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Trinh MDL, Visintainer D, Günther J, Østerberg JT, da Fonseca RR, Fondevilla S, Moog MW, Luo G, Nørrevang AF, Crocoll C, Nielsen PV, Jacobsen S, Wendt T, Bak S, López‐Marqués RL, Palmgren M. Site-directed genotype screening for elimination of antinutritional saponins in quinoa seeds identifies TSARL1 as a master controller of saponin biosynthesis selectively in seeds. PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL 2024; 22:2216-2234. [PMID: 38572508 PMCID: PMC11258981 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.14340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
Abstract
Climate change may result in a drier climate and increased salinization, threatening agricultural productivity worldwide. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) produces highly nutritious seeds and tolerates abiotic stresses such as drought and high salinity, making it a promising future food source. However, the presence of antinutritional saponins in their seeds is an undesirable trait. We mapped genes controlling seed saponin content to a genomic region that includes TSARL1. We isolated desired genetic variation in this gene by producing a large mutant library of a commercial quinoa cultivar and screening the library for specific nucleotide substitutions using droplet digital PCR. We were able to rapidly isolate two independent tsarl1 mutants, which retained saponins in the leaves and roots for defence, but saponins were undetectable in the seed coat. We further could show that TSARL1 specifically controls seed saponin biosynthesis in the committed step after 2,3-oxidosqualene. Our work provides new important knowledge on the function of TSARL1 and represents a breakthrough for quinoa breeding.
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- Mai Duy Luu Trinh
- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Section for BiodiversityGlobe Institute, University of CopenhagenKøbenhavn ØDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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- Department of Plant and Environmental SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenFrederiksbergDenmark
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Maldonado-Taipe N, Rey E, Tester M, Jung C, Emrani N. Leaf and shoot apical meristem transcriptomes of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in response to photoperiod and plant development. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024; 47:2027-2043. [PMID: 38391415 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Understanding the regulation of flowering time is crucial for adaptation of crops to new environment. In this study, we examined the timing of floral transition and analysed transcriptomes in leaf and shoot apical meristems of photoperiod-sensitive and -insensitive quinoa accessions. Histological analysis showed that floral transition in quinoa initiates 2-3 weeks after sowing. We found four groups of differentially expressed genes in quinoa genome that responded to plant development and floral transition: (i) 222 genes responsive to photoperiod in leaves, (ii) 1812 genes differentially expressed between accessions under long-day conditions in leaves, (iii) 57 genes responding to developmental changes under short-day conditions in leaves and (iv) 911 genes responding to floral transition within the shoot apical meristem. Interestingly, among numerous candidate genes, two putative FT orthologs together with other genes (e.g. SOC1, COL, AP1) were previously reported as key regulators of flowering time in other species. Additionally, we used coexpression networks to associate novel transcripts to a putative biological process based on the annotated genes within the same coexpression cluster. The candidate genes in this study would benefit quinoa breeding by identifying and integrating their beneficial haplotypes in crossing programs to develop adapted cultivars to diverse environmental conditions.
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering Division (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Plant Breeding Institute, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Plant Breeding Institute, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Souri Laki E, Rabiei B, Marashi H, Jokarfard V, Börner A. Association study of morpho-phenological traits in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) using SSR markers. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5991. [PMID: 38472315 PMCID: PMC10933322 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56587-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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In this study, the genetic and molecular diversity of 60 quinoa accessions was assessed using agronomically important traits related to grain yield as well as microsatellite (SSR) markers, and informative markers linked to the studied traits were identified using association study. The results showed that most of the studied traits had a relatively high diversity, but grain saponin and protein content showed the highest diversity. High diversity was also observed in all SSR markers, but KAAT023, KAAT027, KAAT036, and KCAA014 showed the highest values for most of the diversity indices and can be introduced as the informative markers to assess genetic diversity in quinoa. Population structure analysis showed that the studied population probably includes two subclusters, so that out of 60 quinoa accessions, 29 (48%) and 23 (38%) accessions were assigned to the first and second subclusters, respectively, and eight (13%) accessions were considered as the mixed genotypes. The study of the population structure using Structure software showed two possible subgroups (K = 2) in the studied population and the results of the bar plot confirmed it. Association study using the general linear model (GLM) and mixed linear model (MLM) identified the number of 35 and 32 significant marker-trait associations (MTAs) for the first year (2019) and 37 and 35 significant MTAs for the second year (2020), respectively. Among the significant MTAs identified for different traits, the highest number of significant MTAs were obtained for grain yield and 1000-grain weight with six and five MTAs, respectively.
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- Ebrahim Souri Laki
- Department of Plant Production and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, PO Box: 41635-1314, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Plant Production and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, PO Box: 41635-1314, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Plant Production and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Guilan, PO Box: 41635-1314, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Gene Bank, Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Corrensstr. 3, Seeland/OT, Gatersleben, Germany
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Maestro‐Gaitán I, Granado‐Rodríguez S, Redondo‐Nieto M, Battaglia A, Poza‐Viejo L, Matías J, Bolaños L, Reguera M. Unveiling changes in rhizosphere-associated bacteria linked to the genotype and water stress in quinoa. Microb Biotechnol 2023; 16:2326-2344. [PMID: 37712602 PMCID: PMC10686115 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Drought is among the main abiotic factors causing agronomical losses worldwide. To minimize its impact, several strategies have been proposed, including the use of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPBs), as they have demonstrated roles in counteracting abiotic stress. This aspect has been little explored in emergent crops such as quinoa, which has the potential to contribute to reducing food insecurity. Thus, here we hypothesize that the genotype, water environment and the type of inoculant are determining factors in shaping quinoa rhizosphere bacterial communities, affecting plant performance. To address this, two different quinoa cultivars (with contrasting water stress tolerance), two water conditions (optimal and limiting water conditions) and different soil infusions were used to define the relevance of these factors. Different bacterial families that vary among genotypes and water conditions were identified. Certain families were enriched under water stress conditions, such as the Nocardioidaceae, highly present in the water-sensitive cultivar F15, or the Pseudomonadaceae, Burkholderiaceae and Sphingomonadaceae, more abundant in the tolerant cultivar F16, which also showed larger total polyphenol content. These changes demonstrate that the genotype and environment highly contribute to shaping the root-inhabiting bacteria in quinoa, and they suggest that this plant species is a great source of PGPBs for utilization under water-liming conditions.
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- Departamento de BiologíaUniversidad Autónoma de MadridMadridSpain
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- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden‐Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX)BadajozSpain
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- Departamento de BiologíaUniversidad Autónoma de MadridMadridSpain
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- Departamento de BiologíaUniversidad Autónoma de MadridMadridSpain
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Matías J, Rodríguez MJ, Cruz V, Calvo P, Granado-Rodríguez S, Poza-Viejo L, Fernández-García N, Olmos E, Reguera M. Assessment of the changes in seed yield and nutritional quality of quinoa grown under rainfed Mediterranean environments. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1268014. [PMID: 38023922 PMCID: PMC10662129 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1268014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Climate change is considered a serious threat to agriculture and food security. It is linked to rising temperatures and water shortages, conditions that are expected to worsen in the coming decades. Consequently, the introduction of more drought-tolerant crops is required. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) has received great attention worldwide due to the nutritional properties of its seeds and its tolerance to abiotic stress. In this work, the agronomic performance and seed nutritional quality of three quinoa varieties were studied during two consecutive years (2019-2020) under three water environmental conditions of Southwestern Europe (irrigated conditions, fresh rainfed, and hard rainfed) with the goal of determining the impact of rainfed conditions on this crop performance. High precipitations were recorded during the 2020 growing season resulting in similar grain yield under irrigation and fresh rainfed conditions. However, in 2019, significant yield differences with penalties under water-limiting conditions were found among the evaluated environmental conditions. Furthermore, nutritional and metabolomic differences were observed among seeds harvested from different water environments including the progressive accumulation of glycine betaine accompanied by an increase in saponin and a decrease in iron with water limitation. Generally, water-limiting environments were associated with increased protein contents and decreased yields preserving a high nutritional quality despite particular changes. Overall, this work contributes to gaining further knowledge about how water availability affects quinoa field performance, as it might impact both seed yield and quality. It also can help reevaluate rainfed agriculture, as water deficit can positively impact the nutritional quality of seeds.
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- Javier Matías
- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura (CICYTEX), Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Abiotic Stress and Plant Pathology, CEBAS-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Abiotic Stress and Plant Pathology, CEBAS-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Mishra S, Spaccarotella K, Gido J, Samanta I, Chowdhary G. Effects of Heat Stress on Plant-Nutrient Relations: An Update on Nutrient Uptake, Transport, and Assimilation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15670. [PMID: 37958654 PMCID: PMC10649217 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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As a consequence of global climate change, the frequency, severity, and duration of heat stress are increasing, impacting plant growth, development, and reproduction. While several studies have focused on the physiological and molecular aspects of heat stress, there is growing concern that crop quality, particularly nutritional content and phytochemicals important for human health, is also negatively impacted. This comprehensive review aims to provide profound insights into the multifaceted effects of heat stress on plant-nutrient relationships, with a particular emphasis on tissue nutrient concentration, the pivotal nutrient-uptake proteins unique to both macro- and micronutrients, and the effects on dietary phytochemicals. Finally, we propose a new approach to investigate the response of plants to heat stress by exploring the possible role of plant peroxisomes in the context of heat stress and nutrient mobilization. Understanding these complex mechanisms is crucial for developing strategies to improve plant nutrition and resilience during heat stress.
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- Sasmita Mishra
- Department of Biology, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083, USA
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- Department of Biology, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083, USA
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- Department of Biology, Kean University, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083, USA
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, KIIT—Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India (G.C.)
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- Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, KIIT—Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar 751024, Odisha, India (G.C.)
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Reale A, Messia MC, Pulvento C, Lavini A, Nazzaro S, Di Renzo T. Microbial and Qualitative Traits of Quinoa and Amaranth Seeds from Experimental Fields in Southern Italy. Foods 2023; 12:foods12091866. [PMID: 37174403 PMCID: PMC10177794 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091866] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Quinoa and amaranth are of special interest since they are increasingly used for the development of new bakery products with enhanced nutritional value. The aim of the study was to evaluate the agronomic, microbiological, and nutritional characteristics of quinoa and amaranth seeds grown in Southern Italy. For this reason, quinoa Titicaca and three amaranth accessions (5, 12, and 14) were cultivated in different experimental fields in the Campania Region and analyzed for the cultivation aspects, chemical composition, and microbiological quality of the seeds. All seeds showed a good adaptability to cultivation in the experimental areas of the Mediterranean basin. Quinoa seeds were characterized by their higher protein, fat, and ash content than the amaranth seeds, which were characterized by their higher value in dietary fiber. All seeds, regardless of the geographical area of production, were contaminated with yeasts, moulds, and spore-forming bacteria, mainly Bacillus cereus, B. licheniformis, B. safensis and B. subtilis, as identified by 16S rRNA sequencing analysis. So, the detection of Bacillus spp. must be strongly monitored, as quinoa and amaranth seeds could be used in bread production, where they can cause ropiness, resulting in great economic losses for the industries.
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- Anna Reale
- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council (CNR-ISA), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences (DiAAA), University of Molise, Via De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science (DISSPA), University of Bari "A. Moro", Via Amendola, 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Agricultural and Forestry Systems in the Mediterranean (ISAFOM), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council (CNR-ISA), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council (CNR-ISA), Via Roma 64, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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Dostalíková L, Hlásná Čepková P, Janovská D, Svoboda P, Jágr M, Dvořáček V, Viehmannová I. Nutritional Evaluation of Quinoa Genetic Resources Growing in the Climatic Conditions of Central Europe. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071440. [PMID: 37048261 PMCID: PMC10093933 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Quinoa displays huge genetic variability and adaptability to distinct climatic conditions. Quinoa seeds are a good source of nutrients; however, the overall nutritional composition and nutrient content is influenced by numerous factors. This study focused on the nutritional and morphologic evaluation of various quinoa genotypes grown in the Czech Republic. Significant differences between years were observed for morphological traits (plant height, inflorescence length, weight of thousand seeds). The weather conditions in the year 2018 were favorable for all the morphological traits. The protein content of quinoa accessions ranged between 13.44 and 20.01% and it was positively correlated to mauritianin. Total phenolic content varied greatly from year to year, while the antioxidant activity remained relatively stable. The most abundant phenolic compounds were the flavonoids miquelianin, rutin, and isoquercetin. Isoquercetin, quercetin, and N-feruoloyl octopamine showed the highest stability under variable weather conditions in the analyzed years. A total of six compounds were detected and quantified in quinoa for the first time. Most varieties performed well under Central European conditions and can be considered a good source of nutrients and bioactive compounds. These data can be used as a source of information for plant breeders aiming to improve the quality traits of quinoa.
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- Lucie Dostalíková
- Department of Crop Sciences and Agroforestry, Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences, Kamýcká 129, 16 500 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Gene Bank, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
- Correspondence:
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- Gene Bank, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Molecular Genetics, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Quality and Plant Products, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Quality and Plant Products, Crop Research Institute, Drnovská 507/73, 16 106 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Crop Sciences and Agroforestry, Faculty of Tropical Agrisciences, Kamýcká 129, 16 500 Prague, Czech Republic
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Poza-Viejo L, Redondo-Nieto M, Matías J, Granado-Rodríguez S, Maestro-Gaitán I, Cruz V, Olmos E, Bolaños L, Reguera M. Shotgun proteomics of quinoa seeds reveals chitinases enrichment under rainfed conditions. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4951. [PMID: 36973333 PMCID: PMC10043034 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32114-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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AbstractQuinoa is an Andean crop whose cultivation has been extended to many different parts of the world in the last decade. It shows a great capacity for adaptation to diverse climate conditions, including environmental stressors, and, moreover, the seeds are very nutritious in part due to their high protein content, which is rich in essential amino acids. They are gluten-free seeds and contain good amounts of other nutrients such as unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, or minerals. Also, the use of quinoa hydrolysates and peptides has been linked to numerous health benefits. Altogether, these aspects have situated quinoa as a crop able to contribute to food security worldwide. Aiming to deepen our understanding of the protein quality and function of quinoa seeds and how they can vary when this crop is subjected to water-limiting conditions, a shotgun proteomics analysis was performed to obtain the proteomes of quinoa seeds harvested from two different water regimes in the field: rainfed and irrigated conditions. Differentially increased levels of proteins determined in seeds from each field condition were analysed, and the enrichment of chitinase-related proteins in seeds harvested from rainfed conditions was found. These proteins are described as pathogen-related proteins and can be accumulated under abiotic stress. Thus, our findings suggest that chitinase-like proteins in quinoa seeds can be potential biomarkers of drought. Also, this study points to the need for further research to unveil their role in conferring tolerance when coping with water-deficient conditions.
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Craine EB, Davies A, Packer D, Miller ND, Schmöckel SM, Spalding EP, Tester M, Murphy KM. A comprehensive characterization of agronomic and end-use quality phenotypes across a quinoa world core collection. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1101547. [PMID: 36875583 PMCID: PMC9978749 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1101547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.), a pseudocereal with high protein quality originating from the Andean region of South America, has broad genetic variation and adaptability to diverse agroecological conditions, contributing to the potential to serve as a global keystone protein crop in a changing climate. However, the germplasm resources currently available to facilitate quinoa expansion worldwide are restricted to a small portion of quinoa's total genetic diversity, in part because of day-length sensitivity and issues related to seed sovereignty. This study aimed to characterize phenotypic relationships and variation within a quinoa world core collection. The 360 accessions were planted in a randomized complete block design with four replicates in each of two greenhouses in Pullman, WA during the summer of 2018. Phenological stages, plant height, and inflorescence characteristics were recorded. Seed yield, composition, thousand seed weight, nutritional composition, shape, size, and color were measured using a high-throughput phenotyping pipeline. Considerable variation existed among the germplasm. Crude protein content ranged from 11.24% to 17.81% (fixed at 14% moisture). We found that protein content was negatively correlated with yield and positively correlated with total amino acid content and days to harvest. Mean essential amino acids values met adult daily requirements but not leucine and lysine infant requirements. Yield was positively correlated with thousand seed weight and seed area, and negatively correlated with ash content and days to harvest. The accessions clustered into four groups, with one-group representing useful accessions for long-day breeding programs. The results of this study establish a practical resource for plant breeders to leverage as they strategically develop germplasm in support of the global expansion of quinoa.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States
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- Sustainable Seed Systems Laboratory, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States
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- Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department Physiology of Yield Stability, Institute of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States
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Unique nutritional features that distinguish Amaranthus cruentus L. and Chenopodium quinoa Willd seeds. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112160. [PMID: 36737889 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112160] [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: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Univariate (Analysis of Variance_ANOVA) and multivariate (Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Canonical Discriminant Analysis (CDA)) analyses were performed in order to classify and authenticate the seeds from different varieties of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Will.), and amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.). The univariate analysis showed differences between species for sucrose, K, Ca, unsaturated fatty acids, and the ω6/ω3 ratio. Nevertheless, to strengthen this classification, a PCA was applied separating the samples in 2 groups; group 1, formed by quinoa seeds, presented higher contents of margaroleic, eicosadienoic, behenic, erucic, linolenic, linoleic, and gadoleic acids, proteins, sucrose, and total sugars. Group 2, formed by amaranth seeds, showed positive values for Mn, Mg, Fe, P, Zn, Ca, fiber, glucose, and ω6/ω3 ratio. Furthermore, the CDA models developed resulted in a probability of event of 100% when classifying the samples in the groups quinoa or amaranth, highlighting the good sensitivity of the models used.
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Effect of Germination on the Nutritional Properties, Phytic Acid Content, and Phytase Activity of Quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd). Foods 2023; 12:foods12020389. [PMID: 36673480 PMCID: PMC9857664 DOI: 10.3390/foods12020389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of desaponification, soaking, germination, and refrigerated storage on the phytase activity, phytic acid content, and nutritional properties of three varieties of quinoa: white, red, and black. Desaponification and soaking reduced the number of minerals and the nutritional content. Germination of the seeds was carried out in the desaponified samples. The nutritional values, phytase activity, and phytic acid content of quinoa were measured after 6 h of soaking and then at 4 and 7 days during germination plus 7 days of refrigerated storage (4 °C). Germination increased the fibre and protein content as well as the iron, zinc, and calcium content. Germination significantly increased the phytase activity in all varieties and decreased the phytic acid content. The phytic acid content decreased during germination from 32 to 74%. Refrigerated storage had no significant effect on most of the factors studied. Germination boosts nutritional content and phytase activity while decreasing phytic acid content. Germination can be a simple method to reduce phytic acid in quinoa and may also improve the nutritional quality of this pseudocereal with the potential for use in functional foods and vegetarian diets.
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Manjarres Hernández EH, Morillo Coronado AC, Cárdenas Chaparro A, Merchán López C. Yield, phenology and triterpene saponins in Colombian quinoa. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.919885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Exploring yield, phenology and their relationship with secondary metabolites in seeds provides a fundamental analysis that expands knowledge on the nutritional quality of seeds and the effect on productive potential. This knowledge is fundamental when improving or selecting nutritionally important crops, including Chenopodium quinoa Willd, which has excellent nutritional properties and contributes to global food security. This species contains saponins, a metabolite that imparts a bitter taste and can be highly toxic to consumers in large quantities. Therefore, the identification and selection of genotypes according to their saponin contents and outstanding agronomic characteristics are fundamental objectives for the genetic improvement programs of these species. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the characteristics of the grain, the phenology and the saponin content of 30 C. quinoa accessions with an aim to select or relate genotypes according to their yield and grain quality. The accessions were sown using randomized complete blocks (RCB) with nine repetitions for each material. Seven FAO-defined descriptors were evaluated to characterize the grain and physiological maturity. Saponin was extracted using microwave, and the quantification was done with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) which a UV-VIS detector at 277 nm wavelength. The accessions were classified according to their phenology: semi-late (56.7%), late (36.7%), and semi-early (3.3%). The total triterpene saponin content varied from 0.018 to 0.537%. The multivariate and cluster analyses formed groups of accessions with good yields (>62.02 g of seeds per plant) and desirable grain morphological characteristics. The more suitable accessions for the production of saponins are Quinoa semiamarga (0.537%), Quinoa peruana (0.412%) and Amarilla de maranganí (0.305%). Quinoa real and Quinoa primavera are more suitable for food products, which can be used as parents in future quinoa genetic improvement programs in Colombia.
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Hlásná Cepková P, Dostalíková L, Viehmannová I, Jágr M, Janovská D. Diversity of quinoa genetic resources for sustainable production: A survey on nutritive characteristics as influenced by environmental conditions. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.960159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Environmental extremes and climatic variability have enhanced the changes in numerous plant stressors. Researchers have been working to improve “major” crops for several decades to make them more adaptable and tolerant to environmental stresses. However, neglected and underutilized crop species that have the potential to ensure food and nutritional security for the ever-growing global population have received little or no research attention. Quinoa is one of these crops. It is a pseudocereal, considered a rich and balanced food resource due to its protein content and protein quality, high mineral content, and health benefits. This review provides currently available information on the genetic resources of quinoa and their quality in terms of variability of economically important traits such as yield, and the content of bioactive compounds, such as protein and amino acid composition. The influence of variety and environmental conditions on selected traits is also discussed. The various types of nutrients present in the different varieties form the basis and are key for future breeding efforts and for efficient, healthy, and sustainable food production.
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Granado-Rodríguez S, Maestro-Gaitán I, Matías J, Rodríguez MJ, Calvo P, Hernández LE, Bolaños L, Reguera M. Changes in nutritional quality-related traits of quinoa seeds under different storage conditions. Front Nutr 2022; 9:995250. [PMID: 36324620 PMCID: PMC9620721 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.995250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Within the context of climate change and its impact on global food security, seed storage has become key, as it ensures long-term food and next-season seed preservation. Aiming at evaluating quality-related changes in quinoa seeds over storage time, different storage temperatures (–20, 4, 12, 25, and 37°C) and humidity conditions (use of silica gel or not) were studied and different seed nutritional parameters were evaluated at different points during a year of storage. Also, to determine if these variations could be conditioned by the genotype used, two quinoa cultivars were compared. The results proved that quinoa seed quality is highly dependent on the storage temperature but is not consistently affected by the use of silica gel if the seed moisture content (SMC) is kept between 5 and 12%. Furthermore, quality can be maintained and even improved by keeping SMC lower than 12% and storage temperatures low (4°C). Under these conditions (at 4°C in hermetic packaging with or without silica gel), and after 12 months of storage, there was an increase in amino acids like isoleucine, serine, arginine, glycine, and glutamic acid and in seed viability and germination. On the contrary, quinoa seeds stored at 37°C showed an accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which was related to a lower antioxidant capacity and a reduction in the contents of essential amino acids like isoleucine, lysine, histidine, and threonine, resulting in a delayed and reduced germination capacity, and, therefore, lower seed quality. Besides, quality-related differences appeared between cultivars highlighting differences linked to the genotype. Overall, this work demonstrates that optimal storage temperatures and SMC can preserve or even improve quinoa seed nutritional quality, which in turn can impact food safety and agriculture.
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- Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX), Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura, Guadajira, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX), Guadajira, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX), Guadajira, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- *Correspondence: Maria Reguera,
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Tak Y, Kaur M, Jain MC, Samota MK, Meena NK, Kaur G, Kumar R, Sharma D, Lorenzo JM, Amarowicz R. Jamun Seed: A Review on Bioactive Constituents, Nutritional Value and Health Benefits. POL J FOOD NUTR SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/152568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Matías J, Rodríguez MJ, Granado-Rodríguez S, Cruz V, Calvo P, Reguera M. Changes in Quinoa Seed Fatty Acid Profile Under Heat Stress Field Conditions. Front Nutr 2022; 9:820010. [PMID: 35419388 PMCID: PMC8996139 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.820010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The nutritional quality of quinoa is often related to the high protein content of their seeds. However, and despite not being an oilseed crop, the oil composition of quinoa seeds is remarkable due to its profile, which shows a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly in essential fatty acids such as linoleic (ω-6) and α-linolenic (ω-3). In line with this, this study aimed at evaluating the effect of elevated temperatures on the oil composition of different quinoa cultivars grown in the field in two consecutive years (i.e., 2017 and 2018). In 2017, heat stress episodes resulted in a reduced oil content and lower quality linked to decreased ratios of oleic acid:linoleic acid, larger omega-6 (ω-6) to omega-3 (ω-3) ratios, and lower monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) and higher PUFA contents. Furthermore, the correlations found between mineral nutrients such as phosphorous (P) and the contents of oleic and linoleic acids emphasize the possibility of optimizing oil quality by controlling fertilization. Overall, the results presented in this study show how the environmental and genetic factors and their interaction may impact oil quality in quinoa seeds.
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- Javier Matías
- Agrarian Research Institute "La Orden-Valdesequera" of Extremadura, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Agrarian Research Institute "La Orden-Valdesequera" of Extremadura, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Dumschott K, Wuyts N, Alfaro C, Castillo D, Fiorani F, Zurita-Silva A. Morphological and Physiological Traits Associated with Yield under Reduced Irrigation in Chilean Coastal Lowland Quinoa. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:plants11030323. [PMID: 35161304 PMCID: PMC8839172 DOI: 10.3390/plants11030323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a genetically diverse crop that has gained popularity in recent years due to its high nutritional content and ability to tolerate abiotic stresses such as salinity and drought. Varieties from the coastal lowland ecotype are of particular interest due to their insensitivity to photoperiod and their potential to be cultivated in higher latitudes. We performed a field experiment in the southern Atacama Desert in Chile to investigate the responses to reduced irrigation of nine previously selected coastal lowland self-pollinated (CLS) lines and the commercial cultivar Regalona. We found that several lines exhibited a yield and seed size superior to Regalona, also under reduced irrigation. Plant productivity data were analyzed together with morphological and physiological traits measured at the visible inflorescence stage to estimate the contribution of these traits to differences between the CLS lines and Regalona under full and reduced irrigation. We applied proximal sensing methods and found that thermal imaging provided a promising means to estimate variation in plant water use relating to yield, whereas hyperspectral imaging separated lines in a different way, potentially related to photosynthesis as well as water use.
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- Kathryn Dumschott
- Institute for Biology I, BioSC, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany;
- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences, Bioinformatics (IBG-4), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences, Plant Sciences (IBG-2), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425 Jülich, Germany;
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- Centro de Investigación Intihuasi (AZS), Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, La Serena 1722093, Chile; (C.A.); (D.C.)
- Centro de Investigación Rayentué (CA), Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Rengo 2940000, Chile
- Centro de Investigación Quilamapu, Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Chillán 3780000, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación Intihuasi (AZS), Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, La Serena 1722093, Chile; (C.A.); (D.C.)
- Centro de Investigación Rayentué (CA), Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Rengo 2940000, Chile
- Centro de Investigación Quilamapu, Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Chillán 3780000, Chile
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- Institute of Bio- and Geosciences, Plant Sciences (IBG-2), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425 Jülich, Germany;
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- Centro de Investigación Intihuasi (AZS), Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, La Serena 1722093, Chile; (C.A.); (D.C.)
- Centro de Investigación Rayentué (CA), Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Rengo 2940000, Chile
- Centro de Investigación Quilamapu, Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, Chillán 3780000, Chile
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De Bock P, Van Bockstaele F, Muylle H, Quataert P, Vermeir P, Eeckhout M, Cnops G. Yield and Nutritional Characterization of Thirteen Quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Varieties Grown in North-West Europe-Part I. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10122689. [PMID: 34961159 PMCID: PMC8705647 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The cultivation of quinoa has gained increasing interest in Europe. Different European varieties exist, but more research is required to understand the individual variety characteristics for end-use applications. The objective of this study is to evaluate the agronomic performance of 13 quinoa varieties under North-West European field conditions during three growing seasons (2017-2019). Furthermore, seeds were qualitatively characterized based on characteristics and composition. Yield differed among varieties and growing seasons (0.47-3.42 ton/ha), with lower yields obtained for late-maturing varieties. The saponin content varied from sweet to very bitter. The seeds contained high protein levels (12.1-18.8 g/100 g dry matter), whereas varieties had a similar essential amino acid profile. The main fatty acids were linoleic (53.0-59.8%), α-linolenic (4.7-8.2%), and oleic acid (15.5-22.7%), indicating a high degree of unsaturation. The clustering of varieties/years revealed subtle differences between growing seasons but also reflected the significant interaction effects of variety and year. Most varieties perform well under North-West European conditions, and their nutritional content is well within the values previously described for other cultivation areas. However, optimal yield and quality traits were not combined in one variety, illustrating the importance of breeding for adapted quinoa varieties.
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- Phara De Bock
- Research Unit of Cereal and Feed Technology, Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Food Structure and Function Research Group (FSF), Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Plant Sciences Unit, Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO), 9090 Melle, Belgium; (H.M.); (P.Q.); (G.C.)
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- Plant Sciences Unit, Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO), 9090 Melle, Belgium; (H.M.); (P.Q.); (G.C.)
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- Laboratory for Chemical Analysis (LCA), Department of Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Research Unit of Cereal and Feed Technology, Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Plant Sciences Unit, Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (ILVO), 9090 Melle, Belgium; (H.M.); (P.Q.); (G.C.)
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Granado-Rodríguez S, Vilariño-Rodríguez S, Maestro-Gaitán I, Matías J, Rodríguez MJ, Calvo P, Cruz V, Bolaños L, Reguera M. Genotype-Dependent Variation of Nutritional Quality-Related Traits in Quinoa Seeds. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10102128. [PMID: 34685936 PMCID: PMC8537255 DOI: 10.3390/plants10102128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Exploiting the relationship between the nutritional properties of seeds and the genetic background constitutes an essential analysis, which contributes to broadening our knowledge regarding the control of the nutritional quality of seeds or any other edible plant structure. This is an important aspect when aiming at improving the nutritional characteristics of crops, including those of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. (quinoa), which has the potential to contribute to food security worldwide. Previous works have already described changes in the nutritional properties of quinoa seeds due to the influence of the environment, the genotype, or their interaction. However, there is an important limitation in the analyses carried out, including the outcomes that can be translated into agronomical practices and their effect on seed quality. In the present study, several seed nutritional-related parameters were analyzed in 15 quinoa cultivars grown in a particular environmental context. Important agronomical and nutritional differences were found among cultivars, such as variations in mineral or protein contents and seed viability. More importantly, our analyses revealed key correlations between seed quality-related traits in some cultivars, including those that relate yield and antioxidants or yield and the germination rate. These results highlight the importance of considering the genotypic variation in quinoa when selecting improved quinoa varieties with the best nutritional characteristics for new cultivation environments.
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- Sara Granado-Rodríguez
- Departamento de Biología, Campus de Cantoblanco, c/Darwin 2, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.-R.); (I.M.-G.); (L.B.)
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- Vitrosur Lab SLU, Algodonera del Sur, Carretera Trebujena C-441 (km 5.5), Lebrija, 41740 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Departamento de Biología, Campus de Cantoblanco, c/Darwin 2, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.-R.); (I.M.-G.); (L.B.)
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- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX), 06187 Badajoz, Spain; (J.M.); (V.C.)
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura (CICYTEX), 06007 Badajoz, Spain; (M.J.R.); (P.C.)
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- Technological Institute of Food and Agriculture of Extremadura (CICYTEX), 06007 Badajoz, Spain; (M.J.R.); (P.C.)
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- Agrarian Research Institute “La Orden-Valdesequera” of Extremadura (CICYTEX), 06187 Badajoz, Spain; (J.M.); (V.C.)
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- Departamento de Biología, Campus de Cantoblanco, c/Darwin 2, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.-R.); (I.M.-G.); (L.B.)
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- Departamento de Biología, Campus de Cantoblanco, c/Darwin 2, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (S.G.-R.); (I.M.-G.); (L.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-914978189
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