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2025 Journal Article The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>) cultivarsNzimande, Nokuthula Abegale, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars. Journal of Food Science, 90 (2) e70001. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.70001 |
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2025 Journal Article Chitosan Coating Loaded with Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for Antifungal Protection in Soft Citrus (Citrus reticulata) FruitsMaswanganye, Lebogang T. C., Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Chitosan Coating Loaded with Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for Antifungal Protection in Soft Citrus (Citrus reticulata) Fruits. Coatings, 15 (1) 105, 105. doi: 10.3390/coatings15010105 |
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2025 Journal Article Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food securitySun, Yanlin, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food security. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 156 104869, 104869. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.104869 |
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2024 Journal Article Impact of drying on phytonutritional compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of Spiny saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens)Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Li, Jiaxuan, Akter, Saleha, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Impact of drying on phytonutritional compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of Spiny saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens). Antioxidants, 13 (11) 1382. doi: 10.3390/antiox13111382 |
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2024 Journal Article Impact of fermentation of pumpkin leaves and melon varieties with Lactobacillus strains on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and carotenoid compoundsMhlanga, Pretty, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Impact of fermentation of pumpkin leaves and melon varieties with Lactobacillus strains on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and carotenoid compounds. Foods, 13 (22) 3562, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/foods13223562 |
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2024 Journal Article Bio‐functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens)Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Rajagopal, Gayathri, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Bio‐functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens). Journal of Food Science, 89 (11), 7664-7679. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.17457 |
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2024 Journal Article Co-digestion of xanthan gum/Lactobacillus plantarum 75-coated cantaloupes with Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) fruits or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid componentsChikhala, Tshudufhadzo, Seke, Faith, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Slabbert, Retha and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Co-digestion of xanthan gum/Lactobacillus plantarum 75-coated cantaloupes with Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) fruits or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid components. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (10), 6961-6974. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17404 |
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2024 Journal Article Impact of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivarsNzimande, Nokuthula Abegale, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Impact of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 207 116641, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116641 |
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2024 Journal Article The effects of nitrogen application and varietal variation on the product quality and In Vitro bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds of baby spinach varieties grown in a soilless growth mediumBhengu, Nhlanzeko Mbalenhle, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Maboko, Martin Makgose and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). The effects of nitrogen application and varietal variation on the product quality and In Vitro bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds of baby spinach varieties grown in a soilless growth medium. Foods, 13 (17) 2667. doi: 10.3390/foods13172667 |
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2024 Journal Article Blockchain-enabled provenance and supply chain governance for Indigenous foods and botanicals: a design approach studyPowell, Warwick, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Thomson, Madonna, Sivakumar, Dharini, Dipu, Mokaddes Ahmed, Williams, Luke, Turner-Morris, Charles, Sigley, Gary and He, Shan (2024). Blockchain-enabled provenance and supply chain governance for Indigenous foods and botanicals: a design approach study. Sustainability, 16 (16) 7084, 7084. doi: 10.3390/su16167084 |
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2024 Journal Article In-vitro colonic fermentation of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) fruit powder: microbial biotransformation of phenolic compounds and cytotoxicityAdiamo, Oladipupo Q., Bobasa, Eshetu M., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Seididamyeh, Maral, Dayananda, Buddhi, Gaisawat, Mohd Baasir, Kubow, Stan, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). In-vitro colonic fermentation of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) fruit powder: microbial biotransformation of phenolic compounds and cytotoxicity. Food Chemistry, 448 139057, 139057. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139057 |
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2024 Journal Article Australian native lemongrass (Cymbopogon ambiguus A. Camus): an underestimated herbal plantZhou, Yuntao, Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Australian native lemongrass (Cymbopogon ambiguus A. Camus): an underestimated herbal plant. AppliedChem, 4 (2), 212-223. doi: 10.3390/appliedchem4020014 |
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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) genotypesTshilongo, 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 |
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2024 Journal Article Seventy years of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas L. (LAM)] research in South AfricaLaurie, 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 |
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2024 Journal Article Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathersChen, 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 |
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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.) MelonsChikhala, 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 |
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2024 Journal Article Phytonutritional composition and antioxidant properties of Southern African, purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage rootsNgcobo, 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 |
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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 activityNtsoane, 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 |
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2023 Journal Article The phytonutrient content and yield of Brassica microgreens grown in soilless media with different seed densitiesNtsoane, 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. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae9111218 |
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2023 Journal Article In vitro antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility, and thermal stability of encapsulated strawberry fruit (Fragaria × ananassa) polyphenolsSeke, 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. doi: 10.3390/foods12214045 |
