Effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on natural Enterobacteriaceae reduction and seed germination in the production of alfalfa sprouts

Zhang, Chunyu; Zhong, Zhao; Yang, Gaoji; Shi, Yiqi; Zhang, Yuyu; Shi, Chao; Xia, Xiaodong

doi:10.1016/j.fm.2020.103414

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“…Besides, the saltgrass seed soaked with plant growth-promoting bacterial consortium for 2 hours had no signi cant effect on the germination performance (Xia et al, 2020). The slightly acidic electrolyzed water decontaminates the Enterobacteriaceae in alfalfa seeds growth (Zhang et al, 2021).…”

Section: The Biopriming Duration On the Seed Germination And Root Growth Performancementioning

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Bokashi leachate as a biopriming on Basella rubra L. seed germination and root development

Phooi

Azman

Ismail

2021

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Basella rubra L. is a type of spinach, which is edible with high nutrient composition. It is also known to be an antioxidant. However, initial germination and root growth remain an issue due to hard exterior seed coating. Thus, some may germinate within 10 to 21 days, and some may not work at all. Inhibited growth may lead to vegetative propagation and micropropagation, which fundamentally reduce the growth and yield. Basella seed treated with Bokashi leachate was found to improve seed germination and root growth. A study was conducted using food waste EM Bokashi leachate (0:1, 1:1500, 1:1000, 1:500) with biopriming duration (6 and 12 hours). The experiment was conducted in a completely random design (CRD) with 3 replications of 100 seeds, with 24 experimental units. Based on the results, a short biopriming duration (6 hours) significantly enhanced the mean germination rate, germination speed accumulated, and coefficient of germination velocity. However, germination percentage had no significant improvement by leachate. Long priming duration significantly reduced the root development due to the seed may loss of desiccation tolerance. The concentration of leachate and priming duration had no significant interaction. In order to improve the germination and root growth performance, 6 hours of seeds priming duration or 1:500 (0.2%) of food waste Bokashi leachate was recommended to soak the Basella rubra seeds.

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Section: The Biopriming Duration On the Seed Germination And Root Growth Performancementioning

confidence: 96%

Bokashi leachate as a biopriming on Basella rubra L. seed germination and root development

Phooi

Azman

Ismail

2021

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“…However, seed sprouts could easily be contaminated with foodborne pathogens, particularly E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella, and other Shiga-toxin producing E. coli, L. monocytogenes, and B. cereus [118]. EW has become an acclaimed alternative for harsh chemical sanitizers in sprout growth and final products due to its substantial bactericidal effects, environmentally friendly attributes, and being generally recognized as having a safe (GRAS) status [22]. In general, the effect of EW applied in sprouts can be divided into three parts: inhibition of microbial growth, accumulation of functional components, and effect on morphological characteristics of sprouts.…”

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“…In addition, EW could reduce the population of inoculated pathogens on vegetable sprouts to an acceptable level, such as E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes, and S. enteritidis [119,120]. Furthermore, researchers reported that EW with increasing ACC used in seed soaking and pre-germination resulted in more significant reductions in Enterobacteriaceae populations [22]. SAEW with near-neutral pH (5-6.5) had excellent antibacterial effect.…”

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“…Various studies have reported EW's antimicrobial effect in vegetables, fruits, poultry, and seafood [19][20][21]. Additionally, EW with available chlorine concentration was used instead of tap water during seed soaking and germination of seeds (mung bean, pea, brown rice, alfalfa, and buckwheat) [22][23][24][25]. This process resulted in inhibition of microbial growth, effects on morphological characteristics of sprouts, and even accumulation of functional components [26].…”

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Research Trends on the Application of Electrolyzed Water in Food Preservation and Sanitation

Yan

Chelliah

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Electrolyzed water (EW) has been proposed as a novel promising sanitizer and cleaner in recent years. It is an effective antimicrobial and antibiofilm agent that has several advantages of being on the spot, environmentally friendly, cheap, and safe for human beings. Therefore, EW has been applied widely in various fields, including agriculture, food sanitation, livestock management, medical disinfection, clinical, and other fields using antibacterial technology. Currently, EW has potential significance for high-risk settings in hospitals and other clinical facilities. The research focus has been shifted toward the application of slightly acidic EW as more effective with some supplemental chemical and physical treatment methods such as ultraviolet radiations and ultrasound. This review article summarizes the possible mechanism of action and highlights the latest research studies in antimicrobial applications.

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“…EW can decontaminate the infected seeds and also improves the seed physiological parameters for some extant in many crops. Slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) has killed the all viable Enterobacteriaceae and improved the seedling quality in alfalfa seeds soaked in SAEW for 6 hours (Zhang et al, 2020) [56] . Fuentes et al (2019) [57] reported that soaking of tomato seeds in Neutral Electrolyzed Water for 30 min reduced the Fusarium and Aspergillus sp.…”

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Electrolyzed water: Effect on seed decontamination and seed quality

Sivasakthi¹

2021

J Pharmacogn Phytochem

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Electrolyzed water (EW) is a new technology that emerged recently with potential application in agriculture, medicine and food industries, mainly in microbiological aspects. This unconventional or 'green' technology has the purpose to decrease the use of natural resources like water with minimal generation of chemical/toxic residues. EW possesses strong bactericidal and virucidal and moderate fungicidal properties. EW treatment may be used as an effective method for reducing microbial contamination on seed. Acidic Electrolyzed Water (AEW) shows wide ranging fungicidal activity, which may facilitate its use as a contact fungicide on aerial plant surfaces. More studies are necessary in relation to this technology and its possible applications in seed technology. The use of EW is an emerging technology and the door is open to further research and development.

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Effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on natural Enterobacteriaceae reduction and seed germination in the production of alfalfa sprouts

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Bokashi leachate as a biopriming on Basella rubra L. seed germination and root development

Bokashi leachate as a biopriming on Basella rubra L. seed germination and root development

Research Trends on the Application of Electrolyzed Water in Food Preservation and Sanitation

Electrolyzed water: Effect on seed decontamination and seed quality

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