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Mukarram SA, Wandhekar SS, Ahmed AEM, Pandey VK, Csaba O, Lajos D, József P, Harsányi E, Bela K. Exploring the Ecological Implications, Gastronomic Applications, and Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Juglans regia L. (Green Walnut): A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:1183. [PMID: 38674873 PMCID: PMC11055045 DOI: 10.3390/nu16081183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The green walnut, which is frequently overlooked in favor of its more mature sibling, is becoming a topic of great significance because of its unique ecological role, culinary flexibility, and therapeutic richness. The investigation of the bioactive substances found in green walnuts and their possible effects on human health has therapeutic potential. Juglans regia L. is an important ecological component that affects soil health, biodiversity, and the overall ecological dynamic in habitats. Comprehending and recording these consequences are essential for environmental management and sustainable land-use strategies. Regarding cuisine, while black walnuts are frequently the main attraction, green walnuts have distinct tastes and textures that are used in a variety of dishes. Culinary innovation and the preservation of cultural food heritage depend on the understanding and exploration of these gastronomic characteristics. Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals are abundant in green walnuts, which have a comprehensive nutritional profile. Walnuts possess a wide range of pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and cognitive-function-enhancing properties. Consuming green walnuts as part of one's diet helps with antioxidant defense, cardiovascular health, and general well-being. Juglans regia L., with its distinctive flavor and texture combination, is not only a delicious food but also supports sustainable nutrition practices. This review explores the nutritional and pharmacological properties of green walnuts, which can be further used for studies in various food and pharmaceutical applications.
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- Shaikh Ayaz Mukarram
- Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science & Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (A.E.M.A.); (K.B.)
- Doctoral School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
- Young Scientist, World Food Forum, I-00100 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Food Engineering, College of Food Technology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 431402, Maharashtra, India
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science & Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (A.E.M.A.); (K.B.)
- Doctoral School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
- Faculty of Forestry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum North 13314, Sudan
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- RDC, Biotechnology Department, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad 121004, Haryana, India;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Borsod County Teaching Hospital, 3526 Miskolc, Hungary;
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- Y-Food Ltd., Dózsa György út 28/A, 4100 Berettyóújfalu, Hungary;
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary;
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management, Agricultural Research Institutes and Academic Farming (AKIT), University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary;
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science & Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (A.E.M.A.); (K.B.)
- Doctoral School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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Mańkowski J, Zimniewska M, Gieparda W, Romanowska B, Kicińska-Jakubowska A, Kołodziej J, Foksowicz-Flaczyk J, Rojewski S, Bujnowicz K, Przybylska P, Kwiatkowska E, Alam MDM, Różańska W, Wawro A, Hołderna-Kędzia E. Development of a Layer Made of Natural Fibers to Improve the Ecological Performance of the Face Mask Type II. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5668. [PMID: 37629959 PMCID: PMC10456554 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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The aim of this study was to develop a natural nonwoven layer made of cottonized bleached flax and cotton fibers which is suitable to replace one of the three polypropylene layers of face mask type II in order to reduce non-biodegradable waste production and limit the negative impact of used masks on the environment. The work focused on the design of a nonwoven structure based on properly blending cotton and flax fibers as well as ensuring the cover factor, which can support the mask's barrier properties against air dust particles and does not make breathing difficult. Additionally, a biodegradable film was developed to connect the nonwoven layer with the other polypropylene filtering layers. The effectiveness of the biodeterioration of the flax/cotton nonwoven was evaluated based on a test of the susceptibility of materials to the action of soil microorganisms. The flax/cotton nonwoven layer was tested in terms of mechanical, physical, and biophysical properties, and an analysis of the covering of the nonwoven surface with fibers was conducted as well. The results confirmed that the structure of flax/cotton nonwovens is suitable to replace the nondegradable polypropylene layer of the face mask type II to improve its environmental performance.
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- Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants National Research Institute, Wojska Polskiego 71B, 60-630 Poznan, Poland; (J.M.); (M.Z.); (W.G.); (A.K.-J.); (J.K.); (J.F.-F.); (S.R.); (K.B.); (P.P.); (E.K.); (M.M.A.); (W.R.); (A.W.); (E.H.-K.)
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Luangharn T, Karunarathna SC, Dutta AK, Paloi S, Promputtha I, Hyde KD, Xu J, Mortimer PE. Ganoderma (Ganodermataceae, Basidiomycota) Species from the Greater Mekong Subregion. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:819. [PMID: 34682240 PMCID: PMC8541142 DOI: 10.3390/jof7100819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The cosmopolitan fungal genus Ganoderma is an important pathogen on arboreal plant hosts, particularly in tropical and temperate regions. It has long been used as a traditional medicine because of its medicinal properties and chemical constituents. In this study, Ganoderma collections were made in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), encompassing tropical parts of Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and temperate areas in Yunnan Province, China. The specimens used in this study are described based on micro-macro-characteristics and phylogenetic analysis of combined ITS, LSU, TEF1α, and RPB2 sequence data. In this comprehensive study, we report 22 Ganoderma species from the GMS, namely, G. adspersum, G. applanatum, G. australe, G. calidophilum, G. ellipsoideum, G. flexipes, G. gibbosum, G. heohnelianum, G. hochiminhense, G. leucocontextum, G. lucidum, G. multiplicatum, G. multipileum, G. myanmarense, G. orbiforme, G. philippii, G. resinaceum, G. sichuanense, G. sinense, G. subresinosum, G. williamsianum, and G. tsugae. Some of these species were reported in more than one country within the GMS. Of these 22 species, 12 were collected from Yunnan Province, China; three were collected from Laos; three species, two new records, and one new species were collected from Myanmar; 15 species and four new records were collected from Thailand, and one new species was collected from Vietnam. Comprehensive descriptions, color photographs of macro- and micro-characteristics, the distribution of Ganoderma within the GMS, as well as a phylogenetic tree showing the placement of all reported Ganoderma from the GMS are provided.
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- Thatsanee Luangharn
- Centre for Mountain Futures (CMF), Kunming Institute of Botany, Kunming 650201, China; (T.L.); (S.C.K.); (K.D.H.); (J.X.)
- CIFOR-ICRAF, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Kunming 650201, China
- Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
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- Centre for Mountain Futures (CMF), Kunming Institute of Botany, Kunming 650201, China; (T.L.); (S.C.K.); (K.D.H.); (J.X.)
- CIFOR-ICRAF, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Kunming 650201, China
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- Department of Botany, West Bengal State University, Barasat 700126, India;
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Thailand Science Park, Phahonuyothin Rd., Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand;
- Research Center in Bioresources for Agriculture, Industry and Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Centre for Mountain Futures (CMF), Kunming Institute of Botany, Kunming 650201, China; (T.L.); (S.C.K.); (K.D.H.); (J.X.)
- Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
- Institute of Plant Health, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Centre for Mountain Futures (CMF), Kunming Institute of Botany, Kunming 650201, China; (T.L.); (S.C.K.); (K.D.H.); (J.X.)
- CIFOR-ICRAF, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Kunming 650201, China
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- Centre for Mountain Futures (CMF), Kunming Institute of Botany, Kunming 650201, China; (T.L.); (S.C.K.); (K.D.H.); (J.X.)
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