Nutriceutical potentials of Nigerian grown &lt;i&gt;Citrullus lanatus&lt;/i&gt; (Watermelon) seed

Alemika, Taiwo E.; Ojerinde, Olalekan S.; Samali, Ayuba; Mustapha, B.; Gamaniel, K.

doi:10.4314/jpb.v14i2.20

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“…On the other hand, vitamins, minerals and specific amino acids, watermelon also contains a variety of other bioactive compounds, including phenolic compounds and alkaloids are distributed and concentrated differently in the flesh, rind, leaves, and seeds, as depicted in Figure 2 [10,[70][71][72]. Some of these phytochemicals could prevent diseases like hypertension and arthritis [11], while according to Bailey et al watermelon juice supplementation improves vascular health in hypertensive people [73].…”

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“…Citrullus lanatus is a great sources of a variety of antioxidant bioactives, such as vitamins, phenolic compounds and carotenoids [10,[70][71][72][146][147][148][149][150]. According to Choudhary et al [15], citrulline is a non-essential amino acid with significant antioxidant effects [151], which can be metabolized in arginine with anti-inflammatory properties [152].…”

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Health Promoting Properties and Applications of Nu-Trients and Bioactives of Watermelon and Its By-Products

Meghwar,

Saeed,

Ullah

et al. 2023

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The increasing demand by consumers for popular healthy fruits, such as the watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), generate substantial bio-wastes, making it imperative to harness the value of these by-products. Watermelon has low-calorie content and several other nutritional benefits that make it suitable for weight management and heart-healthy diets. Within this article, the nutritional composition and bioactives of watermelon which are strongly linked to the prevention of cardiovascular disorders (CVD), cancer, and age-related conditions, will be thoroughly reviewed. In addition, the therapeutic potential effects of watermelon consumption, such as anti-inflammatory, cardio-protective and anti-cancer properties, are also examined, with emphasis to the importance of incorporating watermelon into regular diets for overall health improvement. Additionally, the study explores various applications of watermelon by-products in functional foods, contributing to meeting recommended daily nutrient allowances, as well as in other functional products like cosmetics, with health promoting properties. In conclusion, this comprehensive review underscores the role of watermelon and its by-products for the development of products that can contribute to the prevention of chronic diseases and promote overall well-being

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Section: Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties And Associated ...mentioning

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Health Promoting Properties and Applications of Nu-Trients and Bioactives of Watermelon and Its By-Products

Meghwar,

Saeed,

Ullah

et al. 2023

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“…Figure 2 summarizes the phytochemicals found in WMR [14]. Citrullus lanatus Seeds (WMSs) Bioactive phytochemicals like oxalate, phytates, steroids, phenols, cardiac and cyanogenic glycosides, flavonoids, phytosterols, tannins, saponin, alkaloids, and terpenoids were found in WMSs, according to qualitative and quantitative examination [15]. Figure 3 summarizes the phytochemicals found in WMSs [14].…”

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2022

J. Med. Chem. Sci.

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Citrullus lanatus is a fruit that is eaten and carries many by-products like rind and seeds that are abandoned and fed to animals. Numerous studies have demonstrated the bio-medical properties of Citrullus lanatus by-products, making it a superior choice of natural source for medicinal products. Citrullus lanatus by-products' medical properties are due to their pharmacological significance, related to the availability of essential phytochemicals such as saponin, alkaloids, fatty acids, phenolic, citrulline, lycopene, coumarin, minerals, and other natural products. Gastrointestinal ulceration, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, and many kinds of malignancies have been treated with these by-products extract. The following review aimed to provide a thorough summary of the advantages of Citrullus lanatus byproducts in the management of different ailments.

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“…Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for consumption of healthy foods or products with high added value, which has shifted the market interest towards the production of functional foods that can complement the human diet [5]. Watermelon has been characterized as a fruit with high antioxidant activity, and it contains a wide range of bioactive compounds [6][7][8]. According to several studies, watermelon contains a large amount of carotenoids, with lycopene and β-carotene being the main compounds that are responsible for the red color of the flesh, whereas neoxanthin is regarded as the predominant carotenoid for fruit with yellow-colored flesh [9,10].…”

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Combined Effect of Biostimulants and Mineral Fertilizers on Crop Performance and Fruit Quality of Watermelon Plants

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible effects of two different biostimulant formulations at different application regimes and combined or not with mineral fertilizers (e.g., W1–W8, including the control treatment (no formulations added)) on the yield parameters and fruit quality of watermelon plants. The highest yield was recorded for the W5 treatment due to the formation of more fruit. The highest content of fat, proteins and ash was recorded for treatment W1, whereas carbohydrates were the most abundant in the control treatment, resulting also in the highest energetic value. The main detected sugars in all the tested samples were sucrose and fructose, which were the highest for the W4 and W5 treatments (sucrose) and W4 treatment (fructose). Malic and citric acid were the most abundant compounds, especially in the W4 treatment. In terms of tocopherols, only α-tocopherol was detected, with the highest amounts being recorded for the W4 treatment. Regarding bioactive properties, the lowest IC50 values for OxHLIA were recorded for the W2, W3 and W8 formulations. Moreover, all the extracts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity comparable to the positive control, while a variable efficacy of the tested extracts against the studied bacteria and fungi was recorded. In conclusion, our results indicate that simple agronomic practices such as biostimulant application may improve crop performance and improve the proximal composition and the overall quality of watermelon fruit within the context of sustainable crop production.

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Nutriceutical potentials of Nigerian grown <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) seed

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Health Promoting Properties and Applications of Nu-Trients and Bioactives of Watermelon and Its By-Products

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Combined Effect of Biostimulants and Mineral Fertilizers on Crop Performance and Fruit Quality of Watermelon Plants

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