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ABSTRACT Labor exploitation within agri‐food supply chains poses significant ethical and managerial challenges, particularly in Mediterranean contexts where irregular employment practices persist. This study investigates the case of NoCap, a third‐party ethical certification initiative operating in Italy that integrates social responsibility into ...
Claudio Mirabella +3 more
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Abstract Background Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is widely consumed worldwide and generates considerable waste, including peel and calyx, during processing and consumption. Although often considered as by‐products, these wastes are rich sources of bioactive compounds, which vary depending on the plant variety and cultivation location.
Neda Parvazi Qomi, Ghazal Labbeiki
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Abstract Background Typhonium flagelliforme is a medicinal herb in the Araceae family, widely distributed in Southeast Asia. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydroponic and soil‐based cultivation systems on the phytochemical content and bioactivity of T. flagelliforme. Results Using liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry (LC‐MS) analysis, 9
Yen Ning Lee +4 more
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Abstract Background Bacterial wilt of enset (Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) is a severe disease caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, resulting in complete crop failure and considerable damage. This study assessed the biochemical responses of two enset clones (one resistant and one susceptible) when inoculated with the pathogen and ...
Getahun Yemata, Masresha Fetene
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Salt‐induced nutritional and metabolic shifts in halophytes: implications for food security
Abstract Plant species vary in their response to salinity: some crops show a degree of salt tolerance, while halophytes – whether wild or cultivated – are characterized by a high capacity to thrive under saline conditions. Halophytes are considered a source of valuable secondary metabolites with potential economic value, yet they might also produce ...
Giulia Atzori +9 more
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Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto +7 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND This study assessed the effects of dietary carnosine during the in vitro digestion of a healthy meal model based on the Mediterranean diet, comprising lean pork enriched with two levels of carnosine, whole grain bread, tomato, onion, and olive oil.
Yi Yao Li +6 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Salinisation is one of the most pressing environmental challenges affecting agricultural land and food production worldwide. Although the challenge is substantial, saline agriculture represents a promising approach that integrates soil, water and crop management practices tailored to salt‐affected lands, enabling both adaptation to ...
Pim van Tongeren, Katarzyna Negacz
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Correction: Functional phytochemicals in tomatoes: biosynthesis, gene regulation, and human health implications. [PDF]
ElShamey E, Zeng Y, Ding Y, Yang J.
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