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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

2022

Journal Article

The Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Activities of Fermented Mango Cultivar Juices after Simulated In Vitro Digestion

Cele, Nobahle P., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhevi, Vimbainashe E., Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). The Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Activities of Fermented Mango Cultivar Juices after Simulated In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 11 (17) 2702, 2702-17. doi: 10.3390/foods11172702

The Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Activities of Fermented Mango Cultivar Juices after Simulated In Vitro Digestion

2022

Journal Article

In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads. Foods, 11 (17) 2550, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods11172550

In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads

2022

Journal Article

Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes

Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Current Opinion in Food Science, 46 100853, 100853. doi: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100853

Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes

2022

Journal Article

Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages

Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Zhang, Jiale, Seididamyeh, Maral, Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 961679, 961679. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.961679

Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages

2022

Journal Article

Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Guerin, Marie, Shoko, Tinotenda, Akinola, Stephen A., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 11 (14) 2116, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods11142116

Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion

2022

Journal Article

Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits

Nkosi, Nompumelelo J., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits. Food Chemistry, 381 132244, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132244

Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits

2022

Journal Article

Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties

Phahlane, Charmaine J., Laurie, Sunette M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties. Foods, 11 (9) 1329, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/foods11091329

Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties

2022

Journal Article

Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds

Osondu, Hasten Aloy A., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 186 111812, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111812

Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds

2022

Journal Article

A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques

Mashiane, Petunia, Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques. Molecules, 27 (6) 1901, 1901. doi: 10.3390/molecules27061901

A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques

2022

Journal Article

Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit

Osondu, Hasten Aloy Alozie, Akinola, Stephen Abiola, Shoko, Tinotenda and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit. Journal of Plant Pathology, 104 (2), 711-720. doi: 10.1007/s42161-022-01085-3

Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit

2022

Journal Article

Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation

Cele, Nobahle P., Akinola, Stephen A., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation. Foods, 11 (5) 682, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods11050682

Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation

2022

Journal Article

Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods

Wright, Olivia R. L., Sivakumar, Dharini, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2022). Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 821388, 821388. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.821388

Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods

2022

Journal Article

Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing

Nabot, Marion, Guérin, Marie, Sivakumar, Dharini, Remize, Fabienne and Garcia, Cyrielle (2022). Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing. Biology, 11 (2) 171, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/biology11020171

Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing

2022

Journal Article

Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities

Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities. Molecules, 27 (1) 310, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/molecules27010310

Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities

2022

Journal Article

Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour

Selokela, Lesego M., Laurie, Sunette M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour. South African Journal of Botany, 144, 380-388. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.09.009

Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour

2021

Journal Article

Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 44 (Part A) 101425, 101425. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101425

Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)