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Bioactive compounds in underutilized vegetables and legumes / / Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kee Yoeup Paek, editors
| Bioactive compounds in underutilized vegetables and legumes / / Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Kee Yoeup Paek, editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (673 pages) |
| Disciplina | 572.2 |
| Collana | Reference Series in Phytochemistry |
| Soggetto topico |
Plant bioactive compounds
Vegetables - Composition Legumes - Composition |
| ISBN | 3-030-57415-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- 1 Health Benefits of Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Benefits of Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes -- 3 Bioactive Compounds of Underutilized Vegetable and Legumes -- 3.1 Polyphenols -- 3.2 Terpenes -- 3.3 Alkaloids -- 3.4 Volatiles -- 3.5 Lectins -- 3.6 Glucosinolates -- 3.7 Organic Acids -- 4 Biological Activities of Phytochemicals Isolated from Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes -- 4.1 Antidiabetic Activity -- 4.2 Anticancer Activity -- 4.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 4.4 Antihypertensive Activity -- 4.5 Antioxidant Activity -- 4.6 Hepatoprotective Activity -- 4.7 Anti-inflammatory Activity -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Part I: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Leafy Vegetables -- 2 Bioactive Compounds of Amaranth (Genus Amaranthus) -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 This Plant Needs to Be Seen in a Different Perspective -- 2 Bioactive Compounds in Amaranthus -- 3 Use in Ancient Medicine -- 3.1 Traditional Uses in India -- 3.2 Traditional Uses in the Rest of the World -- 3.2.1 Africa -- 3.2.2 Bangladesh -- 3.2.3 Ethiopia -- 3.2.4 Indonesia -- 3.2.5 Kenya -- 3.2.6 Malaysia -- 3.2.7 Nepal -- 3.2.8 Pakistan -- 3.2.9 Philippines -- 3.2.10 Turkey -- 3.2.11 Uganda -- 3.2.12 United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- 4 Clinical Studies of Amaranthus Species -- 5 Fortified Food Products -- 6 Cosmetic Applications -- 7 Toxicity Issues -- 7.1 Food Allergy -- 7.2 Livestock Poisoning -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Bioactive Compounds of Fat-Hen (Chenopodium album L.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Traditional Importance -- 3 Nutritional Composition -- 4 Bioactive Compounds -- 4.1 Phytoconstituents -- 4.2 Phenols and Lignins -- 4.3 Alkaloids -- 4.4 Glycosides -- 4.5 Saponins and Phytate -- 4.6 Flavonoids -- 4.7 Tannins -- 5 Pharmacological Significance.
5.1 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.2 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.3 Spasmolytic Activity -- 5.4 Gastroprotective and Hepatoprotective Activity -- 5.5 Anticancer Activity -- 6 Conclusions -- 7 Future Prospects -- References -- 4 Bioactive Compounds of Paracress [Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen] -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Major Bioactive Compounds of Paracress and Their Properties -- 2.1 Alkaloids -- 2.2 Phenolic Compounds -- 2.3 Phytosterols -- 2.4 Saponins -- 2.5 Spilanthol -- 2.6 Terpenes -- 3 Other Pharmacological Aspects -- 4 Nutritional Features of Paracress -- 5 Toxicological Traits in Zebrafish -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Bioactive Compounds of Goosefoot (Genus Chenopodium) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Polysaccharides -- 3 Lectins -- 4 Amines and Amides -- 5 Phenolics -- 6 Flavonoids -- 6.1 Flavonoids with Radical-Scavenging and Antioxidant Activities -- 6.2 Flavonoids with Hepatoprotective Activity -- 6.3 Flavonoids with Neuroprotective Activity -- 6.4 Flavonoids with Anti-α-Glucosidase and Prolipase Activities -- 6.5 Flavonoids with Antiadipogenic Activity -- 7 Saponins -- 7.1 Saponins with Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity -- 7.2 Saponins with Cytotoxic Activity -- 7.3 Saponins with Hepatoprotective Activity -- 7.4 Saponins with Immunoadjuvant and Immunomodilatory Activity -- 7.5 Saponins with Anti-inflammatory Activity -- 7.6 Saponins with Hemolytic Activity -- 8 Sterols -- 9 Essential Oils and Terpenes -- 9.1 Essential Oils with Antibacterial Activity -- 9.2 Essential Oils with Antifungal Activity -- 9.3 Essential Oils and Terpenes with Antiparasitic Activity -- 9.4 Essential Oils and Terpenes with Antineoplastic Activity -- 9.5 Essential Oils with Antioxidant Activity -- 9.6 Essential Oils with Acetylcholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase, and Tyrosinase Activities -- 9.7 Essential Oils and Terpenes with Anti-inflammatory Activity. 9.8 Essential Oils with Sedative and Analgesic Activities -- 9.9 Essential Oils with Wound Healing Activity -- 9.10 Toxicity of Essential Oils and Their Constituents -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Bioactive Compounds of Asian Spider Flower (Cleome viscosa Linn.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutraceutical Importance -- 3 As Ayurvedic and Folkloric Asset -- 4 Ethno Medicinal Profile -- 5 Phytochemistry -- 6 Biological Activities -- 6.1 Antimicrobial Potential -- 6.2 Hepatoprotective Activity -- 6.3 Antitumor Activity -- 6.4 Anthelmintic Activity -- 6.5 Antidiarrheal Activity -- 6.6 Antipyretic Property -- 6.7 Nematicidal Activity -- 6.8 Insecticidal Activity -- 6.9 Antifibrotic Activity -- 6.10 Antiemetic Activity -- 6.11 Psychopharmacological Activity -- 6.12 Immunomodulatory Activity -- 6.13 Anti-inflammatory Activity -- 6.14 Antioxidant Activity -- 6.15 Gastro-Protective Activity -- 6.16 Anticonvulsant Activity -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Bioactive Compounds of Mallow Leaves (Corchorus Species) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Composition -- 2.1 Protein, Fatty Acid, β-Carotene, and Vitamin C -- 2.2 Essential Minerals -- 2.3 Dietary Fiber -- 2.4 Culinary Advantages -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Bioactive Compounds of Ceylon Spinach [Talinum Triangulare (Jacq.) Willd.] -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutraceutical Perspectives -- 2.1 Proximal Qualities -- 2.2 Minerals -- 2.3 Amino Acids -- 2.4 Fatty Acids -- 3 Bioactive Potential -- 3.1 Bioactive Components -- 3.2 Vitamins -- 3.3 Antioxidant Activity -- 4 Pharmaceutical Properties -- 4.1 Anemia -- 4.2 Diabetes -- 4.3 Hepato- and Neuro-disorders -- 4.4 Cardiovascular Diseases -- 4.5 Other Ailments -- 5 Conclusions and Prospects -- References -- Part II: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Fleshy Petioles, Cladodes, Fruits. 9 Bioactive Compounds of Prickly Pear [Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] -- 1 Introduction: An Historical Overview of the Opuntioid Cacti -- 2 Polyphenolic Compounds -- 2.1 Organic Acids -- 2.2 Phenolic Acids -- 2.2.1 Structure and Chemical Properties -- 2.2.2 Biological Activities of Some Phenolic Acids from O. ficus-indica (L.) Mill -- Gallic Acid -- Protocatechuic Acid -- Cinnamic Acid and Derivatives -- Chlorogenic Acid -- Coumaric Acid and Derivatives -- Ferulic Acid -- Caffeic Acid -- 2.3 Flavonoids -- 2.3.1 Flavanols -- 2.3.2 Flavanones -- 2.4 Structure-Activity Relationship of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids -- 3 Betalains -- 4 Carotenoids -- 5 Vitamins -- 6 Biothiols -- 7 Taurine -- 8 Fatty Acids -- 9 Phytosterols -- 10 Saponins -- 11 Global Antioxidant Activity -- 12 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Bioactive Compounds of Swahili [Cyphostemma adenocaule (Steud. ex A. Rich.) Desc. ex Wild and R.B. Drumm.] -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Importance -- 3 Phytochemistry -- 4 Bioactive Compounds -- 4.1 Pentacyclic Triterpenes -- 4.2 Carotenoids -- 4.3 Coumarins -- 4.4 Polyphenols -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Bioactive Compounds of Barbados Gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata Mill.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Composition and Antinutritional Factors -- 2.1 Polysaccharides in P. aculeata Leaves -- 2.2 Lipids in P. aculeata -- 2.2.1 P. aculeata Essential Oils -- 2.2.2 Carotenoids -- 2.3 Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in P. aculeata -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- 12 Bioactive Compounds of Rhubarb (Rheum Species) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Botanical Descriptions -- 3 General Uses -- 4 Bioactive Compounds and Biological Activity -- 5 Toxicity and Safety -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Seeds -- 13 Bioactive Compounds of Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi [L.] Sprague). 1 Introduction -- 2 Synonyms -- 3 Botanical Description -- 4 Phytoconstituents -- 5 Pharmacological Properties of Bioactive Compounds of Ajwain Seeds -- 5.1 Thymol -- 5.1.1 Anticancer Activity -- 5.1.2 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.1.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.1.4 Anti-Inflammatory Activity -- 5.1.5 Immunomodulatory Activity -- 5.2 Carvacrol -- 5.2.1 Transient Receptor Potential (TRPV1, TRPV3) Agonist -- 5.2.2 Neuroprotective Activity -- 5.2.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.2.4 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.2.5 Antiobesity Activity -- 5.2.6 Vasorelaxant Activity -- 5.2.7 Anti-Inflammatory Activity -- 5.2.8 Antitumor Activity -- 5.3 Monoterpenes -- 5.3.1 Antimicrobial Activity -- 5.3.2 Antioxidant Activity -- 5.3.3 Anticancer Activity -- 6 Toxicity -- 7 Drug Interactions -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Tuberous Vegetables -- 14 Bioactive Compounds of Allium Species -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Botanical Distribution and Bioactive Compounds -- 3 Bioactivity -- 3.1 Antioxidant Activity -- 3.2 Anticancer Activity -- 3.3 Antimicrobial Activity -- 3.4 Antihyperlipidemic/Anti-hypercholesterolemic Activity -- 3.5 Other Bioactivities -- 4 Toxicity -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Bioactive Compounds of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nutritional Composition -- 3 Essential Oils from C. longa -- 4 Phenolic Compounds of C. longa -- 5 In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Activity of C. longa -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Part V: Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables: Unripe Fruits -- 16 Bioactive Compounds of Culinary Melon (Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis var. conomon) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Origin and Domestication -- 3 Morphology -- 4 Nutritional Compositions -- 5 Bioactive Compounds -- 6 Biological Activities -- 6.1 Biological Activities of Fragrant Compounds. 6.1.1 Antioxidant Activity. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910495157003321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The Chemistry of fruits and vegetables, Yakima River Valley, Washington, and the influence of the 1980 Mount St. Helens ash-fall episodes / / by L.P. Gough [and three others]
| The Chemistry of fruits and vegetables, Yakima River Valley, Washington, and the influence of the 1980 Mount St. Helens ash-fall episodes / / by L.P. Gough [and three others] |
| Autore | Gough L. P. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Reston, Va.] : , : Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, , 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (iii, 13 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Collana | U.S. Geological Survey bulletin |
| Soggetto topico |
Fruit - Washington (State) - Yakima River Watershed - Composition
Vegetables - Washington (State) - Yakima River Watershed - Composition Volcanic ash, tuff, etc - Washington (State) - Yakima River Watershed Fruit - Composition Vegetables - Composition Volcanic ash, tuff, etc |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910704013603321 |
Gough L. P.
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| [Reston, Va.] : , : Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, , 1986 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of vegetables and vegetable processing / / edited by Muhammad Siddiq, Mark A. Uebersax
| Handbook of vegetables and vegetable processing / / edited by Muhammad Siddiq, Mark A. Uebersax |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, New Jersey ; ; Chichester, West Sussex, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1074 pages in 2 volumes) : illustrations, tables |
| Disciplina | 664.8 |
| Soggetto topico |
Vegetables - Processing
Vegetables - Composition Botanical chemistry |
| ISBN |
1-119-09894-7
1-119-09895-5 1-119-09893-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Volume 1. Handbook of Vegetables and Vegetable Processing -- Volume 2. Handbook of Vegetables and Vegetable Processing. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910270887803321 |
| Hoboken, New Jersey ; ; Chichester, West Sussex, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2018 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of vegetables and vegetable processing / / Nirmal K. Sinha [and four others]
| Handbook of vegetables and vegetable processing / / Nirmal K. Sinha [and four others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ames, Iowa : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (788 p.) |
| Disciplina |
664.8
664/.8 |
| Soggetto topico |
Vegetables - Processing
Vegetables - Composition Botanical chemistry |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
0-470-95844-8
1-282-82285-3 9786612822858 0-470-95834-0 0-470-95838-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Biology, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, and genetics -- pt. 2. Postharvest technology and storage systems -- pt. 3. Processing and packaging of vegetables -- pt. 4. Product and food plant safety and HACCP -- pt. 5. Commodity processing. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910140751003321 |
| Ames, Iowa : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of vegetables and vegetable processing / / Nirmal K. Sinha [and four others]
| Handbook of vegetables and vegetable processing / / Nirmal K. Sinha [and four others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Ames, Iowa : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (788 p.) |
| Disciplina |
664.8
664/.8 |
| Soggetto topico |
Vegetables - Processing
Vegetables - Composition Botanical chemistry |
| ISBN |
0-470-95844-8
1-282-82285-3 9786612822858 0-470-95834-0 0-470-95838-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Biology, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, and genetics -- pt. 2. Postharvest technology and storage systems -- pt. 3. Processing and packaging of vegetables -- pt. 4. Product and food plant safety and HACCP -- pt. 5. Commodity processing. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910830670503321 |
| Ames, Iowa : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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