Sand-Dune Plants from the Atlantic Coast of the Iberian Peninsula: Features and Applications

Parracho, Tiago; Vaz, Daniela C.; Verı́ssimo, Paula; Ribeiro, Vânia

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-75315-3_15

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“…Considering the increasing interest in diet diversification and demand for vegan, vegetarian, and ecologically labeled food, cultivation of halophytes and xerophytes offers a viable alternative against freshwater shortage and soil salinization and desertification [2,[4][5][6]. Besides its interest as a salt-tolerant species, C. maritimum is a source of natural bioactive Plants 2024, 13, 427 2 of 17 compounds that are economically relevant for the industries of food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics [1,[7][8][9].…”

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Nutritive Value and Bioactivities of a Halophyte Edible Plant: Crithmum maritimum L. (Sea Fennel)

Correia,

Antunes,

Tecelão

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Plants

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Crithmum maritimum L. (sea fennel), an edible xerophyte of coastal habitats, is considered an emerging cash crop for biosaline agriculture due to its salt-tolerance ability and potential applications in the agri-food sector. Here, the nutritional value and bioactive properties of sea fennel are described. Sea fennel leaves, flowers, and schizocarps are composed of carbohydrates (>65%) followed by ash, proteins, and lipids. Sea fennel’s salty, succulent leaves are a source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. Extracts obtained from flowers and fruits/schizocarps are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols and show antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermis, Candida albicans, and Candida parapsilosis. Plant material is particularly rich in sodium (Na) but also in other nutritionally relevant minerals, such as calcium (Ca), chlorine (Cl), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S), beyond presenting a potential prebiotic effect on Lactobacillus bulgaricus and being nontoxic to human intestinal epithelial Caco-2 model cells, up to 1.0% (w/v). Hence, the rational use of sea fennel can bring nutrients, aroma, and flavor to culinary dishes while balancing microbiomes and contributing to expanding the shelf life of food products.

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Nutritive Value and Bioactivities of a Halophyte Edible Plant: Crithmum maritimum L. (Sea Fennel)

Correia,

Antunes,

Tecelão

et al. 2024

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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Extracts of Wild and Commercialized Mentha Pulegium L.

Silva,

Foulquié,

Fonseca

et al. 2024

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Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of Corema album accessions from the Atlantic coastal dunes of Portugal

Brás de Oliveira,

Varela,

Silva

et al. 2024

Journal of Berry Research

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Background Corema album, a wild shrub endemic to the Atlantic coastal dunes of Iberian Peninsula, has important ecological and medicinal value. Corema album has been listed as an endangered plant due to threats associated with anthropogenic events. Conservation of the species is therefore critically important. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of four well-characterized populations to support pre-breeding programs aimed at enhancing species knowledge for a future berry crop culture, with the ultimate goal of protecting and conserving the threatened species C. album. Methods The set of 128 C. album accessions was genotyped using six EST-SSR primers and one genomic-SSR primer. Results A total of 65 alleles were obtained with a mean of 9.285 alleles per locus. The genetic diversity was found to be high, with mean values of observed heterozygosity ( Ho) and expected heterozygosity ( He) at 0.594 and 0.756, respectively. Moderate genetic differentiation among populations (FST = 0.095) was observed. STRUCTURE analysis and multivariate analyses roughly categorized the accessions into a complex mixed group. The STRUCTURE analysis revealed no correlation between genetic structure and geographical distribution; however, it facilitated the identification of pure accessions within each population. Conclusions The results aid in the understanding the population structure and genetic diversity and are crucial to optimize conservation strategies as well as the utilization of genetic resources of C. album for a deeper genetic study of the species.

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Sand-Dune Plants from the Atlantic Coast of the Iberian Peninsula: Features and Applications

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Nutritive Value and Bioactivities of a Halophyte Edible Plant: Crithmum maritimum L. (Sea Fennel)

Nutritive Value and Bioactivities of a Halophyte Edible Plant: Crithmum maritimum L. (Sea Fennel)

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Extracts of Wild and Commercialized Mentha Pulegium L.

Assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of Corema album accessions from the Atlantic coastal dunes of Portugal

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