Soy protein isolate-based active films functionalized with Zanthoxylum bungeanum by-products: Effects on barrier, mechanical, antioxidant and cherry tomato preservation performance.

This study found that adding ZBLE to soy protein films improved their strength, water barrier properties, UV-light resistance, and antioxidant activities. Films with 5% ZBLE performed the best. The addition of ZBLE also extended the storage time of cherry tomatoes, making it a potential eco-friendly packaging material for food preservation.

Yu M et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127539

PubMed:

37858653

GhTLP1, a thaumatin-like protein 1, improves Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton via JA, ABA and MAPK signaling pathway-plant pathways.

Researchers found that the protein GhTLP1 boosts cotton plants' resistance to Verticillium wilt. Overexpression of GhTLP1 in other plants also increased resistance. GhTLP1 interacts with GhLAC14 to enhance resistance, making it a potential target for improving cotton's resistance to the disease.

Zhou H et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127388

PubMed:

37858648

Regulating the physicochemical, structural characteristics and digestibility of potato starch by complexing with different phenolic acids.

Mao S et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127474

PubMed:

37858640

Bacillus subtilis and Macleaya cordata extract regulate the rumen microbiota associated with enteric methane emission in dairy cows.

Feeding Bacillus subtilis (BS) and Macleaya cordata extract (MCE) to dairy cows increased dry matter intake and milk production, while reducing methane emissions. This study uses metagenomics to understand their impact on rumen methanogenesis.

Jia P et al (2023).

Microbiome.

DOI:

10.1186/s40168-023-01654-3

PubMed:

37858227

Comparing DNA isolation methods for forest trees: quality, plastic footprint, and time-efficiency.

The study investigates the genetics of conifer species PM, TH, and TP to understand their population structure and adaptability. The research highlights the challenges of increasing sample sizes, species diversity, nucleic acid isolation, sequencing cost, and plastic waste generation in genetic and genomic studies.

Guillardín L and MacKay JJ (2023).

Plant Methods.

DOI:

10.1186/s13007-023-01086-y

PubMed:

37858169

Protective effects of maternal administration of total saponins of Codonopsis pilosula in the mice offspring following diarrhea: role of immune function, antioxidant function, and intestinal inflammatory injury.

Li J et al (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-30281-6

PubMed:

37858017

The silver lining of antibiotic resistance: Bacterial-mediated reduction of tetracycline plant stress via antibiotrophy.

Scientists tested the effectiveness of a new bacterium, Erwinia strain S9, in helping pea plants tolerate tetracycline (TET) exposure. They found that supplementation with Erwinia strain S9 improved plant growth, reduced oxidative stress, and degraded TET. This could be a useful strategy for wastewater treatment or improving crop resistance in irrigation.

Yagoubi A et al (2023).

Plant Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108093

PubMed:

37857085

A randomized, controlled, comparative, proof-of-concept study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Nisha-Amalaki capsules in prediabetic patients for preventing progression to diabetes.

Combining Nisha and Amalaki can potentially prevent the progression from prediabetes to diabetes. You should care because it offers a natural and effective treatment option for early-stage diabetes.

Munshi R et al (2023).

J Ayurveda Integr Med.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jaim.2023.100806

PubMed:

37857033