Frontiers in Plant Science
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Li Shuang,Yang Lei,Wang Min,Chen Yang,Yu Jianjun,Chen Hao,Yang Haijian,Wang Wu,Cai Zhiyong,Hong Lin
Introduction: Citrus fruit is rich in important functional constituents such as flavonoids, phenolic acids terpenes and other functional substances that play an important role for treating clinical diseases or controlling major agricultural diseases and pests. Plant secondary metabolites have become one of the most important resources of novel lead compounds, especially young citrus fruits contain multiple functional substances. ‘Orah’, a type of citrus reticulata, is known for its fine appearance, productivity, delicious sweetness, late-maturing characteristics, and is widely cultivated in China. Fruit thinning and rootstock selection are commonly used agronomic measures in its production to ensure its quality and tree vigor. However, few studies have demonstrated the effects of these agronomic measures on the functional substances of ‘Orah’.Methods: In this study, we used HPLC coupled with UV to detect the dynamic changes of fruit quality, 13 main flavonoids, 7 phenolic acids, 2 terpenes, synephrine and antioxidant capacity in both peel and pulp of citrus fruits grafted on four rootstocks (Red orange Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. red tangerine, Ziyang xiangcheng Citrus junos Sieb. ex Tanaka, Trifoliate orange Poncirus trifoliata L. Raf, and Carrizo citrange Citrus sinensis Osb.×P.trifoliate Raf) at six different developmental stages (from 90 DAF to 240 DAF).Results: The results indicated that rootstock can significantly affect the contents of functional constituents and antioxidant capacity in ‘Orah’. Additionally, it was found that pruning at either 90 DAF (days after flowering) or 150 DAF produced the most favorable outcomes for extracting functional substances. We also identified rootstock ‘Trifoliate orange’ has the highest total soluble solids (TSS) and ‘Ziyang xiangcheng’ to be the optimal in terms of comprehensive sensory of fruit quality, while ‘Red orange’ and ‘Ziyang xiangcheng’ are optimal in terms of functional substance quality, and ‘Red orange’ excels in antioxidant capacity.Discussion: Overall, the findings demonstrate the important role of rootstocks and developmental stage in shaping fruit sensory quality and functional substance synthesis, providing valuable insights for guiding rootstock selection, determining thinning time, and utilizing pruned fruits in a more informed manner.
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Food Bioscience
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2025
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Lijun Ling,Fanjin Kong,Yijuan Jiang,Wenyue Zhang,Rongxiu Mo,Rui Yue,Yao Li,Lijun Feng,Yongpeng Zhou
Citrus reticulata 'Shiyue Ju' are prone to fungal infections because of their high maturity, water content, and remote cultivation locations. Chemical control, though effective, leaves fruit residues that endanger health and the environment. Endophytic VOCs potently inhibit pathogens with high efficacy, low cost, and minimal ecological impact, positioning them as promising natural post-harvest preservatives. In this study, we isolated the pathogenic fungus ( Penicillium italicum Q-1) from rotting Citrus reticulata 'Shiyue Ju' and used Q-1 as the test strain to screen for endophytic fungi Y-4 isolated from healthy Citrus reticulata 'Shiyue Ju' that can produce VOCs with strong antagonistic activity. We analyzed the VOC components and screened for the highly bactericidal activity compound 3-pentene-2-one,exhibiting complete (100 %) growth inhibition at 4 μL/L. We also investigated the inhibitory activity and mechanisms of action of the VOCs and antifungal compounds. The results indicated that the VOCs produced by Y-4 and 3-pentene-2-one could inhibit the growth and reproduction of the pathogenic fungus, primarily by disrupting the normal morphological structure of hyphae and spores and damaging the integrity of the cell membrane. Furthermore, 3-pentene-2-one at appropriate concentrations can inhibit the spread of pathogenic fungi on Citrus reticulata 'Shiyue Ju' and effectively delay the decline in fruit quality. These findings indicate that 3-pentene-2-one is a powerful tool for controlling P. italicum and provides a theoretical basis for post-harvest disease management of Citrus reticulata 'Shiyue Ju' .
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2026
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Jialiang Zou,Huangsheng Zhang,Liang Zhao,Huanhuan Xu,Lin Chen,Hongping Chen,Fu Wang,Yuan Hu,Youping Liu
Chuan Chenpi (CCP), the peel of the ancient Chinese citrus variety Citrus reticulata ‘Dahongpao’, enhances its edible and medicinal value through aging. This study focuses on CCP samples aged 1–8 years, aiming to explore the dynamic changes during aging. Although aging induced noticeable changes in color, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis revealed no significant alterations in functional groups. Volatile and non-volatile metabolomic analyses indicated that aging primarily affects metabolite content rather than types, and both composition and antioxidant activity reached relatively high levels in the fourth year. The experimental results illustrate that the improvement in CCP quality induced by aging does not follow a linear pattern but exhibits fluctuations. The findings verify that the fourth year serves as a critical turning point for CCP's quality. This study clarifies the dynamic variation of chemical components in CCP during aging, thereby providing a scientific basis for the selection of its aging duration.
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Food Chemistry-X
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2024
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Peng Wang,Haifan Wang,Yang Xiao,Jialiang Zou,Hongping Chen,Lin Chen,Fu Wang,Yuan Hu,Youping Liu
In this study, comprehensive and systematic nontargeted metabolomics analysis was performed with the metabolites of Zangju peel ( Citrus reticulata cv. Manau Gan, CRZP, which has been cultivated for over 400 years in Derong County, China.) at four different mature stages. A total of 1878 metabolites were identified, among which flavonoids were the most abundant (62.04 %), and identified 62 key differential metabolites significantly affected by maturity. Based on biological activity measurements, CRZP showed better antioxidant activity, lipase inhibition ability, inhibition of adipogenic differentiation in 3TT-L1 cells and promotion of lipid metabolism, with the biological activity of CRZP at different maturity stages being associated with key differential metabolite. Thus, CRZP is natural antioxidants and possess anti-obesity potential, and industrial production needs to consider the Maturity stage of its collection.
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Zhongcan Peng,Wenfeng Li,Yingchao Wang,Longping Zhu,Depo Yang,Guomin Zhao,Peng Zhong,Zhimin Zhao
To explore the prebiotic potential of ‘Chachi’ pectin (CP), low-molecular-weight ‘Chachi’ pectins (LCPs) were prepared using pectinase (PP1, PP3) and Fenton (FP2, FP4) methods. Compared to CP, LCPs were enriched in rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I) structures, exhibited lower degree of methylation, and had significantly reduced particle size and viscosity. Enzymatic hydrolysis was milder, targeting homogalacturonan (HG) regions and yielding LCPs with narrower molecular weight distribution. Fenton reaction was more intense, breaking both HG and RG-I Ara side chains, producing LCPs with broader molecular weight distribution. In vitro fermentation revealed that enzymatically modified LCPs, especially PP3, significantly enhanced total short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) production by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria like Bacteroides and Prevotella while inhibiting pathogens such as Klebsiella and Streptococcus . All LCPs demonstrated varying prebiotic effects, with PP3 notably influencing gut microbiota composition. These findings highlight its promise in developing prebiotics targeting gut microbiota regulation. This research provides a foundation for utilizing ‘Chachi’ peel-derived LCPs as functional dietary fibers.
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Foods
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2024
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Jiayin Liang,Yuqing Xi,Jiaming Li,Shugui Xu,Yongqin Zheng,Meirong Xu,Zheng Zheng,Xiaoling Deng
Citri ReticulataePericarpium, especially the pericarp ofCitrus reticulataBlanco cv. Chachiensis (PCRC), is an important edible and medicinal ingredient for health and pharmacological properties. Citrus Huanglongbing, a devastating disease that currently threatens the citrus industry worldwide, is caused by a phloem-limited alpha-proteobacterium, “CandidatusLiberibacter asiaticus” (CLas). The industry of cultivar Chachiensis has been suffering from HLB. Although HLB affected the quality of citrus fruit, whether the quality of PCRC was affected by HLB remains unclear. In this study, we compared the metabolite profiles between HLB-affected and healthy PCRC from three sources: fresh, 6-month-old, and 9-year-old PCRC, through the untargeted LC–MS method. Compared to healthy controls, various types of bioactive compounds, mainly flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, coumarins, polysaccharides, and phenolic acids, accumulated in HLB-affected PCRC, especially in the HLB-affected 9-year PCRC. In particular, isorhamnetin, isoliquiritigenin, luteolin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside, limonin, geniposide, pyrimidodiazepine, scoparone, chitobiose, m-coumaric acid, malonate, and pantothenic acid, which contributed to the pharmacological activity and health care effects of PCRC, were highly accumulated in HLB-affected 9-year-old PCRC compared to the healthy control. Multibioassay analyses revealed that HLB-affected 9-year-old PCRC had a higher content of total flavonoids and total polyphenols and exhibited similar antioxidant capacity as compared to healthy controls. The results of this study provided detailed information on the quality of HLB-affected PCRC.
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2025
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Yu-shi Huang,Ya-ling An,Wen-jie Zhao,Chun-qian Song,Zi-jun Tang,Lin Feng,Zhen-wei Li,Xiao-kang Liu,De-an Guo
The global consumption of Citri reticulatae pericarpium (Chenpi, CP) and Citrus reticulata 'chachi' (Guangchenpi, GCP) has been experiencing a steady increase, driven by its extensive applications in healthcare, flavoring, and therapeutic fields. While the two varieties exhibit analogous macroscopic characteristics and therapeutic efficacies, rigorous market differentiation and identification are imperative owing to their distinct botanical origins, qualitative specifications, and especially significant price discrepancy. A comprehensive strategy integrating HPTLC and UHPLC analyses with machine learning was implemented in this research to discriminate between CP and GCP and to conduct a comparative content analysis of three characteristic flavonoids in the two materials. The discrimination results of eight models upon HPTLC data reveal that all models except Tree achieved 100% discrimination accuracy. (2S)-Narirutin, Nobiletin, and Tangeretin, three compounds contributed to the differentiation were quantified and exhibited distinct content differences in CP and GCP samples. This study could provide simple and scientific guidance for the authentication of the two varieties.
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Food & Function
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2021
·Vol. 12
·期 19
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IF 5.396
Xiao Guo,Xuedan Cao,Xiugui Fang,Ailing Guo,Erhu Li
In this study, Ougan juice (OJ) and lactic acid bacteria fermented Ougan juice (FOJ) were investigated individually for their capability of preventing obesity in high-fat diet (HFD)-fed C57BL/6J mice. After being administered with OJ or FOJ for 10 weeks, the body weight gain, hyperlipidemia, and gut microbiota dysbiosis of HFD-fed mice were examined. The results showed that OJ or FOJ supplementation inhibited weight gain, lowered fat accumulation, reduced liver steatosis, improved glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity, increased brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity, and promoted white adipose tissue (WAT) browning. Both OJ and FOJ additions increased the diversity of gut microbiota. OJ reduced the relative abundance of phylum Erysipelatoclostridiaceae and genus Erysipelatoclostridium and remarkably increased SCFA-producing bacteria Blautia, while FOJ reduced the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes and enhanced the relative abundance of family Lactobacillaceae. Spearman's correlation analysis revealed that Akkermansia, Dubosiella, and Muribaculaceae were significantly negatively correlated with obesity-related indexes. In general, FOJ exhibited a better inhibitory effect on obesity than OJ, and the possible inhibitory mechanism lies in promoting WAT browning and increasing intestinal probiotics. This study provides the guidance for developing fermented Ougan juice as an obesity-inhibiting functional food.
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Frontiers in Nutrition
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2026
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Huanhuan Xu,Jialiang Zou,Xuelian Gan,Fu Wang,Lin Chen,Hongping Chen,Yuan Hu,Youping Liu
Introduction Zhoupigan ( Citrus reticulata cv. Manau Gan), also known as Zangju or Shitougan, is a distinctive Chinese citrus resource valued for both traditional medicinal uses and food flavoring, and is notably rich in essential oils (EOs). However, the chemical composition and bioactivity of Zhoupigan peel essential oil (ZJPEO) remain insufficiently understood, limiting its effective utilization. Methods In this study, ZJPEO was extracted by steam distillation (SD) and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and analyzed using FTIR, E-nose, HS-GC-IMS and HS-SPME-GC-MS. And its antioxidant and antimicrobial activities were evaluated in vitro . Results FTIR and E-nose revealed clear compositional differences between steam-distilled essential oil (SDEO) and supercritical fluid-extracted essential oil (SFEO). HS-GC-IMS detected 63 VOCs and, based on VIP > 1, identified five marker compounds. HS-SPME-GC-MS identified 1,250 VOCs, showing terpenoids and esters as major contributors to aroma and bioactivity. KEGG enrichment highlighted sesquiterpene and triterpene biosynthesis as key pathways. Flavor wheel analysis indicated that SFEO had stronger sweet, green, and woody notes and exhibited potent antioxidant and antimicrobial activities associated with specific VOCs. Discussion Overall, this work supports optimizing ZJPEO extraction and promoting its value-added, sustainable utilization.
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