Common Names: cabbage
Study analyzed 159 cabbage varieties for quality, antioxidants, and minerals; different forms/colors had varying content. Findings can help choose best cabbage types for health benefits.
Researchers sequenced the wild Brassica oleracea genome and identified genes important for domestication, diversity, and curd formation in cauliflower and broccoli. This study enhances understanding of crop evolution and genetic improvement.
Scientists studied Brassica oleracea to understand its rapid evolution and domestication. They identified structural variations (SVs) that affect gene expression, providing evidence for how these SVs drive the diversification and domestication of B. oleracea.
In this study, researchers analyzed the gene involved in plant meristem formation and cold resistance. They isolated the gene from a winter cultivar and found that it plays a role in low-temperature tolerance. This information can be useful for improving cold resistance in winter crops.
Researchers analyzed the constituents of Brassica oleracea L. leaf extract (BOE) and found that it can inhibit cardiac cell hypertrophy, reduce harmful substances in the body, increase mitochondrial function, and decrease apoptosis-related proteins. This suggests that BOE may protect against myocardial cell injury.
Scientists studied the potential anti-thyroid effects of compounds in cabbage. Only 18 out of 60 compounds showed strong binding with the target. Gamma-Terpinene, a monoterpene, had the highest binding energy and met all criteria. Cooked cabbage might have diminished anti-thyroid effects due to the degradation of gamma-Terpinene.
Red kale extract reduces cancer cell viability and proliferation, induces cell apoptosis, and may cause cell cycle arrest. Bioactive compounds in red kale contribute to its anti-cancer effect, but more research is needed to understand their specific role.
Researchers identified a recessive gene (Bol026949) responsible for decreased cuticular wax production in a mutant cabbage. The gene plays a role in chromatin remodeling and RNA transcription, potentially affecting post-translational cellular processes and phytohormone signaling. Understanding this regulatory mechanism may benefit cruciferous crop cultivation.
Researchers found a rare trisomy plant in Chinese kale with an extra copy of chromosome C2. The trisomy plant showed upregulated stress response genes and downregulated DNA synthesis genes, providing important genetic resources and insights into trisomy plant biology.
Dehydrated red cabbage, with higher temperatures resulting in increased bio-compound concentrations, demonstrated neuroprotective effects lasting up to 48 hours, making it a potential functional food ingredient for Parkinson's disease treatment.
Researchers demonstrated that extract can inhibit the growth of L.varruderale Kit. The extract reduced levels of harmful compounds in roots, increased antioxidant activity in shoots, and increased phytohormone content in seedlings, leading to weed suppression.
Scientists studied the wall-associated kinase gene family in Cruciferous plants, finding their involvement in cell elongation and pathogen recognition. This research provides insights into their distribution, evolution, and expression patterns, aiding future investigations on their functional mechanisms.
Scientists studied the effects of different drying methods on broccoli. Low-temperature vacuum drying (LTVD) preserved the most bioactive compounds and had high anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities. Dried broccoli from LTVD can be used to develop natural products with these effects.
Researchers analyzed GLRs in economically important Brassica species and found a gene family expansion in B. napus. Tissue-specific GLRs and their response to stress were also observed. The findings help in understanding GLRs' biological functions in Brassica.
Researchers sequenced the genome of a downy mildew causing pathogen on cabbage. They identified genes associated with pathogenicity and compared it with other downy mildew pathogens. This provides insights into pathogenic mechanisms and aids in further investigations.
Scientists identified a recessive gene, , responsible for no-anthocyanin trait in kale. CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing confirmed its function. This study enhances knowledge about anthocyanin regulation in kale.
This study aimed to determine the impact of broccoli extract on brain damage caused by metal accumulation. Female rats were categorized into four groups and tested using behavioral, biochemical, and pathological assessments. Results showed improved cognitive function and decreased inflammation in the group that received broccoli extract plus arsenic. Additionally, the extract increased estrogen and gonadotropin hormones, and the cortical neurons appeared improved. The study suggests that broccoli extract has potential medicinal benefits for treating brain damage caused by metal accumulation.
This study found that fermented vegetable juice, made with certain lactic acid bacteria, can help reduce weight gain, liver fat accumulation, and lipid accumulation, potentially counteracting obesity.