Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 493 - 493
Published: April 14, 2023
Microgreens
are
immature
and
tender
edible
vegetables
that
have
become
relevant
in
the
market
due
to
their
contribution
human
health
as
“functional
food”.
They
can
be
produced
controlled
environments,
allowing
more
efficient
use
of
space
resources
facilitating
management
environmental
conditions,
such
light,
temperature,
relative
humidity.
The
study’s
objective
was
evaluate
impact
photoperiod
light
intensity
on
red
beet
microgreens’
yield
antioxidant
compound
content.
LED
growth
lamps
(spectrum
75%
red,
23%
blue,
2%
far-red)
under
two
photoperiods
were
evaluated:
12
16
h,
three
levels:
120
(low),
160
(medium),
220
(high)
µmol
m−2
s−1.
largest
raised
32,
49,
25%
phenolic
compounds,
total
betalains,
capacity,
respectively,
but
a
reduction
microgreens
obtained
compared
with
shortest
photoperiod.
low
medium
intensities
promoted
highest
yield,
reaching
460
g
m−2;
decreased
significantly
by
22.1%
at
high
intensity.
Contrastingly,
no
effect
activity
observed
evaluated
range
intensities,
except
for
betalains
concentration,
which
reduced
35%
On
other
hand,
resource
efficiency
(energy
water)
improved
Thus,
an
between
s−1
h
favored
microgreen’s
saved
electricity;
meanwhile,
ameliorated
spectrum
composed
blue:red:far-red
=
23:75:2.
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(11), P. 2639 - 2658
Published: April 18, 2022
The
antioxidative
nature
of
chemicals
is
now
routinely
studied
using
computational
quantum
chemistry.
Scientists
are
constantly
proposing
new
approaches
to
investigate
those
methods,
and
the
subject
evolving
at
a
rapid
pace.
goal
this
review
collect,
consolidate,
present
current
trends
in
clear,
methodical,
reference-rich
manner.
This
paper
divided
into
several
sections,
each
which
corresponds
different
stage
elaborations:
preliminary
concerns,
electronic
structure
analysis,
general
reactivity
(thermochemistry
kinetics).
sections
further
subdivided
based
on
methodologies
used.
Concluding
remarks
future
perspectives
presented
remaining
elements.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
As
one
of
the
main
sources
natural
antioxidants,
flowering
plants
play
a
role
in
prevention
and
treatment
many
diseases
directly
indirectly.
Honey
is
considered
as
an
important
nutrient
supply
amount
which
dependent
on
plant
origin
geographical
location
bee
feeding
place.
The
existence
valuable
communities
native
endemic
species
has
turned
Alborz,
Zagros
Azerbaijan
into
most
hubs
honey
production
Iran.
In
this
study,
we
collected
samples
from
more
than
90
regions
during
years
2020
to
2021.
We
evaluated
using
melissopalynology
method
measuring
antioxidant
activity.
rise
activity
abundance
some
families
well
botanical
origins.
Rosaceae,
Amaranthaceae,
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
showed
higher
influence
antioxidants
other
families.
Also,
Rosaceae
increased
with
increasing
altitude.
general,
shows
different
percentage
under
ecological
changes.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 173 - 173
Published: June 12, 2019
The
antioxidant
activity
and
phenolic
composition
of
the
aerial
part
Amaranthus
caudatus
at
seven
stages
development
were
investigated.
Total
content,
ABTS•+,
DPPH•,
O2•-
scavenging
activity,
ferric-reducing
power
(FRAP),
Fe2+
chelating
ability
evaluated.
profile
was
characterized
by
17
compounds.
Rutin
predominant
in
all
growth
stages,
although
its
similar
to
quantity
other
phenolics,
changed
during
cycle.
Flavonols
most
abundant
plants
early
flowering
grain
fill
stages.
In
contrast,
highest
content
hydroxycinnamic
acid
derivatives
found
vegetative
stage.
results
assays
also
showed
significant
differences
among
plant
Generally,
lowest
shooting
budding
Significantly
higher
observed
amaranths
earlier
(vegetative)
later
(early
fill)
suggesting
that
these
are
valuable
sources
antioxidants.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(13), P. 3484 - 3484
Published: June 23, 2021
This
review
provides
a
report
on
properties
and
recent
research
advances
in
the
application
of
plant-derived
colorants
food,
cosmetics
textile
materials.
The
following
are
reviewed:
Polyphenols
(anthocyanins,
flavonol-quercetin
curcumin),
isoprenoids
(iridoids,
carotenoids
quinones),
N-heterocyclic
compounds
(betalains
indigoids),
melanins
tetrapyrroles
with
potential
industry.
Future
aspects
regarding
applications
coloration
various
materials
also
discussed.
