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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. 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, 114270-349. 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 (<i>Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.</i>) and cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.</i>)

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. doi: 10.1093/ijfood/vvaf123

Insights into the impact of sprouting time on the minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds of indigenous bambara groundnut (<i>Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.</i>) and cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.</i>)

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

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)

2024

Journal Article

Impact of fermentation of pumpkin leaves and melon varieties with Lactobacillus strains on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and carotenoid compounds

Mhlanga, 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

Impact of fermentation of pumpkin leaves and melon varieties with Lactobacillus strains on physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and carotenoid compounds

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

Bio‐functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens)

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 components

Chikhala, 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

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

2024

Conference Publication

Understanding of bioactivities of Australian Persoonia spp.

Zhang, Jiale, Sivakumaran, Dharini, Netzel, Michael E., Pengelly, Andrew and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Understanding of bioactivities of Australian Persoonia spp.. 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Rimini, Italy, 8-12 September 2024.

Understanding of bioactivities of Australian Persoonia spp.

2024

Conference Publication

Exploring the Agronomy, Nutritional Quality and Food Functionality of Saltbush

Sun, Yanlin, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumaran, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Exploring the Agronomy, Nutritional Quality and Food Functionality of Saltbush. NextGen Ag Symposium, St Lucia, QLD Australia, 6 September 2024.

Exploring the Agronomy, Nutritional Quality and Food Functionality of Saltbush

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) cultivars

Nzimande, 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

Impact of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars

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 medium

Bhengu, 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, 2667. doi: 10.3390/foods13172667

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

2024

Journal Article

Blockchain-enabled provenance and supply chain governance for Indigenous foods and botanicals: a design approach study

Powell, 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

Blockchain-enabled provenance and supply chain governance for Indigenous foods and botanicals: a design approach study

2024

Conference Publication

Analysis of polyphenolic composition of Persoonia linearis fruits using untargeted metabolomics

Zhang, Jiale, Sivakumaran, Dharini, Netzel, Michael E., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Pengelly, Andrew and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Analysis of polyphenolic composition of Persoonia linearis fruits using untargeted metabolomics. 8th International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (8-ISPMF), Shenyang, China, 2-6 August 2024.

Analysis of polyphenolic composition of Persoonia linearis fruits using untargeted metabolomics