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{"title":"Evaluating and predicting the impact of storage conditions and packaging materials on the physical properties of paddy rice using machine learning approaches and artificial neural networks","authors":"Hany S. El-Mesery ,&nbsp;Azza A. Omran ,&nbsp;Oluwasola Abayomi Adelusi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Kaveh ,&nbsp;Viola Onyinye Okechukwu ,&nbsp;Zicheng Hu ,&nbsp;Ali Salem ,&nbsp;Shimaa A. Badawy","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102659","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102659","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The overall quality of paddy rice grains is affected by storage conditions and the environment. To explore this concept, the study examines the influences of storage conditions and bag materials on paddy rice grains' physical properties and quality over 6 months. Three types of storage bags, including Jute bags (JB), Polypropylene woven bags (PWB), and Perforated-polypropylene woven bags (P-PWB), were tested under warehouse (WH: 25 ± 2 °C) and refrigerator (R:4 ± 1 °C) conditions for storing grains at moisture levels of 18, 14, and 12 %. The quality assessment included the evaluation of fungal colonization, whiteness degree, crack percentage, hardness, color, broken percentage, and germination rate. More so, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and optimization models were utilized to predict and improve the impact of storage time, storage conditions, and bag materials on the physical qualities of paddy rice. The findings indicate that storing paddy rice at 4 °C with 12 % moisture content in jute bags or P-PWB limits fungal growth and preserves rice quality. P-PWB showed the lowest discoloration percentages across all moisture levels, temperatures, and storage durations, demonstrating its superior protection. For shorter storage, P-PWB is ideal for preserving grain hardness and reducing breakage. Additionally, P-PWB at 4 °C and 12 % MC is highly effective in retaining whiteness and overall visual quality during prolonged storage. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a strong positive correlation between crack ratio and broken percentage, emphasizing the need to maintain grain integrity as cracking increases breakage. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified crack ratio, discoloration, and fungal contamination as key factors affecting overall grain quality, with germination, whiteness, and hardness playing supporting roles. More so, integrating Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) into evaluating and predicting the influence of storage environments and bag materials on paddy rice quality offers a promising approach to enhancing food preservation strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102659"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143847918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oxidative stability and colour changes of fat- and sugar-reduced wafer creams during the storage","authors":"Liliana Bełkowska ,&nbsp;Małgorzata Muzolf-Panek ,&nbsp;Agnieszka Waśkiewicz ,&nbsp;Magdalena Rudzinska ,&nbsp;Jolanta Tomaszewska-Gras","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102653","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102653","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Consumers are becoming increasingly focused on the quality and nutritional value of their food, particularly in their efforts to combat obesity by reducing sugar and fat content in food products. Newly developed products must therefore undergo thorough evaluation, including storage tests, to confirm their commercial shelf life. The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of reformulation, and specifically, the reduction of fat and sugar content and the addition of 0.1 % natural fruit extract on the quality of wafer creams in a real-time experiment over 13 months of storage. The resulting oxidation induction time (OIT) values showed that reformulation involving fat reduction and fruit extract addition significantly improved the stability of the cream until the final month of storage. This was attributed to the high antioxidant activity of vanillic acid, chrysin, catechin, and pinobanksin, which were found in substantial amounts in the fruit extract powder (a total of 5470.40 μg/g). In contrast, samples with a reduced sugar content exhibited quality parameters similar to those of the control sample, except for colour differences (ΔE), where the highest values were observed. The addition of fruit extract to the wafer cream enhanced the oxidative stability of the lipid fraction, allowing for an extended shelf life without compromising the quality of the wafer fillings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102653"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143843892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances in the drying of medicinal herb by novel physical field-based techniques: A review","authors":"Bowen Wang ,&nbsp;Shaojin Wang ,&nbsp;Bo Ling","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102658","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102658","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fresh medicinal herbs are highly perishable and sensitive to chilling. Traditional drying techniques, such as hot air and solar drying, are well-established and widely adopted commercially. However, these methods involve long drying times, which can potentially lead to a decline in the quality of medicinal herbs, including discoloration, burning, or the loss of functional properties. As public awareness of health continues to grow and the concept of medicine and food homology gains increasing attention, the demand for high-quality dried medicinal herbs has been rising annually, prompting researchers to explore and develop novel drying technologies. This paper introduces a series of novel physical field-based drying (PFD) technologies, which involve electromagnetic, electric fields, and acoustic, as well as their combinations. These technologies are reviewed for possible opportunities to enhance the drying efficiency and improve the quality characteristics of medicinal herbs. The drying mechanism, major finds, typical equipment, as well as the characteristics of each technology are systematically reviewed. Furthermore, the challenges and future directions of PFD are also discussed to facilitate its better practical applications within the medicinal herb industry. This paper also presents specific theoretical insights and practical applications, aimed to enhance the design and scaling-up process of PFD technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102658"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unraveling grain vulnerability to the khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium): Structure and mineral content","authors":"Ahmed S. Hashem ,&nbsp;Heba E. Amin ,&nbsp;Marwa M. Ramadan ,&nbsp;Amira A.A. Abdel-Hady ,&nbsp;Hagar S. Awadalla ,&nbsp;Habeeb M. Al-Solami ,&nbsp;Somia E. Sharawi ,&nbsp;Abdullah G. Alghamdi ,&nbsp;Naser A. Alkenani ,&nbsp;Hesham A. Mahran ,&nbsp;Raul Narciso C. Guedes","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102647","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102647","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pest-substrate relationship plays a crucial role in infestation dynamics, yet certain economically significant invasive pests, such as the khapra beetle (<em>Trogoderma granarium</em>), remain understudied. This study examines the susceptibility of different grain species and substrates to <em>T. granarium</em> infestation, focusing on the influence of grain physical properties and mineral composition. Laboratory trials assessing whole and processed grains revealed that structural integrity significantly affects pest colonization. Hard grains, such as rice, exhibited lower infestation rates, whereas softer grains, like wheat and maize, provided more favorable conditions for larval development. Processed forms, including cracked grains and flour, showed heightened vulnerability, likely due to increased surface area facilitating pest feeding and reproduction. Additionally, mineral composition emerged as a potential determinant of susceptibility, with higher magnesium content correlating with increased pest performance, suggesting a role for mineral availability in pest development. These findings highlight the multifactorial nature of grain susceptibility, where both physical barriers and chemical properties shape infestation dynamics. The study underscores the need for integrated pest management strategies that consider grain type, processing state, and nutritional composition. Future research should explore the biochemical mechanisms underlying insect-mineral interactions and assess potential breeding or storage interventions to mitigate pest impact. A deeper understanding of these complex relationships is critical for developing targeted strategies to preserve grain quality and reduce post-harvest losses, ensuring food security in global storage systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102647"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing agronomic traits of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) gaertn) through seed nano-priming using silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2NPs)","authors":"Priya Dudi,&nbsp;Lalita Verma,&nbsp;Ashutosh Pathak,&nbsp;Shamshadul Haq,&nbsp;Sumita Kachhwaha","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102654","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102654","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The current study conducted usage of seed nano-priming using silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO₂NPs) to assess its impact on the morphological and yield parameters, along with biochemical attributes of <em>Eleusine coracana</em> (L.) Gaertn. Seeds were primed with different concentrations of SiO₂NPs (25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 mg L⁻¹) for 10 h, with respect to the untreated control. The morphological parameters were observed at tillering, ear head, and harvest stages, and at harvest stage in control plants the shoot length was 81.1 ± 1.4 cm with 12.5 ± 0.4 number of leaves. Nano-priming increased these parameters, and maximum shoot length (99.5 ± 1.1 cm) and number of leaves (14.8 ± 0.5) were recorded for plant nano-primed with 100 mg L⁻¹ SiO₂NPs. Similarly, yield parameters like number of fingers/spike (8.2 ± 0.4), length of fingers (spikelets)/spike (15.5 ± 0.7 cm), grain yield/plant (8.5 ± 0.2 g), and straw weight/plant (15 ± 0.3 g) were also significantly higher in plant nano-primed with 100 mg L⁻¹ SiO₂NPs in comparison to control plant. Estimating the pigment contents suggested that the contents were higher in reproductive stage than vegetative stage plants for both control and nano-primed plants. The chlorophyll <em>a</em> (360.48 ± 4.59 μg g⁻¹ FW), chlorophyll <em>b</em> (277.60 ± 3.32 μg g⁻¹ FW), total chlorophyll (638.08 ± 2.83 μg g⁻¹ FW), and carotenoid (184.31 ± 2.78 μg g⁻¹ FW) contents were lowest in control plant. Their amounts were significantly increased after nano-priming with 100 mg L⁻¹ SiO₂NPs except chlorophyll <em>b</em> which was higher at 125 mg L⁻¹ SiO₂NPs, and it was as follows: chlorophyll <em>a</em> (535.05 ± 8.29 μg g⁻¹ FW), chlorophyll <em>b</em> (376.31 ± 5.70 μg g⁻¹ FW), total chlorophyll (897.55 ± 1.51 μg g⁻¹ FW), and carotenoid (279.47 ± 2.75 μg g⁻¹ FW). Similar trend was recorded for antioxidant enzyme activities where the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD, 23.92 ± 0.60 U g⁻¹ FW), catalase (CAT, 47.91 ± 1.56 U g⁻¹ FW), and guaiacol peroxidase (GPX, 5.49 ± 0.03 U g⁻¹ FW) were highest in reproductive stage plant primed with 100 mg L⁻¹ SiO₂NPs. Present study confirmed the role of SiO₂NPs on growth and biochemical responses in <em>E. coracana</em>, and also the better growth of plants can be correlated with the increased pigment contents and activities of antioxidant enzymes. This study suggests the use of SiO₂NPs as growth enhancer at moderate concentration, and it can be considered an effective strategy for enhancing the production of this crop and emphasizing the need for its careful usage for agricultural purposes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102654"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating secondary metabolites of dry and semi-dry dates on the fitness traits of Plodia interpunctella Hübner in storage conditions","authors":"Faris- Radhi Mohammed,&nbsp;Jebraeil Razmjou,&nbsp;Mahdi Hassanpour,&nbsp;Rafiee-Dastjerdi Hooshang,&nbsp;Mardani-Talaee Mozhgan","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102648","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102648","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Date, <em>Phoenix dactylifera</em> L., is a nutritious fruit that provides dietary benefits and raw materials for the food industry, containing simple sugars, proteins, fats, phenols, fiber, and antioxidants. The Indianmeal moth, <em>Plodia interpunctella</em> Hübner, is a polyphagous pest that reduces product quality, increases costs, and generates customer complaints. This study evaluated the fitness traits of <em>P. interpunctella</em> in response to seven date cultivars: four dry (Daglat Nour, Deyri, Tori, and Zahedi) and three semi-dry (Estamaran, Khasouee, and Pyaram) under storage conditions to identify resistant cultivars. Khasouee exhibited the highest moisture content compared to Daglat Nour. It also had the highest total phenol and flavonoid levels, while Daglat Nour had the lowest. Pre-adult periods for both male and female moths were longest on Khasouee and shortest on Daglat Nour. The oviposition period was significantly longer on Daglat Nour than on Khasouee and Pyaram. Fecundity differed significantly, with increased rates on Daglat Nour and decreased rates on Pyaram. Moths fed on Daglat Nour and Pyaram showed the highest and latest net reproductive rates (<em>R</em>₀) and intrinsic rate of increase (<em>r</em>), respectively. <em>R</em>₀ and <em>r</em> values exhibited a strong negative correlation with the physical and secondary metabolites of the date cultivars. Thus, Daglat Nour is highly susceptible to the moth, whereas Estamaran, Khasouee, and Pyaram demonstrate resistance, indicating the importance of semi-dry date resistance for pest control in stored crops.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102648"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insights into insecticidal efficacy of Cymbopogon essential oils against Callosobruchus chinensis: An integrated approach through bioassays and in-silico molecular docking for sustainable pest management","authors":"Monjul Hazarika ,&nbsp;Porismita Nath ,&nbsp;Twahira Begum ,&nbsp;Mohan Lal ,&nbsp;Jatin Kalita ,&nbsp;Prachurjya Dutta","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102655","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102655","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Post-harvest losses attributed to insect pests, particularly <em>Callosobruchus chinensis</em>, pose a significant threat to global food security. Although synthetic pesticides have proven efficacy, their environmental and health implications highlight the need for safer alternatives. This study investigates the insecticidal properties of essential oils from <em>Cymbopogon khasianus</em> (CKEO) and <em>Cymbopogon flexuosus</em> (CFEO) against <em>C. chinensis.</em></div><div>The results demonstrate that CKEO and CFEO possess considerable fumigant toxicity and repellent properties against adult <em>C. chinensis</em>. Notably, CFEO exhibited enhanced toxicity across all concentrations tested, with LC₅₀ values ranging from 86.81 μL/L to 27.50 μL/L over 96 h, whereas CKEO showed LC₅₀ values of 187.86 μL/L to 52.97 μL/L. In repellent assays, CKEO was notably effective at lower concentrations (16.13 μL/L), achieving 33.33 % repellency at 13.13 μL/L, while CFEO outperformed CKEO at higher concentrations (48.39 μL/L), reaching 93.33 % repellency after 6 h of exposure.</div><div>Among the key phytochemicals identified through GC-MS, trans-Methylisoeugenol (43.16 %) and Citral (34.56 %) were the predominant compounds in CKEO and CFEO respectively. Additionally, both oils contained other significant monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, recognized for their substantial contact toxicity and repellent properties.</div><div>Molecular docking studies indicate that Caryophyellene oxide has a strong inhibitory potential against insect α-amylase, with a binding affinity of -7.62 kcal/mol. Furthermore, p-Camphorene shows notable binding affinities of -9.08 kcal/mol for odorant receptors, and -7.30 kcal/mol for NADH oxidoreductase, indicating its potential functional significance in biochemical interaction.</div><div>These findings highlight Cymbopogon essential oils as effective and sustainable pest management alternatives. Integrating bioassay techniques with molecular docking, reveals the mechanisms behind their effectiveness, providing important insights vital for sustainable pest management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102655"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143830201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fresh and frozen dried fruit mites (Carpoglyphus lactis) supported the rearing of a predatory mite Phytoseius leaki (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with specialised niche requirements","authors":"Keshi Zhang ,&nbsp;Qiongshu Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhi-Qiang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102651","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102651","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The structural features of plant surfaces play a crucial role in the survival and development of phytoseiid mites, yet the specific requirements remain understudied. We investigated the effects of fibrous materials and leaf trichomes on the survival and life history traits of a predatory mite, <em>Phytoseius leaki</em> Schicha. Despite access to abundant food and moisture, no individuals survived to the deutonymph stage in artificial rearing cells lacking fibrous materials, suggesting that structural cues are essential for immature development. Protonymphs exhibited minimal feeding before mortality, indicating that the absence of a suitable niche may have induced stress-related effects. Comparisons between fabric substrates and the leaf discs of woolly nightshade (<em>Solanum mauritianum</em> Scop.) revealed accelerated development on leaf surfaces but reduced fecundity and lifespan, potentially due to toxic biochemical products. Laboratory trials demonstrated that both live and frozen <em>Carpoglyphus lactis</em> (L.) eggs supported the development and reproduction of <em>P. leaki</em>, although frozen eggs reduced interference from live mites and waste accumulation. These findings highlight the structural requirements of <em>P. leaki</em>, emphasising the importance of leaf trichomes in shaping its habitat distribution and potential role in managing pests associated with pubescent plants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102651"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143820791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Management strategy evaluation of stored grain using global sensitivity analysis: Part I – Allowable maximum variations of temperatures and moisture contents of canola","authors":"Fuji Jian","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102649","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102649","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To maintaining grain quality and quantity, stored grain should be stored at low temperatures and dry moisture contents with minimum variations of temperature and moisture content. Global sensitivity analysis was conducted to characterize these allowable variations by simulating different ranges of temperature, moisture content, and initial germination with different distributions of the simulated temperatures, moisture contents, and initial germinations. Mathematical models published in literature for predicting canola germination were coded in Symbiology and Simulink for conducting these simulations. Random and normal distributions of temperatures, moisture contents, and initial germinations were simulated. Simulations covered ranges of temperature (5–40 °C), moisture (6–12 %, wet basis), and initial germination (92–98 %) variations to assess their effects on germination reduction. Simulation results and global sensitivity analysis concluded that the allowable maximum variations of moisture content in stored canola granaries depended on the variation of temperatures, and vice versa. Any moisture variation would reduce the recommended safe storage time. The allowed maximum standard error of moisture contents for one third of the recommended safe storage time was 0.5, 0.5, and 0.1 percentage point at 18 ± 3, 23 ± 3, and 28 ± 3 °C, respectively. These findings provide critical guidelines for optimizing canola storage conditions to minimize spoilage risk.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102649"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143808385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eugenol: An essential oil with potential antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity against foodborne bacteria","authors":"Zeeshan Hyderi ,&nbsp;Sageer Abass ,&nbsp;Deepa Iswarya ,&nbsp;Kiruthika Saravanan ,&nbsp;Arumugam Veera Ravi","doi":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102644","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102644","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Eugenol exhibits a range of properties, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, making it a versatile compound in both therapeutic and industrial applications. Biofilm formation by foodborne bacteria poses significant challenges to food safety and public health. Understanding the mechanisms of biofilm formation and the impact of biofilms on foodborne pathogens is crucial for developing effective control strategies. Natural compounds like eugenol offer promising solutions for inhibiting biofilm formation and enhancing food safety. Eugenol's multifaceted mechanisms of action, including biofilm disruption, interference with quorum sensing, and alteration of membrane integrity, underscore its potential as an effective antimicrobial agent against foodborne bacteria. Its incorporation into food packaging and preservation strategies could significantly enhance food safety by preventing biofilm formation and reducing microbial contamination. Continued research into synergistic effects of eugenol with other antimicrobials will be essential for optimizing its use in food preservation and safety applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":17019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Stored Products Research","volume":"112 ","pages":"Article 102644"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143777250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}