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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 Acids

Cele, 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, 1141-7. doi: 10.3390/foods15071141

Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria-Fermented Beverages from Bambara Groundnut and Cowpea Sprouts Modulate Gut Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty Acids

2026

Journal Article

Unravelling the Impact of Diverse Fermentation Techniques on Key Nutrient Absorption in Bambara Groundnut and African Yam Bean: A Review

Elegbeleye, 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, 1109. doi: 10.3390/foods15061109

Unravelling the Impact of Diverse Fermentation Techniques on Key Nutrient Absorption in Bambara Groundnut and African Yam Bean: A Review

2026

Conference Publication

Metabolic fate of Australian native Persoonia falcata fruit metabolites during in vitro digestion using an untargeted metabolomics analysis approach

Zhang, 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.

Metabolic fate of Australian native Persoonia falcata fruit metabolites during in vitro digestion using an untargeted metabolomics analysis approach

2026

Journal Article

Comparative Analysis of Leaves of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Accessions for Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, and Antinutritional Compounds for Food Applications

Maila, 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. doi: 10.1155/jfpp/4492679

Comparative Analysis of Leaves of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Accessions for Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, and Antinutritional Compounds for Food Applications

2026

Journal Article

Eco‐Sustainable Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion–Chitosan Coating Enhances Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Retention of “Tango” Mandarins ( <i>Citrus reticulata</i> )

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. doi: 10.1155/jfpp/1616929

Eco‐Sustainable Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion–Chitosan Coating Enhances Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Retention of “Tango” Mandarins ( <i>Citrus reticulata</i> )

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.

Physicochemical, phytochemical, nutritional, and bioactive properties of Australian native Persoonia spp.

2025

Conference Publication

Anthocyanins from plums: pigments with functional properties

Netzel, 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.

Anthocyanins from plums: pigments with functional properties

2025

Journal Article

Exploring the functional food potential of edible persoonia spp.: nutritional composition, bioactive properties and phenolic metabolomics

Zhang, 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

Exploring the functional food potential of edible persoonia spp.: nutritional composition, bioactive properties and phenolic metabolomics

2025

Journal Article

Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During Storage

Gumede, 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

Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During Storage

2025

Journal Article

Light-Emitting Diode [LED]-Driven Mechanisms for Postharvest Decay Control and Functional Quality Improvement in Fruits and Vegetables

Obajuluwa, 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

Light-Emitting Diode [LED]-Driven Mechanisms for Postharvest Decay Control and Functional Quality Improvement in Fruits and Vegetables

2025

Journal Article

Changes in bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during fermentation and in vitro digestion of melon and pumpkin leaves smoothies

Mhlanga, 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

Changes in bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity during fermentation and in vitro digestion of melon and pumpkin leaves smoothies

2025

Journal Article

Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice Powder

Mokale, 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

Effects of Encapsulation and In Vitro Digestion on Anthocyanin Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Raspberry Juice Powder

2025

Journal Article

LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storage

Selelepoo, 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

LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storage

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

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.)

2025

Journal Article

The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars

Nzimande, 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, 1-19. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.70001

The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars

2025

Journal Article

Chitosan coating loaded with spearmint essential oil nanoemulsion for antifungal protection in soft citrus (Citrus reticulata) fruits

Maswanganye, 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, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/coatings15010105

Chitosan coating loaded with spearmint essential oil nanoemulsion for antifungal protection in soft citrus (Citrus reticulata) fruits

2025

Conference Publication

Anthocyanins – colourful plant pigments and potent bioactives

Netzel, Michael, Wright, Olivia, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Anthocyanins – colourful plant pigments and potent bioactives. TropAg 2025, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2025.

Anthocyanins – colourful plant pigments and potent bioactives

2025

Conference Publication

Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of saltbush

Sun, Yanlin, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Sivakumar, Dharini and Netzel, Michael (2025). Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of saltbush. TropAg 2025, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2025.

Exploring the nutritional quality and food functionality of saltbush

2025

Journal Article

Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food security

Sun, 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

Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food security

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, 1382. doi: 10.3390/antiox13111382

Impact of drying on phytonutritional compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of Spiny saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens)