Specialized Metabolite Profiling-Based Variations of Watercress Leaves ( R.Br.) from Hydroponic and Aquaponic Systems.

Watercress (), a freshwater aquatic plant in the Brassicaceae family, is characterized by its high content of specialized metabolites, including flavonoids, glucosinolates, and isothiocyanates. Traditionally, commercial cultivation is conducted in submerged beds using river or spring water, often on soil or gravel substrates. However, these methods have significant environmental impacts, such as promoting eutrophication due to excessive fertilizer use and contaminating water sources with pesticides.

Chemical Composition and Bioactivity Dataset Integration to Identify Antiproliferative Compounds in Plants.

Background/objectives: species are renowned in traditional medicine for their diverse therapeutic properties, including potential anticancer activities. This study explored the antiproliferative potential of six species by integrating chemical composition with bioactivity assays to identify key antiproliferative compounds.

Methods: The integration of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)-based chemical composition data with antiproliferative activity against three cancer cell lines-PC-3 (prostate adenocarcinoma), SiHa (cervical carcinoma), and A549 (lung carcinoma)-as well as a normal mouse fibroblast line (L929) was performed by covariate analysis.

Optimized carotenoid production and antioxidant capacity of .

The current emphasis within the cosmetic market on sustainable ingredients has heightened the exploration of new sources for natural, active components. , recognized for producing pigments with bioactive potential, offer promising functional cosmetic ingredients. This study aimed to optimize pigment and antioxidant metabolite production from the strain EUFUS-Z928 by implementing the Plackett-Burman experimental design and response surface methodology.

Susceptibility of to the Alkaloidal Extract of Bark: Phenotypic and Biochemical Insights for Biotechnological Exploitation.

Koch, a phytophagous mite, is one of the most significant crop pests globally. The primary method employed for controlling involves chemical means, utilizing synthesized products, posing the risk of developing resistance. The urgency for novel strategies integrated into pest management programs to combat this mite is becoming increasingly imperative.