Agricultura y alimentación

Effect of Low Light Intensity With Supplemental Far‐Red Light on Growth, Yield and Quality of Broccoli Microgreens

30/06/2025 - Broccoli microgreens grown under low light intensity (100 μmol/m2 s) displayed increased biomass, ascorbic acid, and total phenolic compounds. Adding far‐red light under low light further...

Enhanced Maize Leaf Disease Detection and Classification Using an Integrated CNN‐ViT Model

30/06/2025 - A hybrid CNN‐ViT model was proposed to improve maize leaf disease classification by leveraging both local and global image features. The model achieved 99.15% accuracy, with precision, recall, and...

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Leaves Extract: Phenolic Composition, Antibacterial Activity, and Antioxidant Capacity Assessment

30/06/2025 - Cichorium intybus, a plant with a long history of medicinal applications, was extracted using three solvents: hexane, ethanol, and ethyl acetate. The extracts were analyzed using chromatographic...

Lactobacillus acidophilus UCLM‐104 and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UCLM‐41 Are Promising Candidates to Produce Synbiotic Yogurt

30/06/2025 - Use of health‐promoting lactic acid bacteria in the production of synbiotic yogurt. Lactobacillus acidophilus UCLM‐104 and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UCLM‐41 are promising probiotic strains...

Eating Quality of Ribeye Steaks From Young Bulls and Steers Is Comparable: A Study Examining the Effect of Sex, Frame Size, and Feed Time on Palatability Attributes

30/06/2025 - Palatability of ribeye steaks from young bulls and steers of 15 months age were comparable. Tenderness, juiciness, and beef flavor scores were similar with small‐framed animals being rated the...

Exploring the Effects of Plant‐Based Ingredients and Phytochemicals on the Formation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Bakery Products: A Systematic Review

30/06/2025 - This systematic review highlights the potential activity of plant‐based ingredients and phytochemicals to reduce the formation of AGEs and α‐dicarbonyl compounds in bakery products. The examined...

Morphological and Pomological Characterizations of Peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch] Accessions

27/06/2025 - Among the studied accessions, the first 15 accessions with the highest scores based on individual quantitative datasets were identified as “Panjebog‐19,” “Panjebog‐26,” “Rachedr‐1,”...

Investigating the Ultrasonication‐Induced Changes in the Physicochemical, Phytochemical, Microbial, and Sensory Properties of Cantaloupe–Sugarcane Blend Juice

27/06/2025 - Sonication at optimum operating conditions is an advancing green processing technology for processing and preservation of fruit juices. This treatment enhanced the juice's phytochemical contents and...

Antioxidant Activity of Different Phenolic‐Rich Fractions Obtained From Peels of Turkish Dark Purple Eggplant

27/06/2025 - Polyphenol contents of Turkish eggplant peels were extracted by different solvent systems and extraction methods. Liquid–liquid extraction was performed for anthocyanin separation. Qualitative and...

Potential Applications of Zingiber officinale, Clitoria ternatea, and Coccinia grandis for Enhancing the Functionality of Set Yogurts

27/06/2025 - In this study, aqueous extracts of ginger, blue butterfly pea flower, and ivy leaf were fortified to the yogurts and evaluated the sensorial, physicochemical, and functional characteristics of yogurt...

Tomato Disease Combat and Yield Optimization Using Selenium Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Nano‐Agriculture Approach

27/06/2025 - This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in combating the devastating pathogens of tomato crop. The study also optimized the dosage of SeNPs, for potential...

Yak (Bos grunniens) Meat Peptides: Effects on Immunity, Hypoxia Tolerance, and Antioxidant Capacity in Hypotonic Hypoxia Mice

27/06/2025 - Yak meat peptides can increase immune cell content, oxygen transport capacity, and antioxidant enzyme activities in hypotonic hypoxic mice. Meanwhile, they can reduce oxidative stress, thus enhancing...

A Study on the Clustering of Daily Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Educational Level in European Region Countries

27/06/2025 - This study used 2022 Eurostat data to cluster 31 European countries by daily fruit and vegetable consumption and educational level. K‐means clustering revealed that countries with similar education...

Dietary Creatine and Hydration Biomarkers in the General Population: NHANES 1999–2023

27/06/2025 - Our findings indicate a complex relationship between dietary creatine intake and systemic hydration, with both low and high intake levels are associated with changes in plasma osmolality and...

Chemical Characterization, Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Potential of Allium cepa Peels Silver Nanoparticles Against Alloxan Induced Diabetes in Rabbits

27/06/2025 - The study demonstrated remarkable antidiabetic potential of A. cepa peels extract and the synthesized silver nanoparticles as evidenced through the lowered glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride...

Kinetic Models for the Changes in Moisture, Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Activities During the Storage of Tu Quy Mango Powder (Mangifera indica L.)

27/06/2025 - Freeze‐dried mango powder retains the characteristics of fresh fruit, offering health benefits, but its quality during storage is influenced by temperature and humidity. This study developed...

Association Between Consumption of Ultra‐Processed Foods and Adiposity Measures in Lactating Women

27/06/2025 - Our findings suggest that a higher proportion of ultra‐processed foods (UPF) in the diet of lactating women is associated with postpartum weight retention. This highlights the importance of...

Formulation and Characterization of Muffins Enriched With Green Pea Powder: A Physical Study Using Response Surface Methodology

27/06/2025 - Green pea powder was added to muffins to make them a healthier snack. Response surface methodology was applied to optimize the pea flour addition and other conditions. Sensory properties were...

Optimizing Chlorogenic Acid Extraction From Spent Coffee Grounds: A Comparative Review of Conventional and Non‐Conventional Techniques

27/06/2025 - Spent coffee grounds are a rich source of chlorogenic acid, a compound with antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This review conducts a comparative analysis between the...

Enhancement of Bioactive Compounds in “Valencia” Orange Peel Waste During Cold Storage by Melatonin and Arginine Treatments

27/06/2025 - This study evaluated melatonin and arginine effects on bioactive compounds in Valencia orange peel during 6 months of cold storage. Mel (1 mM) enhanced fructose, ascorbic, citric, and chlorogenic...

Molecular Mechanisms, Endurance Athlete, and Synergistic Therapeutic Effects of Marine‐Derived Antioxidant Astaxanthin Supplementation and Exercise in Cancer, Metabolic Diseases, and Healthy Individuals

27/06/2025 - In metabolic disease, astaxanthin reduces lactate and carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation, while increasing fat oxidation, suggesting improved metabolic efficiency. In relation to exercise, astaxanthin...