Current understanding and use of quality characteristics of horticulture products

Schreiner, Monika; Korn, Marina; Stenger, Marianne; Holzgreve, L.; Altmann, M.

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2013.09.027

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“…Several epidemiological studies have confirmed the relationships between diet and diseases [1]. The health-promoting properties of fruits are due to the presence of some secondary metabolites such as phenols that have aroused substantial attention due to their protective potential against diseases [2].…”

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Prunus persica var. platycarpa (Tabacchiera Peach): Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Pulp, Peel and Seed Ethanolic Extracts

Loizzo

Pacetti

Lucci

et al. 2015

Plant Foods Hum Nutr

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A comparative analysis of ethanol extracts from peel, pulp and seed of Prunus persica var. platycarpa (Tabacchiera peach) was done. The total phenol, flavonoid and carotenoid content as well as the antioxidant properties by using different in vitro assays (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, Fe-chelating, β-carotene bleaching test) were evaluated. Pulp extract was subjected to liquid chromatography-electrospray-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS/MS). Gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, protocatechualdehyde, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, and ferulic acid were identified as main constituents. Pulp extract was characterized by the highest total phytonutrients content and exhibited the highest antioxidant activity in all in vitro assays (IC50 values of 2.2 μg/mL after 60 min of incubation by using β-carotene bleaching test and 2.9 μg/mL by using Fe-chelating assay). Overall, the obtained results suggest that P. persica var. platycarpa displays a good antioxidant activity and its consumption could be promoted. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media New Yor

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Prunus persica var. platycarpa (Tabacchiera Peach): Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Pulp, Peel and Seed Ethanolic Extracts

Loizzo

Pacetti

Lucci

et al. 2015

Plant Foods Hum Nutr

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“…Thus, the horticultural chain faces a diverse range of consumer types, characterized by various demands and desires (Schreiner et al, 2013). It is shaped by several specific characteristics (World Bank, 2005): focus on perishables products mainly used for fresh consumption; presents high value added potential in comparison with the traditional farming activities; highly capital intensive industry both in the production and in the post harvesting sectors; market orientated industry, highly controlled by the large internationally operated retail chains; privately owned industry with little governmental interventions; entrepreneurial skills are very important drivers of this business; with several prerequisites for its development like good national and international transport, electricity and communication infrastructure.…”

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Can Agritourism be a Viable Niche Market for the Small Romanian Fruits and Vegetables Producers?

Vîntu¹,

Chiran

Leonte

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Not Bot Horti Agrobo

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The paper investigates the main changes that have taken place in the Romanian fruits and vegetables supply chain over the past twenty years. Its sustainability is assessed using time-series data from different official and private data-bases applying statistic research methods. Results showed that the Romanian supply chain is dominated in terms of both inputs used and offer, by imports originating from different EU countries. The local subsistence and semi-subsistence farms cannot provide enough qualitative and quantitative products such as to penetrate the supermarkets, the main players from the market. Agritourism, a potential niche market, was investigated using sampling techniques. The guesthouses from one of the most important ecotourism destinations where assessed by face-to-face interviews. Results showed that even such short-marketing chains are unsustainable tools for the fresh fruits and vegetables products sectors. The lack of governance for the local producers does not allow them to enter on such niche market. All this findings can provide important incentives for better future targeted sectorial agricultural policies.

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“…In addition, leverage points within the entire food supply chain have to be identified ( Figure 1) to promote adequate usage of NPs (www.cgiar.org/our-strategy/cgiar-researchprograms/cgiar-research-program-on-agriculture-for-nutri tion-and-health/). Such leverage points include resource endowment via production, storage, processing, and retail to the consumer's expectations (Schreiner et al, 2013).…”

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“…Innovative market approaches include identifying the appropriate technical solutions in respect of quality preservation of NPs in terms of storage or processing. However, in addition to intrinsic quality characteristics, such as health and sensory relevant plant compounds, extrinsic properties are also decisive for the quality evaluation by the consumer, and, hence, are crucial for the consumers' purchasing decisions (Schreiner et al, 2013). Packaging, color, and price (e.g.…”

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Are Neglected Plants the Food for the Future?

Baldermann

Blagojević

Frede

et al. 2016

Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences

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Malnutrition, poor health, hunger, and even starvation are still the world's greatest challenges. Malnutrition is defined as deficiency of nutrition due to not ingesting the proper amounts of nutrients by simply not eating enough food and/or by consuming nutrient-poor food in respect to the daily nutritional requirements. Moreover, malnutrition and disease are closely associated and incidences of such diet-related diseases increase particularly in low-and middle-income states. While foods of animal origin are often unaffordable to low-income families, various neglected crops can offer an alternative source of micronutrients, vitamins, as well as health-promoting secondary plant metabolites. Therefore, agricultural and horticultural research should develop strategies not only to produce more food, but also to improve access to more nutritious food. In this context, one promising approach is to promote biodiversity in the dietary pattern of low-income people by getting access to nutritional as well as affordable food and providing recommendations for food selection and preparation. Worldwide, a multitude of various plant species are assigned to be consumed as grains, vegetables, and fruits, but only a limited number of these species are used as commercial cash crops. Consequently, numerous neglected and underutilized species offer the potential to diversify not only the human diet, but also increase food production levels, and, thus, enable more sustainable and resilient agro-and horti-food systems. To exploit the potential of neglected plant (NP) species, coordinated approaches on the local, regional, and international level have to be integrated that consequently demand the involvement of numerous multi-stakeholders. Thus, the objective of the present review is to evaluate whether NP species are important as "Future Food" for improving the nutritional status of humans as well as increasing resilience of agro-and horti-food systems.

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Current understanding and use of quality characteristics of horticulture products

Cited by 69 publications

References 39 publications

Prunus persica var. platycarpa (Tabacchiera Peach): Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Pulp, Peel and Seed Ethanolic Extracts

Prunus persica var. platycarpa (Tabacchiera Peach): Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Pulp, Peel and Seed Ethanolic Extracts

Can Agritourism be a Viable Niche Market for the Small Romanian Fruits and Vegetables Producers?

Are Neglected Plants the Food for the Future?

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