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2024

Journal Article

Influence of harvesting stages on phytonutrients and antioxidant properties of leaves of five purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes

Tshilongo, Lavhelani, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith, Laurie, Sunette M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Influence of harvesting stages on phytonutrients and antioxidant properties of leaves of five purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes. Foods, 13 (11) 1640, 1-26. doi: 10.3390/foods13111640

Influence of harvesting stages on phytonutrients and antioxidant properties of leaves of five purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes

2024

Journal Article

Seventy years of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas L. (LAM)] research in South Africa

Laurie, Sunette M., Mulabisana, Julia, Sutherland, Rene, Sivakumar, Dharini, Pofu, Kgabo, Mphela, Whelma M., Truter, Mariette, du Plooy, Ian, Araya, Nadia, Araya, Hintsa, Nyathi, Melvin, Kistnasamy, Ashika, Cloete, Michele, Nkosi, Brightness, Shimelis, Hussein, Laing, Mark D., Malebane, Mmapaseka E. and Bairu, Michael W. (2024). Seventy years of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas L. (LAM)] research in South Africa. Crop Science, 64 (3), 1112-1128. doi: 10.1002/csc2.21097

Seventy years of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas L. (LAM)] research in South Africa

2024

Journal Article

Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers

Chen, Gengning, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (4), 2716-2726. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17023

Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers

2024

Journal Article

Utilizing xanthan gum coatings as probiotic bacteria carriers to enhance postharvest quality and antioxidants in fresh-cut cantaloupe and honeydew (Cucumis melo L.) Melons

Chikhala, Tshudufhadzo, Seke, Faith, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Utilizing xanthan gum coatings as probiotic bacteria carriers to enhance postharvest quality and antioxidants in fresh-cut cantaloupe and honeydew (Cucumis melo L.) Melons. Foods, 13 (6) 940, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/foods13060940

Utilizing xanthan gum coatings as probiotic bacteria carriers to enhance postharvest quality and antioxidants in fresh-cut cantaloupe and honeydew (Cucumis melo L.) Melons

2024

Journal Article

Phytonutritional composition and antioxidant properties of Southern African, purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots

Ngcobo, Ayanda A., Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith, Sunette, Laurie M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Phytonutritional composition and antioxidant properties of Southern African, purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots. Antioxidants, 13 (3) 338, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/antiox13030338

Phytonutritional composition and antioxidant properties of Southern African, purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots

2024

Journal Article

Brassica microgreens cabbage (Brassica oleracea), radish (Raphanus sativus) and rocket (Eruca vesicaria) (L.) Cav: application of red‐light emitting diodes lighting during postharvest storage and in vitro digestion on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity

Ntsoane, Manyasha L. L., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Seke, Faith, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Brassica microgreens cabbage (Brassica oleracea), radish (Raphanus sativus) and rocket (Eruca vesicaria) (L.) Cav: application of red‐light emitting diodes lighting during postharvest storage and in vitro digestion on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 59 (3), 1432-1442. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16890

Brassica microgreens cabbage (Brassica oleracea), radish (Raphanus sativus) and rocket (Eruca vesicaria) (L.) Cav: application of red‐light emitting diodes lighting during postharvest storage and in vitro digestion on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity

2023

Journal Article

The phytonutrient content and yield of Brassica microgreens grown in soilless media with different seed densities

Ntsoane, Manyasha L. L., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Seke, Faith, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). The phytonutrient content and yield of Brassica microgreens grown in soilless media with different seed densities. Horticulturae, 9 (11) 1218, 1218. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae9111218

The phytonutrient content and yield of Brassica microgreens grown in soilless media with different seed densities

2023

Journal Article

In vitro antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility, and thermal stability of encapsulated strawberry fruit (Fragaria × ananassa) polyphenols

Seke, Faith, Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). In vitro antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility, and thermal stability of encapsulated strawberry fruit (Fragaria × ananassa) polyphenols. Foods, 12 (21) 4045, 4045. doi: 10.3390/foods12214045

In vitro antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility, and thermal stability of encapsulated strawberry fruit (Fragaria × ananassa) polyphenols

2023

Journal Article

A review of phytochemicals and bioactive properties in the Proteaceae family: a promising source of functional food

Zhang, Jiale, Netzel, Michael E., Pengelly, Andrew, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). A review of phytochemicals and bioactive properties in the Proteaceae family: a promising source of functional food. Antioxidants, 12 (11) 1952, 1-32. doi: 10.3390/antiox12111952

A review of phytochemicals and bioactive properties in the Proteaceae family: a promising source of functional food

2023

Journal Article

Editorial: Women in food chemistry

Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Sivakumar, Dharini and Iskandar, Michele (2023). Editorial: Women in food chemistry. Frontiers in Nutrition, 10 1227558, 1-2. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1227558

Editorial: Women in food chemistry

2023

Journal Article

Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Sivakumar, Dharini, Seke, Faith, Cunningham, Peter and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (1), 573-583. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16572

Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting

2023

Journal Article

Influence of fermentation on functional properties and bioactivities of different cowpea leaf smoothies during in vitro digestion

Moloto, Mapula R., Akinola, Stephen A., Seke, Faith, Shoko, Tinotenda, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Shai, Jerry L., Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Influence of fermentation on functional properties and bioactivities of different cowpea leaf smoothies during in vitro digestion. Foods, 12 (8) 1701, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods12081701

Influence of fermentation on functional properties and bioactivities of different cowpea leaf smoothies during in vitro digestion

2023

Journal Article

Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products

Zhou, Yuntao, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products. Molecules, 28 (6) 2828, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/molecules28062828

Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products

2023

Journal Article

Comparative study of the functional compounds and antioxidant properties of different cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaf cultivars after in vitro digestion

Seke, Faith, Moloto, Mapula R., Shoko, Tinotenda, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Comparative study of the functional compounds and antioxidant properties of different cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaf cultivars after in vitro digestion. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (3), 1089-1097. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16250

Comparative study of the functional compounds and antioxidant properties of different cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaf cultivars after in vitro digestion

2023

Journal Article

Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage

Chen, Gengning, Netzel, Michael E., Mantilla, Sandra Milena Olarte, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Gabriele, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage. Molecules, 28 (4) 1608, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/molecules28041608

Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage

2023

Journal Article

Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity

Seididamyeh, Maral, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Sivakumar, Dharini, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity. Foods, 12 (3) 623, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/foods12030623

Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity

2023

Journal Article

Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against Anthracnose (Persea americana Miller) Decay in Avocado (Persea americana) cv Fuerte Fruit

Mpeluza, Azola Siwaphiwe, Akinola, Stephen Abiola, Shoko, Tinotenda, Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against Anthracnose (Persea americana Miller) Decay in Avocado (Persea americana) cv Fuerte Fruit. Agriculture, 13 (2) 269, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/agriculture13020269

Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against Anthracnose (Persea americana Miller) Decay in Avocado (Persea americana) cv Fuerte Fruit

2023

Journal Article

Effect of lactic acid fermentation on the quality and phytochemical constituent in smoothies made from the leaves of different sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cultivars

Mashitoa, Florence M., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Seke, Faith, Sunette, Laurie M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Effect of lactic acid fermentation on the quality and phytochemical constituent in smoothies made from the leaves of different sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cultivars. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (9), 4697-4714. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16576

Effect of lactic acid fermentation on the quality and phytochemical constituent in smoothies made from the leaves of different sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cultivars

2022

Journal Article

Editorial: phytochemical changes in vegetables during post-harvest storage and processing, and implications for consumer benefits

Sivakumar, Dharini, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Cooperstone, Jessica L. and Ziv, Carmit (2022). Editorial: phytochemical changes in vegetables during post-harvest storage and processing, and implications for consumer benefits. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 1025361, 1-2. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1025361

Editorial: phytochemical changes in vegetables during post-harvest storage and processing, and implications for consumer benefits

2022

Journal Article

Impact of Different Rootstocks on Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Profile of Honeydew Melons (Cucumis melo L.) during Postharvest Storage

Lecholocholo, Nkamo, Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Akinola, Stephen A., Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Impact of Different Rootstocks on Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Profile of Honeydew Melons (Cucumis melo L.) during Postharvest Storage. Agronomy, 12 (10) 2498, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12102498

Impact of Different Rootstocks on Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Profile of Honeydew Melons (Cucumis melo L.) during Postharvest Storage