Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) Anthocyanins and Their Functions, Stability, Bioavailability, and Applications. [PDF]
FoodsBlueberry fruits are rich in anthocyanins. There are 25 known anthocyanidins found in blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) until now. Anthocyanins found in blueberries have attracted considerable interest for their outstanding abilities as antioxidants, anti ...
Wang L, Lan W, Chen D.
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Two genes, ANS and UFGT2, from Vaccinium spp. are key steps for modulating anthocyanin production. [PDF]
Front Plant Sci, 2023 Anthocyanins are a major group of red to blue spectrum plant pigments with many consumer health benefits. Anthocyanins are derived from the flavonoid pathway and diversified by glycosylation and methylation, involving the concerted action of specific ...
Nguyen HM +9 more
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Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway in blueberry (Vaccinium spp.). [PDF]
Front Plant Sci, 2023 As a highly economic small fruit crop, blueberry is enjoyed by most people in terms of color, taste, and rich nutrition. To better understand its coloring mechanism on the process of ripening, an integrative analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome ...
Li Y +6 more
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Genomic Insights into <i>Vaccinium</i> spp. Endophytes <i>B. halotolerans</i> and <i>B. velezensis</i> and Their Antimicrobial Potential. [PDF]
Int J Mol SciPlant microbiota contributes to nutrient absorption, and the production of hormones and vitamins, and plays a crucial role in responding to environmental stress. We hypothesized that Vaccinium spp. harbour a unique microbiota that enables them to coexist
Mažeikienė I +4 more
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Vaccinium spp. Berries in the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Update of Preclinical and Clinical Research. [PDF]
NutrientsNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common chronic liver disorder marked by the buildup of triacylglycerols (TGs) in the liver. It includes a range of conditions, from simple steatosis to more severe forms like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ...
Książek E, Goluch Z, Bochniak M.
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Fungi in hair roots of Vaccinium spp. (Ericaceae) growing on decomposing wood: colonization patterns, identity, and in vitro symbiotic potential. [PDF]
Mycorrhiza, 2023 Most of our knowledge on the ericoid mycorrhizal (ErM) symbiosis comes from temperate heathlands characterized by acidic peaty soils and many experiments with a few ascomycetous fungi.
Vohník M, Réblová M.
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Assessment and comparison of rhizosphere communities in cultivated <i>Vaccinium</i> spp. provide a baseline for study of causative agents in decline. [PDF]
Front Plant Sci, 2023 It has long been recognized that the community of organisms associated with plant roots is a critical component of the phytobiome and can directly or indirectly contribute to the overall health of the plant.
Kawash J +3 more
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Phenolic compounds of blueberries (Vaccinium spp) as a protective strategy against skin cell damage induced by ROS: A review of antioxidant potential and antiproliferative capacity. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2021 The skin is a tissue with a high metabolic activity that acts as a protective layer for the internal organs of the body. This tissue is exposed to a variety of damaging agents, including reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can lead to oxidative damage ...
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A quantitative survey of the blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) culturable nectar microbiome: variation between cultivars, locations, and farm management approaches. [PDF]
FEMS Microbiol EcolMicrobes in floral nectar can impact both their host plants and floral visitors, yet little is known about the nectar microbiome of most pollinator-dependent crops.
Rering CC +6 more
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Cell Wall Calcium and Hemicellulose Have a Role in the Fruit Firmness during Storage of Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.). [PDF]
Plants (Basel), 2021 The firmness of blueberry is one of its most significant quality attributes. Modifications in the composition of the cell wall have been associated with changes in the fruit firmness.
Olmedo P +10 more
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