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An exploratory trial of parental advice for increasing vegetable acceptance in infancy [PDF]

, 2015
Research suggests repeatedly offering infants a variety of vegetables during weaning increases vegetable intake and liking. The effect may extend to novel foods. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of advising parents to introduce a variety
Oliveira, A, Manios, Y, Beeken, R, Cooke, L, Moreira, P, Mavrogianni, C, Moschonis, G, Lopes, C, Fildes, AM, Wardle, J, Fildes, A, Moreira, Pedro   +11 more
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Efficacy and Mechanism of Thymol/KGM/LG Edible Coating Solution on Inhibition of Mucor circinelloides Isolated From Okra

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
With the increasing demand and quality requirement for the natural nutritious food in modern society, okra has attracted much attention because of its high nutritional value and remarkable functionality. However, the occurrence of postharvest diseases of
Qinqiu Zhang, Wen Qin, Xinjie Hu, Jing Yan, Yaowen Liu, Zhuwei Wang, Lang Liu, Jie Ding, Peng Huang, Jiya Wu   +9 more
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Colours of fruit and vegetables and 10-year incidence of CHD [PDF]

, 2011
The colours of the edible part of fruit and vegetables indicate the presence of specific micronutrients and phytochemicals. The extent to which fruit and vegetable colour groups contribute to CHD protection is unknown.
Ocke, M.C., Kromhout, D., Oude Griep, L.M., Verschuren, W.M.M., Geleijnse, J.M.   +4 more
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ABF1-MdNRTs/NIAs module mediates ABA-regulated nitrate utilization in apple

Fruit Research
Apples are a globally prominent fruit, valued for their texture, flavor, and nutritional value. Apple trees rely heavily on nitrogen, a vital nutrient essential their growth and development.
Lin Rui, Xue Wang, Guodong Liu, Hongliang Li, Yuying Yang, Ranxin Liu, Xiaofei Wang, Tingting Zhang   +7 more
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A randomized controlled trial of an appearance-based dietary intervention [PDF]

, 2013
Objective: Inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption precipitates preventable morbidity and mortality. The efficacy of an appearance-based dietary intervention was investigated, which illustrates the beneficial effect that fruit and vegetable ...
Whitehead, Ross D, Ozakinci, Gozde, Perrett, David Ian, Whitehead, Ross David, Perrett, David I   +4 more
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Impact of Innovative Technologies on the Content of Vitamin C and Its Bioavailability from Processed Fruit and Vegetable Products

Antioxidants, 2021
Nowadays, thermal treatments are used for extending the shelf-life of vegetable and fruit products by inactivating microorganisms and enzymes. On the other hand, heat treatments often induce undesirable changes in the quality of the final product, e.g ...
Monika Mieszczakowska-Frąc, Karolina Celejewska, Witold Płocharski   +2 more
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Study protocol: can a school gardening intervention improve children’s diets? [PDF]

, 2012
Background The current academic literature suggests there is a potential for using gardening as a tool to improve children’s fruit and vegetable intake.
Joan K Ransley, EL Evans Charlotte, Cade Janet E, Charlotte EL Evans, Mark Conner, Evans, CEL, Conner, M, Ransley Joan K, Christian Meaghan S, El Evans, C, Janet E Cade, Conner Mark, Christian, MS, Ransley, JK, Cade, JE, Meaghan S Christian   +15 more
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Characteristics and mechanism of Leuconostoc citreum as a novel bioflocculant for starch granules in starch production

Food Innovation and Advances, 2023
The Leuconostoc citreum SJ-57 strain isolated from the sweet potato starch production showed great potential as a microbiological flocculant, but its underlying flocculation mechanisms are yet unknown.
Xuan Wang, Pamela Owusu Osei, Lei Rao, Xiaomeng Wu, Xiaojun Liao   +4 more
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Effects of pruning on canopy microenvironment, branch composition and nut quality in Xinjiang walnut [PDF]

Guoshu xuebao
[Objective] Pruning is a crucial aspect in fruit cultivation management. The suitable pruning can enhance ventilation and light penetration within the canopy, improve photosynthetic capacity and light energy utilization efficiency, thereby establishing a
HAN Liqun, ZHAO Yu, ZHAO Guoqing, ZHANG Hui, MA Kai   +4 more
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Discrepancies between ecological and individual data on fruit and vegetable consumption in fifteen countries. [PDF]

, 2003
Although food supply statistics are commonly used in ecological studies of diet and disease, little information is available on how they compare with reported intakes of foods.
Pomerleau, Joceline, McKee, Martin, Lock, Karen   +2 more
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