Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-22 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081165

M. Portillo‐Estrada

{"title":"Limitations of Plant Stress Tolerance upon Heat and CO2 Exposure in Black Poplar: Assessment of Photosynthetic Traits and Stress Volatile Emissions","authors":"M. Portillo‐Estrada","doi":"10.3390/plants13081165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081165","url":null,"abstract":"Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by plants may help in understanding the status of a plant’s physiology and its coping with mild to severe stress. Future climatic projections reveal that shifts in temperature and CO2 availability will occur, and plants may incur the uncoupling of carbon assimilation and synthesis of key molecules. This study explores the patterns of emissions of key VOCs (isoprene, methanol, acetaldehyde, and acetic acid) emitted by poplar leaves (more than 350) under a combined gradient of temperature (12–42 °C) and air CO2 concentration (400–1500 ppm), along with measurements of photosynthetic rates and stomatal conductance. Isoprene emission exhibited a rise with temperature and CO2 availability, peaking at 39 °C, the temperature at which methanol emission started to peak, illustrating the limit of stress tolerance to severe damage. Isoprene emission was uncoupled from the photosynthesis rate, indicating a shift from the carbon source for isoprene synthesis, while assimilation was decreased. Methanol and acetaldehyde emissions were correlated with stomatal conductance and peaked at 25 °C and 1200 ppm CO2. Acetic acid emissions lacked a clear correlation with stomatal conductance and the emission pattern of its precursor acetaldehyde. This study offers crucial insights into the limitations of photosynthetic carbon and stress tolerance.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"23 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140673206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Comprehensive Analysis of the Peanut SQUAMOSA Promoter Binding Protein-like Gene Family and How AhSPL5 Enhances Salt Tolerance in Transgenic Arabidopsis 全面分析花生 SQUAMOSA 启动子结合蛋白样基因家族以及 AhSPL5 如何增强转基因拟南芥的耐盐性

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081057

Xiaohui Sun, Lili Zhang, Weihua Xu, Jianpeng Zheng, Meiling Yan, Ming Zhao, Xinyu Wang, Yan Yin

{"title":"A Comprehensive Analysis of the Peanut SQUAMOSA Promoter Binding Protein-like Gene Family and How AhSPL5 Enhances Salt Tolerance in Transgenic Arabidopsis","authors":"Xiaohui Sun, Lili Zhang, Weihua Xu, Jianpeng Zheng, Meiling Yan, Ming Zhao, Xinyu Wang, Yan Yin","doi":"10.3390/plants13081057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081057","url":null,"abstract":"SPL (SQUAMOSA promoter binding protein-like), as one family of plant transcription factors, plays an important function in plant growth and development and in response to environmental stresses. Despite SPL gene families having been identified in various plant species, the understanding of this gene family in peanuts remains insufficient. In this study, thirty-eight genes (AhSPL1-AhSPL38) were identified and classified into seven groups based on a phylogenetic analysis. In addition, a thorough analysis indicated that the AhSPL genes experienced segmental duplications. The analysis of the gene structure and protein motif patterns revealed similarities in the structure of exons and introns, as well as the organization of the motifs within the same group, thereby providing additional support to the conclusions drawn from the phylogenetic analysis. The analysis of the regulatory elements and RNA-seq data suggested that the AhSPL genes might be widely involved in peanut growth and development, as well as in response to environmental stresses. Furthermore, the expression of some AhSPL genes, including AhSPL5, AhSPL16, AhSPL25, and AhSPL36, were induced by drought and salt stresses. Notably, the expression of the AhSPL genes might potentially be regulated by regulatory factors with distinct functionalities, such as transcription factors ERF, WRKY, MYB, and Dof, and microRNAs, like ahy-miR156. Notably, the overexpression of AhSPL5 can enhance salt tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis by enhancing its ROS-scavenging capability and positively regulating the expression of stress-responsive genes. These results provide insight into the evolutionary origin of plant SPL genes and how they enhance plant tolerance to salt stress.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"17 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140723160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Variation in Water-Holding Capacity in Sphagnum Species Depends on Both Plant and Colony Structure 泥炭藓物种持水量的变化取决于植物和菌落结构

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081061

Willem Q M van de Koot, James Msonda, Olga P. Olver, J. Doonan, Candida Nibau

{"title":"Variation in Water-Holding Capacity in Sphagnum Species Depends on Both Plant and Colony Structure","authors":"Willem Q M van de Koot, James Msonda, Olga P. Olver, J. Doonan, Candida Nibau","doi":"10.3390/plants13081061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081061","url":null,"abstract":"Peatlands have become a focal point in climate mitigation strategies as these ecosystems have significant carbon sequestration capacities when healthy but release CO2 and other greenhouse gases when damaged. However, as drought episodes become more frequent and prolonged, organisms key to the functioning of some peatlands are increasingly under pressure from desiccation. The Sphagnum mosses, which tend to keep their ecosystem waterlogged and many of whom promote peat formation, are only mildly desiccation-tolerant in comparison to other mosses. The role of Sphagnum anatomy and colony structure is poorly understood in the context of desiccation resilience. Using four different Sphagnum species belonging to four different subgenera and positions along the gradient of the water table, we show that plant morphological traits and colony density are important determinants of water storage capacity. Our results show that, as previously postulated, the majority of the water is stored in an easily exchangeable form, probably extracellularly, and that plant morphological traits, specifically the type and presence of branches, are major contributors to water storage and can explain some of the interspecies variation. We also show that plant density is another important determinant for water storage capacity as higher densities hold larger quantities of water per unit of biomass for all four species, which increases resilience to desiccation. The results presented here suggest that species choice and planting density should receive more attention when considering peatland restoration strategies.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"136 46","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140725320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Characterization of Browning, Chlorogenic Acid Content, and Polyphenol Oxidase Activity in Different Varietal Types of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) for Improving Visual and Nutritional Quality 不同品种茄子（Solanum melongena）褐变、绿原酸含量和多酚氧化酶活性的特征，以改善视觉和营养质量

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081059

Gloria Villanueva, S. Vilanova, M. Plazas

{"title":"Characterization of Browning, Chlorogenic Acid Content, and Polyphenol Oxidase Activity in Different Varietal Types of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) for Improving Visual and Nutritional Quality","authors":"Gloria Villanueva, S. Vilanova, M. Plazas","doi":"10.3390/plants13081059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081059","url":null,"abstract":"Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) breeding for fruit quality has mostly focused on visual traits and nutritional and bioactive compounds, including chlorogenic acid. However, higher contents of chlorogenic acid may lead to more pronounced fruit flesh browning. We examined a diverse collection of 59 eggplant accessions across five varietal types (‘black oval’, ‘striped’, ‘anthocyanin-free’, ‘purple’, and ‘black elongated’) to evaluate the degree of browning, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, and chlorogenic acid (CGA) content. The results reveal moderate correlations among these traits, with no clear differences among the varietal types, suggesting that other factors, including genetic variation, might significantly influence these traits. Notably, ‘black oval’ accessions demonstrated higher browning and PPO activity, whereas ‘striped’ accessions showed low variability. The identification of genotypes with lower browning and higher CGA content highlights opportunities for targeted genotype selection to improve eggplant chlorogenic acid content while maintaining low or moderate browning, pointing towards the importance of genetic considerations in breeding strategies to reduce browning and enhance nutritional value.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140727701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Carotenoid Accumulation in the Rhododendron chrysanthum Is Mediated by Abscisic Acid Production Driven by UV-B Stress 杜鹃花中类胡萝卜素的积累是由紫外线-B 胁迫下产生的脱落酸介导的

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081062

Fushuai Gong, Xiangru Zhou, Wang Yu, Hongwei Xu, Xiao-fu Zhou

{"title":"Carotenoid Accumulation in the Rhododendron chrysanthum Is Mediated by Abscisic Acid Production Driven by UV-B Stress","authors":"Fushuai Gong, Xiangru Zhou, Wang Yu, Hongwei Xu, Xiao-fu Zhou","doi":"10.3390/plants13081062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081062","url":null,"abstract":"Rhododendron chrysanthum (R. chrysanthum) development is hampered by UV-B sunlight because it damages the photosynthetic system and encourages the buildup of carotenoids. Nevertheless, it is still unclear how R. chrysanthum repairs the photosynthetic system to encourage the formation of carotenoid pigments. The carotenoid and abscisic acid (ABA) concentrations of the R. chrysanthum were ascertained in this investigation. Following UV-B stress, the level of carotenoids was markedly increased, and there was a strong correlation between carotenoids and ABA. The modifications of R. chrysanthum’s OJIP transient curves were examined in order to verify the regulatory effect of ABA on carotenoid accumulation. It was discovered that external application of ABA lessened the degree of damage on the donor side and lessened the damage caused by UV-B stress on R. chrysanthum. Additionally, integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics were used to examine the changes in differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differential metabolites (DMs) in R. chrysanthum in order to have a better understanding of the role that ABA plays in carotenoid accumulation. The findings indicated that the majority of DEGs were connected to carotenoid accumulation and ABA signaling sensing. To sum up, we proposed a method for R. chrysanthum carotenoid accumulation. UV-B stress activates ABA production, which then interacts with transcription factors to limit photosynthesis and accumulate carotenoids, such as MYB-enhanced carotenoid biosynthesis. This study showed that R. chrysanthum’s damage from UV-B exposure was lessened by carotenoid accumulation, and it also offered helpful suggestions for raising the carotenoid content of plants.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"53 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140724024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect and Mechanism of L-Arginine against Alternaria Fruit Rot in Postharvest Blueberry Fruit 左旋精氨酸对采后蓝莓果实中交替孢霉属果实腐烂病的影响和作用机制

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.3390/plants13081058

Jiaqi Wang, Runan Zhao, Yuxuan Li, Haifeng Rong, Ling Yang, Ming Gao, Bingxin Sun, Yunhe Zhang, Yufeng Xu, Xuerui Yan

{"title":"Effect and Mechanism of L-Arginine against Alternaria Fruit Rot in Postharvest Blueberry Fruit","authors":"Jiaqi Wang, Runan Zhao, Yuxuan Li, Haifeng Rong, Ling Yang, Ming Gao, Bingxin Sun, Yunhe Zhang, Yufeng Xu, Xuerui Yan","doi":"10.3390/plants13081058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081058","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to explore the impact of L-arginine (Arg) on the development of resistance to Alternaria tenuissima (A. tenuissima) in blueberries. The metabolism of reactive oxygen species, pathogenesis-related proteins (PRs), and jasmonic acid (JA) biosynthesis pathways were analyzed, including changes in activity and gene expression of key enzymes. The results indicated that Arg treatment could prevent the development of Alternaria fruit rot in postharvest blueberries. In addition, it was also found to induce a burst of hydrogen peroxide in the blueberries early on during storage, thereby improving their resistance to A. tenuissima. Arg treatment was observed to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes (peroxidase, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and ascorbate peroxidase) and related gene expression, as well as the total levels of phenolics, flavonoids, and anthocyanin in the blueberries. The activity and gene expression of the PRs (chitinase and β-1,3-glucanase) were elevated in Arg-treated blueberries, boosting their resistance to pathogens. Additionally, a surge in endogenous JA content was detected in Arg-treated blueberries, along with upregulated expression of key genes related the JA biosynthesis pathway (VcLOX1, VcAOS1, VcAOC, VcAOC3, VcOPR1, VcOPR3, VcMYC2, and VcCOI1), thereby further bolstering disease resistance. In conclusion, Arg treatment was determined to be a promising prospective method for controlling Alternaria fruit rot in blueberries.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"127 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140725726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Low Diversity and High Genetic Structure for Platonia insignis Mart., an Endangered Fruit Tree Species 濒危果树品种 Platonia insignis Mart.的低多样性和高遗传结构

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3390/plants13071033

Caroline Bertocco Garcia, Allison Vieira da Silva, Igor Araújo Santos de Carvalho, W. F. Nascimento, S. Ramos, D. Rodrigues, M. Zucchi, Flaviane Malaquias Costa, A. Alves-Pereira, C. E. Batista, Dario Dantas Amaral, E. Veasey

{"title":"Low Diversity and High Genetic Structure for Platonia insignis Mart., an Endangered Fruit Tree Species","authors":"Caroline Bertocco Garcia, Allison Vieira da Silva, Igor Araújo Santos de Carvalho, W. F. Nascimento, S. Ramos, D. Rodrigues, M. Zucchi, Flaviane Malaquias Costa, A. Alves-Pereira, C. E. Batista, Dario Dantas Amaral, E. Veasey","doi":"10.3390/plants13071033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071033","url":null,"abstract":"Platonia insignis is a fruit tree native to Brazil of increasing economic importance, with its pulp trading among the highest market values. This study aimed to evaluate the structure and genomic diversity of P. insignis (bacurizeiro) accessions from six locations in the Brazilian States of Roraima, Amazonas, Pará (Amazon biome), and Maranhão (Cerrado biome). A total of 2031 SNP markers were obtained using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS), from which 625 outlier SNPs were identified. High genetic structure was observed, with most of the genetic variability (59%) concentrated among locations, mainly between biomes (Amazon and Cerrado). A positive and significant correlation (r = 0.85; p < 0.005) was detected between genetic and geographic distances, indicating isolation by distance. The highest genetic diversity was observed for the location in the Cerrado biome (HE = 0.1746; HO = 0.2078). The locations in the Amazon biome showed low genetic diversity indexes with significant levels of inbreeding. The advance of urban areas, events of burning, and expansion of agricultural activities are most probably the main factors for the genetic diversity reduction of P. insignis. Approaches to functional analysis showed that most of the outlier loci found may be related to genes involved in cellular and metabolic processes.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"338 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140765058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Research on the Germination Process of Panax ginseng Overwintering Buds 三七越冬芽萌发过程的转录组和代谢组研究

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3390/plants13071041

Ranqi Li, Yashu Li, Miaomiao Tang, Zhengyi Qu, Cai Shao, Peihe Zheng, Wei Hou

{"title":"Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Research on the Germination Process of Panax ginseng Overwintering Buds","authors":"Ranqi Li, Yashu Li, Miaomiao Tang, Zhengyi Qu, Cai Shao, Peihe Zheng, Wei Hou","doi":"10.3390/plants13071041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071041","url":null,"abstract":"Ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) is a perennial plant with a long dormancy period. While some researchers employ gibberellin and other substances to stimulate premature germination, this method is limited to laboratory settings and cannot be applied to the field cultivation of ginseng. The mechanism underlying the germination of ginseng overwintering buds remains largely unexplored. Understanding the internal changes during the dormancy release process in the overwintering buds would facilitate the discovery of potential genes, metabolites, or regulatory pathways associated with it. In this study, we approximately determined the onset of dormancy release through morphological observations and investigated the process of dormancy release in ginseng overwintering buds using transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches. Our analyses revealed that the germination process of ginseng overwintering buds is regulated by multiple plant hormones, each acting at different times. Among these, abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellic acid (GA) serve as classical signaling molecules regulating the dormancy process, while other hormones may promote the subsequent growth of overwintering buds. Additionally, metabolic pathways associated with arginine may be involved in the dormancy release process. Polyamines synthesized downstream may promote the growth of overwintering buds after dormancy release and participate in subsequent reproductive growth. This study provides insights into the germination process of ginseng overwintering buds at the molecular level and serves as a reference for further exploration of the detailed mechanism underlying ginseng overwintering germination in the future.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"1204 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140774306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Studies on Candidate Genes Related to Flowering Time in a Multiparent Population of Maize Derived from Tropical and Temperate Germplasm 研究热带和温带种质玉米多亲本群体中与花期有关的候选基因

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3390/plants13071032

Fengyun Ran, Yizhu Wang, F. Jiang, Xingfu Yin, Yaqi Bi, R. Shaw, Xingming Fan

{"title":"Studies on Candidate Genes Related to Flowering Time in a Multiparent Population of Maize Derived from Tropical and Temperate Germplasm","authors":"Fengyun Ran, Yizhu Wang, F. Jiang, Xingfu Yin, Yaqi Bi, R. Shaw, Xingming Fan","doi":"10.3390/plants13071032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071032","url":null,"abstract":"A comprehensive study on maize flowering traits, focusing on the regulation of flowering time and the elucidation of molecular mechanisms underlying the genes controlling flowering, holds the potential to significantly enhance our understanding of the associated regulatory gene network. In this study, three tropical maize inbreds, CML384, CML171, and CML444, were used, along with a temperate maize variety, Shen137, as parental lines to cross with Ye107. The resulting F1s underwent seven consecutive generations of self-pollination through the single-seed descent (SSD) method to develop a multiparent population. To investigate the regulation of maize flowering time-related traits and to identify loci and candidate genes, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted. GWAS analysis identified 556 SNPs and 12 candidate genes that were significantly associated with flowering time-related traits. Additionally, an analysis of the effect of the estimated breeding values of the subpopulations on flowering time was conducted to further validate the findings of the present study. Collectively, this study offers valuable insights into novel candidate genes, contributing to an improved understanding of maize flowering time-related traits. This information holds practical significance for future maize breeding programs aimed at developing high-yielding hybrids.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"75 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140794696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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High-Value Compounds in Papaya By-Products (Carica papaya L. var. Formosa and Aliança): Potential Sustainable Use and Exploitation 木瓜副产品（Carica papaya L. var. Formosa and Aliança）中的高价值化合物：潜在的可持续利用和开发

Plants Pub Date : 2024-04-01 DOI: 10.3390/plants13071009

A. Vinha, Anabela S G Costa, Lília C Espírito Santo, D. Ferreira, Carla Sousa, Edgar Pinto, Agostinho A. Almeida, M. B. Oliveira

{"title":"High-Value Compounds in Papaya By-Products (Carica papaya L. var. Formosa and Aliança): Potential Sustainable Use and Exploitation","authors":"A. Vinha, Anabela S G Costa, Lília C Espírito Santo, D. Ferreira, Carla Sousa, Edgar Pinto, Agostinho A. Almeida, M. B. Oliveira","doi":"10.3390/plants13071009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071009","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Food waste is a global and growing problem that is gaining traction due to its environmental, ethical, social, and economic repercussions. Between 2022 and 2027, the worldwide papaya market is expected to have a huge increase, meaning a growth in organic waste, including peels and seeds. Thus, this study evaluated the potential use of peels and seeds of two mature papaya fruits as a source of bioactive compounds, converting these by-products into value-added products. Proximate analysis (AOAC methods), mineral content (ICP-MS), free sugars (HPLC-ELSD), fatty acid composition (GC-FID), vitamin E profile (HPLC-DAD-FLD), and antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP assays) were evaluated. Results: Both by-products showed high total protein (20–27%), and dietary fiber (32–38%) contents. Papaya peels presented a high ash content (14–16%), indicating a potential application as a mineral source. 14 fatty acids were detected, with α-linolenic acid (30%) as the most abundant in the peels and oleic acid (74%) in the seeds. Both by-products showed high antioxidant activity. Conclusion: Papaya by-products display great potential for industrial recovery and application, such as formulation of new functional food ingredients.","PeriodicalId":509472,"journal":{"name":"Plants","volume":"64 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140766735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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