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Yu H, Li W, Liu X, Song Q, Li J, Xu J. Physiological and molecular bases of the nickel toxicity responses in tomato. STRESS BIOLOGY 2024; 4:25. [PMID: 38722370 PMCID: PMC11082119 DOI: 10.1007/s44154-024-00162-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Nickel (Ni), a component of urease, is a micronutrient essential for plant growth and development, but excess Ni is toxic to plants. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the important vegetables worldwide. Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides led to Ni contamination in agricultural soils, thus reducing yield and quality of tomatoes. However, the molecular regulatory mechanisms of Ni toxicity responses in tomato plants have largely not been elucidated. Here, we investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying the Ni toxicity response in tomato plants by physio-biochemical, transcriptomic and molecular regulatory network analyses. Ni toxicity repressed photosynthesis, induced the formation of brush-like lateral roots and interfered with micronutrient accumulation in tomato seedlings. Ni toxicity also induced reactive oxygen species accumulation and oxidative stress responses in plants. Furthermore, Ni toxicity reduced the phytohormone concentrations, including auxin, cytokinin and gibberellic acid, thereby retarding plant growth. Transcriptome analysis revealed that Ni toxicity altered the expression of genes involved in carbon/nitrogen metabolism pathways. Taken together, these results provide a theoretical basis for identifying key genes that could reduce excess Ni accumulation in tomato plants and are helpful for ensuring food safety and sustainable agricultural development.
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- Hao Yu
- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources Innovation and Utilization of Vegetable and Flower, Taiyuan, 030031, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources Innovation and Utilization of Vegetable and Flower, Taiyuan, 030031, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources Innovation and Utilization of Vegetable and Flower, Taiyuan, 030031, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources Innovation and Utilization of Vegetable and Flower, Taiyuan, 030031, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources Innovation and Utilization of Vegetable and Flower, Taiyuan, 030031, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801, China.
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources Innovation and Utilization of Vegetable and Flower, Taiyuan, 030031, China.
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Wang X, Yuan Q, He L, Wang Z, Li G, Wang Z, Liu H. Biological and physiological effects in Bemisia tabaci feeding on tomatoes endophytically colonized by Beauveria bassiana. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024. [PMID: 38587112 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) treatment of plants may affect the survival and feeding preferences of herbivorous pests. However, comprehensive studies on the fitness across their entire life cycle, feeding behavior, and physiological changes in herbivores consuming EPF-treated plants within the tripartite interactions of EPF, plants, and pests are still limited. In this study, we utilized life tables, electrical penetration graph (EPG), and metabolomics to uncover the biological and physiological characteristics of Bemisia tabaci on tomato plants inoculated with Beauveria bassiana through root irrigation. RESULTS Our study indicated that Beauveria bassiana Bb252 can penetrate the entire tissue from the point of inoculation, primarily colonizing the intercellular spaces and vascular tissue. However, this colonization is temporary, lasting no more than 35 days. Moreover, the population fitness and feeding behavior of Bemisia tabaci on tomato plants treated with Beauveria bassiana via root irrigation were significantly affected, showing a substantial 41.4% decrease in net reproductive rate (R0), a notable reduction in watery salivation, and shortened phloem ingestion. Lastly, we observed a significant decrease in hormones and amino acids of whiteflies that fed on Beauveria bassiana-treated tomato plants by root irrigation. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicated that the endophyte, Beauveria bassiana Bb252, reduced demographic fitness of Bemisia tabaci by altering its hormones and amino acids levels. These findings enhance our understanding of multitrophic interactions in integrated pest management. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xian Wang
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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Wang Z, Ding C, Tong Z, Yang L, Xiang S, Liang Y. Characterization and expression analysis of a thaumatin-like protein PpTLP1 from ground cherry Physalis pubescens. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127731. [PMID: 38287567 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Ground cherry, Physalis pubescens, is mainly cultivated as a fruit worldwide and popularly used as a food supplement and traditional Chinese medicine. Plants are challenged by external environmental stress and can initiate resistance to the stress through the regulation of pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins. Among PR proteins, PR-5, a thaumatin-like protein (TLP), was identified in many plants and found to be able to enhance stress resistance. However, PR-5 in ground cherry is not characterized and its expression is yet to be understood. In this study, a PR-5 protein PpTLP1 in P. pubescens was firstly identified. Analysis of the amino acid sequences revealed that PpTLP1 was highly similar to PR-NP24 identified in tomato with a difference in only one amino acid. Expression analysis indicated that the PpTLP1 gene was highly expressed in leaf while the PpTLP1 protein was tissue-specifically accumulated in cherry exocarp. Furthermore, the down-regulation of PpTLP1 in ground cherry was induced by NaCl treatment while the up-regulation was promoted by the infection of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Botrytis cinerea. This study will provide a new plant resource containing a TLP in Physalis genus and a novel insight for the improvement of postharvest management of ground cherry and other Solanaceae plants.
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- Zehao Wang
- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China.
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Urama DC, Amadi CC, Ozokolie CB, Andong FA, Olabode MP, Ezerike AV, Amujiri AN. Assessment of Trace Metal Contaminants and Consumer Preference in Tomato Varieties Produced in Two Mining Communities of Nigeria. J Food Prot 2023; 86:100166. [PMID: 37777114 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Tomato varieties (Solanum lycopersicum L) produced in areas prominent for mining activities contribute more deposits of metal contaminants. In turn, affects the quality and value of the products. Highlighting the level of metal contaminant in consumer's most preferred tomato variety is also necessary for health and well-being. This study specifically aimed to investigate, i) the variability between six metal contaminants in UTC, Yowlings, and Derica tomatoes; ii) we also explored the relationship between the metal contaminants and tomato quality, and lastly, we ascertained which socioeconomic factor specifically determined preference for a particular variety of the tomatoes. The metal contaminants examined and found present using ICP-OES were nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg). We found a good agreement between most of the analyte and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Certified Reference Material 1573a (CRM 1573a) values. Although this study's recovery for the analyte was between 83.22% and 111.00%, we also found contrary to our prediction that Cr, Ni, and Cd concentrations were higher in Derica, UTC, and the Yowlings varieties during the rainy season. A two-way ANOVA between tomatoes and planting seasons was not statistically significant (P > 0.05) in contrast to the mixed model (GLMMs) analysis that indicated a significant (P < 0.05) relationship between lycopene concentration, size of tomatoes, and concentration of metals screened. We also found using a principle component analysis (PCA) and correlation matrix that the concentration of Pb in the tomato varieties was significantly related to the As level. Despite As and Cr concentrations being higher in the Derica tomato variety, most consumers preferred it. Derica tomato contained metal contaminants that could be harmful to human health. Therefore, there is need to monitor the production procedures involved prior to supply of the tomato product.
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- Dilibe Clifford Urama
- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, NVRI, Vom, Jos-South, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Dainelli M, Pignattelli S, Bazihizina N, Falsini S, Papini A, Baccelli I, Mancuso S, Coppi A, Castellani MB, Colzi I, Gonnelli C. Can microplastics threaten plant productivity and fruit quality? Insights from Micro-Tom and Micro-PET/PVC. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 895:165119. [PMID: 37364840 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Solanum lycopersicum L., a crop grown worldwide with a high nutritional value for the human diet, was used to test the impact of microplastics on plant growth, productivity, and fruit quality. Two of the most represented microplastics in soils, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), were tested. Plants were grown in pots with an environmentally realistic concentration of microplastics and, during the whole crop life cycle, photosynthetic parameters, number of flowers and fruits were monitored. At the end of the cultivation, plant biometry and ionome were evaluated, along with fruit production and quality. Both pollutants had negligible effects on shoot traits, with only PVC causing a significant reduction in shoot fresh weight. Despite an apparent low or no toxicity during the vegetative stage, both microplastics decreased the number of fruits and, in the case of PVC, also their fresh weights. The plastic polymer-induced decline in fruit production was coupled with wide variations in fruit ionome, with marked increases in Ni and Cd. By contrast there was a decline in the nutritionally valuable lycopene, total soluble solids, and total phenols. Altogether, our results reveal that microplastics can not only limit crop productivity but also negatively impact fruit quality and enhance the concentration of food safety hazards, thus raising concerns for their potential health risks for humans.
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- Marco Dainelli
- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- CNR-Institute of Bioscience and Bioresources, via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- CNR-Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via delle Idee 30, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; Fondazione per il Futuro delle Città, Via Boccaccio 50, 50133 Firenze, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Università degli Studi di Firenze, via Micheli 1, 50121 Florence, Italy
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Kumar S, Wang M, Liu Y, Fahad S, Qayyum A, Jadoon SA, Chen Y, Zhu G. Nickel toxicity alters growth patterns and induces oxidative stress response in sweetpotato. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1054924. [PMID: 36438136 PMCID: PMC9685627 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1054924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nickel (Ni) contaminated soil is a persistent risk to plant growth and production worldwide. Therefore, to explore the Ni toxicity levels in sweetpotato production areas, we investigated the influence of different Ni treatments (0, 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 mg L-1) for 15 days on phenotype, Ni uptake, relative water content, gas exchange, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative stress, osmolytes, antioxidants, and enzymes of sweetpotato plants. The results presented that Ni at higher levels (30 and 60 mg L-1) substantially reduced growth, biomass, and root morphological traits. The Pearson correlation analysis suggested that Ni toxicity causes oxidative injuries as persistent augmentation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malonaldehyde (MDA) and reduced RWC, gas exchange, and photosynthetic pigment. Furthermore, this study revealed that sweetpotato could tolerate moderate Ni treatment (up to 15 mg L-1) by reducing oxidative stress. The results also indicated that the increase in the activities of mentioned osmolytes, antioxidants, and enzymes is not sufficient to overcome the higher Ni toxicity. Based on these results, we suggest using low Ni-contaminated soil for better growth of sweetpotato and also could be used as a phytoremediator in moderate Ni-contaminated soil.
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- Sunjeet Kumar
- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Tropical Horticultural Crops of Hainan Province, School of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute, Hainan University, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Tropical Horticultural Crops of Hainan Province, School of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute, Hainan University, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Tropical Horticultural Crops of Hainan Province, School of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute, Hainan University, Sanya, China
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- Department of Agronomy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Tropical Horticultural Crops of Hainan Province, School of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute, Hainan University, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory for Quality Regulation of Tropical Horticultural Crops of Hainan Province, School of Horticulture, Hainan University, Haikou, China
- Sanya Nanfan Research Institute, Hainan University, Sanya, China
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Datterino Trial: A Double Blind, Randomized, Controlled, Crossover, Clinical Trial on the Use of Hydroponic Cultivated Tomato Sauce in Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11185459. [PMID: 36143107 PMCID: PMC9504577 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11185459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A low-nickel (Ni) diet, a key treatment for Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS), is difficult in the long term and strongly impacts quality of life (QoL). Hydroponic agriculture could be an alternative to allow the reintroduction of tomato, an essential food in the global diet. In a first interventional, randomized, double-blind, single-center crossover study, we compared the possible effects of eating tomato puree deriving from hydroponic agriculture versus tomato puree from conventional cultivation, collecting data on subjective control of SNAS symptoms, adherence to treatment, and impact on QoL. Thirty subjects were randomly assigned to one of the following treatment groups: (1) a 12-week low-Ni diet plus 100% Italian Datterino tomato puree deriving from hydroponic technology; (2) a 12-week low-Ni diet plus 100% Italian Datterino tomato puree deriving from conventional cultivation. Then, after a 2-week washout period on the low-Ni diet, each patient crossed over to the other treatment. Patients reported lower symptom scores after eating Datterino tomato puree deriving from hydroponic technology; specifically, bloating (p = 0.0111, p = 0.0060), flatulence (p = 0.0090), abdominal cramps (p = 0.0207), constipation (p = 0.0395), and diarrhea (p = 0.0105). Overall, the adherence rate was high for both treatment arms. At baseline, QoL was poor, but significant improvement was observed after two treatments. In our study, precision medicine and precision agriculture merge in a holistic approach to the challenges of food allergies.
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