scholarly journals Study of Nutritional and Organoleptic Quality of Formulated Juices from Jujube (Ziziphus lotus L.) and Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruits

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Meryem Benidir ◽  
Soukaina El Massoudi ◽  
Lahsen El Ghadraoui ◽  
Abderrahim Lazraq ◽  
Meryem Benjelloun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Organoleptic Evaluation ◽  
Strong Activity ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
L Proteins

The present work aims to elaborate many juice formulas (F1 to F8) from two dried fruits (jujubes: Ziziphus lotus L. and dates: Phoenix dactylifera L.). Physicochemical and biochemical characterization of the formula juices shows that juices rich in dates fruits (F1, F3, F5, and F7) are loaded, on average, in total sugars (129.5 g/l), proteins (3.02 g/l), lipids (1.08 g/l), and carotenoid (0.02 mg/l), while juices rich in jujube fruits (F2, F4, F6, and F8) are overloaded, on average, in phenolic compounds (697 mg/l), flavonoids (6.32 mg/l), condensed tannins (2.1 mg/l), hydrolysable tannins (359.5 mg/l), and viscosity (1.062 mm 10–3 s). All formulations developed have a pH that rotates between 5.12 and 5.20. Total antioxidant capacity (CAT) reveals that formulations F1, F3, F5, and F7 show a strong activity compared to the other formulas. The DPPH test shows that all formulated juices have the same antioxidant profile with IC50 values lower than the template (BHT and Vit C). The FRAP test reveals that F2, F4, F6, and F8 formulas have a strong reducing power. Organoleptic evaluation by a jury shows that F4 formula is the best in terms of odor, aroma, and aftertaste agreeability.

scholarly journals Morpho-Anatomical and Biochemical Characterization of Embryogenic and Degenerative Embryogenic Calli of Phoenix dactylifera L.

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Amal F. M. Zein El Din ◽  
Ola H. Abd Elbar ◽  
Saleh M. Al Turki ◽  
Khaled M. A. Ramadan ◽  
Hossam S. El-Beltagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Embryogenic Callus ◽  
Somatic Embryos ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Embryogenic Calli ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L ◽  
Phenolic Extract

The study of morpho-anatomical aspects, metabolic changes of proteins, antioxidant substances, as well as phenolic compounds in embryogenic callus (EC) and degenerative embryogenic callus (DEC) was the aim of the present investigation. Ability to form somatic embryos (SEs) was associated with the softness of the EC, which exhibited a white or creamy color and was composed of isodiametric cells containing dense cytoplasm, conspicuous nuclei and minimal vacuoles with observed mitotic activity. Furthermore, protein, reduced glutathione (GSH) and ascorbic acid (ASC) concentrations and the ratio between ASC and dehydroascorborbic acid (DHA) were increased significantly in the EC in comparison to the DEC. In addition, the phenolic extract of the EC was proved to have higher scavenging activity than the extract from the DEC. A loss of embryogenic competence in the DEC was correlated with the presence of more rigid clumps and such calli had a yellowish to brown color and no cell division could be observed in the cells of such aggregates as the cells had large vacuoles and they have very thick walls. Moreover, these morphological and anatomical observations of the DEC were accompanied by accumulations of the oxidized form of ascorbic acid (DHA), H2O2, total soluble phenolic compounds and overaccumulation of naringenin. Alternations in cellular metabolism can affect and regulate the morphogenesis of somatic embryos.

Development and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol filled with date palm midrib powder

2021 ◽  
pp. 089270572110633
Author(s):  
Yunusa Umar ◽  
SK Manirul Haque ◽  
Mamdouh Al-Harthi ◽  
Zakariya Sadique ◽  
Omar Ashwaq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Date Palm ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L ◽  
Inverse Effect ◽  
Solution Casting Method ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L) is one of the most widely cultivated crops in different parts of Saudi Arabia. The midribs rich in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin are often burnt in the farms, causes severe environmental problems. In the present study, date palm midrib (DPM), these waste materials were powdered and incorporated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Composites were prepared by varying the DPM loading (0–10 wt%) using the solution casting method. Tensile and thermal properties were analyzed for the composites with respect to filler loading. Addition of DPM as filler enhanced the tensile modulus while an inverse effect was observed in the elongation values. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) analysis showed a gradual increase in melting temperature (Tm) and crystallinity values for PVA. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated that the incorporation of DPM into PVA can increase the thermal stability of PVA. Morphology of the composites were performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

scholarly journals PYL8 ABA receptors of Phoenix dactylifera play a crucial role in response to abiotic stress and are stabilized by ABA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Garcia-Maquilon ◽  
Alberto Coego ◽  
Jorge Lozano-Juste ◽  
Maxim Messerer ◽  
Carlos de Ollas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Date Palm ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Soil Water Potential ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Aba Signaling ◽  
Abiotic Stress Response ◽  
Aba Receptors

Abstract The identification of those prevalent abscisic acid (ABA) receptors and molecular mechanisms that trigger drought adaptation in crops well adapted to harsh conditions such as date palm (Phoenix dactylifera, Pd) sheds light on plant–environment interactions. We reveal that PdPYL8-like receptors are predominantly expressed under abiotic stress, with Pd27 being the most expressed receptor in date palm. Therefore, subfamily I PdPYL8-like receptors have been selected for ABA signaling during abiotic stress response in this crop. Biochemical characterization of PdPYL8-like and PdPYL1-like receptors revealed receptor- and ABA-dependent inhibition of PP2Cs, which triggers activation of the pRD29B-LUC reporter in response to ABA. PdPYLs efficiently abolish PP2C-mediated repression of ABA signaling, but loss of the Trp lock in the seed-specific AHG1-like phosphatase PdPP2C79 markedly impairs its inhibition by ABA receptors. Characterization of Arabidopsis transgenic plants that express PdPYLs shows enhanced ABA signaling in seed, root, and guard cells. Specifically, Pd27-overexpressing plants showed lower ABA content and were more efficient than the wild type in lowering transpiration at negative soil water potential, leading to enhanced drought tolerance. Finally, PdPYL8-like receptors accumulate after ABA treatment, which suggests that ABA-induced stabilization of these receptors operates in date palm for efficient boosting of ABA signaling in response to abiotic stress.

Occurrence of Bacillus cereus and the Bacteriological Quality of Chinese “Take-Out” Foods

1978 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 450-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. SCHIEMANN
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Nitrate Reduction ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Bacteriological Examination ◽  
Bacteriological Quality ◽  
Litmus Milk ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic ◽  
Gelatin Hydrolysis

One hundred sixty-five samples of various foods were collected from 24 different Chinese take-out restaurants for bacteriological examination which included enumeration of Bacillus cereus by three media, MYP, KG and blood agars. Blood agar was less selective but no quantitative differences in recovery were apparent. Twenty-eight samples (15%) yielded B. cereus in excess of 100 per gram, and 20 of these were fried rice (33% positive), which also showed the poorest overall bacteriological quality. Biochemical characterization of 232 isolates of B. cereus showed 96% or more positive for catalase, nitrate reduction, beta-haemolysis, subterminal-ellipsoidal spores, aerobic and anaerobic utilization of glucose, Voges-Proskauer, fermentation of glycerol, gelatin hydrolysis, and alkaline peptonization of litmus milk; and a negative reaction in mannitol. Variable results were obtained for motility, fermentation of sucrose and salicin, and starch hydrolysis. Thirty-three isolates were susceptible to 12 of 19 antibiotics tested, and resistant to colistin. Six (18%) were susceptible to penicillin.

scholarly journals Aroma characterization of ripe date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L.) from Algeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (42) ◽  
pp. 2054-2061
Author(s):  
Yamine MEZROUA El ◽  
AGLI AbdelNacer ◽  
FLAMINI Guido ◽  
BOUDALIA Sofiane ◽  
OULAMARA Hayet
Keyword(s):  
Phoenix Dactylifera ◽  
Phoenix Dactylifera L ◽  
Date Fruits
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