采后红光处理对芥蓝芽菜生物活性物质的影响

为研究采后红光处理对不同贮藏温度下芥蓝芽菜中生物活性物质含量的影响,本试验设置了采后红光、白光和黑暗处理芥蓝芽菜试验,分析了不同贮藏时间其芥子油苷、维生素C、花青素和总多酚的含量及抗氧化能力的变化。结果表明,25℃贮藏时,芥蓝芽菜中芥子油苷含量在采后贮藏过程中逐渐降低,采后红光处理可显著延缓芥子油苷含量的下降。在贮藏1、2、3 d后,采后红光处理组芥蓝芽菜中总芥子油苷含量分别较黑暗处理组提高56.67%、146.31%、32.24%;此外,采后红光处理延缓了芥蓝芽菜中维生素C含量的下降,促进了花青素、总多酚物质的积累,提高了芽菜的抗氧化能力。10℃贮藏时,采后红光处理促进了芥蓝芽菜中花青素的积累,对其他抗氧化物质含量及抗氧化能力无显著影响。上述结果表明,25℃贮藏条件下采后红光处理可以有效延缓芥蓝芽菜中生物活性物质的下降,维持芽菜营养品质。研究结果表明采后红光处理在芥蓝芽菜采后品质维持方面有较大的应用前景。     

红光处理对萝卜芽菜采后贮藏过程中芥子油苷和抗氧化能力的影响

为探究红光处理对萝卜芽菜采后营养品质的影响,本试验对采收后的萝卜芽菜进行8 h红光处理,之后置于4℃条件下贮藏,于贮藏0、1、2和3 d对其芥子油苷,叶绿素、花青素等抗氧化物质含量,以及总抗氧化能力进行分析。结果表明,与对照相比,红光处理使萝卜芽菜中的脂肪类芥子油苷(4-甲硫基-3-丁烯基芥子油苷等)和吲哚类芥子油苷(4-甲氧基-吲哚-3-甲基芥子油苷等)含量分别提高9.5%和20.6%,并且延缓了贮藏过程中具有抗癌活性的4-甲硫基-3-丁烯基芥子油苷含量的下降。此外,红光处理提高了萝卜芽菜中叶绿素和花青素的含量,以及贮藏早期的抗氧化能力。本研究结果为通过光照处理维持萝卜芽菜采后品质提供了理论依据,具有潜在的应用价值。     

花椰菜主要生物活性物质及其抗氧化能力分析

分析了花椰菜不同器官(花球、茎、叶和根)中芥子油苷等主要生物活性物质及其抗氧化能力,发现烯丙基芥子油苷是花椰菜中主要的芥子油苷,不同器官中芥子油苷的组分与含量差异显著,根系中的总芥子油苷、总脂肪类、总芳香类以及烯丙基芥子油苷和4-甲氧基-吲哚-3-甲基芥子油苷的含量均显著高于其他器官,叶片中吲哚类芥子油苷的含量最高,花球中总芥子油苷、烯丙基芥子油苷和吲哚-3-甲基芥子油苷含量次之,茎中的总芥子油苷含量最低;叶片中的叶绿素、类胡萝卜素、维生素C和多酚含量及抗氧化能力显著高于其他器官。这些结果表明花椰菜的叶片和根系中生物活性物质含量丰富,具有进一步开发和综合利用潜力。     

外施表油菜素内酯缓解玉米幼苗铅毒害机制研究

采用不同浓度的表油菜素内酯分别对不同浓度铅胁迫下的玉米幼苗进行处理,研究不同浓度的表油菜素内酯缓解玉米幼苗铅毒害机理。结果表明与对照组相比,在铅胁迫下,玉米幼苗的超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)显著降低,过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性有所升高,叶绿素含量显著降低,而脯氨酸含量显著升高;外施合适浓度的表油菜素内酯可以显著提高SOD、POD、CAT的活性(P0.05),同时也使玉米幼苗叶片的叶绿素含量显著提高(P0.05),脯氨酸含量却显著降低(P0.05)。由此可见,适宜浓度的表油菜素内酯可缓解铅对玉米幼苗的抑制与毒害作用,并且在10-7mol·L-1时的缓解效应最好。这一结果为进一步探索表油菜素内酯的生理作用奠定基础。     

表面活性剂辅助的甲硫氨酸和色氨酸叶面喷施对芥蓝生长及菜薹芥子油苷组分和含量的影响

采用盆栽试验,研究了脂肪族芥子油苷和吲哚族芥子油苷的合成前体甲硫氨酸和色氨酸单独及配合表面活性剂叶面喷施对芥蓝(Brassica alboglabra L.)生长及菜薹中芥子油苷组分和含量的影响。结果表明,各处理对芥蓝生长指标及芥子油苷组分无显著影响,在芥蓝菜薹中均检测到7种脂肪族芥子油苷和4种吲哚族芥子油苷。与喷施清水对照相比,甲硫氨酸、色氨酸单独叶面喷施及表面活性剂辅助的色氨酸叶面喷施,对芥蓝菜薹总芥子油苷含量、总脂肪族芥子油苷含量和总吲哚族芥子油苷含量均无显著影响。表面活性剂辅助下甲硫氨酸叶面喷施处理中菜薹总芥子油苷和总脂肪族芥子油苷含量比清水对照处理分别提高28.5%和31.9%,其中在11种芥子油苷中脂肪族芥子油苷3-丁烯基芥子油苷含量提高幅度最大,达到44.3%,同时表面活性剂辅助下甲硫氨酸叶面喷施显著提高了芥蓝菜薹全硫含量并降低了氮硫比(N/S)。本试验结果表明,有效供给甲硫氨酸能明显促进脂肪族芥子油苷的合成和积累,而辅之以表面活性剂能增进叶面对甲硫氨酸的吸收效果,其影响机理还有待进一步研究。     

彩色油菜花瓣色素成分研究

为明确彩色油菜花瓣色素成分和色素呈色机制,提高彩色油菜育种效率,本研究比较了红色、橙色、黄色和白色4种色系共10种彩色油菜花瓣色素代谢的次生代谢物含量,并采用液质联用仪(HPLC-MS/MS)分析红色、橙色和黄色油菜花瓣中花青素和类胡萝卜素含量,同时对花青素合成关键酶活性和编码关键酶活性的基因表达量进行分析。结果表明,各色系油菜花瓣积累了大量酚类和类黄酮化合物。红色系和橙色系油菜花瓣中含有丰富的原花青素和花色苷;黄色系油菜花瓣中不含原花青素,但含花色苷;白色系油菜花瓣既不合成原花青素,也不合成花色苷。红色和橙色油菜花瓣中的花色苷主要成分是矢车菊素和芍药素。红色、橙色、黄色和白色油菜花瓣中均含有胡萝卜素和番茄红素,且4种花色花瓣中的番茄红素含量均高于胡萝卜素。红色、橙色和黄色油菜花瓣的番茄红素含量仅为对应花色花瓣花青素的0.25%、0.15%、0.02%。基因表达分析结果表明,引起花青素在不同色系油菜花瓣中积累差异的基因为二氢黄酮醇还原酶基因(DFR)和花青素还原酶基因(ANS),在红色、橙色和橙黄色花瓣中DFR和ANS的表达量分别为黄色花瓣的100倍和1 000倍以上。相关性分析表明,彩色油菜DFR和ANS基因的表达量与花色苷含量呈高度正相关性。但是,DFR和ANS活性在红色、橙色、黄色和白色油菜花瓣中差异不显著。本研究为彩色油菜进行基因操纵中靶基因的选择和合理的育种线路提供了理论基础。     

笋子芥和茎瘤芥生物活性物质与抗氧化能力分析

为了全面了解笋子芥和茎瘤芥的营养价值,以笋子芥和茎瘤芥为研究对象,对茎肉、茎皮和叶柄等食用部位的生物活性物质含量与抗氧化能力进行分析。结果表明,不同类型和食用部位间的生物活性物质含量与抗氧化能力存在显著差异。叶绿素、类胡萝卜素、原花青素、类黄酮、总酚和抗氧化能力均呈现叶柄茎皮茎肉的趋势,维生素C与之相反;茎瘤芥中的生物活性物质含量显著高于笋子芥,而笋子芥的抗氧化能力显著高于茎瘤芥。主成分分析表明,生物活性物质含量差异主要来自于食用部位因素,其次是类型因素。遗传方差比率分析表明,叶绿素、维生素C、原花青素和类黄酮含量和抗氧化能力的变异受食用部位的影响大于类型的影响,而类胡萝卜素和总酚则相反,此外,叶绿素和维生素C受类型×食用部位互作因素的影响较大。相关性分析表明,抗氧化能力与原花青素和类黄酮含量呈显著正相关关系,表明原花青素和类黄酮对抗氧化能力可能有较大贡献。本研究为人们日常膳食及其营养搭配提供一定依据和参考。     

表油菜素内酯对汞胁迫下小麦幼苗抗氧化系统的影响

为探讨表油菜素内酯(EBR)对小麦幼苗汞胁迫的调控作用,采用营养液水培法,研究汞胁迫下叶面喷施24-表油菜素内酯对小麦幼苗生长、叶片MDA及H2O2含量、质膜透性、抗氧化酶活性、抗氧化物质含量的影响。结果表明,50 mg·L-1汞处理小麦幼苗后,小麦幼苗的株高和干重显著降低,叶片的MDA、H2O2含量和质膜透性增加,SOD、POD和CAT活性下降,As A、GSH含量降低。与单独汞胁迫相比,叶面喷施一定浓度EBR促进了小麦幼苗的生长,降低了小麦幼苗叶片的MDA和H2O2含量,减小了质膜透性,提高了SOD、POD和CAT活性,增加了抗氧化物质As A、GSH含量,提高了As A/DHA、GSH/GSSG的比值,以EBR浓度0.01 mg·L-1为宜。综上,外源EBR可缓解汞胁迫对小麦幼苗的伤害,其机制可能与EBR能提高抗氧化酶活性及抗氧化物质含量、降低MDA和H2O2含量有关。本研究结果为降低汞污染土壤对作物生长的毒害作用提供了依据。     

森林草莓与栽培草莓体外抗氧化能力比较

为了鉴定草莓抗氧化物质含量和抗氧化能力,筛选具有较高营养价值的草莓遗传资源,以森林草莓和10个栽培草莓品种为试材,测定抗氧化物质,如总多酚、类黄酮、花青素、维生素C含量;采用2,2-联氮-二(3-乙基-苯并噻唑-6-磺酸)二铵盐自由基(ABTS)清除法、铁离子还原能力(FRAP)测评了不同试材的体外抗氧化能力。结果表明,森林草莓抗氧化物质含量和抗氧化能力要远高于测试的栽培草莓;在10个栽培品种中,哈尼和凤冠的营养品质表现较好;总多酚含量与抗氧化能力呈显著正相关关系。主成分分析表明总多酚是草莓抗氧化能力的重要物质基础,即花青素与维生素C也是草莓抗氧化能力的主要组成参数。遗传背景对于草莓的抗氧化物质和抗氧化能力起重要作用;森林草莓的抗氧化能力高于测试的栽培品种,具有进一步开发和综合利用潜力。     

外源24-表油菜素内酯对逆境胁迫下玉米种子萌发和幼苗生长的影响

为探讨不同胁迫对玉米种子生物化学特性的影响,采用不同浓度的24-表油菜素内酯(EBR)处理玉米种子,研究Na Cl和低温(15℃)胁迫下,外源EBR对玉米幼苗电解质外渗率(REC)、丙二醛(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、抗坏血酸过氧化物酶(APX)、脯氨酸、可溶性糖和各生长指标的影响。结果表明,在180 mmol·L~(-1)Na Cl胁迫下,0.050 mg·L~(-1)EBR可以显著缓解Na Cl的胁迫伤害,使玉米种子发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数、活力指数显著提高,盐害指数降低;幼苗株高、根长、植株鲜重、相对含水量、根冠比也显著提高;抗氧化酶(SOD、POD、CAT和APX)活性相应增加,脯氨酸和可溶性糖含量也相应提高,MDA含量和相对电导率降低。低温(15℃)胁迫下,与正常温度(25℃)相比,0.001~1.000 mg·L~(-1)范围内,EBR对提高玉米株高、根长、单株干鲜重、发芽率均有促进作用,0.100 mg·L~(-1)作用效果最好,对提高发芽势有一定促进作用,但无明显的规律性。由此可知,一定浓度的EBR浸种能缓解盐和低温对玉米的胁迫损伤,其作用机制可能是EBR可以激活细胞合成自由基清除酶的能力,且酶类物质通过相互协调作用减轻胁迫伤害。本研究为玉米的抗逆性研究提供一定的理论依据。     

Antioxidant and choleretic properties of Raphanus sativus L. sprout (Kaiware Daikon) extract

Brassica vegetables and glucosinolates contained therein are supposed to reduce the risk of cancer and to possess health-promoting properties. The benefits of a Brassica-based diet may be particularly expressed by eating sprouts, in which the glucosinolate content is higher than in mature vegetables. With this in mind, a first objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) sprouts (Kaiware Daikon) extract (KDE), in which the glucosinolate glucoraphasatin (GRH), showing some antioxidant activity, is present at 10.5% w/w. The contribution of GRH to KDE's antioxidant activity was considered in two chemical assays (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity and Briggs-Rauscher methods). The total phenol assay by Folin-Ciocalteu reagent was performed to quantify the reducing capacity of KDE. Finally, on the basis of the putative choleretic properties of antioxidant plant extracts, the effect on the bile flow of KDE administration was investigated in an animal experimental model. The findings showed that KDE has antioxidant properties and significantly induced bile flow in rats administered 1.5 g/kg of body weight for 4 consecutive days.     

Kinetic study of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and antioxidant capacity in strawberry juices treated by high-intensity pulsed electric fields

A kinetic study of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and antioxidant capacity was carried out in strawberry juice treated with high-intensity pulsed electric fields. Samples were subjected to electric field strengths from 20 to 35 kV/cm for up to 2000 mus applying 1 mus bipolar pulses at 232 Hz. The suitability of simple first-order kinetics and an empirical model based on Weibull distribution function to describe changes in experimental data are discussed. In addition, different secondary models relating the antioxidant property retention to the electric field strength and treatment time are given. The Weibull kinetic model was the most accurate ( R (2) adj >or= 0.727) to predict anthocyanins, vitamin C, and antioxidant capacity changes in strawberry juice through the HIPEF treatment time. The combined effect of treatment time and electric field strength on health-related compounds of strawberry juice was successfully predicted (R(2) adj >or= 0.874) through secondary expressions. The proposed models are useful to predict the variation of the antioxidant potential of strawberry juice with the key parameters involved in HIPEF treatments.     

Behavior of glucosinolates in pickling cruciferous vegetables

Crucifer species, which include widely consumed vegetables, contain glucosinolates as secondary metabolites. Cruciferous vegetables are consumed in Japan in salt-preserved or pickled form as well as cooked and raw fresh vegetables. In this study, changes in contents of glucosinolates during the pickling process were investigated. 4-Methylthio-3-butenyl glucosinolate, a major glucosinolate in the root of Japanese radish, daikon (Raphanus sativus L.), was detected in pickled products with a short maturation period but not in those with a long maturation period. As a model pickling experiment, fresh watercress (Nasturtium officinale) and blanched watercress were soaked in 3% NaCl solution for 7 days. The results showed that the ratio of indole glucosinolates to total glucosinolates increased during the pickling process, whereas total glucosinolates decreased. Myrosinase digestion of glucosinolates in nozawana (Brassica rapa L.) indicated that indole glucosinolates, especially 4-methoxyglucobrassicin, were relatively resistant to the enzyme. The effect of pickling on glucosinolate content and the possible mechanism are discussed in view of degradation by myrosinase and synthetic reaction in response to salt stress or compression during the pickling process.     

Influence of temperature and ontogeny on the levels of glucosinolates in broccoli (Brassica oleracea Var. italica) sprouts and their effect on the induction of mammalian phase 2 enzymes

Broccoli inflorescences have been recognized as components of healthy diets on the basis of their high content of fiber, vitamin C, carotenoids, and glucosinolates/isothiocyanates. Broccoli sprouts have been recently shown to have high levels of glucoraphanin (4-methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate), the precursor of the chemoprotective isothiocyanate, sulforaphane. This study evaluated the effects of temperature and developmental stage on the glucosinolate content of broccoli sprouts. Seedlings cultivated using a 30/15 degrees C (day/night) temperature regime had significantly higher glucosinolate levels (measured at six consecutive days postemergence) than did sprouts cultivated at lower temperatures (22/15 and 18/12 degrees C; p < 0.001). Both higher (33.1 degrees C) and lower (11.3 degrees C) constant temperatures induced higher glucosinolate levels in sprouts grown to a uniform size. Glucosinolate levels were highest in cotyledons and lowest in roots of sprouts dissected both early and late in the 11 day developmental span investigated. Nongerminated seeds have the highest glucosinolate levels and concordantly greater induction of mammalian phase 2 detoxication enzymes. Levels decline as sprouts germinate and develop, with consistently higher glucosinolate content in younger developmental stages, independent of the temperature regime. Temperature stress or its associated developmental anomalies induce higher glucosinolate levels, specific elevations in glucoraphanin content, and parallel induction of phase 2 chemoprotective enzymes.     

Enhanced glucosinolates in root exudates of Brassica rapa ssp. rapa mediated by salicylic acid and methyl jasmonate

Elicitation studies with salicylic acid (SA) and methyl jasmonate (MJ) inducing a targeted rhizosecretion of high levels of anticarcinogenic glucosinolates in Brassica rapa ssp. rapa plants were conducted. Elicitor applications not only led to an accumulation of individual indole glucosinolates and the aromatic 2-phenylethyl glucosinolate in the turnip organs but also in turnip root exudates. This indicates an extended systemic response, which comprises the phyllosphere with all aboveground plant organs and the rhizosphere including the belowground root system and also root exudates. Both elicitor applications induced a doubling in 2-phenylethyl glucosinolate in root exudates, whereas application of MJ enhanced rhizosecreted indole glucosinolates up to 4-fold. In addition, the time course study revealed that maximal elicitation was observed on the 10th day of SA and MJ treatment. This study may provide an essential contribution using these glucosinolates as bioactive additives in functional foods and nutraceuticals.     

Identification and quantification of glucosinolates in sprouts derived from seeds of wild Eruca sativa L. (salad rocket) and Diplotaxis tenuifolia L. (wild rocket) from diverse geographical locations

The Brassicaceae rocket species Eruca sativa L. (salad rocket) and Diplotaxis tenuifolia L. (wild rocket) are consumed throughout the world in salads, predominantly the leaves but also the flowers and more recently the sprouts (seedlings). Ontogenic profiling of glucosinolates and flavonoids in plants derived from commercial seed of these species has previously been done, but no studies have been conducted to determine how geographical origin affects glucosinolate composition in rocket species. Seeds from wild E. sativa L. and D. tenuifolia L. from diverse regions of the world were obtained from gene banks and grown under controlled conditions. Sprouts were harvested when they would normally be harvested for consumption, and glucosinolates were extracted and profiled in these accessions. All of the sprouts from Italian E. sativa L. had consistently high total glucosinolate content, with only a few exceptions, and also the highest percentage contents of 4-mercaptobutylglucosinolate. In contrast, sprouts produced from Central and Eastern European seeds had a much higher percentage of 4-methylthiobutylglucosinolate. With a single exception, Tunisia, all sprouts produced from North African seeds had very high 4-methylthiobutylglucosinolate contents. The single sample from China had a high total glucosinolate content and glucosinolate profile that was very similar to the accessions from Uzbekistan and Pakistan. All of the D. tenuifolia L. sprouts had consistently high total glucosinolate contents, and a high percentage of this was 4-mercaptobutylglucosinolate. This glucosinolate variation in levels and profiles of the rockets can be used for genetic studies, selected breeding, and human intervention studies.     

Effects of pulsed electric fields on the bioactive compound content and antioxidant capacity of tomato fruit

The effect of moderate intensity pulsed electric fields (MIPEF) on the bioactive compounds (total polyphenol, lycopene, and vitamin C content) as well as on the antioxidant capacity of tomato fruit was studied. The MIPEF treatment conditions were optimized to obtain tomato fruit with a high content of bioactive compounds. Tomato fruits were subjected to different electric field strengths (from 0.4 to 2.0 kV/cm) and number of pulses (from 5 to 30) and then immediately refrigerated at 4 °C for 24 h. A concentration of bioactive compounds higher than that of untreated tomatoes was obtained in MIPEF-treated tomatoes. A 44% increase in total polyphenol content was achieved under 30 pulses at 1.2 kV/cm. The hydrophilic antioxidant capacity was also enhanced by 44% applying 18 pulses at 1.2 kV/cm, and the lipophilic antioxidant capacity was increased by 37% under 5 pulses at 1.2 kV/cm. The maximum overall level of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in the treated tomatoes was obtained under 16 pulses at 1 kV/cm. Therefore, MIPEF treatments could be considered an effective method to enhance the bioactive compound content and antioxidant potential of tomatoes.