Postharvest losses are rampant due to lack of proper storage conditions and handling of the fresh food products. The perishable nature of fruits and vegetables makes their shelf life limited due to some extrinsic factors such as some environ- mental conditions and preservation conditions as well as some intrinsic factors such as respiration rate, ethylene production and transpiration. Among the other postharvest technologies available, edible coatings seems to be one novel method which has...
food science, polyphenols, antioxidants, wheat, flour
Lateral roots, including adventitious roots, are the main component of rape- seed roots with support, absorb, and synthesis functions and their morpho- logical parameters directly affecting the plant's aboveground growth and yield. Root biomass, as a material base for lateral root growth, can be used as a link between plant phenotypes and their physiological processes, as well as to en- hance root 3D growth model mechanisms and accuracy. To quantify the rela- tionships between lateral root...
wheat, flour, nutrition, quality, texture
Food Energy Secur. 2024;13:e540. | 1 of 1 https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.540 wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/fes3 DOI: 10.1002/fes3.540 E R R A T U M Author correction: Improving digestibility of sorghum proteins by CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing Xinyu Li, Wenzhen Liu, Gaoliang Wang, Samuel Sai-Ming Sun, Ling Yuan, Jingxue Wang. Food Energy Security. (2023) 00:e506. The original version of this article contained an error in Figure 2, where the graph of Figure 2d is incorrect and does not match...
protein, analysis, composition
Different social protection programs are designed in low-income countries to eradicate poverty and improve the food security of poor people. Currently, the Urban Productive Safety Net Program (UPSNP) is designed to support those who are living in poverty and face food insecurity with predictable and reliable sup- port through food, cash, or vouchers. However, limited empirical evidence has been presented about the significant impact of the program on the well-being of households who...
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This article assesses the effect of climate change on livestock production in Sub- Saharan Africa, for a sample of 45 countries over the period 2000–2021. Using a two- factor fixed effects panel data model, our results obtained by the two-way fixed effects estimator show that (i) climate change negatively influences live- stock production through high temperatures, while abundant rainfall is ben- eficial. (ii) Through transmission channels, we find that maize price volatility exacerbates the...
food science, wheat, protein, nutrition, processing
Genome editing technology has become part and parcel of biotechnological ap- proach to understand the genetic basis of different biological processes in an or- ganism and for its application in different fields. The basic need of world food production demands a highly variable population of plants with maximum di- versity of agronomic traits of interest. Genome editing is unique in the sense that it provides a direct approach to generate targeted variability. The worldwide availability of...
wheat, protein, nutrition, processing, quality
The integrated farming system (IFS) is a holistic farming approach specially designed for small/marginal farmers to enhance the system productivity, prof- itability, and employment generation of their farm, ultimately ensuring their food and nutrition security for their livelihood. The mechanism of IFS offers various ecosystem services making farms environment-friendly, sustainable, and climate-resilient. IFS is characterized by the allocation of different agricultural components...
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Crop growth models, such as the WOrld FOod STudies (WOFOST) model, mimic the mechanistic processes involved in crop development, growth, and yield production. The accuracy of simulation is decreased in unfavorable low- temperature settings because these models do not accurately represent crop response processes in low-temperature stress. Enhancing the WOFOST crop growth model's accuracy in simulating crops' responses to cold temperatures is the aim of this work. Given its vulnerability to low...
wheat, processing, quality, storage, analysis
Agricultural intensification affects natural and crop ecosystems, and increases the risk of agricultural pests in agroecosystems. Helicoverpa armigera Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest that damages a wide range of crops. However, the effect of agricultural intensification on the genetic diversity of this pest is still unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of the compo- sition and configuration of the landscape on the genetic diversity of the agricul- tural pest...
wheat, color, analysis, extraction, health
Agroforestry in Nepal is a multifaceted and sustainable approach that harmo- nizes agricultural, environmental, and socioeconomic goals. This study con- ducted a comprehensive review of agroforestry systems in Nepal, emphasizing their impact on food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental sustainabil- ity. By bridging research gaps and highlighting environmental advantages, it pro- vides valuable insights for evidence-based policymaking, making it a significant resource for Nepal and...
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Barley is one of Ethiopia's most important cereal crops, ranking fifth in total ce- real production, after maize, wheat, teff, and sorghum. Based on its intended use, it is divided into two types: food barley and malt barley. This study investigated the factors that affect farmers' decisions to adopt malt barley technology. The research was conducted in eight major malt barley-growing districts in the cen- tral highlands of Ethiopia. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources....
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Achieving high stable crop yields and minimal environmental damage is crucial to enhance the sustainability of agriculture in China. Process-based models are indispensable tools to develop agronomy management practices to achieve sus- tainable agriculture by simulating crop production and emissions of reactive ni- trogen (N), particularly in complex climate scenarios. In this study, a long-term field experiment with an intensive summer maize-winter wheat rotation system in north- central China...
wheat, nutrition, quality, texture, fermentation
Glutathione (GSH) has been studied for its potential to enhance stress tolerance in plant systems, but the role of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in GSH- induced water stress tolerance in sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is still under investi- gation. This study explores how H2S and GSH modulate water stress tolerance in pepper plants, addressing a research gap. The joint effect of sodium hydro- sulfide (NaHS), a donor of H2S, and GSH on water stress tolerance was deter- mined through pre-treatment...
antioxidants, wheat, protein, nutrition, processing
Yellow rust disease caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici is one of the major threats to wheat production in Ethiopia. In this paper, the impact of yellow rust on the physical qualities of bread wheat was studied. For this purpose, combi- nations of four bread wheat varieties (Digalu, Hidase, Danda'a, and Honkolo) and two fungicides (Nativo SC 300 and Tilt® 250E.C.) were tested at two different hotspot areas (Albazar and Alicho) in the Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia, under natural...
food science, wheat, flour, starch, protein
Increasing the application of nitrogen fertilizer is the main approach to increase rice production, but it also brings problems of environmental pollution and in- creases agricultural production costs. Cultivating high-yielding and high nitro- gen use efficiency (NUE) rice varieties is an important approach to solving this problem. The rice varieties carrying dep1 (dense and erect panicle 1) have both high grain yield and high NUE. However, their plant traits have not been fully explored. In...
wheat, protein, nutrition, quality, color
Estimating wheat yield accurately is crucial for efficient agricultural manage- ment. While canopy spectral information is widely used for this purpose, the in- corporation of canopy volumetric features (CVFs) remains underexplored. This study bridges this gap by utilizing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispec- tral imaging to capture images and elevation data of wheat at key developmental stages—gestation and flowering stages. We innovatively leveraged the elevation differences between...
wheat, protein, processing, quality, texture
Many governments have set ambitious targets for tree planting and increased woodland cover as a key part of actions to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, many uncertainties remain concerning how and where to expand tree cover, what species to plant, and how best to manage new plantations. Much contemporary forestry has been based on even-aged monocultures, largely be- cause of perceived advantages for timber production. However, in order to play a key role in climate change...
nutrition, quality, storage, analysis, functional
Fusarium disease and the consequent mycotoxin accumulation pose significant problem in maize cultivation, with fumonisins produced by Fusarium verticil- lioides posing a global health concern. To address this issue, a range of preventive measures (e.g. crop management techniques) can be implemented to minimize fungal infections. A promising strategy to counteract this issue involves the se- lection of genotypes with greater resistance to fungal pathogens. This approach has the potential to...
food science, flour, nutrition, quality, safety
The main challenge facing agricultural crop production in the current global climate change scenario is sustainability. Drought, as a yield-limiting factor, has become a major threat to international food security. Tolerance to drought is a complex trait and its response is carried out by various genes, transcription factors, microRNAs, hormones, proteins, cofactors, ions and metabolites. The complexity of the trait has limited the development of drought-tolerant sweet potato cultivars by...
food science, wheat, starch, protein, nutrition
In Senegal, agriculture is an important sector underpinning the socioeconomic fabric of the populace. Notably, the agricultural production in this region exhib- its heightened sensitivity to climatic perturbations, particularly droughts and heat waves. This study aims to determine the resilience of different agronomic interventions for farmers practicing mixed farming that produce both crops (i.e., groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)) and raise...
protein, nutrition, safety, analysis, health
The dominance of a few staple crops (maize, rice, and wheat) in most agricultural systems hampers the application of interventions to improve food security and nu- trition. Research and development attention has focused on improving the pro- duction and utilization of these crops, leaving other crops under-researched and underutilized. Subsequently, there have been high malnutrition rates due to poor diet diversity, yet there are “opportunity crops” that remain under researched. The...
food science, wheat, protein, fiber, nutrition
Field assessments of crop water use efficiency (WUE) are resource-consuming since they require simultaneous assessment of the total amount of water assimi- lated by crops for biomass and/or grain production. Alternative methods exist, such as estimating the carbon isotopic ratio ( 13 C/12 C) of the crop's leaf, above- ground biomass, or grain samples. There is limited information on the deter- minants of the accuracy of carbon isotopes in estimating water use efficiency between crop types and...
wheat, nutrition, texture, color, storage
This review explores the potential of genetically engineering cyanobacteria with the aim of synthesizing high-value protein directly from atmospheric nitrogen. The article examines numerous techniques that may enhance protein synthesis in cyanobacteria, and discusses advantages, barriers, and opportunities for this strategy going forward. Genetic manipulation of cyanobacteria shows promise in sustainably raising protein production via reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower dependence on...
food science, wheat, protein, fiber, nutrition
This article explores the fundamental right to food, examining its legal frame- work, its relationship with other human rights, and the efforts being made glob- ally to improve this right. It begins by looking at international and national laws that protect the right to food and examining their importance in ensuring food security and sovereignty. It then explores how food rights intersect with other rights, such as health, education, and labor, revealing the interrelated web of human rights....
food science, starch, nutrition, processing, quality
Botrytis cinerea is the causative agent of grey mould disease in grapes, which was linked to significant postharvest losses. This study examined three grape- isolated yeasts (Metschnikowia aff. fructicola, Metschnikowia pulcherrima, and Hansenispora uvarum) through in vitro and in vivo tests on detached grape berries against grey mould, as well as the elucidation of their possible mecha- nisms of action. The antifungal mechanism of action of yeasts was determined by the lytic enzyme activity,...
food science, antioxidants, protein, nutrition, quality
Agrivoltaics or agrophotovoltaics (APV), which simply describes farming under a canopy of PV panels, has been recently gaining a wider implementation to im- prove farming yields as well as generate electricity on the same piece of land. The presented study undertakes an economic analysis to justify the implementation of agrivoltaics in a tomato farm. Three research cases are investigated; Case 1 is the control scenario which is just ordinary tomato farming that is used as a base- line. And...
storage, analysis, technology
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz is a low-input oilseed crop that has great potential in providing sustainable feedstock for biofuels and bioproducts. Climate change is threatening production of camelina with rising global temperatures. Elucidating the genetic response to high temperatures is essential for successful breeding of heat-tolerant camelina varieties. Here, we report a combinatorial approach to identifying candidate genes associated with heat stress by quantitative trait locus (QTL)...
wheat, protein, processing, analysis, chemistry
The nitrogen regulatory policy (NRP) solution is introduced as a mitigation meas- ure against environmental nitrogen losses and keeps food production in the Safe Operating Space of the Nitrogen Planetary Boundary. Meanwhile, scientific re- search shows that steps taken to reduce environmental harm can increase the un- predictability of calorie production from crops. This study sought to investigate the impact of NRP solutions on the level of risk of accessibility to calorie sources from...
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The deposition of atmospheric nitrogen can significantly boost the amount of nitrogen available in various ecosystems, potentially altering the mutualistic as- sociation between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and their host plants. Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms and the degree to which externally in- duced nitrogen- related changes in AMF functionality might impact Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, a plant known for its high mycorrhizal colonization, re- mains unclear. In this study, the...
wheat, nutrition, quality, color, microorganisms
Improving seed germination under drought stress has the potential to increase crop yield in dry direct-seeded rice. In this study, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted to determine the genetic basis of seed germina- tion under drought stress in a panel of 165 rice accessions using a multi-locus compressed variance- component mixed model, 3VmrMLM. A total of 33 quan- titative trait nucleotides (QTNs) were identified in association with drought tol- erance during seed...
wheat, protein, quality, color, storage
Continuous cultivation of faba beans often results in a high occurrence of Fusarium wilt. Nevertheless, this issue can be successfully managed through wheat-faba bean intercropping. Our objective is to elucidate the function of non-host wheat in combating faba bean Fusarium wilt. We assessed the impact of wheat on the development of faba bean Fusarium wilt through field and pot experiments, and examined and identified the compounds in the root exudates of wheat. The influ- ence of wheat root...
wheat, nutrition, quality, texture, color
Modern agriculture is a complex system that demands real-time and large-scale quantification of trait values for evidence-based decisions. However, high- profile traits determining market values often lack high-throughput phenotyp- ing technologies to achieve this objective; therefore, risks of undermining crop values through arbitrary decisions are high. Because environmental conditions are major contributors to performance fluctuation, with the contemporary informatics infrastructures, we...
food science, wheat, flour, starch, processing
Rapeseed meal, a nutritious organic fertilizer (OF), contributes to improving soil environment and crop productivity. However, there are also problems, namely slow fertilizer efficiency and low nutrient utilization during the growing season. This 2- year field trial was conducted to explore the effect of biochar addition on improving the nutrient availability of OF through a comparative study of vari- ous biochar application rates under rice-rapeseed rotation conditions. The find- ings...
wheat, nutrition, quality, texture, color
Maintaining soil productivity and sustainability remains a challenge in the face of a changing global agricultural framework, which includes the primary threat of soil degradation in many regions. Although soil erosion contributes to land degra- dation, how reductions in fertiliser nitrogen (N) affect erosion and soil microbial communities in sloped farmland remains unclear. In this study, effects of reduc- tions in fertiliser N from 300 kg ha −1 (N1) to 225 kg ha −1 (N2), 150 kg ha −1 (N3),...
wheat, quality, color, storage, enzymes
The global food system's reliance on a few species threatens food and nutritional security. Species diversification, including indigenous species, is a viable option to address this issue. Diversity enhances food systems' resilience against climatic and economic shocks. It offers resources for improved breeds and allows farm- ers to mitigate risks. However, successful diversification demands collaboration among farmers, researchers, academics, professionals, retailers, consumers, and...
wheat, nutrition, processing, quality, packaging
A RTICLE INFORMATION Aims: The aim of this study was to ascertain how different traditional processing methods affect the nutritive values and sensory acceptability of two cowpea varieties (Bole and Kenketi) growing in Ethiopia. Materials and Methods: A factorial design with two factors was used: cowpea varieties (Bole and Kanketi) and four processing methods (boiling, roasting, dehulling after roasting, and fermentation). Results: Moisture content, crude protein, total ash, crude fiber, crude...
food science, polyphenols, flour, protein, fiber
ARTICLE INFORMATION Background: Ethnobotanical studies have historically documented the traditional medicinal use of Caper (Capparis spinosa L.) in treating kidney stones and other chronic renal ailments. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and potential inhibitory effects of Capparis spinosa L. fruit and leaf extracts on calcium oxalate nucleation and aggregation. Material and Methods: Plant material was collected from the Tessala Mountains in...
food science, polyphenols, nutrition, processing, packaging
Background: Consumers are more aware of the role of healthy diet in preventing food-related diseases (Cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, etc.). Consequently, they are looking for products with beneficial nutritional attributes that encourage the food industry to develop functional foods. Aims: In this study, we aimed at using a natural bioprocess to improve durum wheat “ Triticum durum” nutritional properties for its further use as a functional ingredient. Materials and Methods: Six...
food science, polyphenols, wheat, flour, starch
ARTICLE INFORMATION Background and aims: The present work deals with the valorization of the date kernel oil of Mech-Degla variety by assessment of its physicochemical and antioxidant properties as well as its use in the formulation of margarine. Methods: Kernels’ oil was extracted using Soxhlet method and its total phenolic (TP), flavonoid and carotenoid contents and DPPH• scavenging activity were estimated using colorimetric assays. After that, this oil was incorporated into margarine. The...
food science, polyphenols, antioxidants, protein, fiber
1 Introduction Pomegranate ( Punica granatum) is considered by several religions and brotherhoods as a sacred fruit. In the Holy Quran ( Surat Ar-Rahmân, Chapter 55, Verse 68), pomegranate fruit is promised like one of the Eden fruits. The use of pomegranate fruit for folk medicine dates from ancient times and reports of its therapeutic qualities have echoed by several scientists throughout the ages [1]. Pomegranate has shown an explosion of interest during the last decade and has gained a...
food science, polyphenols, antioxidants, wheat, nutrition
ARTICLE INFORMATION Background: Lipids are responsible for both the undesirable and desirable flavors of food; oxidation of lipids mainly results in the development of off-flavor and lipoxygenase-derived lipid-based volatiles that are responsible for flavor generation. These lipids can be found in animal, vegetable and marine foods sources. Among these vegetable lipids sources, peanuts are one of the main oleaginous used to prepare foods. Aims: This study aimed at assessing the effect of 0.5g,...
food science, polyphenols, antioxidants, protein, nutrition
Background: Being available in Sri Lanka, Ready-to-serve drinks are more popular among Sri Lankan’ consumers . Further, ready-to-serve organic fruit drinks are nowadays becoming more popular due to more concern about healthy living. Aim: To produce a ready-to-serve drink using pineapple juice with coconut milk. Methods and Material: Pineapple Juice (Ananas comosus) and Coconut milk were optimized to a blended ready to serve beverage which was mixed in four different predetermined ratios and...
antioxidants, protein, nutrition, processing, quality
Background: It is really crucial to explore physical properties and chemical composition of the locally cultivated cereal crops to enhance their utilization in various recipes. Moreover, that will fill knowledge gaps in this field and provides advantages for both; producers and consumers who still believe that imported cereals are superior to the locals. Aims: This study was intended to investigate the physical properties and chemical composition of the three rice varieties (Edeget, Nerica-4,...
antioxidants, wheat, flour, starch, protein
Background: Fighting against malnutrition and diseases such as oxidative stress diseases via a food-based approach could be achieved through identification, valorization, and promotion of local foods rich in macro- and micronutrients and phytochemical components. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of agro-ecological conditions on the antioxidant capacity of the Hibiscus sabdariffa aqueous and methanol calyces extracts. Material and methods: The total phenolic content, the free...
food science, antioxidants, protein, nutrition, processing
148 🖂🖂 Corresponding author: Malika Barkat. Tel: +213 31 600 247. Email: barkat.inataa@yahoo.fr Nor. Afr. J. Food Nutr. Res. 2019; 3 (5): 148-155 https://doi.org/10.51745/najfnr.3.5.148-155 O RIGINAL A RTICLE Comparative study of total phenolic content and antioxidant proprieties of Quercus fruit: flour and oil Fatima Zohra Makhlouf 1 , Giacomo Squeo 2 , Malika Barkat 1 🖂🖂, Antonella Pasqualone 2 , Francesco Caponio 2 1 Université Frères Mentouri Constantine 1. MC1. Laboratoire...
food science, polyphenols, antioxidants, wheat, flour
ARTICLE INFORMATION Background: Global food insecurity is worsening as a result of the speedily expanding human population and this is taking a huge toll on the availability of feed for livestock. Alternative food sources are urgently required as livestock feeds to reduce the stern food competition between man and livestock. Agricultural waste may be able to provide cost-effective sources of nutrients. Aim: The study determines the proximate properties of agricultural waste for their possible...
food science, flour, starch, protein, fiber
ARTICLE INFORMATION Background: Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is a flowering plant gaining interest for its potential health benefits due to its high content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties. These properties have been linked to various health improvements, including reduced risk of chronic diseases. Aims: The aim was to assess the sensory, microbiological, physical, and antioxidant properties of corn and wheat tortillas formulated with varying HDC concentrations. Material...
food science, polyphenols, antioxidants, noodles, wheat
Background: Aleurone layer (AL), being a living cell layer among the peripheral layers of the grain structure obtained after milling wheat, is rich in, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants potentially nutritional value of the flour. Objectives: To isolate AL in the mature grain of the three major species; Common wheat (CW) , Durum wheat (DW), and Einkorn wheat (EW) that were grown at two different years as well as to analyze and compare their proteomes revealed through two-dimensional...
food science, antioxidants, wheat, flour, starch
Background: Rich in dietary fibers and beneficial to health, wheat and oats have been a popular part of the human diet. The whole grain is rich in protein, lipid, starch and phenolic compounds concentrated at the level of the peripheral layer of the bran. Aims: The natural compounds and the antioxidant potential of two different species of soft wheat and oat bran on the Algerian market have been studied in this work. Wheat bran was furnished by Azzouz’s Cereal and Dried Vegetable Cooperative...
polyphenols, antioxidants, wheat, flour, starch
ARTICLE INFORMATION Background: Qualitative and quantitative investigations of bioactive compounds in plant materials are heavily based on the selection of an accurate extraction method. Aims: That’s why; this work consists of a comparative study between Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) and Conventional Extraction (CE), based on the total phenolic compounds (TPC) yield, phenolic profile, and antioxidant activity of coriander leaves powder (Coriandrum sativum L.). Material and Methods: MAE...
polyphenols, antioxidants, wheat, nutrition, processing