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2026 Journal Article Production System Influences Postharvest Physiology and Phytonutritional Quality of Cauliflower Cultivars During Refrigerated StorageManciya, Onakho, Mampholo, Beverly M., Mpai, Semkaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2026). Production System Influences Postharvest Physiology and Phytonutritional Quality of Cauliflower Cultivars During Refrigerated Storage. Horticulturae, 12 (9), 1133. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae12091133 |
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2026 Journal Article Insights into the thermal processing of Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia): Untargeted metabolomics and nutritional profilingSun, Yanlin, Grünberg, Laura, Netzel, Michael E., Ezeofor, Chidinma, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2026). Insights into the thermal processing of Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia): Untargeted metabolomics and nutritional profiling. Food Bioscience 109971, 109971. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2026.109971 |
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2026 Journal Article Edible flower powders of three Cucurbita species: Insights into metabolomic profiling and phytonutritional propertiesRamputla, Mogwale Janet, Kewuyemi, Yusuf Olamide, Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2026). Edible flower powders of three Cucurbita species: Insights into metabolomic profiling and phytonutritional properties. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 30 103146, 103146-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jafr.2026.103146 |
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2026 Book Chapter Bioactive compounds in sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) and their biological activitiesTshilongo, L. and Sivakumar, D. (2026). Bioactive compounds in sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) and their biological activities. Bioactive compounds in leafy vegetables. (pp. 128-158) edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy. Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003687832-5 |
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2026 Book Chapter Bioactive compounds and biological activities of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) leavesLecholocholo, N. and Sivakumar, D. (2026). Bioactive compounds and biological activities of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) leaves. Bioactive compounds in leafy vegetables. (pp. 244-264) edited by Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003687832-9 |
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2026 Journal Article Eco‐sustainable spearmint essential oil nanoemulsion–chitosan coating enhances postharvest quality and phytonutrient retention of “tango” mandarins (Citrus reticulata)Maswanganye, Lebogang T. C., Mpai, Semakaleng, Obajuluwa, Adejoke O. and Dharini Sivakumar, D. (2026). Eco‐sustainable spearmint essential oil nanoemulsion–chitosan coating enhances postharvest quality and phytonutrient retention of “tango” mandarins (Citrus reticulata). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2026 (1) 1616929, 1-15. doi: 10.1155/jfpp/1616929 |
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2026 Journal Article Probiotic lactic acid bacteria-fermented beverages from Bambara groundnut and cowpea sprouts modulate gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acidsCele, Nobahle Pretty, Kewuyemi, Yusuf Olamide, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Zhang, Jiale, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sultanbawa, Yasmina F. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2026). Probiotic lactic acid bacteria-fermented beverages from Bambara groundnut and cowpea sprouts modulate gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids. Foods, 15 (7) 1141, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods15071141 |
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2026 Journal Article Unravelling the impact of diverse fermentation techniques on key nutrient absorption in Bambara groundnut and African Yam Bean: A ReviewElegbeleye, James and Sivakumar, Dharini (2026). Unravelling the impact of diverse fermentation techniques on key nutrient absorption in Bambara groundnut and African Yam Bean: A Review. Foods, 15 (6) 1109, 1-27. doi: 10.3390/foods15061109 |
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2026 Conference Publication Metabolic fate of Australian native Persoonia falcata fruit metabolites during in vitro digestion using an untargeted metabolomics analysis approachZhang, Jiale, Netzel, Michael, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Pengelly, Andrew, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2026). Metabolic fate of Australian native Persoonia falcata fruit metabolites during in vitro digestion using an untargeted metabolomics analysis approach. QMSS2026, St Lucia, QLD Australia, 28-29 January 2026. |
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2026 Journal Article Comparative analysis of leaves of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) accessions for bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, and antinutritional compounds for food applicationsMaila, Lebo Ruth, Mpai, Semakaleng, Gerrano, A. S. and Sivakumar, D. Dharini (2026). Comparative analysis of leaves of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) accessions for bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, and antinutritional compounds for food applications. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2026 (1) 4492679, 1-20. doi: 10.1155/jfpp/4492679 |
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2025 Conference Publication Physicochemical, phytochemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties of Australian native Persoonia spp.Zhang, Jiale, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Pengelly, Andrew, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Physicochemical, phytochemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties of Australian native Persoonia spp.. Global Food Systems Leadership Program, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 November 2025. |
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2025 Conference Publication Anthocyanins from plums: pigments with functional propertiesNetzel, Michael, Wright, Olivia, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Anthocyanins from plums: pigments with functional properties. The 6th International Electronic Conference on Foods, virtual, 28-30 October 2025. |
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2025 Journal Article Exploring the functional food potential of edible persoonia spp.: nutritional composition, bioactive properties and phenolic metabolomicsZhang, Jiale, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Pengelly, Andrew, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Exploring the functional food potential of edible persoonia spp.: nutritional composition, bioactive properties and phenolic metabolomics. Food Chemistry, 495 (1) 146355, 146355. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146355 |
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2025 Journal Article Correction to Bio-functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) (vol 89, pg 7664, 2024)Akter, S., Phan, A. D. Thi, Adiamo, O. Q., Bobasa, E. M., Seididamyeh, M., Rajagopal, G., Sivakumar, D. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2025). Correction to Bio-functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens) (vol 89, pg 7664, 2024). Journal of Food Science, 90 (9) e70536. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.70536 |
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2025 Journal Article Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During StorageGumede, Sibahle, Mpai, Semakaleng, Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During Storage. Foods, 14 (17) 3038, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods14173038 |
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2025 Journal Article Light-Emitting Diode [LED]-Driven Mechanisms for Postharvest Decay Control and Functional Quality Improvement in Fruits and VegetablesObajuluwa, Adejoke O. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Light-Emitting Diode [LED]-Driven Mechanisms for Postharvest Decay Control and Functional Quality Improvement in Fruits and Vegetables. Foods, 14 (17) 2924, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods14172924 |
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2025 Journal Article Changes in bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during fermentation and in vitro digestion of melon and pumpkin leaves smoothiesMhlanga, Pretty, Elegbeleye, James and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Changes in bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during fermentation and in vitro digestion of melon and pumpkin leaves smoothies. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 60 (2) vvaf156, 1-12. doi: 10.1093/ijfood/vvaf156 |
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2025 Journal Article Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice PowderMokale, Mokgaetji Johanna, Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice Powder. Foods, 14 (14) 2492, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods14142492 |
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2025 Journal Article LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storageSelelepoo, Octavia K., Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storage. Scientia Horticulturae, 349 114270, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2025.114270 |
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2025 Journal Article Insights into the impact of sprouting time on the minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds of indigenous bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)Cele, Nobahle Pretty, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Sunette, Laurie and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Insights into the impact of sprouting time on the minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds of indigenous bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 60 (2) vvaf123, 1-15. doi: 10.1093/ijfood/vvaf123 |
