scholarly journals Supplementary Far-Red and Blue Lights Influence the Biomass and Phytochemical Profiles of Two Lettuce Cultivars in Plant Factory

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (23) ◽  
pp. 7405
Author(s):  
Yamin Li ◽  
Linyuan Wu ◽  
Haozhao Jiang ◽  
Rui He ◽  
Shiwei Song ◽  
...  

Three different LED spectra (W: White light; WFR: W + far-red light; WB: W + blue light) with similar photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) were designed to explore the effects of supplementary far-red and blue lights on leaf color, biomass and phytochemicals of two cultivars of red-leaf lettuce (“Yanzhi” and “Red Butter”) in an artificial lighting plant factory. Lettuce plants under WB had redder leaf color and significantly higher contents of pigments, such as chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, chlorophyll (a + b) and anthocyanins. The accumulation of health-promoting compounds, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids and anthocyanins in the two lettuce cultivars were obviously enhanced by WB. Lettuce under WFR showed remarkable increase in fresh weight and dry weight; meanwhile, significant decreases of pigments, total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids and vitamin C were found. Thus, in the plant factory system, the application of WB can improve the coloration and quality of red leaf lettuce while WFR was encouraged for the purpose of elevating the yield of lettuce.

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Rungtiwa Kanthain ◽  
Supawatchara Singhatong ◽  
Surapol Natakankitkul ◽  
Nathupakorn Dechsupa ◽  
Jirakrit Leelarungrayub

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaunė Blažytė ◽  
Nijolė Vaitkevičienė

The aim of this work was to investigate and compare the amounts of biologically active compounds, dry matter and soluble solids in pulp and peels of four pear cultivars (‘Ksena’, ‘Beloruskaja pozdniaja’, ‘Alna’ and ‘Aleksandr Lucas’). The research was carried out at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (Lithuania) in 2020. Four pear cultivars (‘Ksena’, ‘Beloruskaja pozdniaja’, ‘Alna’ and ‘Aleksandr Lucas’) were cultivated at a farm in the Joniškis District of Lithuania. Pears were grown following traditional pear production technology. The amounts of dry matter, soluble solids, vitamin C and fiber were determined using the standard method. The total content of phenolic compounds was determined using a Folin-Ciocalteu reagent with a UV/VIS spectrophotometer. The research results showed that significantly the highest amounts of soluble solids were found in the ‘Alna’ pear fruit pulp (14.25% f. w.). The ‘Alna’ peel sample had significantly the highest amount of total phenolic compounds (1290.99 mg 100 g–1 d. w.). The highest content of dry matter was found in the ‘Aleksandr Lucas’ pear fruit peel (24.67%). The ‘Aleksandr Lucas’ and ‘Beloruskaja pozdniaja’ pear fruit peel contained significantly the highest amounts of vitamin C (2.70 and 2.63 mg 100 g–1 f. w., respectively). The highest content of fiber was found in the ‘Ksena’ fruit peel (36.12% d. w.). The investigated pear peel sample had significantly higher amounts of dry matter, vitamin C, total phenolic compounds and fiber than the pulp. However, the pulp contains the highest contents of soluble solids.


Author(s):  
Esther Vidal Cascales ◽  
José María Ros García

Quince fruit and two industrial derivates (pulp and jam) were characterized from physicochemical, nutritional and microbiological viewpoint. Quinces were collected at maturity (September) in Murcia (Spain). Quinces were converted at a processing factory in pulp (intermediate product) and, in the same factory, this pulp was transformed in jam. The pH, soluble solids, acidity, color, moisture, water activity, total phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, vitamin C and flavonoids were measured for all samples, while for microbiological analysis was only used quince jam. There were significant differences among quince fruit, industrial pulp and commercial jam. Processing caused pH, moisture and water activity decrease, while soluble solids increase. Total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity increased in the pulp and in the jam. The effect of cooking and storage was a decrease of vitamin C and flavonoids in the jam. Quince jam presented a total number of molds and yeasts lower than 2 log cfu/g. Although the production parameters affect to the quality of the quince jam, it is a sensory attractive food with healthy properties.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-293
Author(s):  
Osmar J Chaves Júnior ◽  
Douglas M Zeffa ◽  
Leonel V Constantino ◽  
Renata M Giacomin ◽  
Rafael GB Siqueira ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is one of the most important vegetables in the world and also shows important functional properties. The present study aimed to characterize 19 broccoli genotypes using biochemical traits (content of total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids and antioxidant activity) and AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism) molecular markers. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse using a complete randomized block design with three replicates. The phenotypic data were subjected to analysis of variance (p≤0.05), Scott-Knott average clustering method (p≤0.05) and principal component analysis (PCA). Using molecular data, Ward’s hierarchical clustering, Bayesian clustering and principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) were performed. Molecular data showed genetic diversity among the genotypes (three groups), also a wide variability in the total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids content and antioxidant activity using FRAP method. HT3010, Hanabi and Bonanza genotypes showed desirable biochemical traits for the demanding functional food consumers, in addition to being promising genotypes to be exploited in plant breeding programs.


2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Sri Sedjati ◽  
Endang Supriyantini ◽  
Ali Ridlo ◽  
Nirwani Soenardjo ◽  
Victorina Yulina Santi

Pigmen content, total phenolic compound and antioxidant activity Sargassum sp.   Sargassum sp. contains secondary metabolites which potentially act as natural source of antioxidant. The purpose of this study was to determine bioactive contents (pigments, total phenolic compounds), and antioxidant activities of Sargassum sp. The method of this research is descriptive-explorative.  Sample was extracted with methanol, while pigments extraction with aseton 80%.  Chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids were carried out with spectrophotometer method. The total phenolic compounds were analyzed by spectrophotometer method using Follin-Ciocalteu reagent, and antioxidant activities were measured using DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhidrazyl) method. The result of this research showed that methanol extract of Sargassum sp. had the presence of chlorophyll a 2.84 mg/g, chlorophyll b 1.15 mg/g, and carotenoids 2.63 μmol/g sample. The total phenolic compounds of methanol extract were 57.97 mg GAE/g sample. Methanol extract of Sargassum sp. was showing a strong antioxidant activity that could be seen in IC50 value (69,27 ppm) in less than 100 ppm concentration. Sargassum sp. mengandung beberapa metabolit sekunder yang berpotensi sebagai sumber antioksidan alami. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengkaji komponen bioaktif (pigmen, total fenolik) dan aktivitas antioksidan dari rumput laut Sargassum sp. Metoda penelitian ini adalah diskriptif eksploratif.  Sampel Sargassum sp. basah diekstraksi dengan cara maserasi dengan pelarut  metanol, sedangkan ekstraksi pigmen menggunakan aseton 80%. Penentuan kadar pigmen (klorofil a, b, karotenoid ), total fenolik dan aktivitas antioksidan berdasarkan metode spektrofotometri. Total fenolik diukur berdasarkan uji Follin-Ciocalteu, dan   aktivitas antioksidan  berdasarkan uji DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhidrazyl). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ekstrak metanol Sargassum sp.  mengandung pigmen klorofil a sebesar 2,84 mg/g, klorofil b sebesar 1,15 mg/g, dan karotenoid sebesar 2,63 μmol/g. Kadar total fenolik ekstrak metanol adalah 57,97 mgGAE/g, sementara aktivitas antioksidannya  (IC50) sebesar 69,27 ppm.  Berdasarkan nilai IC50nya, ekstrak metanol Sargassum sp berpotensi sebagai antioksidan kuat (kurang dari 100 ppm).


Fruits ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina K. Silva ◽  
Felix E.P. Cornejo ◽  
Flavia S. Gomes ◽  
Sergio M. Pontes ◽  
Virgínia M. Matta ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
T. A. Skuratovich ◽  
O. V. Molchan

The content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids in separate organs and aerial parts of Bidens species growing in different regions of Belarus was studied (alien species – Bidens frondosus L. and Bidens connatus Willd., native species – Bidens tripartitus L.). It was found that the leaves were characterized by the maximum accumulation of total phenolic compounds and total flavonoids. The accumulation of these metabolites decreased in the row of “leaves – inflorescences – stems and roots”. Approximately 14 % of phenolic compounds in leaves and inflorescences were flavonoids. The accumulation of phenolic compounds in the aerial parts of B. frondosus, B. connatus and B. tripartitus, depending on the growing conditions, varied from 60, 55, 90 to 155, 130, 115 mg/g dry weight, flavonoids – from 7, 11, 8 to 20, 15, 19 mg/g dry weight, correspondingly. B. frondosus and B. connatus demonstrated a wider range of variation in the sum of phenolic compounds than B. tripartitus. A comparative analysis of the total phenolic accumulation in plants of different species collected in geographically close localities showed the absence of significant differences in the content of the studied secondary metabolites in alien and native species of Bidens.


DYNA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (210) ◽  
pp. 276-283
Author(s):  
Maria Alejandra Leguizamón Delgado ◽  
Alba Lucía Duque Cifuentes ◽  
Victor Dumar Quintero Castaño

The objective of this work was the evaluation of a mango-based fruit bar. Tommy Atkins pulp and mango peel physicochemically were characterized. Three drying methods were compared: lyophilization, convection drying, and microwave assisted convection drying. Subsequently six formulations were made varying the amount of pectin from 0.5 to 2.5%, water, inulin, glycerol and ascorbic acid. The results obtained showed that microwave-assisted convection drying at 40 ° C for the shell showed a higher concentration of fiber. Two formulations were selected for physicochemical, microbiological and sensory analysis. Formulation D with a higher percentage of pectin was more widely accepted. The values obtained from vitamin C and total phenolic compounds show that the formulation of a fruit bar is feasible, taking advantage of the shell mainly as a raw material for foods with functional characteristics.


2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 393
Author(s):  
Flavia Maria Vasques Farinazzi Machado ◽  
Flávia Aparecida de Carvalho Mariano-Nasser ◽  
Karina Aparecida Furlaneto ◽  
Adriana Maria Ragassi Fiorini ◽  
Rogério Lopes Vieites

Sementes, folhas e frutos de algumas espécies do gênero Garcinia são amplamente utilizadas em várias partes do mundo para fins medicinais, e atualmente, inúmeros compostos fitoquímicos tem sido descritos neste gênero com potenciais efeitos antioxidantes e anti-inflamatórios. O objetivo deste estudo foi quantificar compostos fenólicos, e outros fitoquímicos, e atividade antioxidante das folhas e frutos da espécie Garcinia Cochinchinensis Choisy, conhecida como mangostão amarelo ou falso mangostão. Os frutos e as folhas utilizados no experimento foram obtidos do pomar da Fatec (Faculdade de Tecnologia) de Pompéia/SP, e a identificação da planta foi feita no Herbário do Departamento de Biologia da FFCLRP-USP. Foram realizadas análises de compostos fenólicos totais, flavonoides, carotenóides, antocianinas, pigmentos clorofila A e B, e atividade antioxidante por DPPH nas folhas e frutos. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com três repetições, e os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste Tukey usando o programa Sisvar (p<0,05). Os resultados revelaram valores expressivos de compostos fenólicos totais na polpa (469,6 ± 114,9 mg ácido gálico 100g-1) e nas folhas (3739,7 ± 310,5 mg ácido gálico 100g-1) da G. Cochinchinensis Choisy, quando comparados à outras espécies de Garcinia. As folhas apresentaram teores significativamente superiores de flavonoides (665,1 ± 122,9 mg de rutina 100g-1 e 104,6 ± 19,3 mg de quercetina 100g-1), quando comparados à polpa dos frutos (89,6 ± 14,7 mg de rutina 100g-1 e 14,9 ± 2,43 mg de quercetina 100g-1), porém a atividade antioxidante pelo radical DPPH foi maior nos frutos (90,6 ± 2,52 %). Diferenças significativas foram também observadas entre os frutos e as folhas para os teores de carotenoides, antocianinas e pigmentos clorofila A e B, sendo os teores destes fitoquímicos mais expressivos nas folhas do mangostão amarelo. Os teores de antocianinas foram baixos quando comparados a outros frutos do gênero Garcinia. Os frutos e as folhas da Garcinia Cochinchinensis Choisy apresentam expressivas concentrações de compostos fenólicos e flavonoides, além de alta atividade antioxidante total.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Mangostão amarelo, ácido gálico, flavonoides, antioxidante. PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS AND IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF GARCINIA COCHINCHINENSIS CHOISY FRUITS AND LEAVESABSTRACT: Seeds, leaves and fruits  of genus Garcinia are widely used in various parts of the world for medicinal purposes, and currently, numerous phytochemical compounds have been described  that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential effects. The aim of this study was to quantify phenolic compounds as  other phytochemicals, and antioxidant activity of leaves and fruits of the species Garcinia Cochinchinensis Choisy, known as yellow mangosteen or false mangosteen. The fruits and leaves used in the experiment were obtained from the orchard located at Fatec, Pompéia / SP), and the identification of the plant was made in the  Biology Department Herbarium, FFCLRP-USP. Analyzes of total phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids, anthocyanins, chlorophyll A and B pigments, and antioxidant activity by DPPH in leaves and fruits were performed. The experiment was performed in a completely randomized design with three replicates, and the data was  submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test using Sisvar program (p <0.05). The results showed significant values of total phenolic compounds in the pulp (469.6 ± 114.9 mg gallic acid 100g-1) and in the leaves (3739.7 ± 310.5 mg gallic acid 100g-1) of G. Cochinchinensis Choisy, compared to other species of Garcinia. The leaves had significantly higher levels of flavonoids (665.1 ± 122.9 mg of rutin 100g-1 and 104.6 ± 19.3 mg of quercetin 100g-1) compared to fruit pulp (89.6 ± 14. mg of rutin 100g-1 and 14.9 ± 2.43 mg of quercetin 100g-1), but the antioxidant activity by the DPPH radical was higher in fruits (90.6 ± 2.52 %). Significant differences on of carotenoids, anthocyanins and chlorophyll A and B pigments were also observed between fruits and leaves.  Yellow mangosteen leaves showed the most expressive phytochemical content. The levels of anthocyanins were low compared to other fruits of the Garcinia genus. The fruits and leaves of Garcinia Cochinchinensis Choisy present expressive concentrations of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, in addition, a high total antioxidant activity.KEYWORDS: Yellow mangosteen, gallic acid, flavonoids, antioxidant.


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