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Bee pollen as functional food and environmental bioindicator: current evidence and future challenges

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Bee pollen (BP), a plant‐derived product collected by honey bees, is increasingly promoted as a functional food due to its content of proteins, essential amino acids, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids.
Luigi Parrotta, Stefano Del Duca
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Modulation of oxidative metabolism and quality preservation of strawberries by a CMC–alginate bilayer edible coating during cold storage

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Strawberries are highly perishable fruits characterized by rapid postharvest deterioration, leading to significant quality losses and reduced marketability. In this study, a bilayer edible coating based on carboxymethylcellulose and sodium alginate was evaluated for its ability to preserve strawberry quality during cold storage ...
Ilenia Pellicano, Riccardo Riggi, Elvira Ferrara, Danilo Cice, Margherita Modesti, Milena Petriccione, Andrea Bellincontro   +6 more
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In Pursuit of Optimal Quality: Cultivar-Specific Drying Approaches for Medicinal Cannabis

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A limited number of studies have examined how drying conditions affect the cannabinoid and terpene content in cannabis inflorescences. In the present study, we evaluated the potential of controlled atmosphere drying chambers for drying medicinal cannabis
Matan Birenboim, Nimrod Brikenstein, Danielle Duanis-Assaf, Dalia Maurer, Daniel Chalupowicz, David Kenigsbuch, Jakob A. Shimshoni   +6 more
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Antimicrobial bilayer starch film containing zein electrospun fibers encapsulating thyme essential oil for cherry tomato packaging

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of thyme essential oil (TEO) encapsulated in electrospun zein fibers for use in bilayer films as active packaging for cherry tomatoes. The antimicrobial activity of TEO and bilayer films with 20%, 40%, and 60% TEO was assessed with agar diffusion and microatmosphere assays.
Jéssica Silveira Vitoria, Tamires Soares Schug, Laura Martins Fonseca, Débora A. Campos, Manuela Pintado, Tatiane Kuka Valente Gandra, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze, Eliezer Avila Gandra   +7 more
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Polymeric nano‐delivery of gibberellic acid enhances fruit quality, yield and pedicel strength in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Nanoparticulate systems offer an effective strategy for the targeted delivery of agrochemicals and for enhancing their efficacy. This study aimed to synthesize and characterize gibberellic acid (GA3)‐loaded poly(d,l‐lactic‐co‐glycolic acid) nanoparticles (PLGA NPs) and to evaluate the effects of their application on the flower ...
Semiha Erişen, Caner Ertürk, Kaan Eren, Ali Sabir, Serap Acar   +4 more
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Styrene and its natural analogues: accumulation and sustainable production methods

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Styrene, also known as vinyl benzene, is a colourless, highly volatile petrochemical that serves as a key monomer in the production of polystyrene and styrene‐butadiene rubber. Its industrial synthesis via the alkylation of benzene with ethylene relies on fossil fuels, requiring high temperatures and toxic catalysts that contribute to ...
Mwafaq Ibdah, Giovanni D'Ambrosio, Prasada Rao Kongala, Sureshkumar Mesara, Annalisa Serio, Bharadwaj Revuru, Antonello Paparella   +6 more
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Postharvest Biocontrol of Blue Mold in Shatangju Mandarins by the Antagonistic Yeast Meyerozyma guilliermondii SR1

Blue mold caused by Penicillium italicum triggers severe tissue decay and limits postharvest shelf life, representing the primary constraint to the commercial supply chain of Shatangju mandarins (Citrus reticulata cv. Shatangju).
Zhaoqing Ma, Feilong Yin, Tao Luo, Ying Liu, Yunfen Liu, Liang Shuai, Yang Cao, Lijun Zhu, Yujin Yuan, Xinli Yang, Zhuoran Li   +10 more
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Unveiling chemical composition of peppermint oil and its bioactivities compared with (R)‐(+)‐limonene: antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and insecticidal perspectives

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) essential oil (MPEO) is recognized for its broad‐spectrum antimicrobial properties and potential applications in food preservation. This study aimed to determine whether the bioactivity of MPEO is attributable to (R)‐(+)‐limonene or whether the complete essential oil provides higher efficacy due to ...
Miroslava Kačániová, Stefania Garzoli, Minhang Qiao, Zhaojun Ban, Li Li, Jian Lou, Joel Horacio Elizondo‐Luevano, Wissem Mnif, Alessandro Bianchi, Rania Ben Saad, Anis Ben Hsouna   +10 more
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Plant–Microbe Interactions for Improving Postharvest Shelf Life and Quality of Fresh Produce Through Protective Mechanisms

Postharvest spoilage of horticultural produce is a significant challenge, contributing to substantial food waste and economic losses. Traditional preservation methods, such as chemical preservatives and fungicides, are increasingly being replaced by ...
Sajid Ali, Wajid Zaman, Atif Ali Khan Khalil, Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Adnan Amin   +4 more
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Temporal profile of arugula microgreens: growth and nutritional traits for harvest date optimization

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Microgreens constitute a rapidly emerging food category characterized by elevated concentrations of bioactive compounds; however, the temporal trajectories associated with their morphological development and nutritional enhancement remain insufficiently defined for harvest date standardization.
Mariana Dias Meneses, Laura Matos Ribera, Arthur Bernardes Cecílio Filho, Priscila Lupino Gratão, Welington Gonzaga do Vale, Glauco de Souza Rolim   +5 more
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