The Developmental Mechanism of the Root System of Cultivated Terrestrial Watercress [PDF]
Plants, 2023 A well-developed root system is crucial for the rapid growth, asexual reproduction, and adaptation to the drought environments of the watercress. After analyzing the transcriptome of the watercress root system, we found that a high concentration of auxin
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Construction of an Efficient Genetic Transformation System for Watercress (Nasturtium officinale W. T. Aiton) [PDF]
Plants, 2023 Based on the established efficient regeneration system for watercress in our laboratory, we optimized the processes of pretreatment, co-culture, and differentiation culture.
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Making watercress (Nasturtium officinale) cropping sustainable: genomic insights into enhanced phosphorus use efficiency in an aquatic crop [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a nutrient-dense salad crop with high antioxidant capacity and glucosinolate concentration and with the potential to contribute to nutrient security as a locally grown outdoor aquatic crop in northern temperate ...
Lauren E. Hibbert +7 more
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Impact of Watercress Consumption on Antioxidant Defense and Oxidative Stress Among Adults with Different Levels of Exposure to Cigarette Smoke in Chiang Mai, Thailand [PDF]
AntioxidantsAntioxidant intake from natural sources may enhance defense systems against oxidative stress induced by environmental factors such as cigarette smoke. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is an abundant source of antioxidants. This study aimed to determine
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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) as a Functional Food for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Management: A Narrative Review [PDF]
LifeNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions are the leading causes of death globally, largely driven by modifiable lifestyle factors.
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A study on the occurrence of human enteric viruses in salad vegetables and seafood and associated health risks for consumers in Mauritius [PDF]
Italian Journal of Food Safety, 2023 Norovirus (NOV) and hepatitis A virus (HAV) are human enteric viruses of major concern worldwide. Salad vegetables and molluscan shellfish are highly susceptible to contamination by NOV and HAV and can pose a health threat when consumed raw.
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Effects of Drying Methods on the Phytochemical Contents, Antioxidant Properties, and Anti-Diabetic Activity of Nasturtium officinale R.Br. (Betong Watercress) from Southern Thailand [PDF]
LifeNasturtium officinale R.Br. (Betong watercress) contains high levels of secondary metabolites that offer health benefits. However, fresh-cut watercress has a short shelf life.
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Watercress oil loaded with gel: evaluation of hemolysis inhibition, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and healing properties [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyPlant-derived compounds are renowned for their remarkable pharmacological properties, holding immense promise for therapeutic interventions in human health.
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Watercress – cultivation methods and health effects
Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 2019 Watercress, Nasturtium officinale R. Br., is a native water or semiaquatic plant that has a high nutrient density. Physiologically relevant are the various glucosinolates, which possess positive health effects in form of their thio- and isothiocyanates ...
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Watercress—Nasturtium officinale R. Br.
EDIS, 2003 This document describes the cultivation and use of watercress (Nasturtium officinale), a perennial aquatic plant valued for its pungent leaves and stems.
James M. Stephens
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