Songle Fan, Liangruinan Lu, Xiaokang Fan, Mingyang Liu, Hong Yang, Bingbing Guo, Longjun Dai, Lifeng Wang
{"title":"A comprehensive analysis of MYB aimed at identifying genes involved in the regulation of natural rubber biosynthesis","authors":"Songle Fan, Liangruinan Lu, Xiaokang Fan, Mingyang Liu, Hong Yang, Bingbing Guo, Longjun Dai, Lifeng Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121114","url":null,"abstract":"<em>Hevea brasiliensis</em>, the sole species within the Euphorbiaceae family capable of generating natural rubber (NR), holds considerable economic and industrial significance. A comprehensive analysis of the evolutionary model and functional roles of <em>MYB</em> genes related to NR biosynthesis is of vital importance for the genetic improvement of <em>H. brasiliensis</em>. The evolutionary patterns of <em>MYB</em> genes demonstrated an expansion of ancestral genes in the Crotonoideae subfamily, in contrast to the Euphorbioideae and Acalyphoideae subfamilies. <em>H. brasiliensis</em> possessed the largest number of MYB genes, with <u>w</u>hole <u>g</u>enome <u>d</u>uplication (WGD) or segmental duplication identified as the primary mechanism facilitating expansion of MYB. The number of MYBs in the Euphorbiaceae family had lineage specificity. The gene structure of HbR2R3-MYBs was more conserved, while Hb1R-MYB sequences showed significant variations and more complex gene structures. 209 HbR2R3-MYBs were classified into 29 subfamilies, which encompasses the identification of four new subfamilies. <em>HbMYB88</em> reached peak expression levels at 12 hours after ethephon treatment and was prominently expressed in latex and stems. Moreover, <em>HbMYB88</em> displayed low differential expression in secondary laticifers. HbMYB88 was localized in the cell nucleus and belonged to the S25 subfamily, which was associated with cell differentiation. Based on phylogenetic relationships, gene expression patterns, and inter-gene regulatory relationships, it was hypothesized that HbMYB88 was involved in laticifer cell differentiation through the <u>J</u>asmonic <u>a</u>cid (JA) pathway (COI1-JAZ-MYC), thereby influencing the biosynthesis of NR. Yeast One-Hybrid further proved that HbMYB88 can specifically bind to the promoter of <em>HbMYC-1</em>.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dujuan Wu, Ruiqi Xin, Lingling Hu, Onder Tor, Ye Song, Song Li, Meiling Chen, Wenkai Zhu
{"title":"Construction of Zn-based metal–organic frameworks in bamboo by in-situ and ex-situ growth strategies for indoor environmental remediation","authors":"Dujuan Wu, Ruiqi Xin, Lingling Hu, Onder Tor, Ye Song, Song Li, Meiling Chen, Wenkai Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121102","url":null,"abstract":"Indoor air pollution presents a significant challenge to human health, driving the development of advanced materials for indoor environmental remediation. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) derived materials possess great promise as promising candidates for addressing this challenge. In this work, the delignified bamboo with multi-scale structure was employed as a substrate to fabricate ZIF-8@bamboo by in-situ and ex-situ growth strategies. The results demonstrated that the delignified bamboo exposed polysaccharided cellulose active group originally present in the bamboo cell walls. The pretreated bamboo was facilitated to the uniform growth of ZIF-8 crystals, and the loaded ZIF-8 exhibited high crystallinity and well-distributed morphological characteristics. Moreover, the successful growth of ZIF-8 increased the bamboo’s specific surface area. Additionally, the formaldehyde adsorption tests revealed that the ZIF-8@bamboo exhibited a 227.73 % improvement for formaldehyde adsorption rate at room temperature. Meanwhile, it also showed a rapid adsorption rate, high adsorption capacity, and reusable performance for formaldehyde. Furthermore, the as-prepared ZIF-8@bamboo demonstrated high removal efficacy for other indoor pollutants, including PM2.5 and PM10. Moreover, the ZIF-8@bamboo exhibited high indoor pollutant removal efficiency after five repeated cycles. Therefore, the ZIF-8@bamboo proposed in this work provides an effective solution to address indoor environmental pollution.","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhaoyong Hu , Wenjie Qu , Haiyue Yang , Xiaoxiao Fan , Siqi Zhan , Kai Hou , Dongbei Xu , Dongju Feng , Zhengjun Xu , Wei Wu
{"title":"Genome-wide identification, expression analysis of the MYC gene family in Stevia rebaudiana and the functional identification of SrMYC8 in SGs biosynthesis","authors":"Zhaoyong Hu , Wenjie Qu , Haiyue Yang , Xiaoxiao Fan , Siqi Zhan , Kai Hou , Dongbei Xu , Dongju Feng , Zhengjun Xu , Wei Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Stevia</em> is an essential source of natural sweeteners-SGs. The <em>MYC</em> genes play crucial roles in modulating multiple biological processes. However, the functions of <em>SrMYCs</em> in <em>Stevia</em> remain poorly understood. <em>SrMYCs</em> were identified and characterized using bioinformatic methods for their physicochemical properties, phylogeny, genetic structures, conserved sequences, motif compositions, duplication patterns, chromosomal locations, and cis-acting elements. RNA-seq data were used to analyze the correlation between <em>SrMYCs</em> and SGs. Additionally, the expression patterns of <em>SrMYCs</em> were detected by RT-qPCR in various tissues and under diverse abiotic stresses. The function of <em>SrMYC8</em> was validated through transient transformation, and the downstream target gene of SrMYC8 was investigated using Y1H experiments. 19 <em>SrMYCs</em> were identified from the <em>Stevia</em> genome and classified into 5 subgroups based on phylogeny. Cis-acting elements analysis revealed multiple elements involved in growth and development, light response, phytohormone signalling and abiotic stress, suggesting that <em>SrMYCs</em> play diverse physiological roles. Correlation analysis between <em>SrMYCs</em> and SGs identified <em>SrMYC9/12/14/17</em> as potentially involved in SGs biosynthesis. The RT-qPCR analysis revealed that <em>SrMYC8/9/12/14/17</em> differentially expressed in various tissueswith <em>SrMYC8</em> was most highly expressed exhibiting the highest expression in mature leaves. Furthermore, these genes differentially expressed under various stresses, especially in response to MeJA and salts. Subcellular localization analysis confirmed SrMYC8 function within the nucleus. Transient transformation and Y1H experiments demonstrated that SrMYC8 enhances the expression of <em>SrUGT91D2</em> by directly targeting its promoter. This study offers novel insights into the functions of the <em>SrMYCs</em> and regulation of SGs biosynthesis, providing valuable genetic resources for <em>Stevia</em> molecular breeding.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121002"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143902278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plant biomass-derived nanomaterials for biosensing and bioimaging applications","authors":"Chumki Praharaj , Saloni , Girijesh Kumar Patel , Seema Nara","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121074","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121074","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanotechnology has revolutionized the biomedical frontier by offering innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions to existing or emerging diseases. However, the physicochemical synthesis of nanostructures demands an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable way of nanomaterial synthesis. Plant biomass-derived nanomaterials are more biocompatible, eco-friendly and promote sustainability as these harness the natural capabilities of plants to act as reducing and stabilizing agents.</div><div>This review prospects different plant biomass-based nanomaterials synthesized utilizing plant-derived precursors to minimize environmental impact. In biosensing, these nanostructures have proven their value and exhibited high performance equivalent to the physiochemically synthesized nanomaterials for health and environmental monitoring. Their crucial role in therapeutic applications and diverse bioimaging modalities like fluorescence, magnetic resonance, photoacoustic, and computed tomography have further endorsed their potential. Integration into theragnostics and multimodal imaging reveals fresh avenues for personalized medicine. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent advancements of plant-derived nanomaterials for diagnostics and therapeutics. It also discusses the associated challenges of scalability, reproducibility, and stability that acts as a propelling force to conduct further research and unlock the full potential of these nanomaterials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121074"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143899950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zekun Zhou , Jing Sun , Mengyun Wen , Aizhong Liu , Anmin Yu
{"title":"Genome-wide analysis of pentatricopeptide repeat genes in castor and their potential functions in seed development","authors":"Zekun Zhou , Jing Sun , Mengyun Wen , Aizhong Liu , Anmin Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins, defined by tandem 35 amino acids helical motifs, are pivotal regulators of RNA recognition and processing in plant organelles, especially plastids and mitochondria, thereby shaping plant development. However, their structural diversity and functional roles remain poorly understood, particularly in non-model oilseed crops. Castor (<em>Ricinus communis</em> L.), a non-edible yet industrially important oilseed species, provides an ideal system to explore <em>PPR</em> gene family characteristics. In this study, we identified 434 <em>RcPPR</em> genes and comprehensively analyzed their motif composition, RNA-binding site preferences, and subcellular localization. Although conserved amino acid patterns were observed across different PPR subclasses, the canonical residues at positions 5 (N) and 35 (D/N), previously considered critical for nucleotide recognition, showed notable variation, implying flexibility in RNA-binding specificity. Chromosomal mapping revealed that <em>RcPPR</em> were frequedtly clustered in transposon-rich regions, suggesting transposable element-mediated gene family expansion. Phylogenetic and evolutionary analyses indicated that <em>RcPPR</em> are conserved across angiosperms but have experienced rapid evolution, as evidenced by elevated <em>Ks</em> values, likely driven by functional diversification. Subcellular localization predictions and experimental validation in castor leaf protoplasts confirmed predominant targeting of RcPPR proteins to mitochondria and plastids. Expression profiling revealed strong tissue specificity, with 116 <em>RcPPRs</em> exhibiting seed-specific expression and co-expression with genes involved in seed development and oil biosynthesis. Collectively, this study provides new insights into the structure, evolution, and functional relevance of PPR proteins in castor, enriching our understanding of organelle RNA regulation in developing oilseed crops.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121104"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143897920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bin Wu , Liqiang Fan , Bowei Xu , Jiajie Yang , Rumeng Zhao , Qiong Wang , Xiantao Ai , Huixin Zhao , Zuoren Yang
{"title":"UAV-based LiDAR and multispectral sensors fusion for cotton yield estimation: Plant height and leaf chlorophyll content as a bridge linking remote sensing data to yield","authors":"Bin Wu , Liqiang Fan , Bowei Xu , Jiajie Yang , Rumeng Zhao , Qiong Wang , Xiantao Ai , Huixin Zhao , Zuoren Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121110","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121110","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate crop yield prediction is essential for enhancing agricultural sustainability and guiding economic policy decisions. It is effective to fuse multi-source remote sensing data to predict crop yields, but difficult to reveal the effects of physiological processes on yield estimation models, and challenging to guide crop field production and management. In this study, an innovative framework was introduced to construct plant height (PH) and leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) inversion models for UAV LiDAR and multispectral data through different strategies. PH and LCC, two key growth features affecting cotton yield, were evaluated using multiple linear regression (MLR), partial least squares regression (PLSR), and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) algorithms for single-feature and multi-feature fusion, respectively. The multi-feature fusion model based on the XGBoost algorithm was significantly better than the single-feature model (R²=0.744). Further optimization of the multi-feature fusion model revealed that multi-temporal growth features as input variables significantly improved the accuracy of the multi-feature fusion model compared with that based on single-temporal (R²=0.802). Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) analysis revealed the key contribution of LCC to yield formation at the flowering and boll development stage in different cotton varieties. Cluster analysis confirmed that the dynamic trends of PH and LCC were closely related to yield, indicating that PH and LCC could be used as a bridge between remote sensing data and yield. This study highlights the value of UAV-based multi-dimensional and multi-temporal data fusion of growth features in yield estimation models, enabling a deeper understanding of yield formation mechanisms and providing novel methodological tools for phenomics research and precision agriculture management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121110"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fengdan Guo , Jiaowen Pan , Jianning Liu , Xin Yin , Lei Hou , Sheng Wang , Chuanzhi Kang , Renwei Guan , Cuicui Zhang , Huibin Lin , Keqiang Yang , Lanping Guo , Xingjun Wang , Ping Wang
{"title":"Integrated hormone and transcriptome analyses reveal the mechanisms underlying growth and development changes of Tamarix chinensis parasitized by Cistanche tubulosa","authors":"Fengdan Guo , Jiaowen Pan , Jianning Liu , Xin Yin , Lei Hou , Sheng Wang , Chuanzhi Kang , Renwei Guan , Cuicui Zhang , Huibin Lin , Keqiang Yang , Lanping Guo , Xingjun Wang , Ping Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121109","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121109","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Cistanche tubulosa</em> (Schenk) R. Wight, a precious traditional Chinese medicine, exclusively parasitizes on the roots of <em>Tamarix</em> spp. Parasitism usually causes various morphological and physiological changes in host plants. However, the effects of <em>C</em>. <em>tubulosa</em> parasitism on root development and flowering of <em>Tamarix chinensis</em> Lour. have rarely been studied. Here, the phenotypic characteristics and anatomical structure of <em>T. chinensis</em> roots and leaves were compared between parasitized and unparasitized by <em>C. tubulosa</em>. In parasitized <em>T. chinensis</em>, the plant height and internode length were obviously shorter, leaves appeared dark green with higher chlorophyll content, and the flowering percentage dramatically decreased. Parasitism increased phloem and root thickness, and thickened with growing and number of <em>C. tubulosa</em>. The endogenous hormone levels and gene expression profiles in roots and leaves were further determined. The results showed that the root thickening in <em>T. chinensis</em> was primarily caused by a substantial increase in trans-Zeatin (tZ) and cis-Zeatin (cZ) type cytokinins (CKs), probably originating from <em>C. tubulosa</em>. Additionally, <em>C. tubulosa</em> parasitism triggered salicylic acid-mediated defense response in roots. In leaves of parasitized <em>T. chinensis</em>, decreased levels of senescence-inducing hormones, abscisic acid, salicylic acid, ethylene precursor 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid and jasmonic acid, potentially slowing down the aging process. Furthermore, genes associated with chlorophyll biosynthesis and photosynthesis were strongly activated. The tZ- and cZ-type CKs in PL were extremely low, and the key floral-inducing MADS-box gene <em>AGAMOUS-LIKE 24</em> (<em>AGL24</em>), <em>WUSCHEL-RELATED HOMEOBOX</em> (<em>WOX</em>), <em>YABBY</em> (<em>YAB</em>), and transcription factors promoting flower primordium initiation were all significantly down-regulated. It was speculated that the combined effects of hormones and flowering regulators resulted in non-flowering phenotype in parasitized <em>T. chinensis</em>. Taken together, this study illustrated the underlying mechanisms of root thickening and non-flowering phenotype in parasitized <em>T. chinensis</em> at physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels, providing novel molecular insights in plant parasitism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121109"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aziz Khan , Dongmei Liu , Zheng Jie , Najeeb Ullah , Adnan Khan , Fazal Ullah , Peng Liu , Ulkar Ibrahimova , Ijaz Ahmad
{"title":"Corrigendum to ’Pre-treatment of roots with melatonin triggers a key tolerance mechanism underlying cadmium stress in cotton seedlings’ [228, (2025), 1–15/ INDCRO_120870]","authors":"Aziz Khan , Dongmei Liu , Zheng Jie , Najeeb Ullah , Adnan Khan , Fazal Ullah , Peng Liu , Ulkar Ibrahimova , Ijaz Ahmad","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121106","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121106"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yali Shao , Hui Liu , Lili li , Kai Wang , Ximing Wang
{"title":"Effect and mechanism of hydrogen bonding on the shape-memory effect of wood hydrothermal response","authors":"Yali Shao , Hui Liu , Lili li , Kai Wang , Ximing Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121115","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121115","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a natural water-responsive shape-memory material, wood has shown extensive application potential in multiple fields, but its response mechanism remains incompletely understood. In this study, wood cellulose aggregates were obtained through delignification and hemicellulose-removal treatments, followed by hydrophobic modification to disrupt the hydrogen bonds between water molecules and cellulose. The mechanism of hydrogen bond formation and the shape-memory effect of the wood hydrothermal response are then explored. Hydrogen bonds were found to play a crucial switching role during the shape recovery and fixation processes of water-responsive shape-memory polymers. The shape-memory effect is further regulated by the porous structure and chemical composition of wood, which influence the formation of hydrogen bond networks. Besides uncovering the important role of hydrogen bonds in the water-responsive shape-memory effect of wood, this study may also provide theoretical support for the future application of wooden shape memory materials in fields such as sensors and actuators.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121115"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Biosuccinic acid production from potato peel waste by fermentative strategies. Process enhancement","authors":"Beatriz Rodríguez-Martínez , Fernando Rodríguez-Rebelo , Remedios Yáñez , Beatriz Gullón","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121097","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121097","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food waste valorization is a critical strategy to accomplish environmental objectives and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This study focuses on the employment of potato peel waste (PPW), an abundant and renewable byproduct from the potato processing industry, as feedstock for the fermentative production of succinic acid (SA), a versatile bio-based platform chemical. Two fermentation strategies - Sequential Hydrolysis and Fermentation (SHF) and Pre-Saccharification and Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (PSSF) – were implemented employing the bacteria <em>Actinobacillus succinogenes.</em> Key parameters, including liquid-to-solid ratio (LSR), nutrient supplementation, and magnesium carbonate levels, were evaluated in flask experiments. Optimal results were obtained with PSSF methodology at an LSR of 10 g/g without nutrient supplementation, achieving a SA yield of 0.94 g SA/g glucose consumed, with a concentration of 45.91 g/L and a productivity of 0.65 g/L h. The scalability of the process was confirmed in a bioreactor, reaching SA concentrations, yields and productivities of 42.51 ± 1.81 g/L, 0.89 g SA/g glucose consumed and 0.89 g/L h, respectively. Notably, operating at a pH of 6.8 without the addition of magnesium carbonate, simplified the process and reduced costs without compromising productivity. These findings underscore the potential of PPW as a sustainable feedstock for SA production, aligning with circular economy initiatives by transforming agricultural waste into high-value chemicals. This approach supports the development of competitive and environmentally friendly biorefineries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 121097"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}