Carrots have an important role for a life of the men.Everybody can use carrots in the meals or the drinks,he uses carrots such as the medicaments to cure many diseases,too.Carrots are very necessary,we can tell the fo...Carrots have an important role for a life of the men.Everybody can use carrots in the meals or the drinks,he uses carrots such as the medicaments to cure many diseases,too.Carrots are very necessary,we can tell the following effects:carrots help improve eyesight,especially,carrots contain vitamin A,essential nutrients for health of the eyes.When our bodies have the vitamin A deficiency in the long time,visual cells in the eye retina can been hurt,make dry eyes,cause the visual disturbances and it is serious that everyone does not see.Carrots support to cure the diabetes;help strengthen the immunity;improve the health cardiovascular;help beautiful healthy skin;can reduce the risk of cancer.Besides,everyone drinks carrot juice to stimulate hair growth and stabilize blood pressure.Carrots contain a lot of beta carotene,fiber,vitamin K1,potassium as well as antioxidants and are grown popularly in all regions of Vietnam.The cultivating soil,irrigating water and carrot samples were collected in Loc Thanh village,Bao Lam district,Lam Dong province and some indicators were analyzed.The results showed that the soil sample was poor in nutrient by N,P,K indicators that were lower than the standards;but pH,Al3+and Fe3+were higher than the standards.The water sample did not contain the toxic heavy metals such as:As,Pb,Cd;but the indicators of Cu,Zn,Fe were higher than the standards.For the carrot sample,the indicators of As,Pb,Cu,Zn exceeded the allowable threshold;the contents of lipid and protein were lower than the standards but NO3-was within allowable standards.However,analysis of carrot samples grown by us using organic methods showed that some heavy metal indicators such as:As,Pb,Cu were lower than allowable standards.This showed that it is necessary to choose the type of soil,water and organic method for growing carrots in order to harvest good quality carrots and safety for users.We studied an environment of soil,water and analyzed the carrots to find a nutrition level,nutritional value and the metal accumulation in order to improve a life of men.展开更多
β-carotene acts as an antioxidant and is receiving growing interest due to its ability as protecting agent against heart diseases, cancer and strengthening effect on red blood cells. The main aim of this work was to ...β-carotene acts as an antioxidant and is receiving growing interest due to its ability as protecting agent against heart diseases, cancer and strengthening effect on red blood cells. The main aim of this work was to study the kinetics of the supercritical fluid extraction of β-carotene from tray dried carrots at 40℃, 50℃ and 55℃ and 30, 35 and 40 MPa at SC-CO2 flow rate of 2.0 L/min for extraction time of up to 6 h. It was observed that the concentration of β-carotene in the extract increased with pressure, temperature and extraction time. The results indicated that yield was found to be maximum at 45℃ and 35 MPa at 2 L/min SC-CO2 flow rate. Concentration of β-carotene in the extract increased with SC-CO2 flow rate. Weibull distribution model described adequately the kinetics of extraction of β-carotene from carrots.展开更多
This study focuses on the adsorption at temperatures below 70℃, of carotenoids from carrots on clay materials such as kaolinite in the raw state, activated with a 0.5 M HCl solution or treated with a sodium solution ...This study focuses on the adsorption at temperatures below 70℃, of carotenoids from carrots on clay materials such as kaolinite in the raw state, activated with a 0.5 M HCl solution or treated with a sodium solution of Al<sup>+</sup>. The kinetic study of carotenoid adsorption shows that equilibrium is reached after 30 minutes and the temperature has little influence on carotenoid adsorption. On the other hand, the quantities adsorbed at equilibrium increase with the initial concentration of carotenoids. The kinetic model that best describes the experimental data is that of the pseudo-second order, adsorption is made in two time. For the carotenoid adsorption isotherms, the best correlation is obtained with the Freundlich model. The low values of the Freundlich constants indicate that the adsorption is probably of a physical type. This conclusion is confirmed by the effective desorption of carotenoids observed during desorption experiments.展开更多
Air and soil temperatures strongly influence the growth and quality of crops. However, in root vegetables, such as carrot, few experiments aimed at regulating growth and quality by manipulating root-zone temperature h...Air and soil temperatures strongly influence the growth and quality of crops. However, in root vegetables, such as carrot, few experiments aimed at regulating growth and quality by manipulating root-zone temperature have been reported. We investigated the effect of root-zone temperatures (20°C, 25°C, 29°C, and 33°C) on carrot growth and components using a hydroponic system. High root-zone temperatures for 14 days reduced shoot and rootgrowth and water content. In contrast, total phenolic compounds and soluble-solid content increased in tap roots under high-temperature treatment. Root oxygen consumption was upregulated after 7 days under high-temperature treatment. These results suggest that high root-zone temperatures induce drought-like stress responses that modulate carrot biomass and components. High root-zone temperature treatments administered to hydroponically grown crops may be a valuable tool for improving and increasing the quality and value of crops.展开更多
The influence of different storage conditions on the microbial quality carrot(Daucus carots)and green pepper(Capsicum annuum)was determined using standard microbiological method from day zero to day ten.Total bacteria...The influence of different storage conditions on the microbial quality carrot(Daucus carots)and green pepper(Capsicum annuum)was determined using standard microbiological method from day zero to day ten.Total bacteria count for carrot stored at room temperature ranged from Log10Cfu/g3.22 to 7.45 and for carrot stored at refrigeration temperature ranged from Log10 Cfu/g 2.13-3.14.Total bacteria count for green pepper stored at room temperature ranged from Log10Cfu/g 4.22 to 7.45 and for green pepper stored at room temperature ranged from 1.12 to 4.14 for refrigeration temperature.Bacteria isolated includes E.colI(4%),Bacillus sp.(8%),Pseudomonas(16%),Proteus vulgaris(4%),Staphylococcus sp.(28%),Klebsiella(8%),Salmonella(12%),Micrococcus sp.(12%)and Acinetobacter(8%).Fungal count for carrot at room temperature ranged from Log102.22 to 2.54 Cfu/g and 2.01 to 2.34 Cfu/g for refrigeration temperature.Fungal count for green pepper at room temperature ranged from Log10 Cfu/g 3.02 to and 7.45,Log101.81 Cfu/g to 3.34 for refrigeration temperature.Fungal isolated includes Penicillium(33.3%),Aspergillus(53.3%),and Candida(13.4%).Proximate composition indicates that moisture,ash,carbohydrates,lipid and fibre are lower at room temperature compared to refrigeration temperature.Temperature and storage duration have been said to affect the content of fruits and vegetables,therefore constant temperature and appropriate storage condition should be maintained.展开更多
A young woman,with sun-darkened skin and wearing a straw hat,bends over to check the carrots growing in a field in Chaihu,a town in Zhongxiang,a county-level city in Central China's Hubei Province.Who is she?Tian...A young woman,with sun-darkened skin and wearing a straw hat,bends over to check the carrots growing in a field in Chaihu,a town in Zhongxiang,a county-level city in Central China's Hubei Province.Who is she?Tian Yu’ai,a postgraduate student who decided to return to her hometown after university.Tian,born in the 1990s,is chair of Zhongxiang Maotai Vegetable Planting Professional Cooperative.She has spent the past eight years writing a legendary carrot-cultivation entrepreneurial story in her hometown.Earlier this year,she was named a National March 8th Red-Banner Holder.展开更多
In order to improve the heat and mass transfer process in hot-air drying,power ultrasound was coupled directly to hot-air drying of fresh carrot slices.The effects of ultrasonic power,radiation distance,hot air veloci...In order to improve the heat and mass transfer process in hot-air drying,power ultrasound was coupled directly to hot-air drying of fresh carrot slices.The effects of ultrasonic power,radiation distance,hot air velocity and temperature on drying characteristics were studied.In addition,the Page equation was used to fit the ultrasound assisted hot-air drying process of the carrot slices.The results showed that the drying rate of carrot slices increased with the increase of ultrasound power and the decrease of radiation distance.Power ultrasound had a greater enhancement on hot-air drying at lower air velocity(0.5 m/s)and temperature(40ºC),especially at the middle and later periods(controlled by internal diffusion).The drying time of carrot slices using ultrasound assisted hot-air drying was shortened by 37.5%compared to that using hot-air drying at the condition with power of 150 W,radiation distance of 15 cm,air velocity of 1.0 m/s and temperature of 40ºC.All test indicators of the model meet the accuracy requirements,which show that the model can better fit the experimental values.展开更多
The small size, light weight, irregular shape, and impurities that characterize seed groups increase clogging tendencies in the traditional seed-metering device thereby making it difficult to achieve high-speed precis...The small size, light weight, irregular shape, and impurities that characterize seed groups increase clogging tendencies in the traditional seed-metering device thereby making it difficult to achieve high-speed precision seeding. A pneumatic seed-metering device with good seed-filling performance for carrot was designed in this study. By analyzing the movement state of seeds in the device under the theoretical condition, it was concluded that the minimum critical negative pressure value of air chamber was 0.32 kPa, which provided a theoretical basis for simulation and testing. ANSYS 17.0 Software was used to simulate the shape of the seeding plate hole. By comparing the pressure, air flow stability between the suction surface and the plug removal surface of the convection field, it was concluded that the conical hole was optimal. A bench verification test was conducted on the device. The average qualified rate, missing rate, and replaying rate were 81.48%, 4.07%, and 14.45%, respectively, which provided a strong reference for the design of carrot precision seed-metering device.展开更多
Polymeric materials,known for their lightweight and strength,are widely used today.However,their non-biodegradable nature poses significant environmental challenges.This research aimed to develop biodegradable films f...Polymeric materials,known for their lightweight and strength,are widely used today.However,their non-biodegradable nature poses significant environmental challenges.This research aimed to develop biodegradable films from fruits and vegetables,using alginate as a binding agent.Using a completely randomized design,seven experimental sets were prepared with carrots,Kimju guava,and Namwa banana peel fibers as the primary materials and alginate as the secondary material at three levels:1.2,1.8,and 2.4 by weight.The solution technique was employed to create the samples.Upon testing mechanical and physical properties,experimental set 3,consisting of 60%guava and 1.8%alginate,emerged as the optimal ratio.This combination exhibited favorable physical properties,including a thickness of 0.26±0.02 mm,meeting the standards for food packaging films.Additionally,the tensile strength was 0.50±0.01 N/m²,and the elongation at break was 55.60±0.44%.Regarding chemical properties,the moisture content of 5.64±0.03%fell within the acceptable range for dried food.Furthermore,a 30-day soil burial test revealed that the sample from experimental set 3 exhibited the highest degradation rate.In conclusion,these findings suggest that guava can be a promising raw material for producing biodegradable plastics suitable for packaging applications.展开更多
The objective of this research was to enhance the stability and consistency of seed distribution during carrot planting.The impact of the seed guide tube’s structure on seeding quality was examined,leading to the des...The objective of this research was to enhance the stability and consistency of seed distribution during carrot planting.The impact of the seed guide tube’s structure on seeding quality was examined,leading to the design of a cycloidal seed guide system augmented by positive pressure airflow.By conducting kinematic modeling of the collision position of the seeds within the seed guiding system,as well as considering the seed guiding process and the seed drop position,the significant parameters influencing the final velocity of the seeds were determined.Employing a coupled Discrete Element Method-Computational Fluid Dynamics(DEM-CFD)simulation,the effects of different structural and operating parameters of the seed guide tube on the seed trajectory and airflow field were analyzed.A three-factor five-level orthogonal test was then utilized to examine the influence of each factor on each index,with the optimal conditions identified as an inlet airflow velocity of 0.077 m/s,a 45°tilt angle for the airflow branch tube,and a seed initial velocity of 0.1 m/s.Under these parameters,the qualification index was recorded as 94.1%,with a coefficient of variation of 3.2%.Bench testing conducted under the same conditions showed a decrease of 0.07%in the qualification index,and an increase of 1.875%in the coefficient of variation,with errors relative to the simulation results within acceptable bounds.These findings enhance the stability and reliability of the seed guiding system during carrot sowing operations,aligning with the demands of precision sowing.展开更多
Daucus carota(D.carota)is rich phytochemical content and has potential pharmacological properties.The root of the carrot serves as a nutritious source of vitamins,particularly notable for its highβ-carotene content,w...Daucus carota(D.carota)is rich phytochemical content and has potential pharmacological properties.The root of the carrot serves as a nutritious source of vitamins,particularly notable for its highβ-carotene content,which is a precursor to vitamin A.Additionally,it is an excellent source of flavonoids,polyacetylenes,phenolic acids,and carotenoids.These phytochemicals are associated with numerous health benefits,including antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,antimicrobial,anticancer,and hepatoprotective effects.Recent research has expanded our knowledge of these bioactive compounds,providing insights into theirmolecular mechanisms of action.This information underscores the relevance of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of carrot phytochemicals in the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as anti-inflammatory activity,antioxidant activity,hepatoprotective activity,antifungal activity,antimicrobial activity,antibacterial activity,anticancer activity,antidiabetic activity,antiulcer activity,cardioprotective activity,antidepressant activity,antidementia effect,and analgesic effect.Moreover,the antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties of carrot extracts suggest their potential applications in traditional medicine and as complementary treatments in contemporary therapeutic practices.展开更多
Carrots Carrots are grown on farms and in family gardens throughout theworld.Carrots are easy to raise and easy to harvest.They taste good.They contain(包含)a lot of carotene(胡萝卜素)
Carrots(Daucus carota L.),among the most important root vegetables in the Apiaceae family,are cultivated worldwide.The storage root is widely utilized due to its richness in carotenoids,anthocyanins,dietary fiber,vita...Carrots(Daucus carota L.),among the most important root vegetables in the Apiaceae family,are cultivated worldwide.The storage root is widely utilized due to its richness in carotenoids,anthocyanins,dietary fiber,vitamins and other nutrients.Carrot extracts,which serve as sources of antioxidants,have important functions in preventing many diseases.The biosynthesis,metabolism,and medicinal properties of carotenoids in carrots have been widely studied.Research on hormone regulation in the growth and development of carrots has also been widely performed.Recently,with the development of high-throughput sequencing technology,many efficient tools have been adopted in carrot research.A large amount of sequence data has been produced and applied to improve carrot breeding.A genome editing system based on CRISPR/Cas9 was also constructed for carrot research.In this review,we will briefly summarize the origins,genetic breeding,resistance breeding,genome editing,omics research,hormone regulation,and nutritional composition of carrots.Perspectives about future research work on carrots are also briefly provided.展开更多
The antifungal activity of chitosan on a common fungal phytopathogen, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and the control effect on sclerotinia rot of carrot were investigated. Mycelial growth and fungal biomass were strongly i...The antifungal activity of chitosan on a common fungal phytopathogen, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and the control effect on sclerotinia rot of carrot were investigated. Mycelial growth and fungal biomass were strongly inhibited by chitosan. Using propidium iodide stain combined with fluorescent microscopy, the plasma membrane of chitosan-treated S. sclerotiorum mycelia was observed to be markedly damaged. Concomitantly, protein leakage and lipid peroxidation was also found to be significantly higher in chitosan-treated mycelia compared to the control. Chitosan provided an effective control of sclerotinia rot of carrot, with induction of activity of defense-related enzymes including polyphenoloxidase and peroxidase. These data suggest that the effects of chitosan on sclerotinia rot of carrot may be associated with the direct damage to the plasma membrane and lipid peroxidation of S. sclerotiorum, and the elicitation of defense response in carrot.展开更多
文摘Carrots have an important role for a life of the men.Everybody can use carrots in the meals or the drinks,he uses carrots such as the medicaments to cure many diseases,too.Carrots are very necessary,we can tell the following effects:carrots help improve eyesight,especially,carrots contain vitamin A,essential nutrients for health of the eyes.When our bodies have the vitamin A deficiency in the long time,visual cells in the eye retina can been hurt,make dry eyes,cause the visual disturbances and it is serious that everyone does not see.Carrots support to cure the diabetes;help strengthen the immunity;improve the health cardiovascular;help beautiful healthy skin;can reduce the risk of cancer.Besides,everyone drinks carrot juice to stimulate hair growth and stabilize blood pressure.Carrots contain a lot of beta carotene,fiber,vitamin K1,potassium as well as antioxidants and are grown popularly in all regions of Vietnam.The cultivating soil,irrigating water and carrot samples were collected in Loc Thanh village,Bao Lam district,Lam Dong province and some indicators were analyzed.The results showed that the soil sample was poor in nutrient by N,P,K indicators that were lower than the standards;but pH,Al3+and Fe3+were higher than the standards.The water sample did not contain the toxic heavy metals such as:As,Pb,Cd;but the indicators of Cu,Zn,Fe were higher than the standards.For the carrot sample,the indicators of As,Pb,Cu,Zn exceeded the allowable threshold;the contents of lipid and protein were lower than the standards but NO3-was within allowable standards.However,analysis of carrot samples grown by us using organic methods showed that some heavy metal indicators such as:As,Pb,Cu were lower than allowable standards.This showed that it is necessary to choose the type of soil,water and organic method for growing carrots in order to harvest good quality carrots and safety for users.We studied an environment of soil,water and analyzed the carrots to find a nutrition level,nutritional value and the metal accumulation in order to improve a life of men.
文摘β-carotene acts as an antioxidant and is receiving growing interest due to its ability as protecting agent against heart diseases, cancer and strengthening effect on red blood cells. The main aim of this work was to study the kinetics of the supercritical fluid extraction of β-carotene from tray dried carrots at 40℃, 50℃ and 55℃ and 30, 35 and 40 MPa at SC-CO2 flow rate of 2.0 L/min for extraction time of up to 6 h. It was observed that the concentration of β-carotene in the extract increased with pressure, temperature and extraction time. The results indicated that yield was found to be maximum at 45℃ and 35 MPa at 2 L/min SC-CO2 flow rate. Concentration of β-carotene in the extract increased with SC-CO2 flow rate. Weibull distribution model described adequately the kinetics of extraction of β-carotene from carrots.
文摘This study focuses on the adsorption at temperatures below 70℃, of carotenoids from carrots on clay materials such as kaolinite in the raw state, activated with a 0.5 M HCl solution or treated with a sodium solution of Al<sup>+</sup>. The kinetic study of carotenoid adsorption shows that equilibrium is reached after 30 minutes and the temperature has little influence on carotenoid adsorption. On the other hand, the quantities adsorbed at equilibrium increase with the initial concentration of carotenoids. The kinetic model that best describes the experimental data is that of the pseudo-second order, adsorption is made in two time. For the carotenoid adsorption isotherms, the best correlation is obtained with the Freundlich model. The low values of the Freundlich constants indicate that the adsorption is probably of a physical type. This conclusion is confirmed by the effective desorption of carotenoids observed during desorption experiments.
文摘Air and soil temperatures strongly influence the growth and quality of crops. However, in root vegetables, such as carrot, few experiments aimed at regulating growth and quality by manipulating root-zone temperature have been reported. We investigated the effect of root-zone temperatures (20°C, 25°C, 29°C, and 33°C) on carrot growth and components using a hydroponic system. High root-zone temperatures for 14 days reduced shoot and rootgrowth and water content. In contrast, total phenolic compounds and soluble-solid content increased in tap roots under high-temperature treatment. Root oxygen consumption was upregulated after 7 days under high-temperature treatment. These results suggest that high root-zone temperatures induce drought-like stress responses that modulate carrot biomass and components. High root-zone temperature treatments administered to hydroponically grown crops may be a valuable tool for improving and increasing the quality and value of crops.
文摘The influence of different storage conditions on the microbial quality carrot(Daucus carots)and green pepper(Capsicum annuum)was determined using standard microbiological method from day zero to day ten.Total bacteria count for carrot stored at room temperature ranged from Log10Cfu/g3.22 to 7.45 and for carrot stored at refrigeration temperature ranged from Log10 Cfu/g 2.13-3.14.Total bacteria count for green pepper stored at room temperature ranged from Log10Cfu/g 4.22 to 7.45 and for green pepper stored at room temperature ranged from 1.12 to 4.14 for refrigeration temperature.Bacteria isolated includes E.colI(4%),Bacillus sp.(8%),Pseudomonas(16%),Proteus vulgaris(4%),Staphylococcus sp.(28%),Klebsiella(8%),Salmonella(12%),Micrococcus sp.(12%)and Acinetobacter(8%).Fungal count for carrot at room temperature ranged from Log102.22 to 2.54 Cfu/g and 2.01 to 2.34 Cfu/g for refrigeration temperature.Fungal count for green pepper at room temperature ranged from Log10 Cfu/g 3.02 to and 7.45,Log101.81 Cfu/g to 3.34 for refrigeration temperature.Fungal isolated includes Penicillium(33.3%),Aspergillus(53.3%),and Candida(13.4%).Proximate composition indicates that moisture,ash,carbohydrates,lipid and fibre are lower at room temperature compared to refrigeration temperature.Temperature and storage duration have been said to affect the content of fruits and vegetables,therefore constant temperature and appropriate storage condition should be maintained.
文摘A young woman,with sun-darkened skin and wearing a straw hat,bends over to check the carrots growing in a field in Chaihu,a town in Zhongxiang,a county-level city in Central China's Hubei Province.Who is she?Tian Yu’ai,a postgraduate student who decided to return to her hometown after university.Tian,born in the 1990s,is chair of Zhongxiang Maotai Vegetable Planting Professional Cooperative.She has spent the past eight years writing a legendary carrot-cultivation entrepreneurial story in her hometown.Earlier this year,she was named a National March 8th Red-Banner Holder.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11004049)Science and Technology Innovation Team of Henan University of Science and Technology.
文摘In order to improve the heat and mass transfer process in hot-air drying,power ultrasound was coupled directly to hot-air drying of fresh carrot slices.The effects of ultrasonic power,radiation distance,hot air velocity and temperature on drying characteristics were studied.In addition,the Page equation was used to fit the ultrasound assisted hot-air drying process of the carrot slices.The results showed that the drying rate of carrot slices increased with the increase of ultrasound power and the decrease of radiation distance.Power ultrasound had a greater enhancement on hot-air drying at lower air velocity(0.5 m/s)and temperature(40ºC),especially at the middle and later periods(controlled by internal diffusion).The drying time of carrot slices using ultrasound assisted hot-air drying was shortened by 37.5%compared to that using hot-air drying at the condition with power of 150 W,radiation distance of 15 cm,air velocity of 1.0 m/s and temperature of 40ºC.All test indicators of the model meet the accuracy requirements,which show that the model can better fit the experimental values.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China“Vegetable Intelligent Fine Production Technology and Equipment R&D” (Grant No.2017YFD0701302).
文摘The small size, light weight, irregular shape, and impurities that characterize seed groups increase clogging tendencies in the traditional seed-metering device thereby making it difficult to achieve high-speed precision seeding. A pneumatic seed-metering device with good seed-filling performance for carrot was designed in this study. By analyzing the movement state of seeds in the device under the theoretical condition, it was concluded that the minimum critical negative pressure value of air chamber was 0.32 kPa, which provided a theoretical basis for simulation and testing. ANSYS 17.0 Software was used to simulate the shape of the seeding plate hole. By comparing the pressure, air flow stability between the suction surface and the plug removal surface of the convection field, it was concluded that the conical hole was optimal. A bench verification test was conducted on the device. The average qualified rate, missing rate, and replaying rate were 81.48%, 4.07%, and 14.45%, respectively, which provided a strong reference for the design of carrot precision seed-metering device.
基金funding from the Environmental Science Program for Academic Excellence and Community Research for Fiscal Year 2024,a financial resource of the Environmental Science and Technology Program,Faculty of Science,Buriram Rajabhat University.Additionally,Buriram Rajabhat University provided a publication budget.
文摘Polymeric materials,known for their lightweight and strength,are widely used today.However,their non-biodegradable nature poses significant environmental challenges.This research aimed to develop biodegradable films from fruits and vegetables,using alginate as a binding agent.Using a completely randomized design,seven experimental sets were prepared with carrots,Kimju guava,and Namwa banana peel fibers as the primary materials and alginate as the secondary material at three levels:1.2,1.8,and 2.4 by weight.The solution technique was employed to create the samples.Upon testing mechanical and physical properties,experimental set 3,consisting of 60%guava and 1.8%alginate,emerged as the optimal ratio.This combination exhibited favorable physical properties,including a thickness of 0.26±0.02 mm,meeting the standards for food packaging films.Additionally,the tensile strength was 0.50±0.01 N/m²,and the elongation at break was 55.60±0.44%.Regarding chemical properties,the moisture content of 5.64±0.03%fell within the acceptable range for dried food.Furthermore,a 30-day soil burial test revealed that the sample from experimental set 3 exhibited the highest degradation rate.In conclusion,these findings suggest that guava can be a promising raw material for producing biodegradable plastics suitable for packaging applications.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52275258)Taishan Scholar Youth Expert Project(Grant No.tsqn202306243)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR202111230084).
文摘The objective of this research was to enhance the stability and consistency of seed distribution during carrot planting.The impact of the seed guide tube’s structure on seeding quality was examined,leading to the design of a cycloidal seed guide system augmented by positive pressure airflow.By conducting kinematic modeling of the collision position of the seeds within the seed guiding system,as well as considering the seed guiding process and the seed drop position,the significant parameters influencing the final velocity of the seeds were determined.Employing a coupled Discrete Element Method-Computational Fluid Dynamics(DEM-CFD)simulation,the effects of different structural and operating parameters of the seed guide tube on the seed trajectory and airflow field were analyzed.A three-factor five-level orthogonal test was then utilized to examine the influence of each factor on each index,with the optimal conditions identified as an inlet airflow velocity of 0.077 m/s,a 45°tilt angle for the airflow branch tube,and a seed initial velocity of 0.1 m/s.Under these parameters,the qualification index was recorded as 94.1%,with a coefficient of variation of 3.2%.Bench testing conducted under the same conditions showed a decrease of 0.07%in the qualification index,and an increase of 1.875%in the coefficient of variation,with errors relative to the simulation results within acceptable bounds.These findings enhance the stability and reliability of the seed guiding system during carrot sowing operations,aligning with the demands of precision sowing.
文摘Daucus carota(D.carota)is rich phytochemical content and has potential pharmacological properties.The root of the carrot serves as a nutritious source of vitamins,particularly notable for its highβ-carotene content,which is a precursor to vitamin A.Additionally,it is an excellent source of flavonoids,polyacetylenes,phenolic acids,and carotenoids.These phytochemicals are associated with numerous health benefits,including antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,antimicrobial,anticancer,and hepatoprotective effects.Recent research has expanded our knowledge of these bioactive compounds,providing insights into theirmolecular mechanisms of action.This information underscores the relevance of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of carrot phytochemicals in the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as anti-inflammatory activity,antioxidant activity,hepatoprotective activity,antifungal activity,antimicrobial activity,antibacterial activity,anticancer activity,antidiabetic activity,antiulcer activity,cardioprotective activity,antidepressant activity,antidementia effect,and analgesic effect.Moreover,the antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties of carrot extracts suggest their potential applications in traditional medicine and as complementary treatments in contemporary therapeutic practices.
文摘Carrots Carrots are grown on farms and in family gardens throughout theworld.Carrots are easy to raise and easy to harvest.They taste good.They contain(包含)a lot of carotene(胡萝卜素)
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872098)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-019-0150-6 supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872098)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20170460)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Carrots(Daucus carota L.),among the most important root vegetables in the Apiaceae family,are cultivated worldwide.The storage root is widely utilized due to its richness in carotenoids,anthocyanins,dietary fiber,vitamins and other nutrients.Carrot extracts,which serve as sources of antioxidants,have important functions in preventing many diseases.The biosynthesis,metabolism,and medicinal properties of carotenoids in carrots have been widely studied.Research on hormone regulation in the growth and development of carrots has also been widely performed.Recently,with the development of high-throughput sequencing technology,many efficient tools have been adopted in carrot research.A large amount of sequence data has been produced and applied to improve carrot breeding.A genome editing system based on CRISPR/Cas9 was also constructed for carrot research.In this review,we will briefly summarize the origins,genetic breeding,resistance breeding,genome editing,omics research,hormone regulation,and nutritional composition of carrots.Perspectives about future research work on carrots are also briefly provided.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31101364)the Ministry of Agriculture of China (CARS-25-E-01 and 201203095)the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences,China (CXJJ201304)
文摘The antifungal activity of chitosan on a common fungal phytopathogen, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and the control effect on sclerotinia rot of carrot were investigated. Mycelial growth and fungal biomass were strongly inhibited by chitosan. Using propidium iodide stain combined with fluorescent microscopy, the plasma membrane of chitosan-treated S. sclerotiorum mycelia was observed to be markedly damaged. Concomitantly, protein leakage and lipid peroxidation was also found to be significantly higher in chitosan-treated mycelia compared to the control. Chitosan provided an effective control of sclerotinia rot of carrot, with induction of activity of defense-related enzymes including polyphenoloxidase and peroxidase. These data suggest that the effects of chitosan on sclerotinia rot of carrot may be associated with the direct damage to the plasma membrane and lipid peroxidation of S. sclerotiorum, and the elicitation of defense response in carrot.
