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Effects of 60Co γ-irradiation treatment on the diversity of fungal microflora in blueberries during cold storage J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Feng Wang, Chengdu Miao, Peiming Ye, Lukai Ma, Qin Wang, Dongjie Liu, Gengsheng Xiao
In the present study, the effects of 60Co-γ irradiation on the diversity of fungal microflora in blueberries during cold storage have been explored in detail. The effects of irradiation on the fungal microflora in blueberries could be observed at the lowest effective dose of 1.0 kGy. The genome library of fungal microflora in blueberries was evaluated by tusing Shannon, Simpson, Chao1, and ACE indices
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The preventive and inhibitory effects of red raspberries on cancer J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Zexiu Qi, Bei Yang, Francesca Giampieri, Danila Cianciosi, José Miguel Alvarez-Suarez, Maria Elexpuru-Zabaleta, Josè L. Quiles, Tamara Y. Forbes-Hernandez, Di Zhang, Weibin Bai, Lingmin Tian, Bruno Mezzetti, Maurizio Battino, Yasmany Armas Diaz
Red raspberries are gaining attention more and more for their nutritional and bioactive components, with potential health effects such as antitumor properties. This review aims to describe the antioxidant activities of red raspberries, emphasizing the role of anthocyanins and ellagitannins as primary contributors among red raspberry polyphenols; it also outlined the connection between red raspberries
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Investigating the tolerance of different strawberry cultivars to Botrytis cinerea infection and its relation with fruit quality J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Rohullah Qaderi, Luca Mazzoni, Virginia Tonanni, Francesco Gagliardi, Luca Capriotti, Valeria Pergolotti, Yasmany Armas Diaz, Franco Capocasa, Bruno Mezzetti
BACKGROUND: Strawberries are a delicate, high nutritional value fruit with an extremely short shelf life and high susceptibility to tissue infection, mainly by Botrytis cinerea. Control of the disease requires an extensive amount of fungicide that is applied in varying complexes because the pathogen easily develops resistance against the active compounds. Planting tolerant cultivars seems to be a promising
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Polyphenols profile and in vitro biological activities of black goji berries ( Lycium ruthenicum Murr.) J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Tijana Ilić, Nemanja Krgović, Dragana D. Božić, Stevan Samardžić, Mirjana Marčetić, Gordana Zdunić, Bojana B. Vidović
BACKGROUND: Due to the presence of wide-range phytochemicals, particularly anthocyanins, and their health-promoting activities, black goji fruits (Lycium ruthenicum Murr., LRf) gained attention as functional foods or nutraceuticals. However, data on the phytochemical composition and bioactivities of LRf from outside Asian countries are very limited. OBJECTIVE: This study reports the polyphenols profile
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Modulatory effect of Andean blackberry polyphenols on genes related to antioxidant and inflammatory responses, the NLRP3 inflammasome, and autophagy J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Beatriz Castejón-Vega, Nikolaos C. Kyriakidis, Elizabet Alcócer-Gómez, Francesca Giampieri, Ana M. González-Paramás, Mario D. Cordero, José M. Alvarez-Suarez
BACKGROUND: The Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) is one of Ecuador’s most iconic Andean berries for which a high anthocyanin content has been described. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the chemical composition and anti-inflammatory potential of the Andean blackberryfrom Ecuador, with an emphasis on its effects on NLRP3 inflammasome activation and autophagy processes
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Assessment of photosynthetic capacity of two blackberry cultivars subjected to salt stress by the JIP fluorescence test J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Ines Mihaljević, Marija Viljevac Vuletić, Vesna Tomaš, Zvonimir Zdunić, Dominik Vuković, Krunoslav Dugalić
BACKGROUND: Salt stress has recently emerged as one of the most significant abiotic stresses with negative impact on crop production. Photosynthesis is a vital biochemical process in plants, very sensitive to environmental constraints, including salt stress. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was toevaluate the impact of salt stress on photosystem II in the leaves of blackberry cultivars (Rubus fructicosus
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Assessing genetic diversity of berberis genotypes selected from an F1 population using molecular markers J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Amir Safari, Mehdi Rezaei
Barberries are versatile shrubs with diverse applications, including ornamental, medicinal, and edible purposes. In this study, we employed molecular markers to assess the genetic diversity and genetic base of superior barberry genotypes selected from an F1 population obtained through Shahrood University Barberry Breeding Program (SUBBP), alongside their parents. We utilized nine ISSR markers and 10
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Comparative variability of nutrients, minerals, phenolics and anthocyanins with antioxidant potentials during fruit development stages in five Mulberry ( Morus) cultivars J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Asma Saeed, Shabana Kauser, Adil Hussain, Abad Ali Nadeem
BACKGROUND:Mulberry (Morus) from the Moraceae family is distributed widely in tropical to temperate regions of the world having economic and medicinal significance with exceptional nutritional characteristics. OBJECTIVES:Assessment of variations in sugars, acidity, minerals, total phenolics, anthocyanins and antioxidant potentials of three black mulberry (Morrus serrata, M. nigra and M. macroura black)
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Total oil and fatty acid composition of the seed of 16 grape genotypes with different skin colors and ripening times J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Mehmet İlhan Odabaşioğlu
BACKGROUND:Grapes, which have gained prominence in recent years due to their positive contributions to human health, are considered a functional food due to the oil content in their seeds. Although the oil content and fatty acid composition of commonly grown grape varieties have been the subject ofmany studies, these characteristics of local varieties haven’t been sufficiently examined. OBJECTIVE:This
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Obtaining preparations with increased content of bioactive compounds from eight types of berries J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Natalia Żurek, Agata Pawłowska, Ireneusz Kapusta
BACKGROUND:Cranberries, black and red currants, strawberries, chokeberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, due to the high content of polyphenolic compounds, become an excellent matrix for the production of preparations that can be used as nutraceuticals. OBJECTIVE:Evaluation of the content of bioactive compounds and health-promoting activity of preparations from polyphenolic fractions
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Quality attributes of Pitanga ( Eugenia uniflora L.) during postharvest storage as affected by ripening stage and storage temperature J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Damian C. Castro, Andrea Piagentini, María Élida Pirovani
BACKGROUND:Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) is a South American berry with a sweet flavor and is rich in bioactive compounds and antioxidants. However, its high water and sugar content, susceptibility to spoilage, and bruising limit its shelf life. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the physical and chemical changes of pitanga during storage and to identify the optimal harvest time and storage
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The anti-tumor activity and critical active compounds of polyphenols from Chinese dwarf cherry ( Cerasus humilis) J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Yushi Zhang, Jinrui Gu, Yu Wang, Zihan Zhao, Zhanjun Wang, Weidong Li
BACKGROUND:Cerasus humilis (Bge.) Sok. fruit (Ouli) is rich in polyphenols and has a potential anti-tumor effect. However, its anti-tumor functional compositions and mechanism remain unclear. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to investigate the antitumor activity and chemical composition of polyphenols from Ouli, and to identify the critical antitumor substances and potential mechanisms METHODS:Polyphenols
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Bioactive properties of vinegars produced from prunus laurocerasus L. Varieties J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Kubra Yilmaz, Cemalettin Baltaci, Seyda Ozturk, Omer Karpuz
BACKGROUND:Cherry laurel fruit (CLF) has distinctive bioactive properties, which may yield new food products based on CLF. OBJECTIVE:This research aimed to realize the production of vinegar from the CLF, thus, valorizing the CLF, which is rich in antioxidants and phenolic substances, and bringing anew nutrient-rich vinegar to the market. METHODS:Seven types of traditional CLF vinegar (CLFV) from three
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The effect of summer pruning time and severity on antioxidant capacity and storage quality of Hayward kiwifruit J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Ebrahim Abedi Gheshlaghi, Massoumeh Kia Eshkvarian, Mohammad Ali Shiri, Tahereh Raiesi, Davood Javadi Mojaddad
BACKGROUNDSummer pruning of kiwifruit has an important effect on fruit quality and storability. OBJECTIVE:The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of summer pruning time and severity on some quantitative and qualitative characteristics and storability of Hayward kiwifruit. METHODS:The present study was conducted to evaluate summer pruning time (one week after fruit set [1WAFS] and
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Influence of growing environment and pruning techniques on storage and quality traits of Vaccinium corymbosum L., cv ‘Duke’ J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Varaldo Alice, Chiabrando Valentina, Giacalone Giovanna
BACKGROUND:Due to the increasing market demand for blueberries, the amount of land dedicated to their production is expanding. Therefore, cultivation techniques to ensure high quality and a longer shelf life have become key concerns for the blueberry industry and consumers. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the impact of various growing environments and pruning techniques on the quality and shelf life
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Comparative characterization and expression analysis revealed cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase genes differentially responding to Colletotrichum fructicola in woodland and cultivated strawberries J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Zi-Yi Li, Ke Duan, Jia-Jun Zhu, Ling Bin, Xin-Yi Wang, Si-Yu Chen, Xue Li, Chun-Nu Geng, Qing-Hua Gao
BACKGROUND:Strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa) production is hampered by anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) catalyzes lignin biosynthesis to fortify plant cell wall upon various stresses, but their involvement in strawberry resistance is elusive. OBJECTIVE:Current work aims to uncover the involvement of CAD genes in both woodland and cultivated strawberry responses
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A powdered mix of cape gooseberry-based pulp, seed, and peel: Optimization of formulation and spray-drying process J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-29 Soany Eraso-Grisales, Misael Cortés-Rodríguez, Manuela Gallón-Bedoya, Edgar Herrera-Herrera, Rodrigo Ortega-Toro
BACKGROUND:Cape gooseberry (CG) is a fruit with nutritional and sensory attributes that generate significant consumer interest. Consumption patterns of this fruit must be in line with the diversification of its value-added products to be offered to new markets. OBJECTIVE:The research aim was to optimize the encapsulants formulation and the spray-drying (SD) process for developing of a powdered mix
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Evaluation of drying kinetics and quality parameters of rosehip pestils dried by three different methods J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Azime Özkan Karabacak
BACKGROUND:Rosehip fruits cannot be eaten as entire fruits in their fresh feature so they processed into various products including pestils. OBJECTIVE:In the current work, rosehip pestil as a new healthy snack food was developed by using hot air (HA) drying at 55, 65 and 75°C, vacuum (VC) drying at55, 65 and 75°C with 25 kPa and microwave (MCW) drying at 90 and 180 W. METHODS:The effect of three different
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Comprehensive evaluation of nine grape varieties based on fundamental physical and chemical indicators, color and volatile compounds J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Weiyu Cao, Nan Shu, Yiming Yang, Jinli Wen, Wenpeng Lu
BACKGROUND:In todays’ society, the rapid development of the wine industry and the improvement of peoples’ living standards make people pay more and more attention to wine grape quality. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the wine grape varieties in Northeast Chinas’ grape growing regions for better wine grape quality, we evaluated the quality of different varieties of wine grapes. METHODS:The grape varieties ‘Hassan’
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Hybrid RSM-GA approach to optimize extraction conditions for blueberry anthocyanins with high antioxidant activity J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Xiangjun Fang, Weijie Wu, Honglei Mu, Hangjun Chen, Xiaolin Zheng, Haiyan Gao
BACKGROUND:Blueberry contains an abundance of anthocyanins, which are a bioactive component of this fruit. Anthocyanins can be extracted via various methods, and each has pros and cons. OBJECTIVE:This current study reported the optimal conditions for the ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic extraction ofblueberry anthocyanins simulated using response surface methodology (RSM) coupled with a genetic algorithm
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Optimization of microwave assisted extraction and biological activities of total flavonoids from grape seed using response surface methodology J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Yao Wen, Caimei Su, Xueying Mai
Aiming to reduce the environmental contamination and resource wastage generated by discarded grape seed, the management of discarded grape seed should be carried out and their potential bioactivities and pharmacological properties ought to be exploited to the fullest extent possible. A Box–Behnkendesign of response surface methodology was employed to further optimize microwave-assisted extraction setting
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Evaluation of yield, biochemical characteristics and nutrient composition of ‘Camarosa’ strawberry in response to different K/N ratios J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Samaneh Yousefi, Saeid Eshghi, Babak Jamali
BACKGROUND:The normal growth and yield of strawberry plant are affected by lack of balanced fertilization. OBJECTIVE:This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of different N/K ratios of nutrient solution on yield, some biochemical characteristics, macro-, and micronutrient concentrations,absorption, and translocation factor in strawberry ‘Camarosa’. METHODS:Three concentration levels of K
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Using the experimental model C. elegans to in vivo deepen into the biomedical properties of the Romina strawberry ( Fragaria x ananassa) cultivar: A look into tau protein-related Alzheimer’s disease, aging and redox biology J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-09 María D. Navarro-Hortal, Tamara Y. Forbes-Hernández, Jose M. Romero-Márquez, Yasmany Armas-Díaz, Alina E. Pascual-Barrera, Francesca Giampieri, Lorenzo Rivas-García, Cristina Sánchez-González, Maurizio Battino, José L. Quiles
BACKGROUND:Romina strawberry cultivar is rich in bioactive compounds. Healthy properties of Romina have been only partially investigated. There are almost no information concerning aging and age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). OBJECTIVE:To evaluate about the effects of a methanolicextract of the strawberry Romina cultivar on aging, redox biology, and tau protein-related aspects of AD
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Anthocyanins: what do we know until now? J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Francesca Giampieri, Danila Cianciosi, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José L. Quiles, Tamara Y. Forbes-Hernández, María D. Navarro-Hortal, Michele Machì, Michele Ramón del Jesús Palí Casanova, Julio César Martínez Espinosa, Xiumin Chen, Di Zhang, Weibin Bai, Tian Lingmin, Bruno Mezzetti, Maurizio Battino, Yasmany Armas Diaz
Diets enriched in plant-based foods are associated with the maintenance of a good well-being and with the prevention of many non-communicable diseases. The health effects of fruits and vegetables consumption are mainly due to the presence of micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, and polyphenols, plant secondary metabolites. One of the most important classes of phenolic compounds are anthocyanins
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An analysis of hormones and mineral nutrients in fruit from terminal and lateral racemes of two blueberry cultivars J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-01-11 Min Shen, Qiang Chen, Yan Zhang, Peipei Guo, Bo Zhu, Feng He, Yong Hu, Jiaxin Xiao
BACKGROUND:In general, fruit that develops from early-opening flowers ripens earlier than fruit from late-opening flowers. However, the opposite has been observed in the rabbiteye blueberry cultivar “Brightwell” (Vaccinium ashei). OBJECTIVE:From the differences of endogenous hormones and mineral nutrition, with attempt to analyze the reasons for fruit from late-opening flowers on lateral racemes of
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Effects of different drying temperatures on flavor related quality of blueberry J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Li Kexin, Li Wanguang, Zhang Yi, Cheng Jiajia, Wang Jun, Yang Liuqing, Wang Chuyan
BACKGROUND:Blueberries are rich in organic and inorganic compounds, such as sugars, proteins, polyphenols. But this fruit is highly perishable and difficult to store and transport. Currently, to increase their shelf life, blueberries are often processed into a variety of products. For example, drying is the most frequently processing method. However, the effect of the drying process on flavor and quality
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A supernatural multipurpose plant sea buckthorn ( Hippophae rhamnoides L.): An updated overview of its folk traditional uses, phytochemical profile and biological activities J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-14 Adil Hussain, Syed Hussain Abidi, Quratulain Syed, Asma Saeed, Alim-Un-Nisa, Naina Naib, Afshan Bano, Sunaina, Mishal Malik, Abad Ali Nadeem
BACKGROUND:Sea buckthorn (SBT) (Hippophae rhamnoides L.), a shrub rich with a huge variety of vitamins, antioxidants and other biologically active constituents with pharmacological and cosmaceutical applications. OBJECTIVE:The current review aims to compile the recent reported data on the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, biological activities and cosmaceutical uses of SBT plant from different regions of
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Investigation of the impact of black chokeberry polyphenols in different matrices on the human gut microbiota using the in vitro model of the large intestine (TIM-2) J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Gizem Catalkaya, Esra Capanoglu, Koen Venema
BACKGROUND:Despite the great range of health-beneficial activities associated with dietary polyphenols, their influence on gut ecology remains poorly understood. Only a few studies have examined the impact of black chokeberry polyphenols present in different matrices on human gut microbiota, and infact none have examined encapsulated black chokeberry polyphenols. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study
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Effect of phenylalanine treatment on chilling tolerance and biochemical attributes of grape during postharvest cold storage J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Zahra Sadat Asgarian, Rouhollah Karimi, Mehdi Ghabooli, Masoomeh Maleki
BACKGROUND:phenylalanine treatment affect on chilling tolerance during postharvest cold storage. OBJECTIVE:This work aimed to investigate Exogenous application of phenylalanine (Phe; 0, 15 and 30 mM) on berry phenolic compounds, quality and chilling tolerance of ‘Red Sahebi’ grape was examined during 60 days at 1°C. METHODS:Every 15 days (storage durations were 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 days), approximately
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Phytochemical profile and biological activities from different parts of Vaccinium vitis-idaea J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Di Zhang, Nadya Mara Adaelina, Ziluan Fan, Jiaren Liu
BACKGROUND: Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.), as an important natural and wild plant resource in the world, has high economic and nutritional values. Many researchers have focused on the effect of antioxidant and enzyme inhibitors. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to evaluate the active ingredients, in vitro antioxidant and enzyme-inhibitory activity from different parts (root, stem, leaf,
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The variation of total flavonoids, anthocyanins and total phenols in Vaccinium uliginosum fruits in Changbai Mountain of China is closely related to spatial distribution J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Yu Wang, Xin Liu, Jia-Zhuo Chen, Xin Tian, Yu-Hang Zheng, Jia Hao, Yu-Jian Xue, Shao-Yu Ding, Cheng-Wen Zong
BACKGROUND:The fruit of Vaccinium uliginosum is a natural berry resource that is rich in polyphenols, flavonol glycosides, anthocyanins, and other active substances, indicating its high developmental potential. However, research on V. uliginosum is limited, with no literature available to clarify the germplasm resources suitable for breeding. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to evaluate the contents of total
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Anthocyanin-rich fruits and mental health outcomes in an Italian cohort J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Agnieszka Micek, Marcin Owczarek, Joanna Jurek, Ida Guerrera, Sebastiano Alfio Torrisi, Giuseppe Grosso, Ali A. Alshatwi, Justyna Godos
BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that diets rich in flavonoids affect human health. Among flavonoids, anthocyanins have been demonstrated to exert beneficial effects toward brain through modulation of neuroinflammation, neurogenesis, neuronal signaling and by modulating gut microbiota. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the association between consumption of anthocyanin-rich fruits (strawberries
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Optimization of spray-drying process parameters on strawberry ( Fragaria ananassa D.) extracts microcapsules quality J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-16 Hader Castaño-Peláez, Misael Cortés Rodríguez, Jesús H. Gil G., Gloria L. López, Rodrigo Ortega-Toro
BACKGROUND:The strawberry is a fruit with great acceptance by the consumer due to its pleasant flavor and functionality; It is rich in vitamin C, tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins, catechin, quercetin and kaempferol, organic acids and minerals. OBJETIVE:The objective of the research was to evaluatethe effect of the feed formulation and the spray-drying process on the quality of strawberry extract microcapsules
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Genetic architecture of morin (pentahydroxyflavone) biosynthetic pathway in mulberry ( Morus notabilis): an in silico approach J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Raju Mondal, Sreya Antony, M.C. Thriveni, G. Thanavendan, G. Ravikumar, B.T. Sreenivasa
BACKGROUND:Morin, (3,5,7,2′,4′-pentahydroxyflavone), is a polyphenolic compound belonging to bio-flavonoids and is predominantly isolated from the family Moraceae. Previously, studies demonstrated the health benefits of morin using human and animal models. Despite its importance as a bioactive compound, the genetic architecture of the morin biosynthetic pathway is still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To understand
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Fluidised bed agglomeration of strawberry powder mix obtained for spray drying J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Hader Castaño, Misael Cortés Rodríguez, Jesús Gil, Gloria López, Rodrigo Ortega-Toro
BACKGROUND:The microencapsulation process using spray drying (SD) represents an effective alternative in protecting the active components present in strawberries. However, microcapsules of strawberry powder mixtures present problems of instantanisation and flowability; an aspect that can be solvedby agglomeration of the particles. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the
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Assessing available phytochemicals from commercial blackcurrant and raspberry pomaces J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Hannah Arnold, Gary Dobson, Alex Foito, Ceri Austin, Julie Sungurtas, J. William Allwood, Derek Stewart, Gordon J. McDougall
BACKGROUND:Berry pomaces obtained after commercial juice production contain phytochemicals which may find use as antioxidants, food additives and biomedical products. Oil extraction from seeds provides additional value but the availability of phytochemicals before and after oil extraction is not well established. OBJECTIVE:This pilot study defines the content and composition of phytochemicals from
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Green synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles using anthocyanins from Rubus palmeri J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-07-29 José Antonio Gurrola-Rios, Edith Oliva Cuevas-Rodríguez, Edgar Alonso Reynoso-Soto, Jorge Milán-Carrillo, Gabriela López-Angulo, Mario Alejandro Leyva-Acuña, Julio Montes-Avila
BACKGROUND:The green synthesis of nanoparticles based on noble metals has been researched in the last decades. The physical and optical properties of gold, along with the metabolites found in plant extracts that work as capping agents, allow the development of materials that can be used in alternative therapies in human health. OBJECTIVE:This study reports the obtention of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)
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Changes in sucrose and the VcADR gene induced sugar accumulation in blueberries during ripening and after chitosan treatment J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-07-02 Chau Thi Thu Nguyen, Seung-Ok Yang, Won-Sil Choi
BACKGROUND:The sweetness of highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) is related to changes in sucrose and other primary sugar metabolites. OBJECTIVE:This study compared the fruit quality and sugar metabolism in the blueberry cultivars Brigitta and Elizabeth at three ripening stages and with apostharvest chitosan treatment to determine which factors are important in sugar metabolism in the two
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Optimizing factors influencing micropropagation of ‘Bluecrop’ and ‘Biloxi’ blueberries and evaluation of their morpho-physiological characteristics during ex vitro acclimatization J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-06-23 José Jesús Tejada-Alvarado, Jegnes Benjamín Meléndez-Mori, Nuri Carito Vilca-Valqui, Eyner Huaman-Huaman, Yoiner K. Lapiz-Culqui, Juan C. Neri, Maria Loreto Prat, Manuel Oliva
Abstract BACKGROUND: Blueberry production has generated great commercial expectations, therefore for its agricultural expansion it is necessary to overcome the challenges at the time of mass propagation. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effect of a set of factors influencing micropropagation, as well as the influence of substrates on the ex vitro morpho-physiological performance of blueberry seedlings. METHODS:
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Effects of drought-tolerant grapevine rootstocks on the mineral contents and fatty acid compositions of grape seeds J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-05-30 Mehmet İlhan Odabaşioğlu, Sadettin Gürsöz
BACKGROUND:As the interest in foods with positive effects on human health has increased in recent decades, the importance of the mineral contents and oil compositions of grape seeds has been better understood. However, research on grape seeds to date has largely focused on effects on health and theusability of grape seeds in the food industry and animal feeds. In agricultural research, grape seeds
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Taxonomic status of intraspecific germplasm resources of Vaccinium uliginosum based on chloroplast matK gene and SRAP molecular markers J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-05-24 Jia-Zhuo Chen, Tong Li, Xin Tian, Yu-Hang Zheng, Zhen-Ling Jin, Hou-Nan Cao, Cheng-Wen Zong
BACKGROUND:Abundant germplasm resources of Vaccinium uliginosum are present in Changbai Mountain in China, which have considerable research and development value. They include the naturally distributed alpine V. uliginosum, the white-fruited V. uliginosum variety, and various fruit shapes dominatedby ellipses. However, the relevant research is limited, and the taxonomic status of various specific germplasm
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Impact of the agglomeration process on the flow, reconstitution, and antioxidant properties of an Andean berry powder mix J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-04-05 Manuela Gallón Bedoya, Misael Cortés Rodríguez, Jesús Humberto Gil G, Roberto Lemus Mondaca
BACKGROUND:There is consumer interest in berries due to their nutritional properties, especially biologically active compounds. Spray drying technologies improve products stability and shelf life, and the agglomeration process subsequently enhances powder instantaneousness and flow properties. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to evaluate the effect of the fluidized bed agglomeration process on flow, reconstitution
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Evolution of blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum L), raspberry ( Rubus idaeus L) and strawberry ( Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) research: 2012–2021 J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-04-04 Rahimah Zakaria, Patricia Vit, Adi Wijaya, Asma Hayati Ahmad, Zahiruddin Othman, Bruno Mezzetti
Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are soft fruits marketed worldwide, with unique sensory, nutritional and biological properties. This bibliometric comparative analysis aims to analyse the published scientific research in order to provide a valuable and important reference for berry growers, the fruit industry, health personnel and scientists in berry research communities. The Scopus database
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Comparative study of antioxidant and inhibitory activity on α-glucosidase and glycogen phosphorylase A of berry extracts from Ugni molinae genotypes J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-04-02 Jose L. Ordoñez, Rodrigo Pérez, Andrés Barriga, Ivette Seguel, Paola Guzman, María C. Zúñiga, Carla Delporte
BACKGROUND:Sustained hyperglycemia leads to multiple health complications associated with oxidative balance and metabolic pathways alterations. Current treatments for hyperglycemia are not entirely effective thus, the identification of natural products from food sources, such as Ugni molinae berries, to reduce hyperglycemia and prevent the deleterious effect of oxidative stress is attractive to develop
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Optimization of the processing conditions for producing osmo-dehydrated arazá (Eugenia stipitata, McVaugh) and evaluation of its antioxidant content and activity J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-04-02 Camilo Andrés Reyes-Alvarez, Juliana Gamboa-Santos, María Cecilia Lanari
BACKGROUND:Arazá, a tropical berry rich in thermolabile antioxidants (ascorbic-acid/phenolics/flavonoids/carotenoids), is a potential ingredient for preparing functional foods; however, its high perishability hinders its industrial application. Osmotic-dehydration (OD), a processing method that operates at low temperature ranges, may be adequate for improving arazá's shelf-life without reducing its
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Key genes for phenylpropanoid metabolite biosynthesis during half-highbush blueberry ( Vaccinium angustifolium× Vaccinium corymbosum) fruit development J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-03-28 Bofei Yang, Yan Song, Yuening Li, Xianglong Wang, Qingxun Guo, Lianxia Zhou, Yang Zhang, Chunyu Zhang
BACKGROUND:Blueberry fruits contain large amounts of phenolic compounds derived from the phenylpropanoid pathway. Their biosynthesis is complex, involving many enzymes. OBJECTIVE:We sought to investigate the content of phenylpropanoid-derived compounds and identify key genes involved in the phenylpropanoid metabolite pathway during half-highbush blueberry fruit development. METHODS:Phenylpropanoid
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Effects of non-thermal processes on texture, color and sensory properties of Iranian barberry during storage J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-03-23 M. Ahmadi-Roshan, N. Bideli, S. Berenji Ardestani
BACKGROUND:Barberry, is the main agricultural product in South Khorasan province of Iran, after saffron. Fresh fruit is perishable with short storage time. OBJECTIVE:Irradiation is an economical modern technology in food processing which maintains nutritional values and enhance shelf life of raw food without using any additives. METHODS:Barberry fruit was harvested in Birjand city by methods including
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Cloning, characterization, and ectopic expression in Arabidopsis to determine the function of FvSPL1 gene from woodland strawberry ( Fragaria vesca) J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Yi Bo Bai, Mo Rong Liang, Zong-Ming Cheng, Jin Song Xiong
BACKGROUND:SQUAMOSA promoter binding protein-like (SPL) proteins are a class of plant-specific transcription factors that play important roles in plant development. However, the majority of SPL genes in strawberry are functionally uncharacterized. OBJECTIVE:To understand the biological functions and elucidate the molecular regulatory mechanisms of SPL genes in strawberry development. METHODS:The FvSPL1
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Effects of irrigation intervals and foliar application of amino acids and humic acid on the physiological traits of strawberries under colored shading nets J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-31 Zahra Narouei, Shahram Sedaghathoor, Behzad Kaviani, Mohammad Hossein Ansari
BACKGROUND:The strawberry is an important commercial crop, the improvement of its yield and quality is an imperative task. OBJECTIVE:The present research aimed to study the effect of colored netting and foliar application of amino acids on the physiological characteristics of strawberries subjectedto different irrigation intervals. METHODS:The study was carried out as a factorial experiment based on
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Application of different fertilizers to cabernet sauvignon vines: Effects on grape aroma accumulation J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-16 Rafia Salifu, Zhen Zhang, Faisal Eudes Sam, Jixin Li, Teng-Zhen Ma, Jing Wang, Shun-Yu Han, Yu-Mei Jiang
BACKGROUND:Vine nutrition affects the composition of grapes, but how it impacts the aroma of grapes is largely unknown. OBJECTIVE:This work aimed to investigate the effect of different fertilizers: chemical fertilizer (CF), sheep manure-based organic fertilizer (OF), 50% organic fertilizer + 50% chemical fertilizer (O + C), 25% organic fertilizer + 25% chemical fertilizer [1/2(O + C)], and soil conditioner
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Optimisation of blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum L.) press residue extraction using a combination of pectolytic enzyme and ultrasound treatments J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-15 L. Klavins, E.P. Puzule, J. Kviesis, M. Klavins
Blueberries are one of the most popular and widely consumed berries, they are usually consumed fresh, dried or processed into juice. During the production of juices large quantities of berry press residues are generated, which are an industrial by-product and they accumulate as food waste. Optimalmanagement of this industrial fruit by-product could help in utilising berry press residues with the purpose
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Alleviating heat stress during early-season establishment of containerized strawberry transplants J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-12 Prosanta K. Dash, Carlene A. Chase, Shinsuke Agehara, Lincoln Zotarelli
BACKGROUND:Earlier planting under subtropical climatic conditions has been proposed as a means of increasing strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) profitability but exposes transplants to heat stress. OBJECTIVE:Therefore, physical and chemical methods of ameliorating heat stress on the establishment, growth, and yield of containerized strawberry transplants were evaluated. METHODS:We used a split-plot
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Effects of mulberry extract on the liver pathology and serum biochemical parameters in carmustine administrated rats J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-12 Volkan Ipek, Burcu Menekse Balkan, Muhammed Enes Inanc, Oguzhan Kaplan, Orhan Corum, Sukru Gungor, Harun Karaca, Ayhan Ata
BACKGROUND:Carmustine is a chemotherapeutic agent that is mainly used in the treatment of glioblastoma and can cause toxic effects on various organs, including the liver. The white mulberry extract has anti-apoptotic and anti-oxidant effects. OBJECTIVE:The study aimed at investigating the effects of the dried white mulberry extract on the pathology, apoptosis, and oxidative stress in the liver, as
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Could black anti-hail net have an extra role as an amelioration agent against heat stress in kiwifruit? J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-12-05 Peter A. Roussos, Athanassios Tsafouros, Efstathios Ntanos, Nikoleta-Kleio Denaxa, Anna Kosta, Pavlos Bouchagier
BACKGROUND: Kiwifruit plants are extremely sensitive to hail storms. Black anti-hail nets are the most frequently used in kiwifruit culture, to protect both the plant and current as well as future production. OBJECTIVE: The present trial aimed to assess if the black hail net could also serve as anamelioration agent against high temperature and irradiance during the summer months. METHODS: The photosynthetic
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Genome-wide analysis of long terminal repeat retrotransposons from the cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-14 Nusrat Sultana, Gerhard Menzel, Kathrin M. Seibt, Sònia Garcia, Beatrice Weber, Sedat Serçe, Tony Heitkam
BACKGROUND:Long terminal repeat (LTR) retrotransposons are widespread in plant genomes and play a large role in the generation of genomic variation. Despite this, their identification and characterization remains challenging, especially for non-model genomes. Hence, LTR retrotransposons remain undercharacterized in Vaccinium genomes, although they may be beneficial for current berry breeding efforts
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A molecular protocol for Early Sex Discrimination (ESD) in Actinidia spp J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-10 G. De Mori, R. Testolin, G. Cipriani
Dioecism and an extended juvenile phase of 3–7 years in kiwifruit hinder the progress in breeding new cultivars. The identification of fruit-bearing females at an early stage of growth is crucial for breeders. Consequently, molecular markers have become a key tool for identifying female and male plants at an early stage of development. Several efforts were made to identify PCR-based sex linked markers
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Recent advances in metabolomic analyses of berry fruits and their in vivo metabolites J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-07 Gizem Catalkaya, Elwira Sieniawska, Magdalena Maciejewska-Turska, Guoyin Kai, Esra Capanoglu
Metabolomics, one of the most recent additions to the systems biology toolkit, has been used to study the metabolism and physiology of living organisms. In the field of food research, metabolomics has lately gained popularity as a technique for determining the quality, processing, and safety of rawmaterials and final food products, as well as for identifying biomarkers linked to food intake and disease
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Extraction optimization and microencapsulation of Berberine from Berberis vulgaris incorporated in a functional orange drink: Physiochemical attributes and kinetic release studies J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-11-06 Maryam Keshtkaran, Maryam Mizani, Seyed Mohammadali E. Mousavi, Mahammad A. Mohammadifar, Reza Azizinejad
BACKGROUND:Berberine, extracted from Berberis vulgaris, is one of the well-known natural antioxidant sources. OBJECTIVE:Optimizing the berberine extraction conditions from the whole Barberry plant and microencapsulation of the optimized extract to be used as a bioactive ingredient in functional orange juice. METHODS:Seventeen extraction processes were designed to determine an optimized method for producing
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A bibliometric analysis of strawberry research from food science and technology category based on web of science J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-10-06 Bao-Zhong Yuan, Jie Sun
BACKGROUND:The strawberry (Fragaria×annanasa Duch.) is a fresh fruit of its attractive colour, good flavor and enrichment of nutrients in the world. OBJECTIVE:This study analyzed the 3,885 strawberry research papers both article and review types from Food Science and Technology category. METHODS:The data were searched and extracted from Web of Science database, and were analyzed by bibliometric science and
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Geroprotective effects of × Sorbaronia mitschurinii fruit extract on Drosophila melanogaster J. Berry Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2021-10-26 Elena Y. Platonova, Nadezhda V. Zemskaya, Mikhail V. Shaposhnikov, Denis A. Golubev, Daria V. Kukuman, Natalya R. Pakshina, Natalia S. Ulyasheva, Vasily V. Punegov, Sergey A. Patov, Alexey Moskalev
BACKGROUND:×Sorbaronia mitschurinii (also known as Aronia mitschurinii) is an intergeneric hybrid of×Sorbaronia fallax and Aronia melanocarpa. ×S. mitschurinii berry is a rich source of phytochemicals such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have a broad range of health benefits and a great geroprotective potential. OBJECTIVES:The goal of the present study was to investigate the geroprotective effects