Obesity and food allergy (celiac disease) are serious public health problems, which should be addressed through encouraging the consumption of foods with high amount of low digestible carbohydrates and gluten free. Ob...Obesity and food allergy (celiac disease) are serious public health problems, which should be addressed through encouraging the consumption of foods with high amount of low digestible carbohydrates and gluten free. Obesity arises through an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, so it is important for products to have a balanced nutritional composition. Spaghetti is low in sodium, iron, fat, lysine, threonine and vitamins but a rich source of complex carbohydrates. The study evaluated the mineral elements, phytochemical, amino and fatty acids composition and sensory properties of sorghum/Raphia sudanica/Tacca involucrata spaghetti. The iron, zinc, potassium and calcium contents of the composite spaghetti samples increased with every 5% addition of Raphiasudanica mesocarp flour while the magnesium and sodium contents decreased. The total flavonoids, polyphenols, amino and fatty acids contents were also elevated with every 5% addition of Raphia sudanica mesocarp flour. Spaghetti sample 200:50:100 g was generally the most accepted by consumers. Raphia sudanica mesocarp flour is a rich source of mineral elements, polyphenols, amino and fatty acids. Its use as a food fortificant may improve the nutritional and health status of man.展开更多
Cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.)is an agriculturally and economically important vegetable crop worldwide.The thickness of mesocarp is an important quality pertaining to edibility.The development of mesocarp,however,has re...Cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.)is an agriculturally and economically important vegetable crop worldwide.The thickness of mesocarp is an important quality pertaining to edibility.The development of mesocarp,however,has received little attention.In this study,we selected one thick mesocarp line D8 to analyze the gene expression profiles of mesocarp at 0,3,6,and 9 days after pollination(DAP)by RNA sequencing.Genes mainly related to ribosomes,carbon metabolism,biosynthesis of amino acids,and oxidative phosphorylation were up-regulated at 3 DAP.From 3 to 6 DAP,the genes related to oxidative phosphorylation,photosynthesis,and phagosome were highly induced.From6 to 9 DAP,the genes related to plant hormone signal transduction were highly induced.Differentially expressed genes linked to cyclin,hormone biosynthesis and signaling,carbon metabolism,and transcription factors MYB and WRKY were common up-regulated at 3,6,9 DAP in comparison with 0 DAP.The auxin-responsive and cytokinin-responsive genes were significantly up-regulated in mesocarp development.The higher expression levels of the auxin-responsive gene indole-3-acetic acid-amido synthetase 3.6 and the cytokinin response regulator 3/4b in the thick mesocarp cultivar D8 than in the thin mesocarp cultivar XUE1 might have explained the different growth rates of the mesocarp.展开更多
This work aims to study the development of the pericarp of the fruit of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. var. dura. The thickness, the water and the oil contents of its tissues are evaluated every two weeks, from pollination t...This work aims to study the development of the pericarp of the fruit of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. var. dura. The thickness, the water and the oil contents of its tissues are evaluated every two weeks, from pollination to the maturity of the fruit. The development of the oil palm fruit takes 5.5 months. The endocarp reaches its maximum thickness at the 70th DPP （day post-pollination）, with a water content of 72%. It then starts its dehydration, while sclerifying. It therefore isolates the seed at start and later protects it. The mesocarp is visible at anthesis and its water content is close to 92%. From the 100th DPP, it begins a continuous dehydration associated, from the 130th DPP, with an active lipids biosynthesis. Ultimately, the pericarp of the oil palm fruit fulfills both functions, namely to protect the seed by early sclerification of the endocarp and ensure the dissemination of the species by the high oil content of the mesocarp. A comparative anatomy of the pericarp tissues of the three genotypes.of E. guineensis Jacq., during the first three weeks of fruit development, will enhance the understanding of the primary effect of sh gene.展开更多
The fruits of Dacryodes edulis are rich in biologically active substances, which makes them of great interest in terms of validation. In this study, we targeted the primary metabolites in the epicarp, the mesocarp and...The fruits of Dacryodes edulis are rich in biologically active substances, which makes them of great interest in terms of validation. In this study, we targeted the primary metabolites in the epicarp, the mesocarp and the seed of the fruit of Dacryodes edulis at taste maturity, which were selected for their nutritional quality and its appreciation throughout the Gulf of Guinea area, which is very popular because of its large size, texture and special taste. The evaluation of total carbohydrates, total lipids and soluble proteins in the epicarp, mesocarp and seed of the fruit at taste maturity was made from spectrophotometer measurements. The overall analysis of the results of the present study shows that total carbohydrates, total lipids and proteins accumulate more in the seed with respectively 251.33 ± 1.15 mg/g DM;9.92 ± 0.201 mg/g DM and 55.075 ± 0.024 mg/g DM. Likewise, the results indicate low concentrations of total carbohydrates and total lipids in the epicarp with respectively 245 ± 1 mg/g DM and 4.77 ± 0.047 mg/g DM, on the other hand, it is the mesocarp which presents the lowest content of soluble proteins: 28.075 ± 3.231 mg/g DM. This variation could be linked to the nature of the compartment, more particularly to the storage location. This comparative study could lead to the valorization of the seed of the fruit of Dacryodes edulis for its richness in metabolites and arouse significant interest in nutrition.展开更多
Fruit cracking is a persistent challenge for table grape growing.To investigate the mechanism of this disorder,a comprehensive two-year investigation was conducted to assess the fruit cracking percentage of 15 table g...Fruit cracking is a persistent challenge for table grape growing.To investigate the mechanism of this disorder,a comprehensive two-year investigation was conducted to assess the fruit cracking percentage of 15 table grape(Vitis vinifera L.)varieties.Based on the findings,the cracking-susceptible variety‘Xiangfei'and the cracking-resistant variety‘Zuijinxiang'were selected for further study.Fruit growth curves for‘Zuijinxiang'and‘Xiangfei'were plotted based on fruit diameter and total soluble solids content,revealing that both varieties exhibited typical double-sigmoidal patterns that were highly similar.The period between 48 and 53 days after full bloom(DAFB)was identified as the critical phase for fruit cracking incidence.Furthermore,during the fruit cracking period,‘Xiangfei'fruit exhibited significantly higher water content and mesocarp cell area compared with those of‘Zuijinxiang'.Applying aquaporin inhibitors(nano-silver)to‘Xiangfei'berries reduced fruit water uptake and cracking percentage,whereas applying aquaporin activators(forskolin)to‘Zuijinxiang'berries increased fruit water uptake and cracking percentage.Additionally,expression analysis of six genes associated with plasma membrane intrinsic proteins(PIPs)synthesis(VvPIP1;1,VvPIP1;2,VvPIP1;3,VvPIP2;1,VvPIP2;2,and VvPIP2;3)revealed that only the expression level of VvPIP1;1 was higher in‘Zuijinxiang'than in‘Xiangfei'during the fruit cracking period,whereas the expression levels of the other genes exhibited no significant difference between the two varieties.Transgenic overexpression of VvPIP1;1 in tomato resulted in increased fruit water content,enlarged mesocarp cell size,and enhanced fruit cracking percentage.These findings indicate that VvPIP1;1 plays a pivotal role in controlling grape berry cracking.展开更多
文摘Obesity and food allergy (celiac disease) are serious public health problems, which should be addressed through encouraging the consumption of foods with high amount of low digestible carbohydrates and gluten free. Obesity arises through an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure, so it is important for products to have a balanced nutritional composition. Spaghetti is low in sodium, iron, fat, lysine, threonine and vitamins but a rich source of complex carbohydrates. The study evaluated the mineral elements, phytochemical, amino and fatty acids composition and sensory properties of sorghum/Raphia sudanica/Tacca involucrata spaghetti. The iron, zinc, potassium and calcium contents of the composite spaghetti samples increased with every 5% addition of Raphiasudanica mesocarp flour while the magnesium and sodium contents decreased. The total flavonoids, polyphenols, amino and fatty acids contents were also elevated with every 5% addition of Raphia sudanica mesocarp flour. Spaghetti sample 200:50:100 g was generally the most accepted by consumers. Raphia sudanica mesocarp flour is a rich source of mineral elements, polyphenols, amino and fatty acids. Its use as a food fortificant may improve the nutritional and health status of man.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFD0100702)Major agricultural varieties creation project in Jiangsu Province(Grant No.PZCZ201720)+1 种基金Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund(Grant No.CX(19)3027)the Modern Agriculture Foundation of Yangzhou(Grant No.YZ2019042).
文摘Cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.)is an agriculturally and economically important vegetable crop worldwide.The thickness of mesocarp is an important quality pertaining to edibility.The development of mesocarp,however,has received little attention.In this study,we selected one thick mesocarp line D8 to analyze the gene expression profiles of mesocarp at 0,3,6,and 9 days after pollination(DAP)by RNA sequencing.Genes mainly related to ribosomes,carbon metabolism,biosynthesis of amino acids,and oxidative phosphorylation were up-regulated at 3 DAP.From 3 to 6 DAP,the genes related to oxidative phosphorylation,photosynthesis,and phagosome were highly induced.From6 to 9 DAP,the genes related to plant hormone signal transduction were highly induced.Differentially expressed genes linked to cyclin,hormone biosynthesis and signaling,carbon metabolism,and transcription factors MYB and WRKY were common up-regulated at 3,6,9 DAP in comparison with 0 DAP.The auxin-responsive and cytokinin-responsive genes were significantly up-regulated in mesocarp development.The higher expression levels of the auxin-responsive gene indole-3-acetic acid-amido synthetase 3.6 and the cytokinin response regulator 3/4b in the thick mesocarp cultivar D8 than in the thin mesocarp cultivar XUE1 might have explained the different growth rates of the mesocarp.
文摘This work aims to study the development of the pericarp of the fruit of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. var. dura. The thickness, the water and the oil contents of its tissues are evaluated every two weeks, from pollination to the maturity of the fruit. The development of the oil palm fruit takes 5.5 months. The endocarp reaches its maximum thickness at the 70th DPP （day post-pollination）, with a water content of 72%. It then starts its dehydration, while sclerifying. It therefore isolates the seed at start and later protects it. The mesocarp is visible at anthesis and its water content is close to 92%. From the 100th DPP, it begins a continuous dehydration associated, from the 130th DPP, with an active lipids biosynthesis. Ultimately, the pericarp of the oil palm fruit fulfills both functions, namely to protect the seed by early sclerification of the endocarp and ensure the dissemination of the species by the high oil content of the mesocarp. A comparative anatomy of the pericarp tissues of the three genotypes.of E. guineensis Jacq., during the first three weeks of fruit development, will enhance the understanding of the primary effect of sh gene.
文摘The fruits of Dacryodes edulis are rich in biologically active substances, which makes them of great interest in terms of validation. In this study, we targeted the primary metabolites in the epicarp, the mesocarp and the seed of the fruit of Dacryodes edulis at taste maturity, which were selected for their nutritional quality and its appreciation throughout the Gulf of Guinea area, which is very popular because of its large size, texture and special taste. The evaluation of total carbohydrates, total lipids and soluble proteins in the epicarp, mesocarp and seed of the fruit at taste maturity was made from spectrophotometer measurements. The overall analysis of the results of the present study shows that total carbohydrates, total lipids and proteins accumulate more in the seed with respectively 251.33 ± 1.15 mg/g DM;9.92 ± 0.201 mg/g DM and 55.075 ± 0.024 mg/g DM. Likewise, the results indicate low concentrations of total carbohydrates and total lipids in the epicarp with respectively 245 ± 1 mg/g DM and 4.77 ± 0.047 mg/g DM, on the other hand, it is the mesocarp which presents the lowest content of soluble proteins: 28.075 ± 3.231 mg/g DM. This variation could be linked to the nature of the compartment, more particularly to the storage location. This comparative study could lead to the valorization of the seed of the fruit of Dacryodes edulis for its richness in metabolites and arouse significant interest in nutrition.
基金supported by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2022JJ40194)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32102322)National Technology System for Grape Industry(Grant No.CARS-29-ZP-9)。
文摘Fruit cracking is a persistent challenge for table grape growing.To investigate the mechanism of this disorder,a comprehensive two-year investigation was conducted to assess the fruit cracking percentage of 15 table grape(Vitis vinifera L.)varieties.Based on the findings,the cracking-susceptible variety‘Xiangfei'and the cracking-resistant variety‘Zuijinxiang'were selected for further study.Fruit growth curves for‘Zuijinxiang'and‘Xiangfei'were plotted based on fruit diameter and total soluble solids content,revealing that both varieties exhibited typical double-sigmoidal patterns that were highly similar.The period between 48 and 53 days after full bloom(DAFB)was identified as the critical phase for fruit cracking incidence.Furthermore,during the fruit cracking period,‘Xiangfei'fruit exhibited significantly higher water content and mesocarp cell area compared with those of‘Zuijinxiang'.Applying aquaporin inhibitors(nano-silver)to‘Xiangfei'berries reduced fruit water uptake and cracking percentage,whereas applying aquaporin activators(forskolin)to‘Zuijinxiang'berries increased fruit water uptake and cracking percentage.Additionally,expression analysis of six genes associated with plasma membrane intrinsic proteins(PIPs)synthesis(VvPIP1;1,VvPIP1;2,VvPIP1;3,VvPIP2;1,VvPIP2;2,and VvPIP2;3)revealed that only the expression level of VvPIP1;1 was higher in‘Zuijinxiang'than in‘Xiangfei'during the fruit cracking period,whereas the expression levels of the other genes exhibited no significant difference between the two varieties.Transgenic overexpression of VvPIP1;1 in tomato resulted in increased fruit water content,enlarged mesocarp cell size,and enhanced fruit cracking percentage.These findings indicate that VvPIP1;1 plays a pivotal role in controlling grape berry cracking.
