The Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Figs (Ficus carica L.) Grown in the Black Sea Region.

This study analyzed the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of different varieties of fig fruits. The dark purple species had the highest total polyphenol content and total antioxidant capacity, while the purple species had the highest flavonoid content and DPPH radical scavenging activity.

Bayrak Ç et al (2023).

Plant Foods Hum Nutr.

DOI:

10.1007/s11130-023-01089-z

PubMed:

37605067

In vitro and in vivo anti-eczema effect of Artemisia annua aqueous extract and its component profiling.

Zhao Y et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117065

PubMed:

37604330

Four new phenolic constituents from the roots of Rumex dentatus L.

Researchers discovered four new phenolic compounds in the roots of Rumex dentatus L. These compounds were identified through spectroscopic analysis and acidic hydrolysis. One of them, Compound 1, showed moderate antifungal activity against Epidermophyton floccosum.

Li JJ et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105657

PubMed:

37604244

Effect of ethanol, phytic acid and citric acid treatment on the physicochemical and heavy metal adsorption properties of corn starch.

Kim SR, Park JY and Park EY (2024).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137167

PubMed:

37604005

Phytochemical and functional characterization of cultivated varieties of Morus alba L. fruits grown in Italy.

A study on Morus alba cultivars in Italy found variations in nutritional value and biological activity. Some compounds correlated strongly with activity, and levels decreased as fruits ripened, impacting consumption and economic value.

Truzzi E et al (2023).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137113

PubMed:

37604000

Sugar composition and transcriptome analysis in developing 'Fengtang' plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) reveal candidate genes regulating sugar accumulation.

Nie X et al (2023).

Plant Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107955

PubMed:

37603969

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles improve element uptake, antioxidant properties, and essential oil productivity of Melissa officinalis L. seedlings under in vitro drought stress.

This study investigated how titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO NPs) can improve the physiological responses and phytochemical properties of Melissa officinalis (medicinal plant) under drought stress. The results showed that TiO NPs increased essential oil production, photosynthetic pigments, antioxidant systems, nutrient absorption, and reduced stress levels.

Razavizadeh R, Adabavazeh F and Mosayebi Z (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-29384-x

PubMed:

37603240

Identifying a suspect powder as a cannabis concentrate through chemical analysis and DNA testing.

Scientists seized a suspicious powder labeled as "nutmeg" but it smelled like cannabis. They tested it using chemicals and cannabis DNA to confirm it was actually cannabis. This highlights the need for proper regulation and identification of cannabis products.

Yamamuro T et al (2023).

Forensic Toxicol.

DOI:

10.1007/s11419-023-00672-y

PubMed:

37603166