Effects of ultrasound and microwave pretreatments of carrot slices before drying on the color indexes and drying rate

Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 101, P. 106671 - 106671

Published: Oct. 30, 2023

The aim of this study was to examine the impacts microwave pretreatment (MWP) and ultrasonic (USP) on drying time (DT), mass transfer kinetics, effective water diffusivity (D

Language: Английский

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Optimising Sowing Density for Microgreens Production in Rapini, Kale and Cress

Horticulturae, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 274 - 274

Published: March 12, 2024

Microgreens represent a valuable agrifoods niche. Their cropping cycle is shorter than that of baby leaf greens, but the sowing density typically much higher, and this has important cost implications for grower. The current research demonstrates choice strongly influences yield, as well developmental stage other quality parameters. Results also depended on species landrace. Considering seed, option accessing locally available landraces becomes particularly intriguing, again with relevant in choosing seed density. Rapini (landraces Cima grande Fasanese), kale Barese Altamura), commercial cress were grown an indoor environment. effects three densities (from 3 to 5 seeds∙cm−2) growing (earlier harvest, 11 days from sowing, or later 14 sowing) microgreen yield studied. Sowing affected (+19% at highest vs. lowest density), dry matter (but only longer cycle, variable by landrace, Fasanese rapini landrace 7% more landrace), stage, soil coverage. can be modulated duration. Crop heights 25% 44% greater landraces, respectively. In conclusion, choices species/landrace must carefully evaluated given costs outcomes, potential production different final products (e.g., microgreens earlier stages, characteristics) control over costs.

Language: Английский

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Distinguishing lacto-fermented and fresh carrot slice images using the Multilayer Perceptron neural network and other machine learning algorithms from the groups of Functions, Meta, Trees, Lazy, Bayes and Rules

European Food Research and Technology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 248(9), P. 2421 - 2429

Published: June 9, 2022

Language: Английский

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Influence of Root Color and Tissue on Phytochemical Contents and Antioxidant Activities in Carrot Genotypes

Foods, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 120 - 120

Published: Dec. 26, 2022

This study monitored changes in major carotenoids (lutein, ⍺-carotene, and β-carotene), free sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose), ascorbic acid, vitamin E, phytosterols (campesterol, stigmasterol, β-sitosterol), fatty acid composition, total phenol content (TPC), flavonoid (TFC), anthocyanin content, antioxidant activities (AA); ferric-reducing power (FRAP) 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6sulfonic acid) [ABTS] assays, the inner outer root tissues of nine carrot genotypes with orange, white, purple roots. The results showed a differential accumulation bioactive compounds depending on tissue color. Carotenoids, sugars, phytosterol contents were higher orange roots than other genotypes. Ascorbic TPC, TFC, anthocyanin, AA highest purple-colored carrots while E was white/purple carrots. Root color highly related to individual carotenoids, isomers, most prominently among analyzed AA. Free sugar carotenoid relatively tissues. Furthermore, statistically or similar when compared all In contrast, trends inconsistent between tissues, genotype. Although composition affected by both tissue, not significant. Thus, phytochemical profile dependent may be useful food processing pharmaceutical industries for extraction targeted compounds.

Language: Английский

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Comparative Root Transcriptome Profiling and Gene Regulatory Network Analysis between Eastern and Western Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Cultivars Reveals Candidate Genes for Vascular Tissue Patterning

Plants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(19), P. 3449 - 3449

Published: Sept. 30, 2023

Carrot (Daucus carota L.) is a highly consumed vegetable rich in carotenoids, known for their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-protecting properties. While genetic molecular studies have largely focused on wild Western carrot cultivars (cvs), little about the evolutionary interactions between closely related Eastern cvs. In this study, we conducted comparative transcriptome profiling of root tissues from (UHSBC-23-1) (UHSBC-100) cv. to better understand differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with storage development vascular cambium (VC) tissue patterning. Through reference-guided TopHat mapping, achieved an average mapping rate 73.87% identified total 3544 DEGs (p < 0.05). Functional annotation gene ontology classification revealed 97 functional categories, including 33 biological processes, 19 cellular components, 45 metabolic 26 KEGG pathways. Notably, exhibited enrichment cell wall, plant-pathogen interaction, signal transduction terms, while showed dominance photosynthesis, process, carbon metabolism terms. Moreover, constructed regulatory network (GRN) both obtained orthologs 1222 VC-responsive Arabidopsis thaliana. cv, GRN clusters primarily photosynthetic processes metabolism. contrast, higher number stress-responsive genes, transcription factors (e.g., MYB15, WRKY46, AP2/ERF TF connected via signaling pathways NAC036) were as master regulators xylem vessel differentiation secondary wall thickening. By elucidating profiles first time, our study provides valuable insights into involved VC The identification key roles these represents significant advancement understanding relations mechanisms underlying growth regulation by cambium.

Language: Английский

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Selenization and its impact on quantitative and qualitative parameters of carrot juice.

Food Bioscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59, P. 103933 - 103933

Published: March 28, 2024

Carrot juice is a rich source of vitamins, carotenes, minerals, and other micronutrients with positive health effects. The ´Kamaran F1´, ´Baltimore ´Naval ´Niagara ´Flakkese 2 – Vita longa´ varieties were included in the study conducted during years 2021–2022. examined influence selenization on selenium level additionally also qualitative quantitative indicators carrot juice. For total 50 mg/L sodium selenate was applied. process making involved cleaning washing roots, crushing, pressing them, pasteurizing for 5 min at 85 °C, aseptic filling. In addition to content, parameters (1 - root average weight, roots yield, yield) (carotenoids, sugars, acids, soluble solids) monitored. Our findings revealed higher that followed this processing method. content Se fresh without fortification 14 μg/L, while fortified variant 186 μg/L (13-fold increase). pasteurized 11-fold increase found variant. This indicates form thermostable, meaning retains its composition, adding additional value. Based assessed application recommended dose did not significantly affect height yields, which an important economic criterion.

Language: Английский

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From Root to Seed: Unearthing the Potential of Carrot Processing and Comprehensive Utilization

Food Science & Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(11), P. 8762 - 8778

Published: Oct. 18, 2024

ABSTRACT Carrots, a globally cultivated root vegetable crop, are renowned for their nutritional and functional properties. However, the deep utilization development of carrots derived products limited in numerous countries, with particular deficiency advanced deep‐processing transformation technologies. Consequently, value carrot is diminished resources wasted. This review explores characteristics different varieties, providing comprehensive overview current state product processing. These include primary processed such as minimally carrots, dried pickles, preserves, fruit purees, yoghurt, juice, essential oils, well by‐products including phytochemical extractions carotenoids, polyphenols, dietary fibers, active peptides, glycoproteins. also covers other by‐products, feeds, fast food boxes, bioethanol production. Furthermore, cutting‐edge technologies related to processing discussed. The ultimate goal this provide researchers practitioners an in‐depth understanding present status

Language: Английский

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Optimization of bioactive compounds and sensory quality in thermosonicated black carrot juice: A study using response surface methodology, gradient boosting, and fuzzy logic

Food Chemistry X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 102096 - 102096

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of morphological traits, biochemical parameters and seeding availability pattern among Citrus limon ‘Assam lemon’ accessions across Assam

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

Abstract The Assam lemon is a highly valued Citrus cultivar known for its unique aroma, flavor, and appearance. This study aimed to investigate the morphological, seeding pattern biochemical variations within 132 populations of from across 22 districts along with control samples, objective offer comprehensive understanding that could facilitate improvement breeding programs further this important cultivar. Clustering based on UPGMA algorithm morphological data were analysed at population level, revealed two major clusters, where all Upper in same cluster original stock (control population). Tinsukia Dhemaji displayed more close similarities comparison districts. Another interesting observation was regarding flowering patterns, while excluding Golaghat district both bisexual unisexual flowers less concentration flowers, other remaining had almost equal concentration. Unisexual contained only male reproductive organs 40 anthers, 36 anthers. Seeding patterns examined districts, it found Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, exhibited seedless characteristic selected combination seeded traits. Interestingly, appears as linking showed availability fruit, connecting regions Barak valley, Central, Lower, North Assam. Biochemical analysis significant however, Jorhat similarity population. also investigated variability soil nutrient content revealing substantial variation among studied. investigation provides valuable insights into pattern, diversity These findings can be instrumental enhance cultivar, particularly producing high-quality fruits meet consumer demands.

Language: Английский

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Potential influence of nitrogen fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of carrot (Dacus carota L.) in Ethiopia: Systematic review

Open Agriculture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Carrot is a significant root crop in Ethiopia but its production faces challenges such as nutrient loss and unfavorable growth conditions, which hinder productivity. The objective of this review was to evaluate the impact nitrogen fertilizer rates on carrot yield Ethiopia. A systematic using databases like PubMed Scopus focused peer-reviewed, English-language studies with quantitative data Ethiopia, excluding non-peer-reviewed articles those lacking or other languages. Globally, yields are 30–100 tons per hectare, only 5.5 Carrots rich vitamins A, C, B, proteins, minerals, fiber, vitamin C boosting immunity aiding wound healing allergy management. Meanwhile, plays crucial role vision, bone growth, immune function, reproduction. It source carotenoids anthocyanins. application significantly improved (root length, fresh weight, dry weight). In use affects marketability total carrots, small-scale farmers employing diverse for cultivation. Current recommendations suggest 69 kg/ha phosphorus (P 2 O 5 ) 46 nitrogen, often do not follow these guidelines. conclusion, optimizing usage enhancing among small farmers, underscoring need government support tailor local soil conditions boost

Language: Английский

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