Definition of Biofortification Revisited

Jacobo‐Velázquez, Daniel A.

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“…More interestingly, bioactive compounds in fruit and vegetables can be remarkably affected during the washing process, such as phenolics, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid (AA) ( 13 , 21 ), especially phenolics. Ultrasound has been considered an abiotic elicitor that induces the accumulation of phenolics in fruit and vegetables, such as broccoli florets ( 22 ), mangoes ( 23 ), and kiwifruit ( 24 ), which is conducive to the obtainment of functional fruit and vegetables with increased levels and bioavailability of nutraceuticals ( 25 , 26 ). The accumulation of phenolics may be related to the regulation of phenolic metabolism enzymes after ultrasonic washing, such as phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), polyphenol oxidase (PPO), and peroxidase (POD) ( 22 , 27 ).…”

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Ultrasonic washing as an abiotic elicitor to induce the accumulation of phenolics of fresh-cut red cabbages: Effects on storage quality and microbial safety

Hong

Zhao²,

Ma³

2022

Front. Nutr.

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Ultrasonic washing has been proved to be an abiotic elicitor to induce the accumulation of phenolics in some fruit and vegetables. However, the feasibility of ultrasonic washing on the accumulation of phenolics in fresh-cut red cabbages has not yet been reported. Therefore, the effects of ultrasonic washing on the phenolics and related phenolic metabolism enzymes of fresh-cut red cabbages, as well as quality and microbial safety during cold storage, were investigated. Firstly, the single-factor tests were used to optimize the ultrasonic processing parameters, including frequency mode, frequency amplitude, power density, frequency cycle time, and ultrasonic washing. Then the activities of the enzymes related to phenolic metabolisms after optimal ultrasound treatment were investigated, including phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL), polyphenol oxidase (PPO), and peroxidase (POD). Additionally, the quality and microbial safety of fresh-cut red cabbages stored at 4°C under the optimal ultrasound treatment were evaluated. The results showed that the content of soluble phenolics (SPs) in fresh-cut red cabbages increased significantly during storage under the optimal conditions (28 ± 2 kHz, 60 W/L, 400 ms, and 20 min) compared with the control (P < 0.05). The PAL activity was activated and the PPO and POD activities were inhibited after ultrasonic washing, which contributed to the increase in the content of SPs. Meanwhile, the storage quality and microbial safety of fresh-cut red cabbages were improved. Ultrasonic washing reduced the weight loss and respiration rate and improved the color and texture characteristics. Additionally, the fresh-cut red cabbages after ultrasonic washing showed more retention of ascorbic acid (AA), total soluble proteins (TSPs), total soluble sugars (TSSs), and total soluble solids (SSs) compared with the control. Finally, ultrasonic washing effectively inhibited the growth of bacteria, molds and yeasts, which is beneficial to the extension of the shelf-life of fresh-cut red cabbages. Therefore, ultrasonic washing can be used as a tool to increase the content of SPs in fresh-cut red cabbages while retaining quality attributes and microbial safety.

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Ultrasonic washing as an abiotic elicitor to induce the accumulation of phenolics of fresh-cut red cabbages: Effects on storage quality and microbial safety

Hong

Zhao²,

Ma³

2022

Front. Nutr.

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“…Obesity-associated micronutrient malnutrition has received attention globally. Several ways to tackle micronutrient deficiencies include dietary variation, supplementation, industrial fortification, and biofortification [30,[101][102][103][104]. Dietary variation or diversification is a food-based strategy that refers to the intake of various dietary sources, particularly plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) [30,105].…”

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“…Finally, the last approach used to improve the nutritional profile of plant-based foods is through biofortification. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "biofortification is the process by which the nutritional quality of food crops is improved through agronomic practices, conventional plant breeding, or modern biotechnology" [104,107,108]. Biofortified crops have a higher content of macro and micronutrients in the edible parts of plants; they also ensure nutrient bioavailability to satisfy the daily nutrient demand [19,23,24,31,81,102].…”

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Fighting Obesity-Related Micronutrient Deficiencies through Biofortification of Agri-Food Crops with Sustainable Fertilization Practices

Guardiola-Márquez

Santos-Ramírez

Segura-Jiménez

et al. 2022

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Obesity is a critical medical condition worldwide that is increasingly involved with nutritional derangements associated with micronutrient deficiencies, including iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and vitamins A, C, D, and E. Nutritional deficiencies in obesity are mainly caused by poor-quality diets, higher nutrient requirements, alterations in micronutrient metabolism, and invasive obesity treatments. The current conventional agricultural system is designed for intensive food production, focusing on food quantity rather than food quality, consuming excessive agricultural inputs, and producing nutrient-deficient foods, thus generating severe health and environmental problems; agricultural food products may worsen obesity-related malnutrition. Therefore, modern agriculture is adopting new biofortification technologies to combat micronutrient deficiencies and improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Biofertilization and nanofertilization practices are increasingly used due to their efficiency, safety, and reduced environmental impact. Biofertilizers are preparations of PGP-microorganisms that promote plant growth by influencing plant metabolism and improving the nutrient uptake, and nanofertilizers consist of synthesized nanoparticles with unique physicochemical properties that are capable of increasing plant nutrition and enriching agricultural products. This review presents the current micronutrient deficiencies associated with obesity, the modern unsustainable agri-food system contributing to obesity progression, and the development of bio- and nanofertilizers capable of biofortifying agri-food crops with micronutrients commonly deficient in patients with obesity.

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“…Interestingly, plants can be biofortified with anti-obesogenic agrichemicals during plant cultivation by applying different fertilization strategies, improving their capacity to fight obesity (Gastélum-Estrada et al, 2021;Jacobo-Velázquez, 2022). However, modern agriculture is responsible for severe environmental and health problems associated with overfertilization, soil degradation, reduction of agricultural lands, low plant nutrient-use-efficiency, water availability, and food security (Acharya and Pal, 2020;Khatoon et al, 2020;Hesham et al, 2021;Singh et al, 2021).…”

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Potential of enhancing anti-obesogenic agriceuticals by applying sustainable fertilizers during plant cultivation

Guardiola-Márquez

Jacobo‐Velázquez

2022

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Overweight and obesity are two of the world's biggest health problems. They are associated with excessive fat accumulation resulting from an imbalance between energy consumed and energy expended. Conventional therapies for obesity commonly include synthetic drugs and surgical procedures that can lead to serious side effects. Therefore, developing effective, safe, and readily available new treatments to prevent and treat obesity is highly relevant. Many plant extracts have shown anti-obesogenic potential. These plant extracts are composed of different agriceuticals such as fibers, phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, alkaloids, lignans, and proteins that can manage obesity by suppressing appetite, inhibiting digestive enzymes, reducing adipogenesis and lipogenesis, promoting lipolysis and thermogenesis, modulating gut microbiota and suppressing obesity-induced inflammation. These anti-obesogenic agriceuticals can be enhanced in plants during their cultivation by applying sustainable fertilization strategies, improving their capacity to fight the obesity pandemic. Biofertilization and nanofertilization are considered efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective strategies to enhance plant growth and development and increase the content of nutrients and bioactive compounds, representing an alternative to overproducing the anti-obesogenic agriceuticals of interest. However, further research is required to study the impact of anti-obesogenic plant species grown using these agricultural practices. This review presents the current scenario of overweight and obesity; recent research work describing different plant species with significant effects against obesity; and several reports exhibiting the potential of the biofertilization and nanofertilization practices to enhance the concentrations of bioactive molecules of anti-obesogenic plant species.

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Definition of Biofortification Revisited

Cited by 10 publications

References 4 publications

Ultrasonic washing as an abiotic elicitor to induce the accumulation of phenolics of fresh-cut red cabbages: Effects on storage quality and microbial safety

Ultrasonic washing as an abiotic elicitor to induce the accumulation of phenolics of fresh-cut red cabbages: Effects on storage quality and microbial safety

Fighting Obesity-Related Micronutrient Deficiencies through Biofortification of Agri-Food Crops with Sustainable Fertilization Practices

Potential of enhancing anti-obesogenic agriceuticals by applying sustainable fertilizers during plant cultivation

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