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2025

Conference Publication

Bioactivity evaluation of Backhousia angustifolia and Decaspermum humile: underexplored Myrtaceae species from Australia

Lin, Ching-Wen, Akter, Saleha, Gleeson, Maddy, Kong, Eveline, Nguyen, Thoa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Bobasa, Eshetu, Shen, Yu-Kai, Smyth, Heather, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Hayward, Alice (2025). Bioactivity evaluation of Backhousia angustifolia and Decaspermum humile: underexplored Myrtaceae species from Australia. Trop Ag 2025, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2025.

Bioactivity evaluation of Backhousia angustifolia and Decaspermum humile: underexplored Myrtaceae species from Australia

2025

Conference Publication

Safety assessment of selected native Australian plant extracts using mammalian cell lines

Akter, Saleha, Lin, Ching-Wen, Gleeson, Maddy, Kong, Eveline, Smyth, Heather, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Hayward, Alice (2025). Safety assessment of selected native Australian plant extracts using mammalian cell lines. Trop Ag 2025, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 11-13 November 2025.

Safety assessment of selected native Australian plant extracts using mammalian cell lines

2025

Conference Publication

Unlocking the nutritional potential of Nannochloropsis spp.: a novel microalgae ingredient for sustainable future foods

Jacob, Joann S., Akter, Saleha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Adiamo, Oladipupo Q. (2025). Unlocking the nutritional potential of Nannochloropsis spp.: a novel microalgae ingredient for sustainable future foods. Global Bioeconomy Alliance, Copenhagen, Denmark, 29 September - 3 October 2025.

Unlocking the nutritional potential of Nannochloropsis spp.: a novel microalgae ingredient for sustainable future foods

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

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

Nutritional and functional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits wild harvested from Western Australia

Bobasa, Eshetu M., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Akter, Saleha, Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Nutritional and functional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits wild harvested from Western Australia. Foods, 13 (18) 2888, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/foods13182888

Nutritional and functional properties of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits wild harvested from Western Australia

2024

Journal Article

In-vitro colonic fermentation of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) fruit powder: microbial biotransformation of phenolic compounds and cytotoxicity

Adiamo, 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

In-vitro colonic fermentation of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) fruit powder: microbial biotransformation of phenolic compounds and cytotoxicity

2024

Journal Article

Australian native lemongrass (Cymbopogon ambiguus A. Camus): an underestimated herbal plant

Zhou, 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

Australian native lemongrass (Cymbopogon ambiguus A. Camus): an underestimated herbal plant

2023

Journal Article

Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting

Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Sivakumar, Dharini, Seke, Faith, Cunningham, Peter and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (1), 573-583. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16572

Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting

2023

Journal Article

Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products

Zhou, Yuntao, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products. Molecules, 28 (6) 2828, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/molecules28062828

Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products

2023

Journal Article

Impact of growing location on Kakadu plum fruit composition and in vitro bioactivity as determinants of its nutraceutical potential

Bobasa, Eshetu M., Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Osborne, Simone and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Impact of growing location on Kakadu plum fruit composition and in vitro bioactivity as determinants of its nutraceutical potential. Nutraceuticals, 3 (1), 13-25. doi: 10.3390/nutraceuticals3010002

Impact of growing location on Kakadu plum fruit composition and in vitro bioactivity as determinants of its nutraceutical potential

2022

Conference Publication

Functional ingredients from Terminalia sp. Kakadu plum as a case study

Phan, A. D. T., Sultanbawa, Y., Akter, S., Bobasa, E. and Netzel, M. (2022). Functional ingredients from Terminalia sp. Kakadu plum as a case study. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.

Functional ingredients from Terminalia sp. Kakadu plum as a case study

2022

Book Chapter

Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)

Akter, Saleha, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Netzel, Michael and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana). Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables. (pp. 189-203) London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789248067.0012

Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana)

2022

Journal Article

Investigating the efficacy of Tasmannia lanceolata extract in inactivating fungi and prolonging the shelf life of date fruit

Al-Asmari, Fahad, Akter, Saleha, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Investigating the efficacy of Tasmannia lanceolata extract in inactivating fungi and prolonging the shelf life of date fruit. Foods, 11 (17) 2631, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/foods11172631

Investigating the efficacy of Tasmannia lanceolata extract in inactivating fungi and prolonging the shelf life of date fruit

2022

Journal Article

Formulation, characterization, and stability of food grade oil‐in‐water nanoemulsions of essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum

Alderees, Fahad, Akter, Saleha, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Formulation, characterization, and stability of food grade oil‐in‐water nanoemulsions of essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum. Journal of Food Safety, 42 (5) e13001. doi: 10.1111/jfs.13001

Formulation, characterization, and stability of food grade oil‐in‐water nanoemulsions of essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum

2022

Journal Article

In vitro bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of selected bioactive compounds in Terminalia ferdinandiana

Akter, Saleha, Addepalli, Rama, Netzel, Michael, Tinggi, Ujang, Fletcher, Mary, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Osborne, Simone (2022). In vitro bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of selected bioactive compounds in Terminalia ferdinandiana. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 818195, 818195. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.818195

In vitro bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of selected bioactive compounds in Terminalia ferdinandiana

2021

Journal Article

The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)

Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Damyeh, Maral Seidi, Chaliha, Mridusmita, Akter, Saleha, Fyfe, Selina, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 56 (12), 6431-6442. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.15350

The effect of maturity and season on health‐related bioactive compounds in wild harvested fruit of Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell)

2021

Journal Article

Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit

Zhang, Jiale, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Akter, Saleha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Cozzolino, Daniel (2021). Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 16 (1), 582-589. doi: 10.1007/s11694-021-01182-4

Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit

2021

Journal Article

Antimicrobial activity of nanoencapsulated essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum against weak-acid resistant Zygosaccharomyces bailii in clear apple juice

Alderees, Fahad, Akter, Saleha, Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Antimicrobial activity of nanoencapsulated essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum against weak-acid resistant Zygosaccharomyces bailii in clear apple juice. Beverages, 7 (3) 67, 67. doi: 10.3390/beverages7030067

Antimicrobial activity of nanoencapsulated essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum against weak-acid resistant Zygosaccharomyces bailii in clear apple juice

2021

Journal Article

Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient

Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Akter, Saleha, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2021). Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 101 (12), 5132-5141. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.11159

Effects of drying methods and maltodextrin on vitamin C and quality of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit powder, an emerging Australian functional food ingredient