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Summary: The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of plant growth regulators (PGRs) on phytochemicals biosynthesis and antioxidant activity in soybean sprouts. GmVTC2,GmDHAR andGmGLDH were investigated for the biosynthesis of vitamin C. GmPAL,GmCHS and GmIFS were investigated for the biosynthesis of phenolics, flavonoids and isoflavones. Our results revealed that 6‐benzylaminopurine (6‐BA) treatment significantly affected the expression levels of those major genes, followed by Gibberellin (GA3) and Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA). Moreover, the highest levels of vitamin C, polyphenolics and antioxidant activity in 6‐BA and GA3 treated groups indicate the synergistic and antagonistic role of growth regulators in the biosynthesis of phytochemicals. Overall, 6‐BA seems the key contributor in genes' expression involve in the biosynthesis secondary metabolites and their antioxidant activity. Therefore, it could be the most suitable option to enhance nutritional quantity and health benefits of soybean sprouts. Effect three plant growth regulators on phytochemical biosynthesis in soybean sprouts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: ZnWO4/graphene anode materials were prepared by a sol–gel method. The structured features of these anode materials were analyzed by XRD, while their morphologies were characterized by TEM and SEM. The electrochemical performances of ZnWO4/graphene were investigated by galvanostatic charge/discharge measurements, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS) tests. The results showed that the first cycles of the reversible specific capacity of ZnWO4/graphene composite materials may reach 695mAhg−1 at 50mAg−1. The performance tests of rate showed that ZnWO4/graphene is suitable for high-current charge and discharge. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]