Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1923: Formulation and Characterization of Soybean Oil-in-Water Emulsions Stabilized Using Gelatinized Starch Dispersions from Plant Sources
In this study, we investigated the effects of gelatinized starch dispersions (GSDs) prepared from six plant sources (indica and japonica rice, wheat, corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes) on the formulation and stability of oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. The effect of gelatinization temperature and time conditions of 85–90 °C for 20 min on the interfacial tension of the two phases was observed. Emulsification was performed using a primary homogenization condition of 10,000 rpm for 5 min, followed by high-pressure homogenization at 100 MPa for five cycles. The effects of higher oil weight fractions (1...
Source: Molecules - April 23, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Ankita Singh Takumi Umeda Isao Kobayashi Tags: Article Source Type: research
Freezing pre-treatment improves radio frequency explosion puffing (RFEP) quality by altering the cellular structure of purple sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam.]
In conclusion, freezing pre-treatment before RFEP can significantly enhance the puffing quality, making this an effective method for preparing oil-free puffing products for fruits and vegetables.PMID:38609243 | DOI:10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114265 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - April 12, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Chao Mao Yurui Chen Tong Liu Pengfei Ye Yequn Wang Xiangwei Chen Hongfei Fu Yunyang Wang Ke Wang Source Type: research
Saccharopolyspora ipomoeae sp. nov., an Actinomycete Isolated from Sweet Potato Field Soils
Curr Microbiol. 2024 Apr 8;81(5):130. doi: 10.1007/s00284-024-03661-5.ABSTRACTDuring the course of the isolation of actinobacteria from sweet potato field soils collected from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province of Thailand, strain TS4A08T was isolated and subjected to a polyphasic taxonomic approach. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis of strain TS4A08T revealed that it is closely related to the type strains of Saccharopolyspora aridisoli, and Saccharopolyspora endophytica with 98.7%, and 98.6% similarity, respectively. However, phylogenetic analyses using 16S rRNA gene and genome sequences indicated that strain TS4A08T clu...
Source: Current Microbiology - April 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Paweena Suksaard Waranya Butdee Chanwit Suriyachadkun Laongsri Sirikesorn Kannika Duangmal Source Type: research
Saccharopolyspora ipomoeae sp. nov., an Actinomycete Isolated from Sweet Potato Field Soils
Curr Microbiol. 2024 Apr 8;81(5):130. doi: 10.1007/s00284-024-03661-5.ABSTRACTDuring the course of the isolation of actinobacteria from sweet potato field soils collected from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province of Thailand, strain TS4A08T was isolated and subjected to a polyphasic taxonomic approach. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis of strain TS4A08T revealed that it is closely related to the type strains of Saccharopolyspora aridisoli, and Saccharopolyspora endophytica with 98.7%, and 98.6% similarity, respectively. However, phylogenetic analyses using 16S rRNA gene and genome sequences indicated that strain TS4A08T clu...
Source: Current Microbiology - April 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Paweena Suksaard Waranya Butdee Chanwit Suriyachadkun Laongsri Sirikesorn Kannika Duangmal Source Type: research
Economic analysis of banana peel and sweet potato vines in diets for rabbits
In conclusion, it is more economical and feasible to feed rabbits with diets containing 100% BP and SPV, replacing maize and alfalfa hay. (Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production)
Source: Tropical Animal Health and Production - April 2, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 15, Pages 400: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Starch Synthase Gene Family in Sweet Potato and Two of Its Closely Related Species
This study offers fresh perspectives for enhancing knowledge about the roles of SSs and potential genes to enhance productivity, starch levels, and resistance to environmental stresses in sweet potatoes. (Source: Genes)
Source: Genes - March 25, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Zongjian Sun Zhenqin Li Xiongjian Lin Zhifang Hu Mengzhen Jiang Binquan Tang Zhipeng Zhao Meng Xing Xiaohui Yang Hongbo Zhu Tags: Article Source Type: research
polyGBLUP: a modified genomic best linear unbiased prediction improved the genomic prediction efficiency for autopolyploid species
In this study, we developed a modified genomic best linear unbiased prediction (GBLUP) model (polyGBLUP) through constructing additive and dominant genomic relationship matrices based on different allele dosages. polyGBLUP could carry out genomic prediction for autopolyploid species regardless of the ploidy level. Through comprehensive simulations and analysis of real data of autotetraploid blueberry and guinea grass and autohexaploid sweet potato, the results showed that polyGBLUP achieved higher prediction accuracy than GBLUP and its superiority was more obvious when the ploidy level of autopolyploids is high. Furthermor...
Source: Briefings in Bioinformatics - March 22, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Hailiang Song Qin Zhang Hongxia Hu Source Type: research
polyGBLUP: a modified genomic best linear unbiased prediction improved the genomic prediction efficiency for autopolyploid species
In this study, we developed a modified genomic best linear unbiased prediction (GBLUP) model (polyGBLUP) through constructing additive and dominant genomic relationship matrices based on different allele dosages. polyGBLUP could carry out genomic prediction for autopolyploid species regardless of the ploidy level. Through comprehensive simulations and analysis of real data of autotetraploid blueberry and guinea grass and autohexaploid sweet potato, the results showed that polyGBLUP achieved higher prediction accuracy than GBLUP and its superiority was more obvious when the ploidy level of autopolyploids is high. Furthermor...
Source: Briefings in Bioinformatics - March 22, 2024 Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Hailiang Song Qin Zhang Hongxia Hu Source Type: research
Reorienting research investments toward under ‐researched crops for sustainable food systems
AbstractThe dominance of a few staple crops (maize, rice, and wheat) in most agricultural systems hampers the application of interventions to improve food security and nutrition. Research and development attention has focused on improving the production and utilization of these crops, leaving other crops under-researched and underutilized. Subsequently, there have been high malnutrition rates due to poor diet diversity, yet there are “opportunity crops” that remain under researched. The opportunity crops can unlock solutions to food insecurity, malnutrition, a lack of biodiversity, and indeed poor climate adaptation. T...
Source: Food and Energy Security - March 20, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Sussy Munialo,
Kadambot H. M. Siddique,
Nigel P. Barker,
Cecilia Moraa Onyango,
Jacqueline Naalamle Amissah,
Lydia Nanjala Wamalwa,
Qinisani Qwabe,
Andrew J. Dougill,
Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Fabrication of multifunctional ethyl cellulose/gelatin-based composite nanofilm for the pork preservation and freshness monitoring
In this study, an active and intelligent nanofilm for monitoring and maintaining the freshness of pork was developed using ethyl cellulose/gelatin matrix through electrospinning, with the addition of natural purple sweet potato anthocyanin. The nanofilm exhibited discernible color variations in response to pH changes, and it demonstrated a higher sensitivity towards volatile ammonia compared with casting film. Notably, the experimental findings regarding the wettability and pH response performance indicated that the water contact angle between 70° and 85° was more favorable for the smart response of pH sensitivity. Furth...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 13, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Jia-Hui Wu Jia-Hui Liao Teng-Gen Hu Min-Hua Zong Peng Wen Hong Wu Source Type: research
Fabrication of multifunctional ethyl cellulose/gelatin-based composite nanofilm for the pork preservation and freshness monitoring
In this study, an active and intelligent nanofilm for monitoring and maintaining the freshness of pork was developed using ethyl cellulose/gelatin matrix through electrospinning, with the addition of natural purple sweet potato anthocyanin. The nanofilm exhibited discernible color variations in response to pH changes, and it demonstrated a higher sensitivity towards volatile ammonia compared with casting film. Notably, the experimental findings regarding the wettability and pH response performance indicated that the water contact angle between 70° and 85° was more favorable for the smart response of pH sensitivity. Furth...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 13, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Jia-Hui Wu Jia-Hui Liao Teng-Gen Hu Min-Hua Zong Peng Wen Hong Wu Source Type: research
Distinct tomato yellow leaf curl Chuxiong virus isolated from whiteflies and plants in China and its symptom determinant and suppressor of post-transcriptional gene silencing
Virology. 2024 Mar 5;594:110040. doi: 10.1016/j.virol.2024.110040. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTA begomovirus isolated from whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) and tomato, sweet potato in China was found to be representative of a distinct begomovirus species, for which the name tomato yellow leaf curl Chuxiong virus (TYLCCxV) is proposed. The results of genomic identification and sequence comparison showed that TYLCCxV shares the highest complete nucleotide sequence identity (88.3%) with croton yellow vein mosaic virus (CroYVMV), and may have originated from the recombination between synedrella leaf curl virus (SyLCV) and squash ...
Source: Virology - March 12, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Yan Xie Xianan Liu Chaohu Luo Qianqian Hu Xuan Che Liling Zhao Min Zhao Liqi Wu Ming Ding Source Type: research
Active cellulose acetate/purple sweet potato anthocyanins@cyclodextrin metal-organic framework/eugenol colorimetric film for pork preservation
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Feb 28:130523. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130523. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAs a natural pH-sensing colorant, purple sweet potato anthocyanins (PSPAs) have demonstrated great potential in colorimetric film for freshness monitoring. However, the photothermal instability of PSPAs is still a challengeable issue. Herein, γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic framework (CD-MOF) loaded with PSPAs (PSPAs@CD-MOF, i.e., PM) and eugenol (EUG) were incorporated in cellulose acetate (CA) matrix for developing a smart active colorimetric film of CA/PM/EUG, where PM and EUG were hydrogen-bonded with CA. Attention...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - March 1, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Huaiting Pang Yimin Wu Qianlan Tao Yewen Xiao Wei Ji Linlin Li Hualin Wang Source Type: research
Impact of biochar and organic fertilizers on sweet potato yield, quality, ascorbic acid, β-carotene, sugars, and phenols contents
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Source: International Journal of Environmental Health Research - February 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: George F. AntoniousDivision of Environmental Studies, School of Agriculture, Community, Environment, and the Sciences, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY, USA Source Type: research
Effects of microwave radiation on the physicochemical properties, structure, and digestibility of the synthesis of different crystal forms of malic acid starch ester
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Feb 15:130236. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130236. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe effects of microwave combined with L-malic acid treatment on the degree of substitution (DS), structure, physicochemical properties, and digestibility of sweet potato starch (A-type), potato starch (B-type), and pea starch (C-type) were evaluated. The order of DS obtained was: DSM-POS > DSM-SPS > DSM-PES. Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) showed that the obtained modified starch produced a new absorption band at 1735 cm-1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and polarized light microscopy indic...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - February 17, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Wei Wang Aijun Hu Shiwei Liu Jie He Jie Zheng Source Type: research
