Scent Knows Better: Utilizing Volatile Organic Compounds as a Robust Tool for Identifying Higher Cannabidiol- and Tetrahydrocannabinol-Containing Cannabis Cultivars in Field Conditions.

The primary cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), found in cannabis, are known to originate from genetic diversity, resulting in distinct characteristics. This study aimed to identify VOC markers to distinguish between higher CBD and THC cannabis cultivars under field conditions. Among the 58 VOCs, β-caryophyllene and α-humulene were primary VOCs across all cannabis cultivars.

Rhizofungus Mitigates Heavy Metal Stress-Associated Damage in L.

Industrial waste and sewage deposit heavy metals into the soil, where they can remain for long periods. Although there are several methods to manage heavy metals in agricultural soil, microorganisms present a promising and effective solution for their detoxification. We isolated a rhizofungus, (GenBank Acc.

Fractionation by Spatially Heterogeneous Diffusion: Experiments and the Two-Component Random Walk Model.

The fundamental question regarding the fractionation phenomenon is whether diffusion alone is responsible for it or whether an additional advection dynamic is involved. We studied the fractionation by diffusion of particles in spatially heterogeneous environments. By experimentally observing the time-sequential fractionation patterns of dye particles diffusing across a solid-solid interface of varying polyacrylamide gel densities, we found that the two-component diffusion model accurately captures the observed fractionation dynamics.

Non-destructive assessment of cannabis quality during drying process using hyperspectral imaging and machine learning.

L. is an industrially valuable plant known for its cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), renowned for its therapeutic and psychoactive properties. Despite its significance, the cannabis industry has encountered difficulties in guaranteeing consistent product quality throughout the drying process.

An Integrated Approach for Biofortification of Carotenoids in Cowpea for Human Nutrition and Health.

Stress-resilient and highly nutritious legume crops can alleviate the burden of malnutrition and food security globally. Here, we focused on cowpea, a legume grain widely grown and consumed in regions at a high risk of micronutrient deficiencies, and we discussed the past and present research on carotenoid biosynthesis, highlighting different knowledge gaps and prospects for increasing this micronutrient in various edible parts of the crop. The literature survey revealed that, although carotenoids are important micronutrients for human health and nutrition, like in many other pulses, the potential of carotenoid biofortification in cowpea is still underexploited.

Impact of Sodium Silicate Supplemented, IR-Treated Panax Ginseng on Extraction Optimization for Enhanced Anti-Tyrosinase and Antioxidant Activity: A Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Approach.

Ginseng has long been widely used for its therapeutic potential. In our current study, we investigated the impact of abiotic stress induced by infrared (IR) radiations and sodium silicate on the upregulation of antioxidant and anti-tyrosinase levels, as well as the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of the Korean ginseng ( C.A.

Development of a classification model for and using convolutional neural network and local interpretable model-agnostic explanation technology.

is a perennial tuberous root in the Asclepiadaceae family that has long been used medicinally. Although is distinct in origin and content from , a genus of the same species, it is difficult for the public to recognize because the ripe fruit and root are remarkably similar. In this study, images were collected to categorize and , which were then processed and input into a deep-learning classification model to corroborate the results.

Integrative analysis of metabolite and transcriptome reveals biosynthetic pathway and candidate genes for eupatilin and jaceosidin biosynthesis in .

() is a medicinal plant belonging to the family and . Flavonoids abundant in are associated with anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidative effects. Eupatilin and jaceosidin are representative polymethoxy flavonoids with medicinal properties significant enough to warrant the development of drugs using their components.

The Impact of Light Wavelength and Darkness on Metabolite Profiling of Korean Ginseng: Evaluating Its Anti-Cancer Potential against MCF-7 and BV-2 Cell Lines.

Korean ginseng is a source of functional foods and medicines; however, its productivity is hindered by abiotic stress factors, such as light. This study investigated the impacts of darkness and different light wavelengths on the metabolomics and anti-cancer activity of ginseng extracts. Hydroponically-grown Korean ginseng was shifted to a light-emitting diodes (LEDs) chamber for blue-LED and darkness treatments, while white fluorescent (FL) light treatment was the control.

Effect of drainage ratio during strawberry cultivation:The volatilomics-based shelf-life indicators for strawberry fruit.

The metabolome of strawberries at harvest determines their storage capacity. Therefore, dynamics of volatile production during storage of strawberry cultivated under diverse drainage ratios, T1 (12.0%), T2 (25.

Molecular mechanism of Cu metal and drought stress resistance triggered by AGH786 in L.

Rapid industrialization and global warming have threatened the plants with multiple abiotic stresses, such as heavy metals and drought stress. For crop cultivation, the conventional approach of cleaning the soils by excavation is very costly and not feasible for large scale. Establishing toxin-free and drought-resistant crops is a major challenge in the environment under natural and anthropogenic pressure.

Genetic Diversity and Association Analysis for Carotenoid Content among Sprouts of Cowpea ( L. Walp).

The development and promotion of biofortified foods plants are a sustainable strategy for supplying essential micronutrients for human health and nutrition. We set out to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with carotenoid content in cowpea sprouts. The contents of carotenoids, including lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-carotene in sprouts of 125 accessions were quantified via high-performance liquid chromatography.

A Hyperspectral Data 3D Convolutional Neural Network Classification Model for Diagnosis of Gray Mold Disease in Strawberry Leaves.

Gray mold disease is one of the most frequently occurring diseases in strawberries. Given that it spreads rapidly, rapid countermeasures are necessary through the development of early diagnosis technology. In this study, hyperspectral images of strawberry leaves that were inoculated with gray mold fungus to cause disease were taken; these images were classified into healthy and infected areas as seen by the naked eye.

Variation in Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Various Organs of African Cabbage ( L.) Accessions at Different Growth Stages.

The presence of nutritional and health-benefiting compounds has increased awareness of orphan leafy vegetables such as (CG), whose phytochemicals vary among accessions and organs during growth. This study investigated the polyphenol accumulation and antioxidant activities (AOA) of eight CG accessions from the vegetative stage to the seed set stage. Plants were separated into leaves and stem (LS), flowers, and silique organs, and extracts were analyzed for total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), rutin and astragalin content, and AOA using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-hydrate (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS).

Comparison of Two DXA Systems, Hologic Horizon W and GE Lunar Prodigy, for Assessing Body Composition in Healthy Korean Adults.

Background: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the most widely used method for evaluating muscle masses. The aim of this study was to investigate the agreement between muscle mass values assessed by two different DXA systems.

Methods: Forty healthy participants (20 men, 20 women; age range, 23 to 71 years) were enrolled.

Transcriptomics of tapping and healing process in frankincense tree during resin production.

Frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra Fluek) has been poorly known on how it responds to tapping and wound-recovery process at molecular levels. Here, we used RNA-sequencing analysis to profile transcriptome of B. sacra after 30 min, 3 h and 6 h of post-tapping.

Pseudocitrobacter anthropi reduces heavy metal uptake and improves phytohormones and antioxidant system in Glycine max L.

Heavy metal contamination due to anthropogenic activities is a great threat to modern humanity. A novel and natural technique of bioremediation using microbes for detoxification of heavy metals while improving plants' growth is the call of the day. In this study, exposing soybean plants to different concentrations (i.

Exposure to Salinity and Light Spectra Regulates Glucosinolates, Phenolics, and Antioxidant Capacity of L. Microgreens.

The effect of salt treatment on (BC) microgreens grown under different light wavelengths on glucosinolates (GLs) and phenolic compounds were evaluated. Quantifiable GLs were identified using ultra-high performance-quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry. Extracts' ability to activate antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)) was evaluated on human colorectal carcinoma cells (HCT116).

Transformation of Endophytic spp. Into Biotrophic Pathogen Under Auxin Cross-Talk With Brassinosteroids and Abscisic Acid.

Auxin is the reciprocal signaling molecule, which interferes with other phyto-hormonal and physiological processes during plant-microbes interaction. In this regard, spp., a growth-promoting endophytic fungus was used to inoculate pre-stressed seedlings with yucasin (IAA inhibitor).

Prognostic signature of interferon-γ and interleurkin-17A in early rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: CD4+ T cells are crucial for the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here, we evaluated gene expression in CD4+ T cells in early RA, and main purpose of present study was to seek the changes in CD4+ T-cell-related cytokines according to RA progression.

Methods: Early RA was defined as methotrexate (MTX)-naïve patients.

Postharvest Drying Techniques Regulate Secondary Metabolites and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activities of .

extract is a potent traditional remedy for curing various ailments. Drying is the most important postharvest step during the processing of The drying process mainly involves heat (36 h at 60 °C) and freeze-drying (36 h at -80 °C). We investigated the effects of different postharvest drying protocols on the metabolites profiling of using GC-MS, followed by an investigation of the anti-neuroinflammatory potential in LPS-treated BV2 microglial cells.

Modulation of Rice Leaf Angle and Grain Size by Expressing and under the Control of Promoter.

Leaf angle and grain size are important agronomic traits affecting rice productivity directly and/or indirectly through modulating crop architecture. OsBC1, as a typical bHLH transcription factor, is one of the components comprising a complex formed with LO9-177 and OsBUL1 contributing to modulation of rice leaf inclination and grain size. In the current study, two homologues of , and were functionally characterized by expressing them under the control of promoter, which is preferentially expressed in the lamina joint and the spikelet of rice.

Diversity, population structure, and linkage disequilibrium among cowpea accessions.

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is a globally important food security crop. However, it is susceptible to pest and disease; hence, constant breeding efforts based on its diversity are required for its improvement.