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{"title":"Influence of environmental factors on α-tocopherol levels in Moringa oleifera extracts","authors":"Júlia C. Kessler ,&nbsp;Yaidelin A. Manrique ,&nbsp;Isabel M. Martins ,&nbsp;António Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Alírio E. Rodrigues ,&nbsp;Maria Filomena Barreiro ,&nbsp;Madalena M. Dias","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120906","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120906","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Moringa oleifera</em> Lam. (Mo) seed and leaf extracts have shown promise as innovative cosmetic ingredients. First, this study examines extraction yield and chemical composition, using four techniques: supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction (SFE-CO₂), SFE-CO₂ with ethanol (EtOH), Soxhlet (SOX), and maceration (MAC). Among these, SFE-CO₂-EtOH achieved the highest yields, while SFE-CO₂ was most effective for extracting α-tocopherol from leaves and oleic and behenic acids from seeds, compounds valued for their antioxidant and emollient properties in cosmetics. Additionally, to assess the environmental impact on the plants and its influence on extraction outcomes, SFE-CO₂ leaf extracts were analysed across three harvest years. The α-tocopherol content (expressed relative to the mass of extract) showed considerable variability: approximately 148 mg∙g⁻¹ in 2021, 30.2 mg∙g⁻¹ in 2022, and 232.5 mg∙g⁻¹ in 2023. These fluctuations correlate with precipitation levels, as excessive rainfall in 2022 lowered yields, while low rainfall, combined with high humidity and mild temperatures in 2021 and 2023 promoted higher yields. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified precipitation and humidity as major factors influencing extraction yield and compound selectivity, while average temperatures remained stable. Overall, this study highlights the significant influence of environmental factors on the quality of Mo extracts and underscores the necessity of standardisation to achieve consistent levels of bioactive compounds. Implementing strategies such as controlled cultivation practices or use of standardised compounds is essential to ensure the production of extracts that meet the safety and efficacy standards required for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120906"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of two flame-retardant treatment methods on bulk hemp fibers: Towards a large-scale viability as a raw material for building insulation","authors":"Thomas Schatzmayr Welp Sá ,&nbsp;Sandrine Marceau ,&nbsp;Clément Piégay ,&nbsp;Philippe Glé ,&nbsp;Fouad Laoutid ,&nbsp;César Segovia ,&nbsp;Etienne Gourlay","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120903","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120903","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The high flammability of bio-based insulation materials derived from plant fibers is a major barrier to their widespread use, necessitating the development of effective flame-retardant treatments. This study aims to optimize the treatment of raw hemp fibers by comparing two environmentally-friendly application methods: immersion and spraying. The fibers are treated with a solution containing phytic acid and urea, as biobased sources of phosphorus and nitrogen. The efficiency of the treatments is assessed by characterizing the quantity of phosphorus grafted, the thermal degradation of the fibers by thermogravimetric analysis and their flammability using a mass loss calorimeter. Both application methods are effective, but the spraying method demonstrated superior performance, resulting in a higher level of phosphorus grafted to the fibers and a reduced heat release rate. Additionally, the formation of a protective char layer on the fiber surface helps to limit flame propagation. Notably, this method requires ten times less treatment product than immersion, making it a highly scalable and efficient solution for the industrial production of flame-retardant insulating materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120903"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143695577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Seed priming with cold plasma mitigated the negative influence of drought stress on growth and yield of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)","authors":"Ling Li ,&nbsp;Ling Zhang ,&nbsp;Yuanhua Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120899","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120899","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research sought to explore how cold plasma influences the morphology, yield, and seed oil content of rapeseed (<em>Brassica napus</em> L.), along with the related physiological processes under drought stress. While cold plasma has demonstrated efficacy in seed priming for germination enhancement, its potential to improve plant drought resistance remains unexplored. Rapeseed seeds were pretreated with cold plasma of 100 W and subsequently subjected to drought stress. Drought stress significantly impeded seedling growth, diminished seed yields and oil content, and resulted in increased membrane lipid peroxidation, while also impairing root activity, photosynthesis and nitrogen (N) metabolism. In contrast, cold plasma treatment significantly alleviated these stress-induced impairments by reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, enhancing superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities, and increasing osmoprotectant (soluble sugar) levels. These physiological improvements restored root activity, enhanced photosynthetic performance, and promoted nitrogen assimilation, ultimately leading to better growth and yield outcomes. The findings suggest that cold plasma pretreatment enhances drought tolerance by coordinated modulating oxidative stress responses, osmotic adjustment, and metabolic processes. This study highlights cold plasma pretreatment as a sustainable strategy for enhancing crop performance under water-limited conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120899"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the DnaJ genes in Gossypium hirsutum","authors":"Pengyun Chen ,&nbsp;Xianghui Xiao ,&nbsp;Yunqing Li ,&nbsp;Gu Lijiao ,&nbsp;Yanli Zhang ,&nbsp;Yanchun Peng ,&nbsp;Xiao Han ,&nbsp;Fei Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120904","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120904","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>DnaJ proteins are considered critical players in enhancing plant resilience to environmental stresses, yet their identification and characterization in cotton remains largely unexplored. In this study, we systematically identified <em>DnaJ</em> genes in <em>Gossypium</em> species and conducted comprehensive phylogenetic and structural analyses. Our results suggest that polyploidy events significantly contributed to the expansion of <em>DnaJ</em> genes in <em>Gossypium</em> species. Furthermore, analysis of <em>cis</em>-elements revealed that <em>GhDnaJs</em> are involved in abiotic stress responses, indicating their potential role in the adaptive mechanisms of plants. RNA-seq and RT-qPCR analyses demonstrated that numerous <em>GhDnaJs</em> are upregulated in response to various abiotic stress conditions, such as <em>GhDnaJ94</em>. Subsequent VIGS experiments revealed that <em>GhDnaJ94</em> positively regulates the drought stress in cotton. This study provides a detailed perspective on <em>GhDnaJs</em> in cotton, identifying potential genes that could be targeted to enhance plant resilience to abiotic stresses and offering valuable insights for future cotton breeding programs aimed at improving stress resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120904"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to “Fabrication of wood-inspired nanocellulose-based aerogels for efficient adsorption and filtration removal of Congo red” [Ind. Crop. Prod. 205 (2023) 117482]","authors":"Yangyang Wang,&nbsp;Shuo Zhang,&nbsp;Jintao Zhu,&nbsp;Nan Li,&nbsp;Yuanyuan Yin","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120912","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120912","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120912"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143695309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Photosynthetic mechanism of cotton under fluctuating light field planted with different densities","authors":"Zhangying Lei ,&nbsp;Xilin Li ,&nbsp;Youzhong Li ,&nbsp;Tong Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiaoming Li ,&nbsp;Yanlong Yang ,&nbsp;Yali Zhang ,&nbsp;Daohua He","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120920","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120920","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Leaves, especially in the lower canopy, experience a complex and variable light condition that determines photosynthesis and biomass accumulation. However, the photosynthetic mechanism under fluctuating light filed remains controversial. We investigated leaf morphology, stomatal anatomy, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, proteomics, biomass, and yield in one field experiment (three plant densities of cotton) and two simulation experiments (light fluctuation frequency and intensity). Field experiment indicated that higher plant density significantly reduced light intensity but increased the frequency of light fluctuation in lower canopy, and this exerted a detrimental effect on leaf photosynthesis, biomass accumulation and yield. The simulation experiments revealed that increase in light intensity led to higher photosynthetic rate (<em>A</em>_N) and biomass supported by enhancing leaf area, chlorophyll content, maximum photochemical efficiency, and stomatal conductance and density. Under the same light intensity, higher frequency of light fluctuation had no impact on <em>A</em>_N and biomass owing to consistent trait variations regarding light harvesting and conversion, and carbon gain. Proteomic data also demonstrated that photosynthetic capacity was mainly determined by light intensity under fluctuating light field. Consequently, this study emphasizes an appropriate improvement of light intensity plays a crucial role in enhancing photosynthetic productivity and cotton yield under fluctuating light field planted with different densities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120920"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation of chitosan/peanut shell nano-lignocellulose (CS/NLC) composite film and its preservation effect on cherry tomato and blueberry","authors":"Qinghua Ji ,&nbsp;Linxi Su ,&nbsp;Isaac Duah Boateng ,&nbsp;Zhenqi Li ,&nbsp;Cunshan Zhou ,&nbsp;Xianming Liu ,&nbsp;Yongjie Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120881","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120881","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The production of high-performance natural polymer coating preservation materials is a great challenge for fruit and vegetable packaging. In this study, nano-lignocellulose (NLC) was separated from the peanut shell by ball milling assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES), and the peanut shell NLC and chitosan (CS) were blended and cast to prepare CS/NLC composite film. The amount of NLC (4 wt%) was explored to obtain the composite film with the best performance, and the fresh-keeping effect of composite film on cherry tomato and blueberry was evaluated. The results showed that adding 4 % NLC to the CS film (CS/NLC-4 %) significantly improved the mechanical and barrier properties of the composite film. The tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EAB) reached 62.31 MPa and 66.24 %, respectively, which were 64.58 % and 277 % higher than pure CS film, respectively. At the same time, compared with pure CS film, the water vapor permeability (WVP), oxygen permeability (OP), and carbon dioxide permeability (CDP) decreased by 22.4 %, 39.1 %, and 19.8 %, respectively. Further characterization showed that the interaction between peanut shell NLC and CS molecules occurred. The addition of NLC did not significantly change the CS film’s functional group and thermal stability, and its crystallinity decreased. After the combination of CS and NLC, the surface of the CS film was interwoven with the nanofibers, forming a network of interwoven gaps and patches of multiple aggregating fibers. The results of fruit and vegetable coating preservation showed that CS/NLC-4 % coating treatment significantly reduced the quality loss of cherry tomatoes (12.06 %) and blueberries (20 %) in the later storage stage, improved the hardness of fruits and vegetables, and reduced the spoilage rate. After storage at 4℃ for 21 days, the spoilage rate of cherry tomato coated with CS/NLC-4 % decreased by 28.57 % and 57.14 % compared with uncoated and CS coated groups, respectively, while that of blueberry coated with CS/NLC-4 % decreased by 33.33 % and 66.66 %, respectively. Regarding the color measurement, the lightness (<em>L</em> value) and redness-blueness (<em>a</em> value) of CS/NLC-4 % coated cherry tomatoes did not change significantly until the end of storage (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05), and the change of ∆E value was minimal. The CS/NLC-4 % coating better delayed fruits’ ripening, aging, and water loss, thereby maintaining their luster and freshness and improving the storage capacity of fresh fruits and vegetables. This study provides a simple method for preserving fruits and vegetables based on nanocellulose coating.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120881"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143697527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multifunctional wood composites featuring synergistic flame retardant, smoke suppression, and superhydrophobic functionalities","authors":"Hao Shen ,&nbsp;Min Yu ,&nbsp;Peiran Wang ,&nbsp;Demiao Chu ,&nbsp;Shengquan Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120852","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120852","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To address the growing demand for fire safety in diverse scenarios, it is imperative to develop flame retardant wood with integrated properties such as moisture resistance, self-cleaning functionality, and enhanced weather durability. Wood was vacuum impregnated with biomass phytic acid (PA) and proteolytic product L-arginine (LA) to prepare a green flame retardant wood (PALA-Wood), and then SiO₂ nanoparticles were anchored to the flame retardant wood using 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane (PFDTES) modified Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to obtain a super hydrophobic, flame retardant, and smoke suppression wood (PALA@FPS-Wood). In comparison with natural wood (NW), the PALA@FPS-Wood demonstrated self-extinguishing characteristics in the vertical combustion test, achieved the UL-94 flammability grade V-0, and exhibited a reduction in total heat release and total smoke production by 48.80 % and 81.82 % respectively. Furthermore, the limiting oxygen index exhibited rising from 20.3 % to 58.1 %. The modified wood as evidenced by a water contact angle (WCA) of up to 155.6°. The super hydrophobic coating effectively isolates the flame retardant from the external environment, The modified wood exhibited excellent leaching resistance even after 14d of immersion in water. More importantly, it can withstand different adverse environmental conditions. Consequently, the findings of this research provide an effective method for the preparation of high weather resistance flame retardant wood materials with potential applications in both indoor and outdoor settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120852"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682235","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nondestructive detection of apple watercore disease content based on 3D watercore model","authors":"Zhipeng Yin ,&nbsp;Chunlin Zhao ,&nbsp;Wenbin Zhang ,&nbsp;Panpan Guo ,&nbsp;Yaxing Ma ,&nbsp;Haijian Wu ,&nbsp;Ding Hu ,&nbsp;Quan Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120888","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120888","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Current cultivation and research on Watercore apples lack precise evaluation methods and non-destructive detection techniques for Watercore content. In response, this study exploits the intrinsic distribution characteristics of Watercore and utilizes a RIFE interpolation-based feature slice stacking method to reconstruct a 3D model of individual Watercore—a task unattainable using conventional approaches. Employing the complete 3D Watercore model as a reference, the study further integrates near-infrared spectroscopy with the GAF-ConvNeXt algorithm to achieve five-class non-destructive detection of Watercore. Experimental results demonstrate that the MIoU between the RIFE-interpolated features and the original Watercore features attains a value of 0.826, thereby indicating high reliability. The reconstructed 3D models typically exhibit a central void, multiple uniformly distributed independent pillar-like structures along the periphery, and a greater volume in the upper half relative to the lower half. Furthermore, the five-class detection accuracy achieved using the GAF-ConvNeXt algorithm attains 98.10 %, thereby offering a more precise and scientifically robust method for the non-destructive evaluation of Watercore content in apples.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120888"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A techno-economic comparison of chemical derivatives from furfural produced from bagasse at an existing sugar cane mill","authors":"Taonga Kabwe,&nbsp;Jeanne Louw,&nbsp;Johann F. Gorgens","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120890","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120890","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global sugar industry is developing alternative revenue streams through product diversification, as a strategy to deal with the volatility of global sugar prices. Techno-economic analysis was conducted on chemical products derived from furfural, by utilizing and expanding the available processing capacity at an existing furfural plant annexed to a sugarcane mill. The products 2-methylfuran (2-MF), 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFAL), maleic anhydride (MA) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) were considered as potential derivatives from the 20 000 tons per year of furfural produced by the existing plant, for which Aspen Plus® process simulations were developed. The economic analysis revealed that furfuryl alcohol production was consistently the most profitable option, achieving the highest financial net gain of US$2 million per year, with marginal changes within the viable production scales. THFAL production also showed potential profitability, yielding an average net gain of 5 million US$ per year and 3/8 probability of success, which could be improved to an 8/8 probability with a 35 % increase in the selling price. In contrast, conversion of furfural the other products consistently exhibited net financial loss. Among these, 2-MF had the smallest financial net loss, becoming profitable with a 90 % increase in the current market price for a bio-based product. THF required a 110 % increase in biobased and 120 % in fossil-based prices, while 2-MeTHF needed increments of 140 % and 160 %, respectively. Furfural conversion into MA production became profitable with fossil-based market price increases of 230–300 %. The production of bio-based MA, MeTHF and THF may be more profitable when considering intermediates other than furfural for their production, such as 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), 1,4-butanediol, bio-butanol, or levulinic acid.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":"228 ","pages":"Article 120890"},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}