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Understanding the nutritional dynamics before pruning is essential to elucidate how nutrient reserves affect the mango tree's ability to regenerate tissues. A research project was carried out to determine the adequate range of supply for mango sprout phase (pre-pruning) in two different mango leaves (from the first and second vegetative flushes), and evaluate effect of biochemical activity on mango sprouting and correlate it with fruit yield. Two experiments with 'Ataulfo' and 'Kent' mangoes were carried out from 2021 to 2023. The experiments were arranged in randomized blocks with treatments distributed in subdivided plots referring to two N sources (NO3-, NH4+) in the plots and N doses (0, 50, 100, 150 and 200% of the recommended dose) in the subplots. The leaf nutrient concentrations, sodium, and α-amylase were evaluated in leaves of the 1st and 2nd vegetative flush, the number of shoots per pruned branch, and fruit yield. The number of shoots per pruned branch, influenced by the nutritional status prior to production pruning, varies with nutrient, and the 2nd vegetative flush after the previous pruning has a greater impact on shoot development in the current cycle. The shoot growth of the 'Ataulfo' after production pruning depends on leaf concentrations of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sulfur, cooper, manganese, zinc and molybdenum, in addition to sodium, while 'Kent' depends only on phosphorus, cooper, iron, manganese, and zinc. The highest fruit yield indices are recorded under the average number of sprouts per pruned branch of 2.72 for 'Ataulfo' and 2.63 for 'Kent'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The genetic wealth present in pigmented rice varieties offer abundant variation in different sources of antioxidants to meet nutritional security targets among rice-consuming communities. There is limited knowledge of the dynamic changes in the lipidome of rice during germination and the corresponding genes associated with the antioxidant and anti-cancerous properties of lipophilic fractions of pigmented rice sprouts (PRS). Methods: In this study, we profiled the lipidome of diverse pigmented rice collections of germinated sprouts. Further, we employed Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), gene-set analysis, and targeted association analysis to identify the candidate genes linked to these lipids. Results: The genetic analyses revealed 72 candidate genes involved in the regulation of these accumulating lipids in PRS. Marker trait associations (MTA) analysis shown that the combination GGTAAC/ACAAGCTGGGCCC was associated with increased levels of unsaturated lipids and carotenoids, which likely underlie these beneficial effects. This superior MTA combination exhibited potent inhibitory activity against HCT116 and A549 cell lines, with average 1/IC50 values of 0.03 and 0.02 (mL/μg), respectively, compared to the inferior MTAs. Discussion: Collectively, our findings demonstrate that MTAs linked to selected GDSL esterase/lipase (GELP) genes, OsACP1, and lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase significantly enhance antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, potentially through the mobilization of unsaturated lipids and carotenoids during germination. This study offers valuable insights into the health-promoting potential of germinated rice sprouts as a rich dietary source of antioxidants beneficial to human health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UV-B treatment can promote the accumulation of isoflavones in soybeans. This study investigated the possible medium-wave ultraviolet (UV-B) photoreceptor genes in soybeans and the relationship between the UVR8 signaling system and isoflavones synthesis by designing three germination modes. All predicted GmUVR8 were classified into 10 classes (A–J) based on phylogenetic affinities. Isoflavone biosynthesis genes comprising GmCHS, GmCHR1, GmCHI1A, GmCHI1B, GmCHI4A, GmIFS1, and GmIFS2 were activated in response to UV-B treatment, while the corresponding enzyme activities were stably maintained at high levels. The accumulation of total isoflavones was proportional to the time, regardless of the germination pattern. UV-B treatment promoted the accumulation of isoflavones more than white light treatment and the accumulation of all isoflavones except glycitin was promoted by UV-B. The total isoflavones content of soybean sprouts reached a peak under the irradiation intensity of 45 μW/cm2 under different irradiation intensities, which increased by 72.65% compared with that in the dark group. Furthermore, the correlation analysis showed that GmUVR8-E, GmUVR8-F1, GmUVR8-J1~3, GmUVR8-J4, and GmUVR8-J5,6 were highly correlated with isoflavones synthesis and might regulate the transcription of isoflavones synthesis gene, presumed as photoreceptor of UV-B in soybean. The results will provide a scientific basis for developing soybean foods rich in isoflavones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of nutritional additions on the non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) of Pinus yunnanensis Franch. following coppicing were examined in this work. Three levels of phosphorous (P) addition, namely P0 (0 g/plant), P (2 g/plant), and P+ (4 g/plant), and two levels of nitrogen (N) additions, namely N0 (0 g/plant) and N+ (0.6 g/plant) The treatments consisted of D1 (N0P), D2 (N+P0), D3 (N0P), D4 (N+P), D5 (N0P), and D6 (N+P+), utilizing an orthogonal design to assess how these nutrients influence NSC levels and their components throughout many plant organs in P. yunnanensis. The findings showed that fertilization enhanced NSCs and their components' contents in P. yunnanensis. P treatment greatly raised NSC levels in sprouts as well as starch (ST) content in stems and sprouts. N treatment greatly raised soluble sugar (SS) and NSC content in stems and greatly accelerated the contents of NSCs and their components in sprouts. The combined application of N and P further improved SS content in stems. Fertilization effects varied over time, with significant increases in NSC content observed at different stages: at 0 d, fertilization significantly raised NSCs and their components in needles; at 90 d, roots and stems showed increases in both NSCs and their components' contents; at 180 d, stem ST content significantly increased; and at 270 d, NSCs and their components' contents across all organs were significantly increased. Especially in roots, stems, and sprouts, the combined N (0.6 g/plant) and P (2.0 g/plant) treatment (D4) produced the highest NSC concentration among the treatments. This suggested that NSC formation in plants might be greatly promoted by a balanced N and P fertilization ratio acting in concert. Moreover, fertilizer, as part of a general management plan, has long-term and significant benefits on plant development, especially after coppicing, accelerating recovery, expanding growth potential, and thereby strengthening the plant's capacity to adapt to environmental changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper aimed to study the nutritional, phytochemical and rheological properties of some composite flours based on wheat flour (WF) mixed with non-germinated (LF) and sprouted lentil flour (SLF), in order to fortify the wheat flour and to obtain functional bakery/pastry products. The composite flours based on wheat flour and bean lentil flour (BLWF) and sprouted lentil flour (SLWF) were analyzed from the point of view of proximate composition (proteins, lipids, total carbohydrates, and minerals), content of individual and total polyphenols (TPC), as well as the contents of macro and microelements. For use in baking/pastries, the composite flours were tested from the point of view of rheological behavior using the MIXOLAB system, and the profiles obtained were compared with those of bread and biscuit. The results indicated that fortifying wheat flour with lentil flour, both in non-germinated and sprouted forms, increased the protein by 0.6–35.2% and mineral content of the samples and decreased the lipids by 8.3–43.2% and the carbohydrates by 2.8–9.4%. The total polyphenol content (TPC) increased by fortifying the wheat flour with non-germinated and sprouted lentil flour, the increase being between 39.2–131.4%. Regarding individual polyphenols, nine polyphenols were determined, of which epicatechin (46.979 mg/kg) and quercetin (45.95 mg/kg) were identified in the highest concentration in the composite flours. The increase in micronutrient intake by fortifying wheat flour with black lentil flour in both germinated and ungerminated form is more significant compared to the increases recorded in the case of the main macronutrients (Ca, Na, Mg, and K). The micronutrients increased in the composite flours in the order: Cu < Zn < Fe < Mn. The MIXOLAB profile highlighted that black lentil flour, although having a higher absorption index than that recommended for biscuit production, would improve the stability of the dough. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper describes the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of sweet lupin (Lupinus luteus cv. Lord—LLL) and narrow-leaved bitter lupin (Lupinus angustifolius cv. Mirela—LAM) sprouts fermented by yeast, determined by deploying the updated analytical strategy based on three assays. The procedures covered electrochemical, spectrophotometric, and photochemiluminescence methods. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), the scavenging of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals (DPPH⦁), and photochemiluminescence (PCL) assays against superoxide anion radicals were applied to hydrophilic (ACW) and lipophilic (ACL) fractions, and the data obtained were used to calculate the TAC after sequence extraction of the samples with 80% methanol followed by methanol/hexane (4:1; v/v). The total polyphenol content (TPC) in the hydrophilic fractions was measured using Folin–Ciocalteu reagent. The fermentation of the LLL and LAM seeds had no impact on the antioxidant capacity of their H fractions, whereas it increased the content of their L fractions up to 56%. The germinated lupin seeds of both cultivars showed slightly increased TAC than the fermented ones. The TPC in the yeast-fermented sprouts was slightly higher compared to the LLL sprouts, about twofold higher than in the fermented LLL seeds, and finally almost fivefold higher compared to the LLL seeds. A beneficial effect of fermentation was found with respect to LAM materials. The TAC of the fermented LLL and LAM sprouts measured via CV and PCL assays was almost twofold higher and eight and six times higher, respectively, compared to the seeds. These findings clearly suggest that the seeds of yellow sweet lupin (Lupinus luteus cv. Lord) are the most suitable for producing fermented sprouts with a high content of electroactive polar compounds able to scavenge multiple free radicals of biological and non-biological origin. The updated analytical strategy for the determination of the total antioxidant capacity proved to be a viable tool for screening processed lupin seeds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The investigation was conducted during the year 2019-2021 at College of Horticulture, UHS, Bagalkot in acid lime [Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle] cv. Kagzi lime to ascertain influence of strength of tissue and propagation conditions on ability of rooting. The treatments included three types of cuttings (shoot tip, semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings) and three propagation conditions (shade net, poly house and mist house). Coco peat filled portrays was used as the standard rooting media and container. The experiment was laid out in two factorial completely randomised design (FCRD) with three replications. There was significant influence of both strength of tissue and propagation conditions on shoot and root parameters. Combination of these two factors too had significant influence. Further, among the interactions, hardwood cutting+shade net had given maximum sprouting percentage (66.66%), number of sprouts at 30 DAP (3.67), length of shoots at 30 DAP (3.42 cm), fresh weight and dry weight (7.40 and 4.52 g), length of longest root (11.38 cm) and rooting percentage (64.81%). The interaction of hardwood cutting+mist house had produced maximum length of shoot at 60 and 90 DAP (5.46 and 9.15 cm), whereas, the minimum number of days taken for sprouting was recorded in the interaction of shoot-tip cuttings+shade net with 22.95 days. It also implied that the hardwood cuttings in combination with shade net were better to induce more shooting and rooting parameters under hot and dry weather conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding the existing genetic variation in the production system's germplasm pool is the first step in any program aimed at improving crop genetic diversity. Regardless of its economic and sociocultural values in Ethiopia, the lack of research attention on ginger has limited its ability to improve genetically. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 100 ginger accessions collected from different agro-ecologies by using 12 polymorphic simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. The polymorphism rate indicated that 97.2% of bands are polymeric out of the 139 distinct bands produced across all loci. The result also showed an average of 3.64 different alleles (Na), 1.53 number of effective alleles (Ne), and 0.55 Shannon information index (I). The observed heterozygosity was 0.13, and the expected heterozygosity was 0.28. Analysis of molecular variance revealed a 4% variation between populations and a 96% variation within populations. The 100 accessions were grouped into three clusters based on population structure analysis. Phylogenetic tree analysis has created three major tree branches and identified a significant number of identical duplicates. The experiment suggested that there might be potential markers associated with high rhizome yield and disease tolerance, but more research is necessary to confirm this. The experiment's findings can serve as a foundation for Ethiopia's efforts to improve the genetic conservation and improvement of ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Phytohormones play a very important role in the regulation of plant growth and development. In order to explore the effects of different exogenous hormones on the sprout growth of Pinus yunnanensis seedlings after stumping, different concentrations of exogenous hormones indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA) were sprayed on one-year-old P. yunnanensis seedlings as the research object. The experiment used a 3 × 3 regression design with two factors and three levels. The results showed that both IAA and 6-BA could promote the sprout emergence of P. yunnanensis. The sprout number of single 6-BA was higher than that of single IAA, but the effect of mixed spraying was better than that of single spraying. The optimal combination of hormones was IAA (150 mg·L−1) and 6-BA (200 mg·L−1). After hormone spraying, the average length of the sprouts of P. yunnanensis seedlings showed a trend of first fast and then slow increase over time. Therefore, spraying exogenous hormones IAA and 6-BA will have a certain effect on P. yunnanensis sprouts, and finding the appropriate hormone spraying concentration (IAA 150 mg·L−1 and 6-BA 200 mg·L−1) can maximize the sprout ability of P. yunnanensis seedlings and be more conducive to seedling sprout growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Selenium is one of the essential trace elements in human body, however, due to the limitation of geographic factors, the intake of selenium is seriously insufficient in most regions. In this study, selenium-enriched peanut sprouts with high selenium content were prepared by soaking peanut seeds in sodium selenite. The content and distribution of selenium in germinated peanuts were investigated. The results showed that 200 µmol/L sodium selenite and germination for 6 days resulted in the highest total selenium, organic selenium content, and organic selenium conversion in peanut sprouts. Selenium exists in peanut sprouts mainly in organic selenium form, of which selenoproteins are the most critical organic selenium carriers. ABTS free radical scavenging capacity and reducing power assays showed that alkali-soluble protein had the highest antioxidant activity among the four soluble proteins, attributed to its high selenium binding level. Radicle and cotyledons of peanut seedlings were significantly enriched with selenium compared to hypocotyl. Amino acid analysis and SDS-PAGE results showed that selenium increases significantly after peanut germination and selenium enrichment. This study provides a simple, environmentally friendly, and effective way of selenium enrichment and offers a theoretical basis for applying selenium-enriched foods in food and medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Dormancy in barley has been thoroughly studied and shown to negatively impact malt quality, resulting in selection against dormancy. However, reduced dormancy coincides with increased preharvest sprout (PHS) risk, thus sparking a new interest in integrating dormancy back into American barley lines if the negative effects of dormancy on malt quality can be overcome. We evaluated the dormancy and hydration index (HYI) in a biparental mapping population to determine the genotypes that would protect against PHS but have good malt quality. We found 4 HYI QTLs and 4 dormancy QTLs, one of which was near the well‐described SD2 QTL. The HYI QTLs were pleiotropically related to seed size (1H), dormancy (5H) and malt quality (2H). Lines with dormancy (5H) and increased HYI (2H and 3H) had malt quality similar to nondormant lines while maintaining PHS resistance, suggesting improvements in HYI could be the key to overcoming the negative effects of dormancy in malting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Buckwheat possesses significant nutritional content and contains different bioactive compounds, such as total flavonoids, which enhance its appeal to consumers. This study employed single-factor experiments and the response surface methodology to identify the optimal germination conditions for enhancing the total flavonoid content in buckwheat sprouts through ultraviolet-B treatment. The research showed that buckwheat sprouts germinated for 3 days at a temperature of 28.7 °C while being exposed to ultraviolet-B radiation at an intensity of 30.0 μmol·m−2·s−1 for 7.6 h per day during the germination period resulted in the highest total flavonoid content of 1872.84 μg/g fresh weight. Under these specified conditions, ultraviolet-B treatment significantly elevated the activity and gene expression levels of enzymes related to the phenylpropanoid metabolic pathway, including phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, cinnamic acid 4-hydroxylase, 4-coumarate coenzyme A ligase, and chalcone isomerase. Ultraviolet-B treatment caused oxidative damage to buckwheat sprouts and inhibited their growth, but ultraviolet-B treatment also enhanced the activity of key enzymes in the antioxidant system, such as catalase, peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and ascorbate peroxidase. This research provided a technical reference and theoretical support for enhancing the isoflavone content in buckwheat sprouts through ultraviolet-B treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the influence of soaking and spraying with a sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) solution on selenium accumulation, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content, phenolic compositions, and the antioxidant activity of foxtail millet sprouts. The screening results showed that foxtail millet seeds soaked with 60 mg/L of Na2SeO3 solution and sprayed with 2 mg/L of Na2SeO3 solution were the appropriate concentrations for the germination process. Compared with the spraying method, a presoaking treatment presented far higher selenium content and significantly higher (p < 0.05) selenium enrichment rates in foxtail millet sprouts. The content of free and bound phenolics, as well as GABA, were significantly (p < 0.05) increased in foxtail millet sprouts through both soaking and spraying treatments. Correspondingly, most of the individual phenolic compounds were significantly (p < 0.05) increased, especially after germination for 3 days. Trans-ferulic acid and trans-p-coumaric acid were the predominate bound phenolic acids, feruloylquinic acid and 4-p-coumaroylquinic acid were the major free-form phenolic compounds, and N-feruloyl serotonin and N-(p-coumaroyl) serotonin were the new arising phenolic derivatives caused by germination. Both the soaking and spraying treatments induced the enrichment of these individual phenolic compositions, thus increasing the total phenolic content and in vitro antioxidant activity of foxtail millet sprouts. It was indicated that selenium-enriched germination treatment should be an effective method to produce functional selenium-enriched foxtail millet sprouts with more abundant GABA and polyphenols, thus enhancing the health benefits and added value of foxtail millet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is a gluten-free underutilized pseudocereal with excellent therapeutic and nutraceutical potential. Sprouts and microgreens produced from this plant species can be consumed regularly owing to a rich nutritional profile that can be improved by regulating the abiotic factors during their growth. Therefore, this study explores the responses of common buckwheat sprouts and microgreens in terms of growth and phytochemicals accumulation under temperature (16, and 25 ºC) and photoperiodic (16/8 h and 20/4 h, light/dark intervals) variations. Some analyses were also performed at 4 and 8 ºC. The findings highlight the beneficial effects of mild stress induced by extended photoperiod and moderate temperature like enhanced yield and phytochemical content. Extending the photoperiodic duration from 16/8 h to 20/4 h significantly triggered the biosynthesis of pigments such as carotenoids and chlorophyll in 12-day-old microgreen leaves. Likewise, a moderate temperature i.e., 16 ºC was proved more effective in inducing the accumulation of secondary metabolites including phenolics and flavonoids. However, extreme cold conditions hindered the sprouting and growth rate underscoring common buckwheat sensitivity to low temperature. These findings are crucial for refining the production strategies, ensuring the nutritional values, and optimizing the potential of common buckwheat sprouts and microgreens as "superfoods". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Plant hormones play a critical role in the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of plants, with functions such as regulating the metabolic pathways of secondary metabolite production and alleviating external stresses. In this study, the synthesis of flavonoids in black soybean sprouts was induced by slight acid combined with the plant hormones abscisic acid (ABA) and melatonin (MT). The results indicated that the contents of daidzin, genistin, daidzein, and genistein in black soybean sprouts treated with slight acid were increased by 10 μM ABA and 75 μM MT, and the total flavonoid content was significantly enhanced. Compared with the slight acid treatment, the H2O2 and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in black soybean sprouts were increased after ABA treatment, and the black soybean sprouts were further stressed. However, the H2O2 and MDA contents in black soybean sprouts were significantly decreased after MT treatment, indicating that the stress of black soybean sprouts can be alleviated by MT. Under slight acid stress, the genes related to flavonoid synthesis in black soybean sprouts were induced by exogenous ABA, promoting the accumulation of flavonoids; under exogenous MT treatment, the activity of phenylpropanoid metabolism enzymes was significantly increased, the genes related to flavonoid synthesis were upregulated, and flavonoid synthesis was induced. These results suggest that the combination of slight acid and plant hormone treatments promotes the accumulation of flavonoid substances during the germination of black soybeans. This research lays the foundation for improving the growth conditions of black soybeans and promoting the enrichment of flavonoid substances in black soybeans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Manual planting of sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) in Mexico is slow, and eye bud germination is deficient. Alternative planting methods must be adopted in order to improve sugarcane field productivity. This study evaluated the field performance of a tractor-mounted planter prototype when transplanting two-month-old nursery-grown sugarcane sprouts in relation to the following parameters: sound sprout treatments, row separation between seedlings, upright placement into the soil, appropriate soil covering, and field uniformity at planting. This mechanical equipment was tested on a readily tilled soil suitable for sugarcane planting, although slightly stoney on the surface. The tractor and implement combination were set to travel at a field speed of 0.3 m s-1 when laying seedlings into the row at 900 mm separation. Transplanting separation between seedlings onto the row had a variation of 3.4 %. When assisted by two laborers for planting, the tractor and implement combination achieved a field capacity of 2.5 ha d-1. Thus, for a field capacity of 2 ha d-1 and 120 workdays per planting season, the investment in the machine can be returned in two years. Consequently, planting sugarcane sprouts using the planter prototype is up to eight times more cost-effective than manual transplanting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fermented and aged mountain‐cultivated ginseng sprouts (FAMCGS) exhibit superior antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties compared to mountain‐cultivated ginseng sprouts (MCGS). However, the mechanisms behind these properties of FAMCGSE remain unclear. This study explores the anti‐inflammatory effects of FAMCGS extract (FAMCGSE) on LPS‐stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and the underlying mechanisms. The MTT assay confirmed that FAMCGSE (0 to 0.1%) maintained cell viability without inducing morphological changes. Pretreatment with FAMCGSE significantly mitigated LPS‐induced morphological alterations dose‐dependently. RT‐PCR and Western blot analyses showed that FAMCGSE significantly reduced the mRNA and protein levels of proinflammatory mediators such as TNF‐α, IL‐1β, IL‐6, iNOS, and COX‐2. Additionally, FAMCGSE decreased the production of TNF‐α, IL‐1β, IL‐6, nitric oxide, and PGE2 in LPS‐activated RAW264.7 cells. Mechanistically, FAMCGSE inhibited the phosphorylation of mitogen‐activated protein kinases (MAPKs; ERK, p38, and JNK) and prevented the LPS‐induced nuclear translocation of NF‐κB, with effects comparable to compound K (CK) or dexamethasone. Notably, FAMCGSE was particularly effective in inhibiting ERK and JNK activation, with less impact on p38, suggesting a specific inhibitory action on certain MAPK pathways. These findings highlight FAMCGSE's potential as an inhibitor of MAPK and NF‐κB pathways, indicating that FAMCGSE, including its main component CK, may be a promising therapeutic agent for inflammation‐related conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explored the anti-pruritic and immunomodulatory effects of Coix sprouts extract, focusing on histamine release and IL-31 cytokine production in HMC-1 cells. The extract significantly inhibited both factors, indicating its potential for pruritus relief. In a pruritus induction mouse model, Coix sprouts extract outperformed prednisolone in anti-pruritus effectiveness, also improving skin lesions and inhibiting mast cell infiltration. The extract suppressed tryptase expression, reduced release, inhibited mast cell proliferation, and lowered nitric oxide production, suggesting anti-inflammatory properties. Coix sprouts extract shows promise in suppressing inflammation and pruritus, making it a valuable candidate for clinical use. Additionally, the analysis of coixol content in Coix sprouts revealed variations in growth time, indicating their potential as functional materials with anti-pruritus and immune-enhancing applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chinese cabbage is rich in vitamins, fibre, and nutrients and is one of the primary vegetables consumed in autumn and winter in South Asia. 'Purple pak choi' sprouts are particularly rich in anthocyanins and are favoured by consumers. However, reports on the regulation of anthocyanin synthesis in purple pak choi sprouts do not exist. In this study, we examined the phenotypic development of purple pak choi sprouts after germination. The total anthocyanin content increased from 0.02 to 0.52 mg/g FW from days 0 to 6. RNA-seq data analysis revealed an increase in differentially expressed genes corresponding to the development of purple pak choi sprouts. Expression pattern analysis of genes associated with the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway revealed a significant upregulation of structural genes during the purple phase, suggesting that the transcription factors PAP2 and MYBL2 may play crucial regulatory roles. BraPAP2.A03, BraTT8.A09, and BraMYBL2.A07 exhibited strong interactions with key genes in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway, specifically BraDFR.A09. Furthermore, the expression of BraPAP2.A03 aligned with the expression patterns of most anthocyanin biosynthesis-related genes, whereas those of BraTT8.A09 and BraMYBL2.A07 corresponded with the expression pattern of BraDFR.A09. These results provide valuable insights into regulatory mechanisms underlying anthocyanin synthesis in purple pak choi sprouts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the use of gaseous ozone (O3) to promote the germination of edible seeds. While its ability to improve seedling vigor and stimulate germination is acknowledged, there has been limited research on the impact of gaseous O3 on the biochemical profile, including phenolic compounds (TPC) and antioxidant activity, of cereals, seeds, and their sprouts. The lack of information has led to the initiation of this study, which aims to assess the impact of ozone treatment duration at a concentration of 50 ppm 1 L min−1, ranging from 1 to 5 h, on the biochemical attributes of broccoli (Brassica oleracea), radish (Raphanus sativus), alfalfa (Medicago sativa) seeds, and sprouts, as well as wheat (Triticum aestivum) grains and sprouts. By optimizing O3 exposure parameters, including duration, this approach has the potential to serve as a valuable tool for enhancing the microbiological and nutritional quality of seeds and cereals. The findings revealed that O3 treatment generally had an adverse impact on TPC in seeds, cereals, and sprouts, resulting in a significant reduction in TPC post O3 treatment. Wheat grains, in particular, displayed the lowest TPC following ozone exposure, with an average decrease of 39.4% compared to the untreated sample. However, it is noteworthy that alfalfa seeds exhibited a positive response to 4 and 5 h O3 treatment, manifesting an average increase in TPC of 13.0% and 27.7%, respectively. In turn, broccoli, radish, and wheat sprouts displayed the lowest TPC, with values of 47.7%, 20.2%, and 18.0% lower than the control samples, respectively. This study revealed that plant responses to O3 exposure varied, and the effects of O3 treatment on TPC levels depended on O3 exposure time. Furthermore, the effect of O3 on the sugar content of the seeds, cereals, and sprouts varied among different plant types, with some showing an increase in content and others showing no substantial changes. This suggests that, depending on the type of seed, O3 may have both positive and neutral effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bi2O3 is an excellent visible light photocatalyst. However, the structural instability limits its activity and engineering application. To enhance the activity and stability, the composite of CQDs and Bi2O3 was constructed by solvothermal method, and the physical–chemical properties of prepared composite were characterized using XRD, TEM, XPS, FTIR and TPC. As the target pollutant, bisphenol A (BPA) was used to investigate the photocatalytic activity and the stability of CQDs@Bi2O3 by photodegradation experiment under the irradiation of simulated visible light, and butyl xanthate was used to prove the applicability by mung bean sprouts. As the results, the existence of CODs obviously promoted the photocatalytic activity of Bi2O3:10% CQDs@Bi2O3 could remove 93.7% of BPA in 120 min, and the reaction constant rate was almost 1.5 time of pure Bi2O3. Moreover, 10%CQDs@Bi2O3 could effectively remove butyl xanthate and greatly reduce the growth toxicity on mung bean sprouts. After doping with CQDs, the electron transfer path on the surface of the catalyst could effectively inhibit the electron–hole composite and improve the stability of the composite to a certain extent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Levodopa (LD) is the first discovered and the most promising and effective medication for Parkinson's disease (PD). As the first identified natural source of LD, Vicia faba L. (broad beans), especially its sprouts, has been confirmed to contain many other potential bioactive compounds that could also be therapeutic for PD. In this study, the bioactive components obtained from broad bean sprout extraction (BSE) that could be beneficial for PD treatment were screened, and the related mechanisms were explored. Solvent extraction combined with column chromatography was used to isolate bioactive fractions and monomer compounds, while UPLC-ESI-MS/MS, HRESI-MS and (1H, 13C) NMR were employed for compound identification. Network pharmacology techniques were applied to screen for potential mechanisms. A total of 52 compounds were identified in a 50% MeOH extract of broad bean sprouts. Moreover, twelve compounds were isolated and identified from ethyl acetate and n-butanol portions, including caffeic acid (1), trans-3-indoleacrylic acid (2), p-coumaric acid (3), protocatechualdehyde (4), isovitexin (5), isoquercetin (6), grosvenorine (7), kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside (8), isoschaftoside (9), narcissin (10), kaempferitrin (11) and trigonelline HCl (12). Compounds 2, 4, 7, 8 and 12 were isolated from Vicia faba L. for the first time. The potential mechanisms were determined by analyzing 557 drug targets, 2334 disease targets and 199 intersections between them using a protein–protein interaction (PPI) network, gene ontology (GO) analysis and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) enrichment. Further in vitro experiments confirmed that caffeic acid (compound 1) and p-coumaric acid (compound 3) have neuroprotective effects in 6-hydroxydopamine-treated SH-SY5Y cells and lipopolysaccharide-treated PC-12 cells through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. In conclusion, this study explored effective components in broad bean sprouts and performed in vitro evaluations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sprouts are well known for having a remarkable nutritional profile. Enhancing plant chemical composition and quality of sprouts is essential since these metabolites offer numerous health advantages. To this end, this study aimed to investigate the effects of priming with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the growth and nitrogen (N) metabolism of four horticultural plants, namely, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Linium grandiflorum, Lepidium sativum, and Anethum gravelones. The properties of our synthesized MWCNTs included three characteristic peaks 3434, 1539, and 1068 cm−1 attributable to the stretching vibration of O–H, bending vibration, and C − O, respectively. MWCNT priming increased the sprouting process by inducing biomass and protein accumulation. MWCNT priming improved N metabolism, including amino acid and polyamine metabolism. At the amino acid level, there was an increase in amino acid levels (e.g., glycine, lysine, asparagine, and glutamic acid) as well as their metabolic enzyme activities, including glutamine synthetase (GS), threonine synthetase (TS), and glutamate synthetase (GOGAT). Increased polyamine levels like spermine, putrescine, and spermidine were also associated with boosting their related biosynthetic enzyme activities, i.e., arginine decarboxylase (ADC), ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), spermidine synthase, and spermine synthase (SpmS). This improvement of nitrogen metabolic pathways highlights the potential of MWCNT to boost the chemical composition of horticultural plants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sprouts are popular due to their high nutritional content, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes. However, the conditions favorable for sprouting, such as warm and humid environments, are also ideal for the growth of bacteria, including food‐borne pathogens. Here, we analyzed the growth and developed predictive models of locally isolated and commercial strains of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in alfalfa sprouts under various constant temperatures, ranging from 5°C to 25°C. Our findings indicated that these pathogens could grow at 5°C in sprouts, albeit with a low growth rate. A rapid increase in concentration occurred at temperatures of 10°C and above. The fitted models demonstrated high performance, with R2 values ranging from 0.964 to 0.997 and RMSE values ranging from 0.15 to 0.51, respectively. Based on the fitted values, bias factor (Af) values varied between 1.01 and 1.06, with all accuracy factor (Bf) values at 1.00. Acceptable prediction zone (APZ) values ranged from 81.8% to 100%. Validation of the models under dynamic temperature conditions for specific strains showed acceptable performance. This study enhances our understanding of S. enterica and L. monocytogenes growth in alfalfa sprouts. The findings of this study could be used to improve the risk assessment of these pathogens in alfalfa sprouts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sprouts, as an edible vegetable with rich nutrients and health care efficacy, have been increasingly favored by people in recent years. Plant hormones are intrinsic mediators of plant growth and development. The impacts of plant hormone treatment on the growth and quality of sprouts were summarized, and the potential mechanisms were briefly discussed. Moreover, this review explored prospective applications and investigations to promote the sprouts industry. Proper plant hormone treatment could promote the seed germination rate, hypocotyl growth, and fresh weight of sprouts. Meantime, appropriate plant hormone treatment could enhance the bioactive compound contents (such as total phenolic, pigments, and vitamins), antioxidant capacity, and anti-adipogenic and anti-diabetic activities of sprouts. Furthermore, hormones could delay the discoloration progress and promote the antioxidant capacity in sprouts, thus maintaining the postharvest quality. Although the impact of hormones on sprout quality is mainly dependent on the kind, dose, and treatment method of the hormone, the sprout species and cultivars, the growth phase, environmental factors, and others, plant hormone treatment is still a practical and prospective strategy in sprout industry to produce sprouts with enhanced growth and quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The orthogonal array design method was used to optimize ultrasonic-assisted extraction of resveratrol from peanut sprouts. The results showed that the highest extraction yield of resveratrol using ultrasonic-assisted extraction could be up to 1.1%. The optimal extraction conditions were liquid to solid ratio of 30:1 (mL/g) and ethanol concentration of 80% (v/v) as solvent for 40 min at the temperature of 70 °C. AB-8 macroporous adsorption resin was used to purify the crude extract and the resveratrol content increased to 47.5% after one treatment run. The optimal adsorption parameters were initial concentrations in the sample solution of 2 mg/mL, a pH of 5.0, a flow rate of 2 mL/min, and a temperature of 25 °C. The optimal desorption parameters were 60% ethanol and a flow rate of 1 mL/min. The chemical composition of the peanut sprout's resveratrol sample was investigated via HPLC, and the predominant constituents were found to be protocatechuic acid, catechins, caffeic acid, epicatechuic acid, resveratrol, and rutin. The antioxidant activities of the resveratrol were measured via the following different analytical methods: reducing power, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhdrazyl (DPPH), hydroxyl radical-scavenger activity, superoxide radical-scavenger activity, the β-carotene bleaching test, and the scavenging nitrite test. The results indicated that the resveratrol in peanut sprouts have significant antioxidant activities and can be used as a source of potential antioxidant. And peanut sprout's resveratrol has the potential and valuable application to be used as a new type of resveratrol resource. The finding of this study can provide some theoretical reference for the comprehensive utilization of peanut resources in the development of antioxidant health foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: The rat's model evaluated the function of sprouted beans enriched with probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v in alleviating dyslipidaemia, inflammation and disturbed redox homeostasis caused by a high‐lard diet. Sprouted beans improved the total antioxidant capacity of serum and liver, regardless of whether the feeds had a higher content of low‐molecular antioxidants or were additionally enriched with probiotics. The reduction of inflammation (lowered level of C‐reactive protein) and restoration of triglycerides and total cholesterol to the levels recorded in the control group (AIN‐93M) were especially observed in the group supplemented with the control adzuki bean. Introducing sprouted legumes (both the control and probiotic‐rich) improved microbiota activity affected by a high‐lard diet. The highest, desirable reduction of urease (by 80%) and tryptophanase (by 78%) activity was found in the groups fed with probiotic‐rich adzuki and mung bean sprouts respectively. Sprouted beans improve the metabolism of individuals subjected to a diet with an increased fat‐to‐carbohydrate energy ratio, especially concerning oxidative stress injury and microbiota activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we investigate a parabolic–parabolic–elliptic system that describes the initial stage of tumor-related angiogenesis, given by u t = Δ u - ∇ · (u ∇ v) + ξ ∇ · (u m ∇ w) + μ u (1 - u α) , v t = Δ v + χ ∇ · (v ∇ w) - v + u , 0 = Δ w - w + u. We demonstrate that the model possesses a global classical solutions for all suitably regular initial data and associated homogeneous Neumann boundary conditions. Additionally, when m=1, the asymptotic behavior can be investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: The improvement of the genetic and agronomic properties of cultivated plants can be carried out by various plant breeding methods, including mutation breeding. Mutations in nature are very few and rare. Ethyl Methane Sulfonate (EMS) is a chemical mutagen that can cause random mutations resulting in changes in genetic material. This study aims to determine the effect of EMS on the germination of soybean (cv. Gepak Kuning) seeds. Methods: The research was conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture Laboratory, Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia, in January 2023. The concentrations of EMS used were 0%, 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.25%, 0.5% and 1% with a soaking time of 4 hours. EMS concentration of 0% was used as a control treatment. The observed variables were made as percentage of germination (%) and seedling height at 7th day and 14th day after planting. Result: The results showed that an increase in EMS concentration affected the percentage of germination of soybean (cv. Gepak Kuning) sprouts. A decrease in the percentage of germination was found at an EMS concentration of 0.5%, while a decrease in seedling height had begun to be seen at an EMS concentration of 0.25%. The results of the analysis with CurveExpert 1.4 software showed that the LD50 value of the seeds of soybean (cv. Gepak Kuning) treated with EMS mutagen was at a concentration of 0.63%, the LD20 dan LD30 value was at a concentration of 0.25% and 0.41%, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The legume pod borer Maruca vitrata Fabricius (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) is a key insect pest of cowpea, Vigna unguiculata Walp. The present study was designed to optimize the efficiency of mass rearing two of its biological control agents, the larval parasitoid Liragathis javana (Bhat and Gupta) and ovo-larval parasitoid Phanerotoma syleptae (Zettel), by comparing their performance on M. vitrata hosts reared on sprouting grains of 10 different varieties of cowpea as feeding substrate. Fecundity of M. vitrata and the two parasitoids were assessed per variety. Significant differences were observed between varieties for the development of unparasitzed larvae of M. vitrata and L. javana or P. syleptae-parasitized larvae. The cumulative daily fecundity shows different patterns: higher in IT 84D-449 for M. vitrata and L. javana but higher in Kpodji for P. sylepatae. Mortality of parasitized (by L. javana and P. syleptae) larvae and unparasitized (M. vitrata larvae) was lower in Kpodji variety. No significant differences were observed between male and female proportions (sex-ratio), regardless of insect species and cowpea variety except the varieties Tawa and Vitoco in L. javana. The mass rearing of M. vitrata and its two parasitoids' species could be optimized using some cowpea varieties such as Kpodji and IT 84D-449 for biological control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Urdbean leaf crinkle is one of the serious diseases of urdbean [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper] which is caused by an ungrouped virus called Urdbean leaf crinkle virus (ULCV). The disease is highly seed transmissible under natural conditions and in experimental conditions it is mechanically transmitted through sap inoculation. Methods: The aim of this study was to standardize the protocol for sap inoculation by sprout seed abrasive method by comparing the effects of different inoculation methods, such as pin prick and without pin prick, with 0.05M potassium phosphate buffer (pH 7.0) supplemented with additives and abrasives and to further validate the standardized protocol upon different urdbean genotypes. Result: This is the first effort on the optimization of protocol in which, pin pricking as inoculation method with potassium phosphate buffer (0.05M, pH 7.0) supplemented with 0.15% sodium sulfite+0.01M 2-Mercaptoethanol and 1% celite+2% carborundum showed 100% transmissibility foremost at 2nd trifoliate stage and further validation with various urdbean genotype resulted in percent transmission ranging from 92 to 100% which evinces the efficacy and repeatability of the methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: In recent years, with the rapid expansion of ratoon rice production in Hunan, a unique ratoon rice-based production system, forage-grain ratoon rice (FG-RR), has been newly developed. Ratooning rice is a season of rice harvested by utilizing the dormant buds on the rice stubble left after harvesting the first season of rice to sprout and grow. Therefore, the characteristics of stalks themselves are crucial for the production of ratoon rice. The cutting period and higher stubble height directly affect the characteristics of ratoon rice stubbles. Based on this, we conducted the following research. Methods: In 2021 and 2022, field experiments were conducted in central China to study the effects of different cutting periods and stubble height on the regeneration rate and nutrient content of ratoon crops. The treatments included two cutting periods (10 days after heading in the first season and 30 days after heading in the first season, respectively referred to as T10 and T30) and two stubble heights (10 cm and 30 cm, respectively referred to as H10 and H30). Results: Compared with the T30H30 treatment, T10H10 and T10H30 increased grain yield by 48.1%, 41.7%, 73.1%, and 65.2% in the two-year ratoon seasons, while T30H10 reduced grain yield by 30.9% and 19.5% in the two years, respectively. Early cutting increased the panicles, spikelets per panicle, and filled grain rate to varying increase, while higher stubble height increased panicles but decreased spikelet panicle. On the one hand, early cutting and higher stubble height increased the dry and fresh weight, nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs), organic carbon (C), and nitrogen content of rice stalks, thereby improving the regeneration rate of ratoon rice. On the other hand, early cutting and higher stubble height retention increased the accumulation of nitrogen in rice stubble throughout the entire growth period and facilitated the transport of nitrogen to the mature panicles. Discussion: Therefore, appropriate early cutting and higher stubble height retention are the keys to improving the grain yield and stability of ratoon rice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on the fast kurtogram, many previous studies have focused on frequency band selection (FBS) affected by interference due to impulsive noise and varying speed conditions. Recently, machine learning algorithms have been considered effective for bearing diagnosis. However, most of these methods are supervised learning and thus suffer from data imbalance in the practical applications. This study proposes a semi-supervised learning indicator called outlier rate diagram (ORgram) based on the signal changes before and after bearing damage. ORgram is suitable for impulsive noise and varying speed conditions. First, the healthy bearing data is segmented by rotational speed and modeled with one-class support vector machine (SVM) for each frequency band. As bearing defects sprout, the defect response will produce the highest outlier rate in the informative frequency band (IFB). After selecting the IFB, techniques such as envelope analysis and order tracking are used to identify damaged bearing components for an alarm to reduce the losses caused by unplanned downtime. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Simple Summary: Approximately half of the populations of developed countries contract cancer, with a very high proportion of colorectal cancer among all cancer types. Food choices must be improved to maintain good health. HASPIN inhibitors suppress the proliferation of various cancer cells. In this study, the antitumor effect of ingesting bean sprouts containing the HASPIN inhibitor coumestrol was investigated using a mouse model of familial adenomatous polyposis (ApcMin/+). The results indicated that ingesting a diet including bean sprouts suppressed the development of intestinal polyps, cachexia, and hypogonadism in mice. These findings demonstrated that bean sprouts are a beneficial food for preventing cancer and are expected to be applicable in humans. (1) Background: HASPIN kinase is involved in regulating spindle function and chromosome segregation, as well as phosphorylating histone H3 at Thr3 in mitotic cells. Several HASPIN inhibitors suppress cancer cell proliferation. It was recently reported that coumestrol from bean sprouts inhibits HASPIN, and a cultivation method for bean sprouts containing large amounts of coumestrol has been established. Here, we showed the effects of bean sprout ingestion on intestinal polyp development, cachexia, and hypogonadism in a mouse model of familial adenomatous polyposis (ApcMin/+). (2) Methods: ApcMin/+ mice were randomized into control and treatment groups. Mice in the control group were given the standard diet, while those in the treatment group were given the same standard diet with the addition of 15% bean sprouts. Treatments were commenced at 7 weeks old and analyses were performed at 12 weeks old. (3) Results: ingesting bean sprouts suppressed the development of intestinal polyps, cachexia, and hypogonadism, and also increased serum levels of testosterone in male wild-type and ApcMin/+ mice. (4) Conclusions: ingesting bean sprouts helps prevent cancer and increases serum levels of testosterone in a mouse model. These results are expected to be applicable to humans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pea sprouts, considered a nutritious and environmentally sustainable vegetable with significant cultivation prospects and market potential, face growth challenges due to salt stress. However, the underlying mechanisms associated with this stress have not been fully elucidated. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a hydroponic study applying various concentrations of NaCl salt stress to pea sprouts. Systematic analysis was performed on key parameters including germination, plant height, biomass, and enzyme activity of pea sprouts under salt treatment. Our aim was to unravel the underlying mechanisms associated with the impact of salt stress on the growth of pea sprouts. Results revealed that salt treatment significantly inhibited the germination process of pea sprouts' seeds, leading to a notable decrease in plant height and sprout yield. Salt stress induced an increase in MDA content, a decrease in chlorophyll content, and elevated relative conductivity. However, a low concentration of salt treatment enhanced SOD activity, suggesting the activation of oxidative stress resistance mechanisms in pea sprouts. Moreover, salt treatment exhibited an inhibitory effect on soluble protein content while promoting soluble sugar content in pea sprouts. Additionally, low-concentration salt treatment increased the crude fiber content of pea sprouts, while high-concentration salt treatment inhibited it. In summary, this study indicates that salt stress could cause physiological damage to pea sprouts, but pea sprouts may employ metabolic strategies to adapt to the low concentration of salt stress. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the physiological responses of pea sprouts to salt stress and provide valuable insights for its implementation of salt-tolerant cultivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of burned plant biomass ashes could help not only with respect to utilizing combustion residues, but also with respect to optimizing the nutrition of cultivated agricultural plants without harming the environment. With this aim, a pot experiment of the effects of multi-crop biomass ash on faba bean seedlings was carried out in the Academy of Agriculture of the Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). Four ash fertilization rates were tested: 1. unfertilized (N0, comparative-control treatment); 2. fertilized at a low rate (N1, 200 kg ha−1); 3. fertilized at an average rate (N2, 1000 kg ha−1); 4. fertilized at a high rate (N3, 2000 kg ha−1). Final observations showed that ash fertilization significantly increases the height of faba bean sprouts by 21–38%, the length of the roots by 10–20% and the chlorophyll concentration in the leaves by 17%. The average green biomass of faba bean sprouts consistently increased with increasing fertilization rate, from 56% to 209%. Dried biomass increased by 160–220%. With increasing ash fertilization rate, the percentage of dry matter in the roots decreased by 10–50%. We recommend fertilizing faba bean with medium (1000 kg ha−1) and high (2000 kg ha−1) ash rates, as these rates led to the largest plants with the highest productivity potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) sprouts are rich in bioactive compounds that offer numerous health benefits. However, limited research exists on their cultivation, nutritional value, and processing potential. This study compared the nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of quinoa sprouts from different varieties at various time points. Results showed a general increase in most nutrients over time. At the 24 h mark, JQ-W3 exhibited a 17.77% increase in leucine, 1.68 times higher than in eggs, along with a 6.11-fold elevation in GABA content. JQ-B1 exhibited the preeminent antioxidant potency composite (APC) score. Saponins, known for their bitter taste, decreased at 12 h but returned to original levels by 24 h. Based on nutritional components and saponin content, 24 h sprouted black quinoa JQ-B1 and white quinoa JQ-W3 were selected, providing a basis for quinoa sprout development in the food industry. These findings contribute to the understanding and utilization of quinoa sprouts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to enhance the quality of hot air drying for Tartary buckwheat sprouts and minimize the loss of active substances, this research explored the impact of Color Protection(CP), Osmosis(OM), Blanching (BC), β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), and Ultrasound (US) in conjunction with hot air drying on the color, nutritional value, antioxidant properties, and other attributes of Tartary buckwheat sprouts. The findings revealed that as the drying temperature increased from 50 °C to 70 °C, the drying duration for Tartary buckwheat sprouts decreased across all treatment groups, leading to a higher dehydration rate. Treatments involving CP, US, and BC effectively reduced the drying time of Tartary buckwheat sprouts. Sprouts subjected to CP, β-CD, and US treatments exhibited elevated L* values and decreased a* values and displayed a more vibrant green color. When exposed to a hot air setting of 60 °C, the total flavonoid content in the CP, OM, β-CD, and US groups increased by 8.76%, 6.76%, 12.34%, and 4.25%, respectively, compared to the Control Group (CK). The application of the CP, OM, β-CD, and US treatments enhanced the sprouts' ability to combat ABTS and DPPH free radicals. Notably, under hot air conditions of 60 °C, the β-CD treatment demonstrated the most effective quality preservation during the hot air drying process for sprouts. This study provides valuable insights into the drying behavior of Tartary buckwheat sprouts and offers guidance for optimizing the drying procedures in industrial settings. Tartary buckwheat sprouts contain a variety of polyphenols and have a high water content. The study of changes in active components such as polyphenols and their alteration mechanisms in Tartary buckwheat sprouts under different processing methods is particularly important for the development of sprout processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present investigation on a pre-harvest spray of alpha-1-naphthalene acetic acid (alpha-NAA) on potato crops in relation to improving the storage ability was undertaken in the Botany Department of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India on Solanum tuberosum cv. 'Kufri Chandermukhi'. Sprout initiation was observed in tubers on the 20th day, with 4.0 x 10-4 M application of alpha-NAA during storage. In control, it was prominently noticed on the first observation made on the 10th day (0.8 mm), whereas in the treated one, it was very small. These treatments were able to check the percentage of sprouting. Rottage was observed after the 40th day of storage. The decline in starch content was less in the treatment group than in the control group up to the 20 days, but a reverse trend was witnessed after that compared with initial values. The starch contents were significantly higher in treated tubers than untreated in most stages. After 40 days, per cent cumulative physiological weight loss values were 9.20, 9.62, and 10.33% in 4.0 x 10-4 M alpha-NAA, 5.5 x 10-4 M alpha-NAA, and control, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]