Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Antioxidant Properties of Mexican Fig (Ficus Carica L.) Paste

Sierra-Campos, Erick; Aguilera-Ortiz, Miguel

doi:10.15406/mojboc.2017.01.00040

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“…The total anthocyanin content was determined according to the methodology indicated by Lira et al (2017). One gram of grape sample was placed into a 25 mL Erlenmeyer flask, followed by the addition of a 10 mL anthocyanin extraction solution composed of HCl:methanol:water (0.02:8:1.8; v/v/v).…”

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ZnO nanoparticles improve bioactive compounds, enzymatic activity and zinc concentration in grapevine

GUILLÉN-ENRÍQUEZ,

SÁNCHEZ-CHÁVEZ,

FORTIS-HERNÁNDEZ

et al. 2023

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The low availability of micronutrients in the soil leads to a deficit of these micronutrients in crops, causing malnutrition in the population. Approximately 3,000 million people in the world have health problems caused by inadequate Zn intake. Agronomic biofortification is a way to produce crops rich in micronutrients and mitigate malnutrition problems. Nano biofortification with zinc oxide nanoparticles (NPs-ZnO) is a good strategy to mitigate and increase the nutritional content of the edible part of the plant. The aim was to determine the effect of foliar spraying with NPs-ZnO on yield and biosynthesis of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant compounds and their bioaccumulation. In this study, the effect of foliar fertilization with NPs-ZnO: 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 mg L-1, on yield, the content of bioactive compounds and their bioaccumulation in grapevine berries was evaluated. The distribution of the treatments was under a completely randomized design, each treatment consisted of 10 plants, each representing one experimental unit. The treatments were applied by foliar sprays at fruit formation, in veraison and 15 days before harvest. Foliar spraying with NPs-ZnO positively modifies yield, the content of bioactive compounds, and their bioaccumulation. Doses of 50-75 mg L-1 of NPs-ZnO increased crop yield, and oenological parameters. In addition, all doses evaluated modified enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, and improving Zn concentration in grapevine berries. Foliar spraying of NPs-ZnO is an alternative to improve grape quality and yield, in addition to enriching its nutritional and antioxidant content.

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ZnO nanoparticles improve bioactive compounds, enzymatic activity and zinc concentration in grapevine

GUILLÉN-ENRÍQUEZ,

SÁNCHEZ-CHÁVEZ,

FORTIS-HERNÁNDEZ

et al. 2023

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Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Ficus carica Fruit’s Extract

Saleem

Sharif

Butt

et al. 2022

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Ficus carica, (fig) one of the oldest plants cultivated on the earth, is rich in phytochemicals including organic acids, anthocyanins, phenolics, and phytosterols. Thus, the present research was carried out to explore the phytochemical composition of fig fruit extracts (prepared with 100% water and 70% ethanol) including, alkaloids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds along with HPLC characterization of flavonoids and phenolics. However, the prepared extract was also analyzed for its antioxidative capacity through ABTS, DPPH, FRAP, and H2O2. Extracts prepared with 70% ethanol have better total alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolics concentration, whereas 100% aqueous extract was more efficient to extract total anthocyanins. HPLC quantification of flavonoids and phenolics showed fig fruit is a good amount of catechin (ranged from 20.89 to 23.97 mg/100g), flavanone (ranged from 8.79 to 12.49 mg/100g), and gallic acid (ranged from 32.52 to 33.350 mg/100g). Likewise, the extract having higher phytochemical concentration exhibited higher antioxidant activity. Conclusively, the results depict nutritional composition as a function of genetic makeup and ecological conditions. The current study suggests that commercially available fig (especially Afghani) and its ethanolic extract possess substantial phytochemical compounds having antioxidant potential. Thus, fig may act as a functional food or nutraceutical ingredient having the potential to alleviate oxidative stress-mediated diseases.

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Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressures on Antioxidant Properties of Mexican Fig (Ficus Carica L.) Paste

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ZnO nanoparticles improve bioactive compounds, enzymatic activity and zinc concentration in grapevine

ZnO nanoparticles improve bioactive compounds, enzymatic activity and zinc concentration in grapevine

Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Ficus carica Fruit’s Extract

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