 Anhui People’s Republic of China
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Rupérez D, Gracia-Vallés N, Clavero E, Silva F, Nerín C. Mechanochemically Scaled-Up Alpha Cyclodextrin Nanosponges: Their Safety and Effectiveness as Ethylene Scavenger. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2900. [PMID: 36079937 PMCID: PMC9457843 DOI: 10.3390/nano12172900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aiming at the development of a greener ethylene removal alternative, the goal of this study was to scale up and ensure the safety of α-cyclodextrin nanosponges (α-CD-NS) for further use as ethylene scavengers. The solvent-free synthesis of α-CD-NS was successfully scaled up using α-cyclodextrin and N,N'-carbonyldiimidazole as cross-linkers (1:4 molar ratio) by means of mechanical alloying using a PM 100 ball mill by focusing on varying the rotation frequency, as determined by FTIR-ATR, X-ray diffraction, and TGA. α-CD-NS washing optimization was performed in water by monitoring the imidazole concentration in the washing solution through the validation of a fast and sensitive HPLC-DAD method. After 6 h at 40 °C, all imidazole was extracted, allowing a faster and less energy-dependent extraction. α-CD-NS absorbent capacity and porosity were also evaluated through BET isotherms and ethylene absorption experiments using α-CD-NS and commercially available absorbents (zeolite and bentonite) were performed by means of gas chromatography (GC) coupled to a flame ionization detector (FID). With a 93 µL h-1 kgadsorbent-1 ethylene removal capacity, α-CD-NS revealed the best ethylene scavenging activity when compared to the other absorbents, opening the doors for a safer, innovative, and eco-friendlier ethylene removal active packaging.
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- David Rupérez
- I3A—Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- I3A—Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- I3A—Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- I3A—Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- ARAID—Agencia Aragonesa para la Investigación y el Desarrollo, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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- I3A—Aragon Institute of Engineering Research, University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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Gui H, Zhao M, Zhang S, Yin R, Hu C, Fan M, Li L. Active Antioxidant Packaging from Essential Oils Incorporated Polylactic Acid/Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Thermoplastic Starch for Preserving Straw Mushroom. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152252. [PMID: 35954019 PMCID: PMC9368213 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The short-term shelf life of straw mushrooms (Volvariella volvacea) is a major challenge, hampering their wide distribution. Thus, the aim of this work was to develop a novel active packaging composed of essential oils (EOs), particularly clove oil (CO) and peppermint oil (PO), to reduce autolysis of straw mushrooms. The morphological characterizations, mechanical properties, barrier properties, and antioxidant activities of the films were characterized. The suppressive effects of the EOs on straw mushroom autolysis were estimated during storage at 16 ± 1 °C for 96 h. The results indicated that the addition of EOs weakened the mechanical and barrier properties of the films. The radical-scavenging activities of polylactic acid/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch-peppermint oil (PLA/PBAT/TPS-PO) and polylactic acid/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch-clove oil (PLA/PBAT/TPS-CO) films for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl were 56.0% and 91.3%, respectively. However, the PLA/PBAT/TPS-PO film was more effective in reducing polyphenol oxidase activity and maintaining the total phenol content of straw mushrooms, demonstrating better antioxidative activity. Mushrooms packaged with the PLA/PBAT/TPS-PO film exhibited the lowest autolysis rate (42.29%, p < 0.05) after 96 h of storage. Thus, PO is a good preservative agent for straw mushroom.
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- Hang Gui
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (H.G.); (M.Z.); (S.Z.); (R.Y.); (M.F.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (H.G.); (M.Z.); (S.Z.); (R.Y.); (M.F.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (H.G.); (M.Z.); (S.Z.); (R.Y.); (M.F.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (H.G.); (M.Z.); (S.Z.); (R.Y.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Correspondence: (C.H.); (L.L.); Tel.: +86-21-6190-0372 (L.L); Fax: +86-21-6190-0365 (L.L.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (H.G.); (M.Z.); (S.Z.); (R.Y.); (M.F.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; (H.G.); (M.Z.); (S.Z.); (R.Y.); (M.F.)
- Correspondence: (C.H.); (L.L.); Tel.: +86-21-6190-0372 (L.L); Fax: +86-21-6190-0365 (L.L.)
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Saleem M, Fariduddin Q. Novel mechanistic insights of selenium induced microscopic, histochemical and physio-biochemical changes in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) plant. An account of beneficiality or toxicity. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 434:128830. [PMID: 35429754 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is a well-known beneficial element in plants. The window of Se between toxic and optimal concentration is narrow and uneven which fluctuates with plants species. This experiment was aimed to investigate the morpho-physiological, microscopic and histochemical responses of two different varieties of tomato (S-22 and PKM-1), exposed to different concentrations of Se (0, 10, 40 or 80 µM), applied to soil at 30 days after transplantation (DAT). At 40 DAT, it was observed that high concentrations (40 or 80 µM) of Se radically increased oxidative stress examined by elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) content, cell death, electrolyte leakage and decreased chlorophyll content leading phenotypic symptoms of Se-induced toxicity like stunted growth and chlorosis. Furthermore, high doses of Se altered the chloroplast and stomatal organisation, and adversely affected the photosynthetic performance of plants. But low concentration of Se improved the plant dry mass, photosynthesis, Rubisco activity, protein content and maintained the steady-state equilibrium among ROS generation and antioxidant enzymes like catalase, peroxidase and superoxide dismutase. Our outcomes proposed that high concentration of Se generated toxicity (phyto-selenosis), whereas lower concentration of Se-triggered positive impact by improving growth, photosynthetic traits and maintaining steady-state equilibrium between scavenging-system and ROS generation.
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- Mohd Saleem
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Section, Department of Botany, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India.
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Zang H, Ma J, Wu Z, Yuan L, Lin ZQ, Zhu R, Bañuelos GS, Reiter RJ, Li M, Yin X. Synergistic Effect of Melatonin and Selenium Improves Resistance to Postharvest Gray Mold Disease of Tomato Fruit. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:903936. [PMID: 35812947 PMCID: PMC9257244 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.903936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Melatonin (MT) is a ubiquitous hormone molecule that is commonly distributed in nature. MT not only plays an important role in animals and humans but also has extensive functions in plants. Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for animals and humans, and is a beneficial element in higher plants at low concentrations. Postharvest diseases caused by fungal pathogens lead to huge economic losses worldwide. In this study, tomato fruits were treated with an optimal sodium selenite (20 mg/L) and melatonin (10 μmol/L) 2 h and were stored for 7 days at room temperature simulating shelf life, and the synergistic effects of Se and MT collectively called Se-Mel on gray mold decay in tomato fruits by Botrytis cinerea was investigated. MT did not have antifungal activity against B. cinerea in vitro, while Se significantly inhibited gray mold development caused by B. cinerea in tomatoes. However, the interaction of MT and Se showed significant inhibition of the spread and growth of the disease, showing the highest control effect of 74.05%. The combination of MT with Se treatment enhanced the disease resistance of fruits by improving the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT), as well as increasing the gene expression level of pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins. Altogether, our results indicate that the combination of MT and Se would induce the activation of antioxidant enzymes and increase the expression of PR proteins genes that might directly enhance the resistance in tomato fruit against postharvest pathogenic fungus B. cinerea.
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- Huawei Zang
- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Crop Integrated Pest Management, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agriculture University, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Agriculture, Bio-Engineering Research Centre of Selenium, Suzhou Research Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Global Change, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Crop Integrated Pest Management, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agriculture University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Crop Integrated Pest Management, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agriculture University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, United States
- Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, United States
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Global Change, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service, Parlier, CA, United States
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- Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Green Pesticide Development and Application, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Crop Integrated Pest Management, School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agriculture University, Hefei, China
- The Central Area of Anhui Province Station for Integrative Agriculture, Research Institute of New Rural Development, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Agriculture, Bio-Engineering Research Centre of Selenium, Suzhou Research Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Global Change, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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Vitamin E and selenium partially prevent cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and DNA damage induced by T-2 toxin in bovine Leydig cells. Theriogenology 2022; 189:255-261. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Zhang ZH, Cao XC, Peng JY, Huang SL, Chen C, Jia SZ, Ni JZ, Song GL. Reversal of Lipid Metabolism Dysregulation by Selenium and Folic Acid Co-Supplementation to Mitigate Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11050829. [PMID: 35624693 PMCID: PMC9138008 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Aberrant lipid metabolism is reported to be closely related to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Selenium (Se) and folate are two ideal and safe nutritional supplements, whose biological effects include regulating redox and homocysteine (Hcy) homeostasis in vivo. Here, to achieve effective multitarget therapy for AD, we combined Se and folic acid in a co-supplementation regimen (Se-FA) to study the therapeutic potential and exact mechanism in two transgenic mouse models of AD (APP/Tau/PSEN and APP/PS1). In addition to a reduction in Aβ generation and tau hyperphosphorylation, a restoration of synaptic plasticity and cognitive ability was observed in AD mice upon Se-FA administration. Importantly, by using untargeted metabolomics, we found that these improvements were dependent on the modulation of brain lipid metabolism, which may be associated with an antioxidant effect and the promotion of Hcy metabolism. Thus, from mechanism to effects, this study systematically investigated Se-FA as an intervention for AD, providing important mechanistic insights to inform its potential use in clinical trials.
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- Zhong-Hao Zhang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, China; (Z.-H.Z.); (X.-C.C.); (J.-Y.P.); (S.-L.H.); (C.C.); (S.-Z.J.); (J.-Z.N.)
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518000, China
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518000, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0755-26535432
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Sehar Z, Iqbal N, Fatma M, Rather BA, Albaqami M, Khan NA. Ethylene Suppresses Abscisic Acid, Modulates Antioxidant System to Counteract Arsenic-Inhibited Photosynthetic Performance in the Presence of Selenium in Mustard. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:852704. [PMID: 35651777 PMCID: PMC9149584 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.852704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Arsenic (As) stress provokes various toxic effects in plants that disturbs its photosynthetic potential and hampers growth. Ethylene and selenium (Se) have shown regulatory interaction in plants for metal tolerance; however, their synergism in As tolerance through modification of the antioxidant enzymes and hormone biosynthesis needs further elaboration. With this in view, we investigated the impact of ethylene and Se in the protection of photosynthetic performance against As stress in mustard (Brassica juncea L.). Supplementation with ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid; ethylene source) and/or Se allayed the negative impact of As-induced toxicity by limiting As content in leaves, enhancing the antioxidant defense system, and decreasing the accumulation of abscisic acid (ABA). Ethylene plus Se more prominently regulated stomatal behavior, improved photosynthetic capacity, and mitigated As-induced effects. Ethephon in the presence of Se decreased stress ethylene formation and ABA accumulation under As stress, resulting in improved photosynthesis and growth through enhanced reduced glutathione (GSH) synthesis, which in turn reduced the oxidative stress. In both As-stressed and non-stressed plants treated with ethylene action inhibitor, norbornadiene, resulted in increased ABA and oxidative stress with reduced photosynthetic activity by downregulating expression of ascorbate peroxidase and glutathione reductase, suggesting the involvement of ethylene in the reversal of As-induced toxicity. These findings suggest that ethephon and Se induce regulatory interaction between ethylene, ABA accumulation, and GSH metabolism through regulating the activity and expression of antioxidant enzymes. Thus, in an economically important crop (mustard), the severity of As stress could be reduced through the supplementation of both ethylene and Se that coordinate for maximum stress alleviation.
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- Zebus Sehar
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Mohammed Albaqami
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
- Nafees A. Khan
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Zeeshan M, Hu YX, Iqbal A, Salam A, Liu YX, Muhammad I, Ahmad S, Khan AH, Hale B, Wu HY, Zhou XB. Amelioration of AsV toxicity by concurrent application of ZnO-NPs and Se-NPs is associated with differential regulation of photosynthetic indexes, antioxidant pool and osmolytes content in soybean seedling. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2021; 225:112738. [PMID: 34481352 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Arsenic is a significant food safety and environmental concern due to its mutagenic and carcinogenic effect on living organism. Soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merrill) is a global staple crop grown intensively in arsenic-contaminated regions of the world (e.g., Southern Province of China). Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate whether Se-NPs and/or ZnO-NPs could be used as an eco-friendly and efficient amendment to reduce arsenic uptake and toxicity in soybean. Ten-days-old seedling, grown in vermiculite, were transferred to hydroponic media and further grown till V2 growth stage appeared. AsV (25 μM Na2HAsO4) stressed plants were treated with ZnONP (25 μM ZnO) and SeNP (25 μM Se) separately and in combination, which were grown for another 10 d. The result demonstrated that arsenic-treated soybean plants displayed a reduction in photosynthetic efficiency, increased proline and glycine betaine accumulation in tissues, and altered antioxidant activity compared to an untreated control. The application of zinc oxide and selenium nanoparticles, both independently and in tandem, reduced arsenic stress in root and shoot tissues and rescued plant health. This was reflected through increased levels of reduced glutathione content, ascorbic acid, and various photosynthesis- and antioxidant-relevant enzymes. In addition, nanoparticle-treated soybean plants displayed higher expression of defense- and detoxification-related genes compared to controls. Cellular toxicants (i.e., oxidized glutathione, reactive oxygen species, and malondialdehyde) were reduced upon nanoparticle treatment. These data collectively suggest that selenium and zinc oxide nanoparticles may be a solution to ameliorate arsenic toxicity in agricultural soils and crop plants.
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- Muhammad Zeeshan
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Zhejiang Key Lab of Crop Germplasm, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- National Key Lab of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agriculture University, Wuhan, China
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- Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory for Agro-Environment and Agro-Product Safety, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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Choudhary P, Jain V. Effects of chitosan and selenium treatments on retention of membrane integrity of guava (
Psidium guajava
L.) fruits during storage. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Poonam Choudhary
- ICAR‐Central Institute of Post‐Harvest Engineering and Technology Ludhiana India
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar India
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Owolabi IO, Songsamoe S, Khunjan K, Matan N. Effect of tapioca starch coated-rubberwood box incorporated with essential oils on the postharvest ripening and quality control of mangosteen during transportation. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Jiang H, Lin W, Jiao H, Liu J, Chan L, Liu X, Wang R, Chen T. Uptake, transport, and metabolism of selenium and its protective effects against toxic metals in plants: a review. Metallomics 2021; 13:6310585. [PMID: 34180517 DOI: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfab040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element of fundamental importance to humans, animals, and plants. However, the uptake, transport, and metabolic processes of Se and its underlying mechanisms in plants have not been well characterized. Here, we review our current understanding of the adsorption and assimilation of Se in plants. First, we discussed the conversion of Se from inorganic Se into organic forms, the mechanisms underlying the formation of seleno-amino acids, and the detoxification of Se. We then discussed the ways in which Se protects plants against toxic metal ions in the environment, such as by alleviating oxidative stress, regulating the activity of antioxidant enzymes, sequestering metal ions, and preventing metal ion uptake and accumulation. Generally, this review will aid future research examining the molecular mechanisms underlying the antagonistic relationships between Se and toxic metals in plants.
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- Haiyan Jiang
- Guangdong Province Research Center for Geoanalysis, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Province Research Center for Geoanalysis, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 111 Dade Rd, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Shenzhen Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Inspection and Testing Center (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Supervision and Administration of Edible Agricultural Products, Market Supervision Administration), Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Shenzhen Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Inspection and Testing Center (Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Supervision and Administration of Edible Agricultural Products, Market Supervision Administration), Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Uptake Dynamics of Ionic and Elemental Selenium Forms and Their Metabolism in Multiple-Harvested Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10071277. [PMID: 34201671 PMCID: PMC8309208 DOI: 10.3390/plants10071277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A pot experiment, under greenhouse conditions, was carried out aiming at investigating the agronomic biofortification of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) with Se and monitoring the Se uptake and accumulation dynamics within four consecutive harvests within the same growing season. Two ionic Se forms, i.e., sodium selenate (Se (VI)) and sodium selenite (Se (IV)), were applied once at a rate of 1, 10, and 50 mg kg−1 (added on Se basis), while 10 and 50 mg L−1 of a red elemental Se (red Se0) were used; all Se treatments were added as soil application. Application of Se (VI) at the rate of 50 mg kg−1 was toxic to alfalfa plants. The effect of Se forms on Se accumulation in alfalfa tissues, regardless of the applied Se concentration, follows: Se (VI) > Se (IV) > red Se0. The leaf, in general, possessed higher total Se content than the stem in all the treatments. The accumulation of Se in stem and leaf tissues showed a gradual decline between the harvests, especially for plants treated with either Se (VI) or Se (IV); however, the chemically synthesized red Se0 showed different results. The treatment of 10 mg kg−1 Se (VI) resulted in the highest total Se content in stem (202.5 and 98.0 µg g−1) and leaf (643.4 and 284.5 µg g−1) in the 1st and 2nd harvests, respectively. Similar tendency is reported for the Se (IV)-treated plants. Otherwise, the application of red Se0 resulted in a lower Se uptake; however, less fluctuation in total Se content between the four harvests was noticed compared to the ionic Se forms. The Se forms in stem and leaf of alfalfa extracted by water and subsequently by protease XIV enzyme were measured by strong anion exchange (SAX) HPLC-ICP-MS. The major Se forms in our samples were selenomethionine (SeMet) and Se (VI), while neither selenocysteine (SeCys) nor Se (IV) was detected. In water extract, however, Se (VI) was the major Se form, while SeMet was the predominant form in the enzyme extract. Yet, Se (VI) and SeMet contents declined within the harvests, except in stem of plants treated with 50 mg L−1 red Se0. The highest stem or leaf SeMet yield %, in all harvests, corresponded to the treatment of 50 mg L−1 red Se0. For instance, 63.6% (in stem) and 38.0% (in leaf) were calculated for SeMet yield % in the 4th harvest of plants treated with 50 mg L−1 red Se0. Our results provide information about uptake and accumulation dynamics of different ionic Se forms in case of multiple-harvested alfalfa, which, besides being a good model plant, is an important target plant species in green biorefining.
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Meucci A, Shiriaev A, Rosellini I, Malorgio F, Pezzarossa B. Se-Enrichment Pattern, Composition, and Aroma Profile of Ripe Tomatoes after Sodium Selenate Foliar Spraying Performed at Different Plant Developmental Stages. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10061050. [PMID: 34071129 PMCID: PMC8224791 DOI: 10.3390/plants10061050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Foliar spray with selenium salts can be used to fortify tomatoes, but the results vary in relation to the Se concentration and the plant developmental stage. The effects of foliar spraying with sodium selenate at concentrations of 0, 1, and 1.5 mg Se L−1 at flowering and fruit immature green stage on Se accumulation and quality traits of tomatoes at ripening were investigated. Selenium accumulated up to 0.95 µg 100 g FW−1, with no significant difference between the two concentrations used in fruit of the first truss. The treatment performed at the flowering stage resulted in a higher selenium concentration compared to the immature green treatment in the fruit of the second truss. Cu, Zn, K, and Ca content was slightly modified by Se application, with no decrease in fruit quality. When applied at the immature green stage, Se reduced the incidence of blossom-end rot. A group of volatile organic compounds (2-phenylethyl alcohol, guaiacol, (E)-2-heptenal, 1-penten-3-one and (E)-2-pentenal), positively correlated with consumer liking and flavor intensity, increased following Se treatment. These findings indicate that foliar spraying, particularly if performed at flowering stage, is an efficient method to enrich tomatoes with Se, also resulting in positive changes in fruit aroma profile.
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- Annalisa Meucci
- Institute of Life Sciences, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy;
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, 56127 Pisa, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (I.R.); (B.P.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (I.R.); (B.P.)
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Salama DM, Abd El-Aziz ME, Rizk FA, Abd Elwahed MSA. Applications of nanotechnology on vegetable crops. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 266:129026. [PMID: 33250225 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Agriculture is the backbone of most developing countries, and most of their people depend on it for their livelihood. The world population is increased by approximately 83 million people each year, so there is a need to increase agricultural productivity. At present, productivity growth can be achieved either by expanding the area cultivated or increasing crop yields through improving the efficiency of fertilizers used. Therefore, there has been a trend to use modern technologies, such as nanotechnology (NT), to increase the productivity of plants. Where, it is involved in the food production process, from planting to packaging. NT improves plants' ability to absorb nutrients, and the agronomic properties of soil, which improves plant growth and productivity. Economically, NT increased the efficiency of nano-fertilizers, and so contributed to increasing productivity and the production of crops. However, the study of the effect of nanotechnology on the environment of soils and plants did not receive the required study. In this review, a comprehensive survey is exhibited on NT as an effective method in dealing with the problem of fertilizer loss during irrigation. This review discusses the technologies and applications of the latest research findings in this field. Furthermore, this review deals with the forms and types of nanoparticles and the methods of their transmission in plants, as well as their effect on plants (physiological and DNA) as well as on those who eat those plants.
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- Dina M Salama
- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Polymers and Pigments Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Vegetable Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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- Botany Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza, P.O. 12622, Egypt.
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Hasanuzzaman M, Bhuyan MHMB, Raza A, Hawrylak-Nowak B, Matraszek-Gawron R, Nahar K, Fujita M. Selenium Toxicity in Plants and Environment: Biogeochemistry and Remediation Possibilities. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 9:plants9121711. [PMID: 33291816 DOI: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2020.104170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is a widely distributed trace element with dual (beneficial or toxic) effects for humans, animals, and plants. The availability of Se in the soil is reliant on the structure of the parental material and the procedures succeeding to soil formation. Anthropogenic activities affect the content of Se in the environment. Although plants are the core source of Se in animal and human diet, the role of Se in plants is still debatable. A low concentration of Se can be beneficial for plant growth, development, and ecophysiology both under optimum and unfavorable environmental conditions. However, excess Se results in toxic effects, especially in Se sensitive plants, due to changing structure and function of proteins and induce oxidative/nitrosative stress, which disrupts several metabolic processes. Contrary, Se hyperaccumulators absorb and tolerate exceedingly large amounts of Se, could be potentially used to remediate, i.e., remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or detoxify Se-contaminants in the soil and groundwater. Thereby, Se-hyperaccumulators can play a dynamic role in overcoming global problem Se-inadequacy and toxicity. However, the knowledge of Se uptake and metabolism is essential for the effective phytoremediation to remove this element. Moreover, selecting the most efficient species accumulating Se is crucial for successful phytoremediation of a particular Se-contaminated area. This review emphasizes Se toxicity in plants and the environment with regards to Se biogeochemistry and phytoremediation aspects. This review follows a critical approach and stimulates thought for future research avenues.
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- Mirza Hasanuzzaman
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Citrus Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Jaintapur, Sylhet 3156, Bangladesh
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- Key Lab of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Agricultural Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Plant Stress Responses, Department of Applied Biological Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University, 2393 Ikenobe, Miki-cho, Kita-gun, Kagawa 761-0795, Japan
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Zhang L, Song H, Guo Y, Fan B, Huang Y, Mao X, Liang K, Hu Z, Sun X, Fang Y, Mei X, Yin H, Li B, Wang Y, Liu X, Lu B. Benefit-risk assessment of dietary selenium and its associated metals intake in China (2017-2019): Is current selenium-rich agro-food safe enough? JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 398:123224. [PMID: 33027878 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Dietary consumption of selenium-rich agro-food is an effective way to avoid selenium deficiency diseases, however, over consumption of selenium-rich agro-food will result in potential risk of selenosis and problems with associated metals. In this study, we measured the concentrations of selenium and its associated metals in 2756 common and 4894 selenium-rich agro-food samples in 10 regions of China. We found that selenium-rich rice, flour, edible fungi and algae, meat, and tea contain higher levels of associated metals than other selenium-rich agro-food samples. Increasing the consumption of selenium-rich agro-food could make the actual intakes (AIs) of selenium for all population to meet respective recommended daily intakes (RDIs). Benefit-risk assessment results indicated that increasing the consumption of selenium-rich agro-food make AIs of selenium for all populations meet RDIs, chromium intakes for people under 18 years old exceed provisional tolerated daily intake (PTDIs), while arsenic and cadmium intakes are close to PTDIs. The main dietary contributors of selenium, chromium, arsenic and cadmium were meat, edible fungi and algae, rice, and rice, respectively. The study supported the consumption of selenium-rich agro-food for effective selenium supplement, but also emphasized potential risk from associated metals in selenium-rich agro-food, especially chromium.
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- Liuquan Zhang
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Key Laboratory for Agro-Products Nutritional Evaluation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products Storage and Preservation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Postharvest Handling of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100; Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agro-products Quality Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Key Laboratory for Agro-Products Nutritional Evaluation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products Storage and Preservation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Postharvest Handling of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products Processing of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Institute of Food and Nutrition Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agro-Products Quality and safety, Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Harbin, 150086, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, 210046, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products Storage and Preservation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Enshi, 445000, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Beijing, 100097, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Research Institute of Agriculture Quality Standards and Testing Technology, Shandong Province, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agro-products Quality Safety and Nutrition, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Key Laboratory for Agro-Products Nutritional Evaluation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products Storage and Preservation of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Postharvest Handling of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Health Food Manufacturing and Quality Control, Fuli Institute of Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058; Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100.
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Zahedi SM, Moharrami F, Sarikhani S, Padervand M. Selenium and silica nanostructure-based recovery of strawberry plants subjected to drought stress. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17672. [PMID: 33077742 PMCID: PMC7572471 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74273-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Drought is an important environmental stress that has negative effects on plant growth leading to a reduction in yield. In this study, the positive role of nanoparticles of SiO2, Se, and Se/SiO2 (SiO2-NPs, Se-NPs and Se/SiO2-NPs) has been investigated in modulating negative effects of drought on the growth and yield of strawberry plants. Spraying of solutions containing nanoparticles of SiO2, Se, and Se/SiO2 (50 and 100 mg L−1) improved the growth and yield parameters of strawberry plants grown under normal and drought stress conditions (30, 60, and 100%FC). Plants treated with Se/SiO2 (100 mg L−1) preserved more of their photosynthetic pigments compared with other treated plants and presented higher levels of key osmolytes such as carbohydrate and proline. This treatment also increased relative water content (RWC), membrane stability index (MSI) and water use efficiency (WUE). In addition, exogenous spraying of Se/SiO2 increased drought tolerance through increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes including catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), guaiacol peroxidase (GPX) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) as well as decreasing lipid peroxidation and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content. Increase in biochemical parameters of fruits such as anthocyanin, total phenolic compounds (TPC), vitamin C and antioxidant activity (DPPH) in strawberry plants treated with Se/SiO2 under drought stress revealed the positive effects of these nanoparticles in improving fruit quality and nutritional value. In general, our results supported the positive effect of the application of selenium and silicon nanoparticles, especially the absolute role of Se/SiO2 (100 mg L−1), on the management of harmful effects of soil drought stress not only in strawberry plants, but also in other agricultural crops.
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- Seyed Morteza Zahedi
- Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran.
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture, College of Aburaihan, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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Ren YY, Sun PP, Li HR, Zhu ZY. Effects of Na2SeO3 on growth, metabolism, antioxidase and enzymes involved in polysaccharide synthesis of Cordyceps militaris. Process Biochem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2020.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Selenium and Nano-Selenium Biofortification for Human Health: Opportunities and Challenges. SOIL SYSTEMS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems4030057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Selenium is an essential micronutrient required for the health of humans and lower plants, but its importance for higher plants is still being investigated. The biological functions of Se related to human health revolve around its presence in 25 known selenoproteins (e.g., selenocysteine or the 21st amino acid). Humans may receive their required Se through plant uptake of soil Se, foods enriched in Se, or Se dietary supplements. Selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) have been applied to biofortified foods and feeds. Due to low toxicity and high efficiency, Se-NPs are used in applications such as cancer therapy and nano-medicines. Selenium and nano-selenium may be able to support and enhance the productivity of cultivated plants and animals under stressful conditions because they are antimicrobial and anti-carcinogenic agents, with antioxidant capacity and immune-modulatory efficacy. Thus, nano-selenium could be inserted in the feeds of fish and livestock to improvise stress resilience and productivity. This review offers new insights in Se and Se-NPs biofortification for edible plants and farm animals under stressful environments. Further, extensive research on Se-NPs is required to identify possible adverse effects on humans and their cytotoxicity.
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Wei H, Seidi F, Zhang T, Jin Y, Xiao H. Ethylene scavengers for the preservation of fruits and vegetables: A review. Food Chem 2020; 337:127750. [PMID: 32861166 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The phytohormone ethylene is the main cause of postharvest spoilage of fruit and vegetables (F&V). To address the global challenge of reducing postharvest losses of F&V, effective management of ethylene is of great importance. This review summarizes the various ethylene scavengers/inhibitors and emerging technologies recently developed for the effective removal of ethylene released, paying particular attention to the ethylene scavenger/inhibitors containing catalysts to promote the in-situ oxidation of ethylene without inducing further pollution. Packing ethylene scavengers, such as zeolite, titanium dioxide and transition metals, in a small sachet has been practically used and widely reported. However, incorporating ethylene scavenger into food packaging materials or films along with the in-situ oxidation of ethylene has been rarely reviewed. The current review fills up this gap, covering the latest research progress on ethylene scavengers/inhibitors and discussion on the mechanisms of ethylene elimination and oxidation associated with F&V packaging.
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- Haiying Wei
- Joint International Research Lab of Lignocellulosic Functional Materials and Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Sci & Tech, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Research Lab of Lignocellulosic Functional Materials and Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Sci & Tech, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China.
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- Joint International Research Lab of Lignocellulosic Functional Materials and Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Sci & Tech, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- Joint International Research Lab of Lignocellulosic Functional Materials and Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Sci & Tech, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada.
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Selenium Enrichment Enhances the Quality and Shelf Life of Basil Leaves. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9060801. [PMID: 32604830 PMCID: PMC7355943 DOI: 10.3390/plants9060801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The biofortification of leafy vegetables with selenium (Se) is a good way to increase human dietary Se intake. In addition, selenium delays plant senescence by enhancing the antioxidant capacity of plant tissues, decreasing postharvest losses. We investigated the effects of selenium addition on the production and quality of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaves of two harvesting phases, hereafter referred to as cuts, during the crop cycle. Plants were hydroponically grown and treated with 0 (control), 4, 8 and 12 mg Se L−1 as selenate. To evaluate the growth, nutritional value and quality of the basil leaves, selected qualitative parameters were determined at harvest and after five days of storage. Application of Se at varying rates (4, 8 and 12 mg L−1) was associated with an increased leaf selenium concentration in the first, but not the second cut. The application of Se significantly affected the antioxidant capacity as well as the total phenol and rosmarinic acid contents at harvest. The reduction in ethylene production observed in the plants at 4 mg Se L−1 after five days of storage suggests that this Se treatment could be used to prolong and enhance the shelf-life of basil. The daily consumption of 10 g of Se-enriched basil leaves, which, as an example, are contained in a single portion of Italian pesto sauce, would also satisfy the recommended selenium supplementation in humans.
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Use of a Copper- and Zinc-Modified Natural Zeolite to Improve Ethylene Removal and Postharvest Quality of Tomato Fruit. CRYSTALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst10060471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ethylene stimulates ripening and senescence by promoting chlorophyll loss, red pigment synthesis, and softening of tomatoes and diminishes their shelf-life. The aim of this work was to study the performance of a novel copper- and zinc-based ethylene scavenger supported by ion-exchange on a naturally occurring zeolite by analyzing its ethylene adsorption capacity and the influence of ethylene scavenging on quality attributes during the postharvest life of tomatoes. The influence of copper- and zinc-modified zeolites on ethylene and carbon dioxide concentrations and postharvest quality of tomatoes was compared with unmodified zeolite. Interactions among ethylene molecules and zeolite surface were studied by diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy in operando mode. The percentage of ethylene removal after eight days of storage was 57% and 37% for the modified zeolite and pristine zeolite, respectively. The major ethylene increase appeared at 9.5 days for the modified zeolite treatment. Additionally, modified zeolite delayed carbon dioxide formation by six days. Zeolite modified with copper and zinc cations favors ethylene removal and delays tomato fruit ripening. However, the single use of unmodified zeolite should be reconsidered due to its ripening promoting effects in tomatoes at high moisture storage conditions, as water molecules block active sites for ethylene adsorption.
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Tang Q, Li C, Ge Y, Li X, Cheng Y, Hou J, Li J. Exogenous application of melatonin maintains storage quality of jujubes by enhancing anti-oxidative ability and suppressing the activity of cell wall-degrading enzymes. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Floare-Avram CV, Covaciu F, Voica C, Puscas R, Feher I, Marincas O, Magdas DA. Differentiation of tomatoes based on isotopic, elemental and organic markers. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2020; 57:2222-2232. [PMID: 32431348 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04258-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this study, 41 tomato samples were investigated by means of stable isotope ratios (δ13C, δ18O and δ2H), elemental content, phenolic compounds and pesticides in order to classify them, according to growing conditions and geographical origin. Using investigated parameters, stepwise linear discriminant analysis was applied and the differences that occurred between tomato samples grown in greenhouses compared to those grown on field, and also between Romanian and abroad purchased samples were pointed out. It was shown that Ti, Ga, Te, δ2H and δ13C content were able to differentiate Romanian tomato samples from foreign samples, whereas Al, Sc, Se, Dy, Pb, δ18O, 4,4'-DDT could be used as markers for growing regime (open field vs. greenhouse). For the discrimination of different tomato varieties (six cherry samples and fourteen common sorts) grown in greenhouse, phenolic compounds of 20 samples were determined. In this regard, dihydroquercetin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, rutin, rosmarinic acid, quercetin and naringin were the major phenolic compounds detected in our samples. The phenolic profile showed significant differences between cherry tomato and common tomato. The contents of the chlorogenic acid and rutin were significantly higher in the cherry samples (90.27-243.00 µg/g DW and 160.60-433.99 µg/g DW respectively) as compared to common tomatoes (21.30-88.72 µg/g DW and 24.84-110.99 µg/g DW respectively). The identification of dihydroquercetin is of particular interest, as it had not been reported previously in tomato fruit.
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- Cornelia Veronica Floare-Avram
- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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González-Gordo S, Rodríguez-Ruiz M, Palma JM, Corpas FJ. Superoxide Radical Metabolism in Sweet Pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.) Fruits Is Regulated by Ripening and by a NO-Enriched Environment. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:485. [PMID: 32477380 PMCID: PMC7240112 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Superoxide radical (O2 •-) is involved in numerous physiological and stress processes in higher plants. Fruit ripening encompasses degradative and biosynthetic pathways including reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. With the use of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) fruits at different ripening stages and under a nitric oxide (NO)-enriched environment, the metabolism of O2 •- was evaluated at biochemical and molecular levels considering the O2 •- generation by a NADPH oxidase system and its dismutation by superoxide dismutase (SOD). At the biochemical level, seven O2 •--generating NADPH-dependent oxidase isozymes [also called respiratory burst oxidase homologs (RBOHs) I-VII], with different electrophoretic mobility and abundance, were detected considering all ripening stages from green to red fruits and NO environment. Globally, this system was gradually increased from green to red stage with a maximum of approximately 2.4-fold increase in red fruit compared with green fruit. Significantly, breaking-point (BP) fruits with and without NO treatment both showed intermediate values between those observed in green and red peppers, although the value in NO-treated fruits was lower than in BP untreated fruits. The O2 •--generating NADPH oxidase isozymes I and VI were the most affected. On the other hand, four SOD isozymes were identified by non-denaturing electrophoresis: one Mn-SOD, one Fe-SOD, and two CuZn-SODs. However, none of these SOD isozymes showed any significant change during the ripening from green to red fruits or under NO treatment. In contrast, at the molecular level, both RNA-sequencing and real-time quantitative PCR analyses revealed different patterns with downregulation of four genes RBOH A, C, D, and E during pepper fruit ripening. On the contrary, it was found out the upregulation of a Mn-SOD gene in the ripening transition from immature green to red ripe stages, whereas a Fe-SOD gene was downregulated. In summary, the data reveal a contradictory behavior between activity and gene expression of the enzymes involved in the metabolism of O2 •- during the ripening of pepper fruit. However, it could be concluded that the prevalence and regulation of the O2 •- generation system (NADPH oxidase-like) seem to be essential for an appropriate control of the pepper fruit ripening, which, additionally, is modulated in the presence of a NO-enriched environment.
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- Group of Antioxidants, Free Radicals and Nitric Oxide in Biotechnology, Food and Agriculture, Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology of Plants, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Granada, Spain
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D’Amato R, Regni L, Falcinelli B, Mattioli S, Benincasa P, Dal Bosco A, Pacheco P, Proietti P, Troni E, Santi C, Businelli D. Current Knowledge on Selenium Biofortification to Improve the Nutraceutical Profile of Food: A Comprehensive Review. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:4075-4097. [PMID: 32181658 PMCID: PMC7997367 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c00172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is an important micronutrient for living organisms, since it is involved in several physiological and metabolic processes. Se intake in humans is often low and very seldom excessive, and its bioavailability depends also on its chemical form, with organic Se as the most available after ingestion. The main dietary source of Se for humans is represented by plants, since many species are able to metabolize and accumulate organic Se in edible parts to be consumed directly (leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and sprouts) or after processing (oil, wine, etc.). Countless studies have recently investigated the Se biofortification of plants to produce Se-enriched foods and elicit the production of secondary metabolites, which may benefit human health when incorporated into the diet. Moreover, feeding animals Se-rich diets may provide Se-enriched meat. This work reviews the most recent literature on the nutraceutical profile of Se-enriched foods from plant and animal sources.
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- Roberto D’Amato
- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Instituto
de Química de San Luis, INQUISAL, Centro Científico-Tecnológico
de San Luis (CCT-San Luis), Consejo Nacional
de Investigaciones Científicas − Universidad Nacional
de San Luis, Chacabuco y Pedernera, Ciudad de San Luis 5700, Argentina
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of
Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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- Department
of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia 06123, Italy
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Costa LC, Luz LM, Nascimento VL, Araujo FF, Santos MNS, França CDFM, Silva TP, Fugate KK, Finger FL. Selenium-Ethylene Interplay in Postharvest Life of Cut Flowers. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:584698. [PMID: 33391299 PMCID: PMC7773724 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.584698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is considered a beneficial element in higher plants when provided at low concentrations. Recently, studies have unveiled the interactions between Se and ethylene metabolism throughout plant growth and development. However, despite the evidence that Se may provide longer shelf life in ethylene-sensitive flowers, its primary action on ethylene biosynthesis and cause-effect responses are still understated. In the present review, we discuss the likely action of Se on ethylene biosynthesis and its consequence on postharvest physiology of cut flowers. By combining Se chemical properties with a dissection of ethylene metabolism, we further highlighted both the potential use of Se solutions and their downstream responses. We believe that this report will provide the foundation for the hypothesis that Se plays a key role in the postharvest longevity of ethylene-sensitive flowers.
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- Lucas C. Costa
- Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Lucas C. Costa,
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- Laboratório de Genética e Biotecnologia – Campus Capanema, Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia, Capanema, Brazil
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- Setor de Fisiologia Vegetal – Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia Agroindustrial e Socioeconomia Rural, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Araras, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Unaí, Brazil
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- USDA-ARS, Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center, Fargo, ND, United States
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- Departamento de Fitotecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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Newman R, Waterland N, Moon Y, Tou JC. Selenium Biofortification of Agricultural Crops and Effects on Plant Nutrients and Bioactive Compounds Important for Human Health and Disease Prevention - a Review. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 74:449-460. [PMID: 31522406 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-019-00769-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Selenium supplementation in humans has been suggested for the prevention of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Selenium biofortification of plants has been explored as a method for increasing selenium content of food and dietary selenium intake in humans. However, the effects of selenium biofortification on other dietary nutrients is often a secondary discussion. These effects are especially important to explore considering selenium-biofortified foods contain many other nutrients important to human health, such as other minerals and antioxidant compounds, which can make these foods superior to selenium supplementation alone. Investigation of selenium biofortification's effect on these nutrients is necessary for a comprehensive human nutrition perspective on biofortification strategies. This review considers the effects of selenium biofortification on selenium content, other minerals, and antioxidant compounds as they pertain to human health in order to suggest optimal strategies for biofortification. Pre-clinical and clinical studies assessing the effects of consumption of selenium biofortified foods are also discussed.
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- Rachel Newman
- Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA.
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Hernández-Hernández H, Quiterio-Gutiérrez T, Cadenas-Pliego G, Ortega-Ortiz H, Hernández-Fuentes AD, Cabrera de la Fuente M, Valdés-Reyna J, Juárez-Maldonado A. Impact of Selenium and Copper Nanoparticles on Yield, Antioxidant System, and Fruit Quality of Tomato Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 8:E355. [PMID: 31546997 PMCID: PMC6843222 DOI: 10.3390/plants8100355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The effects of nanoparticles (NPs) on plants are contrasting; these depend on the model plant, the synthesis of the nanoparticles (concentration, size, shape), and the forms of application (foliar, substrate, seeds). For this reason, the objective of this study was to report the impact of different concentrations of selenium (Se) and copper (Cu) NPs on yield, antioxidant capacity, and quality of tomato fruit. The different concentrations of Se and Cu NPs were applied to the substrate every 15 days (five applications). The yield was determined until day 102 after the transplant. Non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidant compounds were determined in the leaves and fruits as well as the fruit quality at harvest. The results indicate that tomato yield was increased by up to 21% with 10 mg L-1 of Se NPs. In leaves, Se and Cu NPs increased the content of chlorophyll, vitamin C, glutathione, 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazolin-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) and phenylalanine ammonia liasa (PAL). In fruits, they increased vitamin C, glutathione, flavonoids, firmness, total soluble solids, and titratable acidity. The combination of Se and Cu NPs at optimal concentrations could be a good alternative to improve tomato yield and quality, but more studies are needed to elucidate their effects more clearly.
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- Maestría en Ciencias en Horticultura, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo, Coahuila 25315, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Tulancingo, Hidalgo 43600, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Botánica, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo, Coahuila 25315, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Botánica, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Saltillo, Coahuila 25315, Mexico.
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