Physical stability, microstructure and antimicrobial properties of konjac glucomannan coatings enriched with Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoemulsion and its effect on citruses preservation.

Researchers developed antimicrobial coatings for preserving citruses using konjac glucomannan (KGM) and Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoemulsion (LNE). The coatings showed good stability, inhibited bacterial growth, and maintained the quality of citruses, suggesting their potential for preservation purposes.

Lou S et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128306

PubMed:

37995787

Insecticidal property of Ocimum essential oil embedded polylactic acid packaging films for control of Sitophilus oryzae and Callosobruchus chinensis.

Prabhakar PR et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128298

PubMed:

37995784

Iron and zinc biofortification of rice by synergistic expression of OsNAS2 gene with monocot (Pennisetum glaucum) and dicot (Phaseolus vulgaris) ferritins.

Gupta BB et al (2023).

Plant Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108195

PubMed:

37995580

CaRH57, a RNA helicase, contributes pepper tolerance to heat stress.

Zheng M et al (2023).

Plant Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108202

PubMed:

37995575

Molecular characterization and pathogenicity of an infectious clone of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus isolate infecting Cucumis melo.

Mei Y et al (2023).

Stress Biol.

DOI:

10.1007/s44154-023-00128-8

PubMed:

37994930

Effects of Carob Extract on the Intestinal Microbiome and Glucose Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Carob, a Mediterranean tree pod, is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It has potential health benefits including anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties. This study explores carob extract's effect on gut health and glucose metabolism, potentially leading to new functional foods for managing chronic illnesses.

Micheletti C et al (2023).

Clin Ter.

DOI:

10.7417/CT.2023.2484

PubMed:

37994761

Correction to "Highly Oxidized Ecdysteroids from a Commercial Cyanotis arachnoidea Root Extract as Potent Blood-Brain Barrier Protective Agents".

Tóth G et al (2023).

J Nat Prod.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00927

PubMed:

37994035

Genome-wide identification, expression analysis, and functional study of the bZIP transcription factor family and its response to hormone treatments in pea (Pisum sativum L.).

Researchers studied the pea bZIP family, a plant-specific protein involved in important biological processes. Understanding this protein can help with plant improvement and stress response strategies.

Wu X et al (2023).

BMC Genomics.

DOI:

10.1186/s12864-023-09793-5

PubMed:

37993794