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ArticleFrontiers in plant science2024

Seaweed and yeast extracts as sustainable phytostimulant to boost secondary metabolism of apricot fruits.

Noemi Gatti, Moez Maghrebi, Graziella Serio, Carla Gentile, Victor V Bunea, Ivano Vigliante, Camille Boitte, Christian Garabello, Valeria Contartese, Cinzia M Bertea and 1 more

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Article in Frontiers in plant science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Noemi Gatti *Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Plant Physiology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Moez Maghrebi *Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Plant Physiology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Graziella SerioDepartment of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Carla GentileDepartment of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Victor V BuneaDepartment of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Plant Physiology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Ivano ViglianteResearch and Development Department, Green Has Italia S.p.A, Canale, CN, Italy.
Camille BoitteEcole de Biologie Industrielle, University of Paris-Seine, Cergy, France.
Christian GarabelloResearch and Development Department, Green Has Italia S.p.A, Canale, CN, Italy.
Valeria ContarteseResearch and Development Department, Green Has Italia S.p.A, Canale, CN, Italy.
Cinzia M BerteaDepartment of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Plant Physiology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Giuseppe ManninoDepartment of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, Plant Physiology Unit, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In our study, we investigated the effects of Expando, a commercial biostimulant derived from seaweed and yeast extracts, on the secondary metabolism of Lady cot and Orange prima apricot cultivars. Notably, treatments with or 5.0 L/ha of Expando improved fruit uniformity and harvests synchronization, providing agronomic benefits. Expando positively influenced the biosynthesis of essential bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and anthocyanins in both apricot pulp and peel, as validated by HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis. These metabolic enhancements translated into significantly increased total antioxidant activity, particularly evident in the peel samples. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) revealed distinct effects of the 5.0 and 4.0 L/ha treatments, distinguishing them from lower doses and the control group. Our findings emphasize the potential of Expando to enhance the phytochemical profile of apricot fruits, positioning biostimulants as pivotal tools for improving fruit quality and sustainability in agriculture. Expando offers a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to enhancing crop yield and nutritional value, representing a significant step towards more resilient and environmentally conscious farming practices. Further research is needed to explore its broader implications and optimize application strategies for commercial orchards.

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biostimulantHPLC-DAD-MS/MSpolyphenolsPrunus armeniacaradical scavenging activitysecondary metabolites

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PMCPMC11802282

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