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Dharini Sivakumar

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180 works between 2005 and 2025
All (180) Journal Article (163) Book Chapter (9) Conference Publication (7) Book (1)

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2022

Journal Article

In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads. Foods, 11 (17) 2550, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods11172550

In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads

2022

Journal Article

Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes

Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Current Opinion in Food Science, 46 100853, 100853. doi: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100853

Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes

2022

Journal Article

Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages

Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Zhang, Jiale, Seididamyeh, Maral, Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 961679, 961679. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.961679

Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages

2022

Journal Article

Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Guerin, Marie, Shoko, Tinotenda, Akinola, Stephen A., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 11 (14) 2116, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods11142116

Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion

2022

Journal Article

Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits

Nkosi, Nompumelelo J., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits. Food Chemistry, 381 132244, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132244

Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits

2022

Journal Article

Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties

Phahlane, Charmaine J., Laurie, Sunette M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties. Foods, 11 (9) 1329, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/foods11091329

Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties

2022

Journal Article

Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds

Osondu, Hasten Aloy A., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 186 111812, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111812

Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds

2022

Journal Article

A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques

Mashiane, Petunia, Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques. Molecules, 27 (6) 1901, 1901. doi: 10.3390/molecules27061901

A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques

2022

Journal Article

Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit

Osondu, Hasten Aloy Alozie, Akinola, Stephen Abiola, Shoko, Tinotenda and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit. Journal of Plant Pathology, 104 (2), 711-720. doi: 10.1007/s42161-022-01085-3

Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit

2022

Journal Article

Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation

Cele, Nobahle P., Akinola, Stephen A., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation. Foods, 11 (5) 682, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods11050682

Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation

2022

Journal Article

Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods

Wright, Olivia R. L., Sivakumar, Dharini, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2022). Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 821388, 821388. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.821388

Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods

2022

Journal Article

Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing

Nabot, Marion, Guérin, Marie, Sivakumar, Dharini, Remize, Fabienne and Garcia, Cyrielle (2022). Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing. Biology, 11 (2) 171, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/biology11020171

Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing

2022

Journal Article

Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities

Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities. Molecules, 27 (1) 310, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/molecules27010310

Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities

2022

Journal Article

Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour

Selokela, Lesego M., Laurie, Sunette M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour. South African Journal of Botany, 144, 380-388. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.09.009

Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour

2021

Journal Article

Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 44 (Part A) 101425, 101425. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101425

Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa)

2021

Journal Article

Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches

Mashiane, Petunia, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches. Foods, 10 (11) 2890, 2890. doi: 10.3390/foods10112890

Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches

2021

Journal Article

A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities

Mashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities. Food Bioscience, 43 101229, 101229. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101229

A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities

2021

Journal Article

Changes in phenolics and antioxidant capacity during fermentation and simulated in vitro digestion of mango puree fermented with different lactic acid bacteria

Mashitoa, Florence M., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Akinola, Stephen A., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Shoko, Tinotenda and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Changes in phenolics and antioxidant capacity during fermentation and simulated in vitro digestion of mango puree fermented with different lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45 (11) e15937, 1-13. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.15937

Changes in phenolics and antioxidant capacity during fermentation and simulated in vitro digestion of mango puree fermented with different lactic acid bacteria

2021

Journal Article

A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and Papayas

Sivakumar, Dharini, Tuna Gunes, Nurdan and Romanazzi, Gianfranco (2021). A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and Papayas. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12 711092, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.711092

A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and Papayas

2021

Journal Article

Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir)

Mashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Shai, Jerry L., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir). Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 694649, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.694649

Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir)

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Ecological Traceability as a Public Commons - New Models of Indigenous Supply Chain Data Governance
    National Agriculture Traceability Grants - Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving the Shelf-life of Salmon Fillets Using an Advanced Nanoencapsulation Technology

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Nutritional quality and Food Functionality of Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccata) - an Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

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