Unraveling the biochemical composition and potential applications of sesame seeds and seed cake: a decade overview
June 2025
Sesame is the most widely produced oilseed crop with the highest oil content (45.0%–65.0%) in Asia, Africa. The seed contains a high amount of protein (19%–35%), dietary fiber (15%–20%), carbohydrate...
Genome-wide analysis and stress-responsive expression profiling of the LEA (late embryogenesis abundant) gene family in wild peanut
June 2025
Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins generally accumulate in seeds during the later stages of maturation. Here we studied the LEA genes in two wild peanut species (Arachis duranensis and Arachis...
Building MAGIC populations: Novel resources for sunflower trait improvement
June 2025
Multiparent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) populations improve the accuracy of quantitative trait loci mapping compared to biparental populations by increasing diversity and reducing linkage...
The impact of drought stress on morpho-physiological characteristics of rapeseed cultivars (Brassica napus L.)
June 2025
The morpho-physiological responses of 15 rapeseed genotypes to drought stress were assessed, revealing strong correlations among various characteristics. Under control conditions, the genotype Angelico...
Development of KASP markers for FT family genes in soybean
June 2025
FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), a key regulator of photoperiod pathway, plays a pivotal role in modulating flowering time and growth period-related traits in plants. In this study, we identified 10 FT family...
Phenotyping peanut cultivars with contrasting responses to pod rot pathogens
March 2025
Peanut is a major cash crop in the world. In recent years, peanut pod rot has become increasingly prevalent, resulting in significant yield and quality losses. Resistance breeding is considered a cost-effective...
Effect of the phytohormone salicylic acid on the salinity thresholds to seed germination and seedling growth in the oilseed Camelina sativa
March 2025
The oilseed crop Camelina sativa exhibits salinity tolerance, but the effects on early growth stages across a range of different salts and in combination with salicylic acid (SA) have not been thoroughly...
The research process of clubroot disease and related control strategies in Brassica
March 2025
Brassica clubroot caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae has been identified as a severe soil-borne disease that poses a significant threat to plants root systems. The disease results in the formation of...
Improvement of oilseed Brassica crops by Trichoderma use: Gene transfer and direct interaction
March 2025
Global agriculture must urgently adopt a new approach to ensure adequate food production for the increasing population in the current context of adverse conditions, while prioritizing environmental...
Broadening the gene base of peanut breeding using incompatible wild species
March 2025
The cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a significant edible oilseed crop. Although substantial progress has been made in breeding new peanut varieties through conventional methods, the narrow...
Current trends and future directions in avocado oil research: An overview and a bibliometric analysis across two time points
March 2025
Avocados, including the peels and seeds, have beneficial nutritional value and can be processed into oils. To understand the trends and promote the use of avocado waste, it is essential to ascertain...
Genetic relationship between bacterial wilt resistance and yield components in peanut
March 2025
Bacterial wilt (BW) caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a wide-spread and serious disease in peanut. To date, this soilborne disease could only be effectively controlled by planting resistant peanut...
A reliable, simple and cost-efficient UPLC-vwd method for simultaneously determining tocopherol and tocotrienol in peanut seeds
March 2025
Vitamin E is an essential micronutrient that is abundant in peanut seeds. However, the absence of a rapid and reliable method for determining its content has impeded advancements in peanut quality improvement....
Effects of adding flaxseed milk coproduct and okara on the quality and glycemic response of Chinese steamed bread
November 2024
Flaxseed milk coproduct (FMC) is a by-product of flaxseed milk. Okara is a by-product of processed soybean products. In this study, we investigated the quality of dough and Chinese steamed bread (CSB)...
Solvent-free synthesis of diacylglycerols via enzymatic glycerolysis between edible oils and glycerol catalyzed by self-made immobilized lipase PS@LXTE-1000
November 2024
Diglycerol (DAG) is a structural lipid with the functions to lower body fat accumulation and decrease serum triglyceride level. However, the enzymatic synthesis of DAG is limited by the high-efficient...
Rapid determination of oil content of single peanut seed by near-infrared hyperspectral imaging
November 2024
Oil content is a crucial indicator for evaluating the quality of peanuts. A rapid and non-destructive method to determine oil content of individual peanut seed can provide robust technical support for...
Structural variations in oil crops: Types, and roles on domestication and breeding
November 2024
Structural variations (SVs), a newly discovered genetic variation, have gained increasing recognition for their importance, yet much about them remains unknown. With the completion of whole-genome sequencing...
Ameliorative effect of walnut oil against cognitive impairment in alzheimers type dementia in rodent
November 2024
Walnut oil (WO), known for abundant polyunsaturated fatty acids and an array of bioactive substances such as tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, melatonin, and polyphenols, which is endowed with numerous...
Impact of deacidification processes on the quality and oxidative stability of walnut oil
November 2024
In order to select an appropriate deacidification process and improve the quality of walnut oil, low-temperature cold-pressed crude walnut oil was used as raw material. Deacidified walnut oil was prepared...
Comprehensive analysis and selection of high oleic peanut varieties in China: A study on agronomic, yield, and quality traits
November 2024
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oil crop. Oleic acid is a major factor that determines the quality of peanuts. Therefore, the high oleic and high oleic to linoleic acid ratio are the target...
New insights into the combined effects of geographical origin, cultivar and crop season on the physicochemical characteristics of Moroccan olive oils produced in northern Morocco. A comparative study
November 2024
The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (TTA) region is one of the main olive oil producing regions in Morocco. Little is devoted to characterize olive oil physicochemical traits from TTA hence the originality...
Changes in calcium accumulation and utilization efficiency and their impact on recycling, immobilization, and export across the oil palm cycle
July 2024
Effective calcium (Ca) management is crucial for optimizing oil palm cultivation and enhancing crop yield. This study aimed to gain insights into the dynamics of Ca concentration, accumulation, exportation,...
Screening and identification of salt tolerance soybean varieties and germplasms
July 2024
Soil salinization is a globally prevalent abiotic environmental stress. The imbalance of ions caused by high concentrations of sodium chloride results in a 40% reduction in soybean yield. Soybean, as...
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout of E4 gene promotes maturation in soybean
July 2024
Soybean is a broadly popular and extensively cultivated crop, however, many high-yield and high-quality varieties require specific growth conditions, restricting their widespread adoption. The appropriate...
Sodium nitroprusside as a signal molecule for up-regulating membrane characteristics, antioxidant defense system to improve flax productivity under water stress
July 2024
Water stress is a critical environmental adversity that significantly impacts the growth, development, and yield of flax plants. In this study, flax seeds were cultivated under different water irrigation...