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Wang Y, Shao Q, Yang X, Su K, Li Z, Yang Y, Yuan X, Chen R. Diversity in Pyracantha fortuneana fruits maturity stages enables discrepancy in the phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and tyrosinase inhibitory activity. J Food Sci 2024; 89:3469-3483. [PMID: 38720586 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17106] [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: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Pyracantha fortuneana (P. fortuneana) fruit is a wild fruit that is popular because of its delicious taste and numerous nutrients, and phenolic compounds are considered to be the main bioactive components in P. fortuneana fruits. However, the relationship between phenolic compounds and their antioxidant and tyrosinase (TYR) inhibitory activities during the ripening process is still unclear. The study compared the influence of the five developmental stages on the accumulation of phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and TYR inhibitory activity in the fruits of P. fortuneana. The compounds were identified by offline two-dimensional liquid chromatography-electrochemical detection (2D-LC-ECD) combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, and the main active ingredients were quantified. The results showed that stage II had higher total phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as higher antioxidant and TYR inhibitory activity, but the total anthocyanin content was lowest at this stage. A total of 30 compounds were identified by 2D-LC-ECD. Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis screened out six major potential markers, including phenolic acids, procyanidins, and flavonoids. In addition, it was found that caffeoylquinic acids, procyanidins, and flavonoids were higher in stage II than in stages I, III, IV, and V, whereas anthocyanins accumulated gradually from stages III to V. Therefore, this study suggests that the changes in antioxidant and TYR inhibitory activities of P. fortuneana during the five developmental stages may be due to the transformation of procyanidins, caffeoylquinic acids, and phenolic glycosides into other forms during the fruit maturation process. Practical Application: Differences in chemical constituents, antioxidant, and tyrosinase inhibitory activities in fruit maturity stages of P. fortuneana were elucidated to provide reference for rational harvesting and utilization of the fruits and their bioactive components. These findings are expected to provide a comprehensive assessment of the bioactive profile and guide the food industrial production.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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Yue Z, Zhang G, Wang J, Wang J, Luo S, Zhang B, Li Z, Liu Z. Comparative study of the quality indices, antioxidant substances, and mineral elements in different forms of cabbage. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:187. [PMID: 38481163 PMCID: PMC10938656 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-04857-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND As the second largest leafy vegetable, cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) is grown globally, and the characteristics of the different varieties, forms, and colors of cabbage may differ. In this study, five analysis methods-variance analysis, correlation analysis, cluster analysis, principal component analysis, and comprehensive ranking-were used to evaluate the quality indices (soluble protein, soluble sugar, and nitrate), antioxidant content (vitamin C, polyphenols, and flavonoids), and mineral (K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) content of 159 varieties of four forms (green spherical, green oblate, purple spherical, and green cow heart) of cabbage. RESULTS The results showed that there are significant differences among different forms and varieties of cabbage. Compared to the other three forms, the purple spherical cabbage had the highest flavonoid, K, Mg, Cu, Mn, and Zn content. A scatter plot of the principal component analysis showed that the purple spherical and green cow heart cabbage varieties were distributed to the same quadrant, indicating that their quality indices and mineral contents were highly consistent, while those of the green spherical and oblate varieties were irregularly distributed. Overall, the green spherical cabbage ranked first, followed by the green cow heart, green oblate, and purple spherical varieties. CONCLUSIONS Our results provide a theoretical basis for the cultivation and high-quality breeding of cabbage.
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- Zhibin Yue
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, 730070, People's Republic of China.
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Li R, Zhou Z, Zhao X, Li J. Application of Tryptophan and Methionine in Broccoli Seedlings Enhances Formation of Anticancer Compounds Sulforaphane and Indole-3-Carbinol and Promotes Growth. Foods 2024; 13:696. [PMID: 38472809 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050696] [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: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Broccoli is a popular cruciferous vegetable that is well known for its abundant health-promoting biochemicals. The most important of these beneficial biochemicals are glucosinolates, including glucoraphanin and glucobrassicin. Glucoraphanin and glucobrassicin can be broken down by myrosinases into sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, which have been demonstrated to have potent cancer-preventive properties. Efforts to increase glucoraphanin in broccoli seedlings have long been a focus; however, increasing glucoraphanin and glucobrassicin simultaneously, as well as enhancing myrosinase activity to release more sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, have yet to be investigated. This study aims to investigate the impact of the combined application of tryptophan and methionine on the accumulation of sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, as well as their precursors. Furthermore, we also examined whether this application has any effects on seedling growth and the presence of other beneficial compounds. We found that the application of methionine and tryptophan not only increased the glucoraphanin content by 2.37 times and the glucobrassicin content by 3.01 times, but that it also caused a higher myrosinase activity, resulting in a1.99 times increase in sulforaphane and a 3.05 times increase in indole-3-carbinol. In addition, better plant growth and an increase in amino acids and flavonoids were observed in broccoli seedlings with this application. In conclusion, the simultaneous application of tryptophan and methionine to broccoli seedlings can effectively enhance their health-promoting value and growth. Our study provides a cost-effective and multi-benefit strategy for improving the health value and yield of broccoli seedlings, benefiting both consumers and farmers.
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- Rui Li
- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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Wang L, Jin N, Xie Y, Zhu W, Yang Y, Wang J, Lei Y, Liu W, Wang S, Jin L, Yu J, Lyu J. Improvements in the Appearance and Nutritional Quality of Tomato Fruits Resulting from Foliar Spraying with Silicon. Foods 2024; 13:223. [PMID: 38254524 PMCID: PMC10814949 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020223] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Research on silicon (Si), an element considered beneficial for plant growth, has focused on abiotic and biotic stress mitigation. However, the effect of Si on tomato fruit quality under normal growth conditions remains unclear. This study investigated the effects of applying different levels of Si (0 mmol·L-1 [CK], 0.6 mmol·L-1 [T1], 1.2 mmol·L-1 [T2], and 1.8 mmol·L-1 [T3]) in foliar sprays on tomato fruit quality cultivated in substrates, and the most beneficial Si level was found. Compared to CK, exogenous Si treatments had a positive influence on the appearance and nutritional quality of tomato fruits at the mature green, breaker, and red ripening stages. Of these, T2 treatment significantly increased peel firmness and single-fruit weight in tomato fruits. The contents of soluble sugars, soluble solids, soluble proteins, and vitamin C were significantly higher, and the nitrate content was significantly lower in the T2 treatment than in the CK treatment. Cluster analysis showed that T2 produced results that were significantly different from those of the CK, T1, and T3 treatments. During the red ripening stage, the a* values of fruits in the T2 treatment tomato were significantly higher than those in the other three treatments. Moreover, the lycopene and lutein contents of the T2 treatment increased by 12.90% and 17.14%, respectively, compared to CK. T2 treatment significantly upregulated the relative gene expression levels of the phytoene desaturase gene (PDS), the lycopene ε-cyclase gene (LCY-E), and the zeaxanthin cyclooxygenase gene (ZEP) in the carotenoid key genes. The total amino acid content in tomato fruits in the T2 treatment was also significantly higher than that of CK. In summary, foliar spraying of 1.2 mmol·L-1 exogenous Si was effective in improving the appearance and nutritional quality of tomato fruits under normal growth conditions. This study provides new approaches to further elucidate the application of exogenous silicon to improve tomato fruit quality under normal conditions.
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- Li Wang
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.W.); (L.J.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.W.); (L.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.W.); (L.J.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.W.); (L.J.)
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.W.); (N.J.); (Y.X.); (W.Z.); (Y.Y.); (J.W.); (Y.L.); (W.L.); (J.Y.)
- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (S.W.); (L.J.)
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Jin N, Zhang D, Jin L, Wang S, Yang X, Lei Y, Meng X, Xu Z, Sun J, Lyu J, Yu J. Controlling water deficiency as an abiotic stress factor to improve tomato nutritional and flavour quality. Food Chem X 2023; 19:100756. [PMID: 37780342 PMCID: PMC10534109 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Water deficit (WD) irrigation techniques to improve water use efficiency have been rapidly developed. However, the effect of WD irrigation on tomato quality has not been sufficiently studied. Here, we investigated the effects of varying water irrigation levels [T1-T4: 80%, 65%, 55%, and 45% of maximum field moisture capacity (FMC)] and full irrigation (CK: 90% of maximum FMC) on tomato fruits from the mature-green to red-ripening stages, to compare the nutritional and flavour qualities of the resulting tomatoes. The proline, aspartic, malic, citric, and ascorbic acid contents increased, phenylalanine and glutamic acid contents decreased, and the total amino and organic acid contents increased by 18.91% and 26.12%, respectively, in T2-treated fruits. Furthermore, the T2-treated fruits exhibited higher K and P contents alongside improved characteristic aromas. These findings provide novel insights for further improvements in tomato quality while also developing water-saving irrigation techniques.
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- Ning Jin
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Tanaka T, Sakamoto H, Matsuoka R, Utsunomiya K. Ingestion of vegetable salads before rice inhibits the increase in postprandial serum glucose levels in healthy subjects. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2023; 87:1212-1218. [PMID: 37370223 DOI: 10.1093/bbb/zbad085] [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: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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This study aims to confirm the "vegetable-first" effect. In addition, because we aimed dietary fiber in vegetable salad, the effect after the ingestion of vegetable salad extract (vegetable salad from which solids have been removed) before carbohydrates on postprandial serum glucose level was also evaluated. A total of 13 healthy men were given meals after one-night of fasting: rice-vegetable salad, vegetable salad-rice, and vegetable salad extract-rice. Blood samples were taken at 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 min after the ingestion of the test meal to measure serum glucose levels. Serum glucose levels were significantly lower after 45 and 60 min in the vegetable salad-rice group compared to the rice-vegetable salad group. No significant difference was found between the vegetable salad extract-rice group and the vegetable salad-rice/rice-vegetable salad group. The result suggested that it might be important to ingest vegetables to obtain the "vegetable-first" effect.
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- Center for Preventive Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Zhang L, Ma K, Zhao X, Li Z, Zhang X, Li W, Meng R, Lu B, Yuan X. Development of a Comprehensive Quality Evaluation System for Foxtail Millet from Different Ecological Regions. Foods 2023; 12:2545. [PMID: 37444285 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132545] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) is a critical grain with high nutritional value and the potential for increased production in arid and semiarid regions. The foxtail millet value chain can be upgraded only by ensuring its comprehensive quality. Thus, samples were collected from different production areas in Shanxi province, China, and compared in terms of quality traits. We established a quality evaluation system utilizing multivariate statistical analysis. The results showed that the appearance, nutritional content, and culinary value of foxtail millet produced in different ecological regions varied substantially. Different values of amino acids (DVAACs), alkali digestion values (ADVs), and total flavone content (TFC) had the highest coefficients of variation (CVs) of 50.30%, 39.75%, and 35.39%, respectively. Based on this, a comprehensive quality evaluation system for foxtail millet was established, and the quality of foxtail millet produced in the five production areas was ranked in order from highest to lowest: Dingxiang > Zezhou > Qinxian > Xingxian > Yuci. In conclusion, the ecological conditions of Xinding Basin are favorable for ensuring the comprehensive quality of foxtail millet. .
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- Liguang Zhang
- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
- College of Agriculture, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100089, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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- College of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China
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Comparing the morphological characteristics and nutritional composition of 23 pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) varieties. Eur Food Res Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-022-04187-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Gao F, Zhang X, Zhang J, Li J, Niu T, Tang C, Wang C, Xie J. Zinc oxide nanoparticles improve lettuce ( Lactuca sativa L.) plant tolerance to cadmium by stimulating antioxidant defense, enhancing lignin content and reducing the metal accumulation and translocation. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1015745. [PMID: 36388475 PMCID: PMC9647129 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1015745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) contamination is a serious global concern that warrants constant attention. Therefore, a hydroponic study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different concentrations (0, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 15 mg/l) of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) on the Cd content in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under Cd stress conditions. The results showed that Cd stress triggered a decrease in plant biomass, an increase in relative electrolyte conductivity (REC), a decrease in root activity, accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and nutrient imbalance. The application of ZnONPs reduced the toxicity symptoms of lettuce seedlings under Cd stress, with the most pronounced effect being observed 2.5 mg/l. ZnONPs promoted the growth of lettuce under Cd stress, mainly in terms of increase in biomass, chlorophyll content, antioxidant enzyme activity, and proline content, as well as reduction in Cd content, malondialdehyde, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plant tissues. ZnONPs also enhanced the uptake of ions associated with photosynthesis, such as iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc. In addition, ZnONPs increase the amount of lignin in the roots, which blocks or reduces the entry of Cd into plant tissues.
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- Feng Gao
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Institute of Vegetables, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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A Comprehensive Evaluation of Effects on Water-Level Deficits on Tomato Polyphenol Composition, Nutritional Quality and Antioxidant Capacity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081585. [PMID: 36009305 PMCID: PMC9405155 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Tomatoes have high nutritional value and abundant bioactive compounds. Moderate water deficit irrigation alters metabolic levels of fruits, improving composition and quality. We investigated the effects of water deficit (T1, T2, T3, and T4) treatments and adequate irrigation (CK) on tomato polyphenol composition, antioxidant capacity, and nutritional quality. Compared with CK, the total flavonoid content increased by 33.66% and 44.73% in T1 and T2, and total phenols increased by 57.64%, 72.22%, and 55.78% in T1, T2, and T3, respectively. The T2 treatment significantly enhanced antioxidant’ capacities (ABTS, HSRA, FRAP, and DPPH). There were multiple groups of significant or extremely significant positive correlations between polyphenol components and antioxidant activity. For polyphenols and antioxidant capacity, the classification models divided the treatments: CK and T4 and T1−T3. The contents of soluble solids, soluble protein, vitamin C, and soluble sugar of the treatment groups were higher than those of CK. The soluble sugar positively correlated with sugar−acid ratios. In the PCA-based model, T3 in the first quadrant indicated the best treatment in terms of nutritional quality. Overall, comprehensive rankings using principal component analysis (PCA) revealed T2 > T1 > T3 > T4 > CK. Therefore, the T2 treatment is a suitable for improving quality and antioxidant capacity. This study provides novel insights into improving water-use efficiency and quality in the context of water scarcity worldwide.
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Bioactive Properties, Volatile Compounds, and Sensory Profile of Sauerkraut Are Dependent on Cultivar Choice and Storage Conditions. Foods 2022; 11:foods11091218. [PMID: 35563941 PMCID: PMC9101451 DOI: 10.3390/foods11091218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Sauerkraut is produced by cabbage fermentation either spontaneously or by adding lactic acid bacteria. Although commercial cabbage cultivars are more desirable due to their higher yield and uniformity, traditional cultivars are highly prized for their unique sensory characteristics and suitability for fermentation. The aim of this study was to investigate the properties of sauerkrauts from traditional cabbage cultivars ('Brgujski' and 'Žminjski') compared to commercial samples, and to unravel the effects of ambient (18 °C) and cold storage (4 °C) on sauerkraut properties. Higher total phenolic contents and total antioxidant capacities measured by both FRAP and DPPH methods were observed for sauerkrauts from traditional cultivars. In total, 32 volatile compounds were identified, and differences in the volatile profile were observed among the investigated sauerkrauts. The sensory properties of traditional cabbage cultivars were on par, or even better, compared to those of commercially available sauerkraut products. The cold storage conditions characteristic of commercial environments preserved the total antioxidant capacity, the red to green color ratio (a), as well as the lightness (L) of sauerkraut compared to the ambient temperatures characteristic of domestic conditions, indicating the preservation of bioactive compounds responsible for the purple cabbage head coloration of the investigated traditional cultivars.
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Feng SX, Han XX, Zhao D, Li RR, Liu XF, Tian YG, Li JS. Simultaneous quantitation of 31 bioactive components in different parts of Ardisiae Japonicae Herba from different regions by UPLC-Orbitrap Fusion MS. J LIQ CHROMATOGR R T 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10826076.2022.2038195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Su-Xiang Feng
- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Di Zhao
- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Rong-Rong Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
- College of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Xue-Fang Liu
- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Yan-Ge Tian
- Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Jian-Sheng Li
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine and Respiratory Diseases co-constructed by Henan province and Education Ministry of P. R. China, Zhengzhou, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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