Micronutrients - Science topic

In the face of global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and food security, understanding and optimizing crop nutrition has never been more critical. Crop Nutrition addresses these urgent issues by providing an in-depth exploration of how effective nutrient management can enhance soil health, boost food production, and contribute...

Plant growth stimulants are a promising technology for agriculture to improve plant growth. These stimulants are often derived from a blend of plant regulators, minerals, amino acids, and other substances tested on various plants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a growth stimulant (micronutrients and amino acids) for seed...

A bibliometric study was undertaken to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution of works related to managing boron (B) in Eucalyptus spp. from 1970 to 2022. This analysis was based on the Web of Science and Scopus databases, and 121 documents were retrieved. The eight main aspects analyzed were (1) annual scientific production, (2) most relevant res...

Over the vast area of present‐day Europe, the Tithonian–Berriasian transition was a time of climate aridization, which was supposedly related to the more general trend of the latest Jurassic–earliest Cretaceous cooling and restrictions in atmospheric circulation. Recent studies suggest that such conditions affected also some other paleoenvironmenta...

Selenium biofortification aims to increase selenium accumulation or bioavailability in edible crops, tackling the global issue of hidden hunger for essential micronutrients. This review examines the vital role of selenium in human health, its interactions within soil-crop systems, and its potential to alleviate abiotic stresses in plants. By utili...

Key words: ABSTRACT Oat milk Rice-almond milk Rice-coconut milk Soy milk Plant-based beverage Consumers are increasingly choosing foods that contain plant-based dairy analogues that are affordable and have high nutritional value, including macro and micronutrients and vitamins. Plant-based milk mimic the taste and consistency of cow's milk. Plant-b...

In the persistent pursuit of alleviating the deleterious effects of malnutrition, particularly accentuated in vulnerable regions such as southern Madagascar, a comprehensive examination of the inherent capacities of botanical resources emerges as imperative. The current investigation thus endeavors to delve into the nutritional intricacies and unde...

Single use plastics are a leading source of microplastics that have been detected along the food chain. This study evaluated the potential of starch (ST) and carrageenan (CRG) in packaging film formulation. CRG isolated from the seaweed (SW) Eucheuma denticulatam was blended with starch and cast to obtain films whose moisture content (MC), total so...

Iron (Fe) is a key micronutrient for wheat growth, but in soil types like Typic Ustifluvents (Calcareous soil), Fe deficiency hampers crop yields. Traditional iron-based fertilizers show low efficiency, around 1–5%. To tackle this, innovative nano iron fertilizers were synthesized through chemical and biological processes. Nano Fe and nanoclay mate...

The tree Moringa oleifera Lam. provides its leaves, pods, flowers and seeds for human nutrition. The chemical profile of all these Moringa products varies substantially, not only among the different parts of the plants used. Cultivating, processing as well as storage conditions chiefly determine the contents of nutrients and anti-nutritive constitu...

Background: Malnutrition is a major issue in hospitals, impacting over 25% of patients. It can arise from a range of factors, such as chronic underfeeding, diseases, aging, and inappropriate nutritional care. Unnecessary fasting and the use of incorrect dietary prescriptions can also contribute to malnutrition, regardless of a patient’s underlying...

The findings regarding trace element concentrations in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls are inconsistent, and therefore, we determined to gather them in the form of a review to further indicate the need for more advanced knowledge development. In our study, we reviewed articles and studies that involved the topics of mic...

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for plants. Due to the low Fe bioavailability in cultivated soils, Fe deficiency is a widespread agricultural problem. In this study, we present the functional characterization of a petunia (Petunia hybrida) basic-helix-loop-helix transcription factor PhbHLH121 in response to Fe shortage. Real-time PCR reveal...

Background: Women with binge eating disorder (BED) and bulimia nervosa (BN) usually consume high-calorie meals with variable macro-and micronutrient compositions and have a disturbed perception of gastric full-ness. The association of dietary intake with gastric in-teroception and gastric myoelectric activity (GMA) is poorly studied. This study exa...

Objective Previous evidence has established that micronutrient capsules can improve emotion regulation in children. This three-phased randomized open-label waitlist-controlled study investigated the safety of a micronutrient powder absorbed by the oral mucosa and its effects on emotion dysregulation in 5-to-10-year-old children. The primary outcome...

Since plant’s edible parts are one of the most important sources of nutrition, agronomic biofortification plays a huge role in overcoming mineral deficiency worldwide. The field-based research trial was set up in 2 years (2020 and 2021) with seven different treatments of foliar Zn and Se biofortification: 1. control (without Se or Zn solutions); 2....

Standard chow diets influence reproducibility in animal model experiments because chows have different nutrient compositions, which can independently influence phenotypes. However, there is little evidence of the role of timing in the extent of variability caused by chow exposure. Here we measured the impact of different diets (5V5M, 5V0G, 2920X an...

Manganese (Mn), a plant micronutrient element, is an important component of metalloprotein involved in multiple metabolic processes, such as photosynthesis and scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). Its disorder (deficiency or excess) affects the Mn-dependent metabolic processes and subsequent growth and development of plants. The beneficial ele...

El calcio (Ca) es un micronutriente muy abundante en el cuerpo humano, representando un 2% del peso corporal total, su importancia radica en su función estructural, permite la dureza del esqueleto. En la nutrición tiene un papel importante en la prevención y tratamiento de la osteoporosis, mantiene un adecuado equilibrio para una apropiada minerali...

A geoestatística possibilita o uso de técnicas de manejo que consideram as plantas e seus atributos não mais como um ambiente homogêneo mas sim, apresentando toda uma variabilidade existente inerente a elas. Utilizando de mecanismos como o variograma e a krigagem ordinária pode-se gerar mapas utilizando a interpolação de pontos amostrais. Objetivou...

Aquaponics is an innovative agricultural method combining aquaculture and hydroponics. However, this balance can lead to the gradual depletion of essential micronutrients, particularly iron. Over time, decreasing iron levels can negatively impact plant health and productivity, making the monitoring and management of iron in aquaponic systems vital....

Silicon (Si) has been extensively studied for its ability to decrease sodium (NaCl) toxicity in various plant species. Nonetheless, the processes that drive these responses are still not well understood. In this study, we investigate the effects of silicon (Si) on the modification of hydrogen peroxide concentration [H2O2], photosynthetic pigment co...

A crescente demanda por produtos integrais está associada aos benefícios proporcionados pelos macronutrientes e micronutrientes presentes em cereais e pseudocereais. Contudo, a presença de contaminantes, especialmente fungos produtores de micotoxinas nas camadas externas dos grãos, pode comprometer a qualidade sanitária e representar risco à saúde...

Background In the search for new antimicrobial secondary metabolites of fungi, optimizing culture conditions remains a critical challenge, as standard laboratory approaches often result in low yields. While non-selective methods, such as modifying culture media, have been effective in expanding the chemical diversity of fungal metabolites, they hav...

Com o passar dos anos, cada vez mais dicutir-se os efeitos dos sistemas de criação animal em função dos teores de micronutrientes, como as vitaminas, e colesterol, principalmente em função da gama de sistemas existentes, nos quais apresentam diferenças entre si. A partir do exposto, a atual pesquisa objetivou-se realizar uma revisão integrativa com...

Introduction: There is a global call to promote the consumption of neglected and underutilized plant species (NUS) due to their potential to improve diets and food security. The actual global food crisis makes NUS particularly relevant as well. Some NUS, such as leafy greens and legumes are rich sources of proteins and essential amino acids, while...

Individuals’ lifestyle behaviours determine health. Improving Early Nutrition and Health in South Africa (“ImpENSA”), an EU Erasmus+ co-funded project, aims to tackle the triple burden of malnutrition in South Africa through equipping healthcare professionals (HCPs) with knowledge and skills to effectively support healthy nutritional choices among...

Chelating agents used in agriculture and land reclamation practices must exhibit the capacity to firmly bind metal ions while also rapidly decomposing into non-toxic compounds due to their introduction into the environment in substantial quantities. It is therefore crucial to identify an alternative to EDTA, a prevalent chelating agent known for it...

Background/Aims: High intakes of free sugars may have negative effects on health perhaps associated with their effect on nutrient and food group intakes. The primary aim of the study was to compare nutrient and food group intakes between children with habitual high or low intakes of free sugars to identify which foods could be targeted to improve t...

Executive Summary The importance of frequent balanced nutrient supply for good growth and flower quality, highlighting macronutrients (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) and micronutrients (zinc, copper, boron and iron) are essential for overall health, maximum head size, stem length, pest and disease resistance in roses. However, specific quanti...

Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a significant cause of neonatal mortality and long-term health issues. Accurate prediction and timely prevention of PTB are essential for reducing associated child mortality and morbidity. Traditional predictive methods face challenges due to heterogeneous risk factors and their interaction effects. This study aims...

A wide variety of eco-friendly and at zero waste techniques are developed for biomass conversion and valorization of its residues and by-products such as water fraction and organic residues which could be further utilized. The wastewater reuse is one of the best strategies for water security, sustainability, and resilience. To date, the municipal w...

The North Pacific subtropical gyre is a globally important contributor to carbon uptake despite being a persistently oligotrophic ecosystem. Supply of the micronutrient iron to the upper ocean varies seasonally to episodically, and when coupled with rapid biological consumption, results in low iron concentrations. In this study, we examined changes...

Durante el embarazo el cuerpo de la madre requiere un equilibrio adecuado de macronutrientes (proteínas, carbohidratos y grasas) y micronutrientes (vitaminas y minerales) para sustentar tanto su propia salud como el desarrollo del feto. La variedad en la dieta asegura que se cubran las diferentes necesidades nutricionales, lo que es crucial para pr...

The invasion of the brown seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae is altering the equilibrium and reducing the biodiversity of marine coastal ecosystems in southern Europe, with negative economic consequences for fishermen, tourists and governments that regularly remove tons of sediment from the coast. However, the large amount of biomass produced also impli...

Aim Legumes are vital to agroecosystems and human nutrition, yet climate change is compromising their nutritional value. This study aims to assess how a one-month exposure to elevated CO2 (eCO2) impacts biomass yield, mineral profile, gene expression, and the soil microbiome of common bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Methods Phaseolus vulgaris...

La infección del tracto urinario (ITU) es una de las infecciones bacterianas más comunes en la población pediátrica, especialmente en niños menores de dos años, la escherichia coli es el patógeno más frecuente, responsable de la mayoría de los casos. La alta tasa de recurrencia y el potencial de daño renal subrayan la importancia de un diagnóstico...

Iron is essential for plant development throughout the life cycle. When plants lack the crucial micronutrient iron (Fe), they develop interveinal leaf chlorosis and stunted growth. To cope with this, they adjust gene expression and manage Fe and other metal ions accordingly. Rosette leaves may act as Fe sources and Fe sinks. Little is known about t...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different proportions of hybrid alfalfa (Medicago media Pers.) in two-component mixtures with festulolium (Festulolium braunii (K. Richt.) A. Camus) and orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata L.) on the micronutrient content of aboveground biomass. The study was conducted in 2011–2013 in Poland. The e...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are often comorbidities and share neurobiological and clinical features. In particular, the results of meta-analyses indicate a higher prevalence of MetS in patients with PTSD compared to the general population. At the same time, PTSD is also a known risk factor for MetS. The invol...

Background/Objectives: the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted a large portion of the global population. Numerous studies have investigated the potential outcomes of Coronavirus infection in pregnant women, aiming to identify variables that may be associated with either improved or worsened outcomes. In this context, nutrition...

This study aimed to design robust liposomes with the incorporation of graphene oxide for the effective intestinal delivery of CoQ10. Generally, the phospholipid-based liposomes are unable to bear extreme gastrointestinal track environment; as a result, the bursting of liposomes releases most of the drug in the stomach. Herein, we report graphene ox...

Arthropods are hummingbirds’ principal source of nitrogen, fatty acids, and micronutrients. Despite the nutritional importance of arthropods for hummingbirds, our understanding of the factors influencing their consumption and their relative role as an energy source remains limited. Here, we aimed to describe the use of arthropods by a hummingbird e...

Recessive shrunken2 (sh2)-based sweet corn is preferred worldwide as it possesses higher sugar and extended shelf life. However, traditional sh2-based sweet corn is poor in vitamin A and vitamin E. Here, parental lines of two sh2-based sweet corn hybrids, viz. PSSC-2 and ASKH-2, were targeted for introgression of β-carotene hydroxylase 1 (crtRB1) a...

Purpose of Review This review summarizes the sources, metabolism and roles of selenium within the human body. Past and recent evidence implicating selenium deficiency as a feature in various cases of cancers is reviewed. Recent Findings Trace elements (micronutrients) are nutrients required in minute concentrations in human physiology. Their signi...

Introducción: La alimentación es un factor potencialmente modificable que puede modular procesos de salud, especialmente en etapas tempranas del ciclo vital. Analizar la dieta desde el enfoque de patrones alimentarios facilita la interpretación de resultados y el diseño de recomendaciones alimentarias dirigidas a la comunidad, contribuyendo a la pr...

Micronutrients such as vitamins are transferred from lower to higher trophic levels, but no general ecological concept describes the factors regulating this process. Here, we investigated thiamin (thiamine, vitamin B1), which is an example of a metabolically important water-soluble micronutrient. Thiamin is produced by organisms such as bacteria an...

The world faces a global challenge of how to meet the nutritional needs of a diverse global population through diets. This paper defines the relative nutritional needs across each stage of the life cycle to support human health and identifies who is nutritionally vulnerable. Findings in this paper suggest that there are biological nutritional vulne...

Indoor vertical farms can optimize light, temperature, humidity, and nutrient use, thus potentially maximizing crop growth and yield. However, the reported potential for enhanced crop growth and yield within these systems needs to be tempered against the understanding of the effects of this “forced growth”/optimal growth environment on “actual” pla...

The use of plant extracts as biostimulants is an alternative in agricultural production. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of foliar spraying of aqueous extracts of nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) on the growth and nutrient concentration of lettuce leaves. Thirty-day-old seedlings were sprayed...

Manures  Manures are plant and animal wastes used as nutrient sources  Release nutrients after decomposition  Grouped into bulky organic and concentrated organic manures Bulky Organic Manures  Contain small nutrient percentage, applied in large quantities  Include farmyard manure (FYM), compost, green manure  Advantages: o Supply nutrients in...

Quantitative and qualitative dietary conditions are crucial for physiological functions. Blood haematology, the indicator of immune regulation, is critically affected by dietary conditions. Despite their importance, the effect of macro- and micronutrient manipulation remains unknown. We used feed restriction, energy or protein restriction, and supp...

The results of this study indicate that the foliar application of micronutrients combined with mulching significantly enhances plant growth parameters, yield, and quality. Specifically, the treatment T5 (Zinc@0.3% +Paddy straw@5cm)exhibited the most pronounced benefits. This combination increased leaf area to 58.22 cm², yield to 29.13 kg and fruit...

Field study was conducted to study the effect of different doses of sewage sludge and its combination with chemical fertilizers on growth parameters and uptake of micronutrients by poplar nursery. Sixteen treatments were applied namely control, 50% RDF (recommended dose of fertilizers), 75% RDF, 100% RDF, 5 t/ha SS (sewage sludge), 10 t/ha SS, 15 t...

Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a unique plant predominant in different ecosystems in Africa. This review assessed its value in relation to human nutrition, health, and related aspects. Our synthesis shows that baobab leaves, seed oil, and fruit pulp were utilised in different forms. Baobab tree products such as fruit pulp, leaves, and seed oil c...

In 2019, WHO data showed that the prevalence of anemia in children aged 6-59 months in Indonesia was 38.4%. The impact of anemia in children under two years old causes permanent cognitive damage and increases the risk of death. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors associated with anemia in children aged 6-23 months. Methods: This typ...

This study aims to identify and analyze nutritional and socioeconomic factors that influence wasting in children under five through a systematic literature review. Wasting, or low weight for height, is a form of acute malnutrition that is common in children in developing countries and negatively impacts their physical and cognitive development. Thi...

With rising populations and increasing food consumption, the demand for food is placing significant strain on freshwater resources. Exploring crops that can thrive under saline conditions is crucial to ensuring food security. Although brackish and seawater is abundant, it is generally unsuitable for irrigation. However, some plants exhibit toleranc...

In Indonesia, stunting cases are estimated to be a problem and some areas are likely to experience stunting due to its high prevalence including Yogyakarta Province. There are several causes of stunting, including a lack of macro and micronutrients. This study has objective to determine the relationship between protein and calcium intake in childre...

Given the widespread micronutrient deficiencies in vulnerable populations, crop biofortification has been proposed as a solution to increase nutrient concentrations. This study aimed to determine the effect of combining biofortification strategies on the agronomic characteristics and nutritional composition of potato. The effect of foliar fertiliza...

Indonesia is the largest palm oil supplier in the world with a total production value of 20.97 million tons. Palm oil has a high content of carotenoids that act as antioxidants in the body. However, carotenoids and their derivatives have a conjugated structure that is unstable to oxidation and easily damaged. One of the optimal efforts to maintain...

Stress and increased education are two factors that put college students' mental health at danger. Substance abuse, mental health problems, and dietary status are related in ways that have an impact on cumulative effects as well as individual health consequences. For a better campus atmosphere, preventative interventions like mental health care and...