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View article: Evaluation of In Vitro Regeneration Aptitude Through Histological Detection in Ocimum basilicum L.
Evaluation of In Vitro Regeneration Aptitude Through Histological Detection in Ocimum basilicum L. Open
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is one of the most well-known aromatic herbs, which are economically important for food and pharmaceutical purposes. In vitro regeneration protocols are a fundamental part of molecular approaches, such as …
View article: Micromorphological Features, DNA Barcoding and Nutraceutical Compounds of Two Edible Flowers: Petunia × Hybrida and Verbena Bonariensis
Micromorphological Features, DNA Barcoding and Nutraceutical Compounds of Two Edible Flowers: Petunia × Hybrida and Verbena Bonariensis Open
Introduction Petunia × hybrida and Verbena bonariensis are two herbaceous taxa with edible flowers originating from South America. Despite the well-known ornamental value of these taxa, their potential as a food source remains underexplore…
View article: Pre-Germinative Treatments and In Vitro Germination of Dianthus caryophyllus and Alstroemeria spp. Seeds
Pre-Germinative Treatments and In Vitro Germination of Dianthus caryophyllus and Alstroemeria spp. Seeds Open
Alstroemeria spp. and carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) have considerable and increasing economic importance in the floriculture market, therefore breeders carry out intense breeding programs to select new superior varieties. However, p…
View article: Characterization of the floral traits, pollen micromorphology and DNA barcoding of the edible flowers from three basil taxa (Lamiaceae)
Characterization of the floral traits, pollen micromorphology and DNA barcoding of the edible flowers from three basil taxa (Lamiaceae) Open
The edible flowers sector is expanding due to the popularity and uses in culinary recipes of different species. In particular, flowers of Ocimum basilicum L. and related taxa are increasingly used for their aromas and nutritional value. Ho…
View article: Salvia Species: Biotechnological Strategies Applied to In Vitro Cultures for the Controlled Production of Bioactive Diterpenoids
Salvia Species: Biotechnological Strategies Applied to In Vitro Cultures for the Controlled Production of Bioactive Diterpenoids Open
Plant secondary metabolites have great applications in the nutritional and cosmetic aspects of human health. Terpenes, and in particular bioactive diterpenoids, represent an important group of compounds found in Salvia species. Their produ…
View article: Phytochemical, Nutritional and Mineral Content of Four Edible Flowers
Phytochemical, Nutritional and Mineral Content of Four Edible Flowers Open
The growing interest in functional foods is driven by the exploration of new foods with positive health effects. Pleasant sensory features are essential for consumer acceptance. In this work, we investigated the composition of the bioactiv…
View article: Effect of Drying Post-Harvest on the Nutritional Compounds of Edible Flowers
Effect of Drying Post-Harvest on the Nutritional Compounds of Edible Flowers Open
The post-harvest techniques are the most critical point to ensure the quality of edible flowers (EFs) and to keep the bioactive metabolites available for human nutrition. The different species of EFs also represent a problem in improving t…
View article: Phytonutritional compounds and antioxidant activity of eight new edible flowers
Phytonutritional compounds and antioxidant activity of eight new edible flowers Open
In the last years, special attention has been given to the nutritional properties of food, and the edible flowers (EFs) represent an uncommon fresh product to characterise, with the aim to explore new species with peculiar aesthetic and th…
View article: In Vitro Micropropagation, Rooting and Acclimatization of Two Agastache Species (A. aurantiaca and A. mexicana)
In Vitro Micropropagation, Rooting and Acclimatization of Two Agastache Species (A. aurantiaca and A. mexicana) Open
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Sunset Yellow’ and A. mexicana ‘Sangria’ are aromatic plants with edible flowers characterized with good flavors, nutritional values and pleasant aromas. The aim of this study was to establish a successful protocol to…
View article: Highly Efficient CRISPR/Cas9 Mediated Gene Editing in Ocimum basilicum ‘FT Italiko’ to Induce Resistance to Peronospora belbahrii
Highly Efficient CRISPR/Cas9 Mediated Gene Editing in Ocimum basilicum ‘FT Italiko’ to Induce Resistance to Peronospora belbahrii Open
Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) is an economically important aromatic herb; in Italy, approximately 1000 ha of “Genovese-type” basil are grown annually in greenhouses and open fields and are subjected to Downy Mildew (DM) disease, caused by…
View article: An Optimized Protocol for In Vitro Regeneration of Ocimum basilicum cv. FT Italiko
An Optimized Protocol for In Vitro Regeneration of Ocimum basilicum cv. FT Italiko Open
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.; Fam. Lamiaceae) is an annual herbaceous plant with a high economic value used in folk medicine, pharmacology, and food production. In Italy, most of the varieties are used to produce the famous “pesto” sau…
View article: Phytonutritional and aromatic profiles of Tulbaghia simmleri Beauv. edible flowers during cold storage
Phytonutritional and aromatic profiles of Tulbaghia simmleri Beauv. edible flowers during cold storage Open
Edible flowers are appreciated due to their aesthetic features, nutritional value and antioxidant properties. Tulbaghia simmleri Beauv. (Amaryllidaceae family) flowers are characterized by a pleasant garlic taste and are consumed both as f…
View article: Resilience of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni in the Underwater Biospheres of Nemo’s Garden®: Adaptation to New Cultivation Systems
Resilience of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni in the Underwater Biospheres of Nemo’s Garden®: Adaptation to New Cultivation Systems Open
The Nemo’s Garden® project is an alternative production system for areas with scarce cultivable land but significant presence of water; thus, it is an interesting intervention to address the climate crisis. This work aimed to evaluate the …
View article: Postharvest Treatments on Sensorial and Biochemical Characteristics of Begonia cucullata Willd Edible Flowers
Postharvest Treatments on Sensorial and Biochemical Characteristics of Begonia cucullata Willd Edible Flowers Open
Edible flowers (EFs) are currently consumed as fresh products, but their shelf life can be extended by a suitable drying technique, avoiding the loss of visual quality and valuable nutraceutical properties. Begonia cucullata Willd is a com…
View article: In vitro Culture of Immature Embryos of Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus L.)
In vitro Culture of Immature Embryos of Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus L.) Open
Immature lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus L.) seeds from plants grown in Liguria (Italy) were collected and surface sterilized with ethanol (70%) and then NaOCl (1%). The outer pericarp of the immature fruits was removed and shells were opened.…
View article: Edible roses as novel food with healthy value
Edible roses as novel food with healthy value Open
Rosa sp. is a very ancient genus belonging to Rosaceae family, including around 150-300 botanical species and thousands of hybrids and cultivars. The natural habitat of wild roses extends in Asia, Europe and North America. Roses were appre…
View article: Labdane Diterpenoids from Salvia tingitana Etl. Synergize with Clindamycin against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Labdane Diterpenoids from Salvia tingitana Etl. Synergize with Clindamycin against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Open
Quorum-sensing (QS) is a regulatory mechanism in bacterial communication, important for pathogenesis control. The search for small molecules active as quorum-sensing inhibitors (QSI) that can synergize with antibiotics is considered a good…
View article: Abietane Diterpenoids from the Hairy Roots of Salvia corrugata
Abietane Diterpenoids from the Hairy Roots of Salvia corrugata Open
Salvia corrugata Vahl. is an interesting source of abietane and abeo-abietane compounds that showed antibacterial, antitumor, and cytotoxic activities. The aim of the study was to obtain transformed roots of S. corrugata and to evaluate th…
View article: Plant Production and Leaf Anatomy of Mertensia maritima (L.) Gray: Comparison of In Vitro Culture Methods to Improve Acclimatization
Plant Production and Leaf Anatomy of Mertensia maritima (L.) Gray: Comparison of In Vitro Culture Methods to Improve Acclimatization Open
Mertensia maritima is a commercially interesting herb with edible leaves and flowers, characterized by oyster flavor and taste. Plant propagation and traditional cultivation are challenging for this species. Therefore, the main purpose of …
View article: The Effects of Post-Harvest Treatments on the Quality of Agastache aurantiaca Edible Flowers
The Effects of Post-Harvest Treatments on the Quality of Agastache aurantiaca Edible Flowers Open
Agastache spp. are used as ornamental plants for their pleasant aroma and the different colors of flowers. Nowadays, their edible flowers have become attractive for their nutraceutical properties. Post-harvest treatment appears as a crucia…
View article: MICROPROPAGATION OF PISTACIA LENTISCUS L. - OPTIMIZATION OF THE SURFACE STERILIZATION PROTOCOL AND FORCED VENTILATION IN TEMPORARY IMMERSION CULTURE
MICROPROPAGATION OF PISTACIA LENTISCUS L. - OPTIMIZATION OF THE SURFACE STERILIZATION PROTOCOL AND FORCED VENTILATION IN TEMPORARY IMMERSION CULTURE Open
Pistacia lentiscus L., belonging to Anacardiaceae family, is a typical species of the Mediterranean maquis and it is widely grown in Greece and Italy mainly for its aromatic resin extraction or as ornamental plant and also as Pistacia vera…
View article: Phytonutritional Content and Aroma Profile Changes During Postharvest Storage of Edible Flowers
Phytonutritional Content and Aroma Profile Changes During Postharvest Storage of Edible Flowers Open
Edible flowers are niche horticultural products, routinely used as cooking ingredients in the food industry. Currently, new species are required with the aim of enlarging the number of species with a long shelf-life, healthy nutraceutical …
View article: A Snapshot on Food Allergies: A Case Study on Edible Flowers
A Snapshot on Food Allergies: A Case Study on Edible Flowers Open
This perspective study addresses the main causes of adverse reactions to foods in humans, by taking into account the main allergic reactions that may occur as a result of food ingestion, as well the main allergens present in food and how t…
View article: Trace Elements in Edible Flowers from Italy: Further Insights into Health Benefits and Risks to Consumers
Trace Elements in Edible Flowers from Italy: Further Insights into Health Benefits and Risks to Consumers Open
The use of edible flowers in cooking dates back to ancient times, but recently it is gaining success among the consumers, increasingly attentive to healthy and sustainable foods of high quality, without neglecting taste, flavour, and visua…
View article: Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Some Lamiaceae Edible Flowers
Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Some Lamiaceae Edible Flowers Open
Edible flowers are consumed for their appearance, colours, nutritional and healthy properties, but the use is limited by the actual number of the species. Seven edible flowers of the Lamiaceae family (Ocimeae and Mentheae tribes) were inve…
View article: Different growing conditions can modulate metabolites content during post-harvest of Viola cornuta L. edible flowers
Different growing conditions can modulate metabolites content during post-harvest of Viola cornuta L. edible flowers Open
Edible flowers are inflorescences traditionally used in various part of the world to enrich sweet and savoury recipes. The flowers of Viola spp. were appreciated since the Romans, and today the fresh products are now incorporated as ingred…
View article: Polianthes Tuberosa as Edible Flower: In Vitro Propagation and Nutritional Properties
Polianthes Tuberosa as Edible Flower: In Vitro Propagation and Nutritional Properties Open
Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is a bulbous species belonging to Asparagaceae family, characterized by a very high ornamental value, pleasant flower scent and taste. For all these reasons, flowers are currently used to produce perfumes or …
View article: Volatilomic Analysis of Four Edible Flowers from Agastache Genus
Volatilomic Analysis of Four Edible Flowers from Agastache Genus Open
Volatilomes emitted from edible flowers of two species of Agastache (A. aurantiaca (A.Gray) Lint & Epling, and A. mexicana (Kunth) Lint & Epling) and from two hybrids (Agastache ‘Arcado Pink’ and Agastache ‘Blue Boa’) were investigated usi…
View article: Biological Effects of Saponin Fractions from <i>Astragalus verrucosus</i> in Tumor and Non-tumor Human cells
Biological Effects of Saponin Fractions from <i>Astragalus verrucosus</i> in Tumor and Non-tumor Human cells Open
Among natural chemicals used as cancer chemo-preventive and/or chemotherapeutic agents, saponins represent one of the most promising and interesting family of compounds. In this work, we aimed to elucidate the biological effects on human c…