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Dharini Sivakumar

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180 works between 2005 and 2025

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2021

Journal Article

Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)

Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Foods, 10 (6) 1420, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods10061420

Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)

2021

Journal Article

Changes in antinutrients, phenolics, antioxidant activities and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata) during different domestic cooking methods

Mashitoa, Florence M., Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Slabbert, Retha M., Shai, Jerry L. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Changes in antinutrients, phenolics, antioxidant activities and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata) during different domestic cooking methods. Food Science and Biotechnology, 30 (6), 793-800. doi: 10.1007/s10068-021-00916-w

Changes in antinutrients, phenolics, antioxidant activities and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata) during different domestic cooking methods

2021

Journal Article

Influence of Fermentation of Pasteurised Papaya Puree with Different Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains on Quality and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds during In Vitro Digestion

Mashitoa, Florence M., Akinola, Stephen A., Manhevi, Vimbainashe E., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Slabbert, Retha. M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of Fermentation of Pasteurised Papaya Puree with Different Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains on Quality and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds during In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 10 (5) 962, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods10050962

Influence of Fermentation of Pasteurised Papaya Puree with Different Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains on Quality and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds during In Vitro Digestion

2021

Journal Article

Impact of household cooking techniques on colour, antioxidant and sensory properties of African pumpkin and pumpkin leaves

Mashiane, Petunia, Mashitoa, Florence M., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Impact of household cooking techniques on colour, antioxidant and sensory properties of African pumpkin and pumpkin leaves. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 23 100307, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2021.100307

Impact of household cooking techniques on colour, antioxidant and sensory properties of African pumpkin and pumpkin leaves

2020

Journal Article

Impact of household cooking techniques on African nightshade and Chinese cabbage on phenolic compounds, antinutrients, in vitro antioxidant, and β-glucosidase cctivity

Managa, Millicent G., Shai, Jerry, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of household cooking techniques on African nightshade and Chinese cabbage on phenolic compounds, antinutrients, in vitro antioxidant, and β-glucosidase cctivity. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 580550, 580550. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.580550

Impact of household cooking techniques on African nightshade and Chinese cabbage on phenolic compounds, antinutrients, in vitro antioxidant, and β-glucosidase cctivity

2020

Journal Article

Storage temperature and time changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)

Mphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Storage temperature and time changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 38 100772, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100772

Storage temperature and time changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa)

2020

Journal Article

Phytochemical and nutritional quality changes during irrigation and postharvest processing of the underutilized vegetable African nightshade

Sivakumar, Dharini, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Remize, Fabienne (2020). Phytochemical and nutritional quality changes during irrigation and postharvest processing of the underutilized vegetable African nightshade. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 576532, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.576532

Phytochemical and nutritional quality changes during irrigation and postharvest processing of the underutilized vegetable African nightshade

2020

Journal Article

Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions

Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions. Agronomy, 10 (11) 1654, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10111654

Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions

2020

Journal Article

Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars

Moloto, Mapula R., Phan, Anh Dao T., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars. Foods, 9 (9) 1285, 1285. doi: 10.3390/foods9091285

Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars

2020

Journal Article

Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

Managa, Millicent G., Mpai, Semagalene, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Food Chemistry, 325 126805, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126805

Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

2020

Journal Article

Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African Nightshade

Degrain, Alexandre, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African Nightshade. Microorganisms, 8 (9) 1324, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8091324

Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African Nightshade

2020

Journal Article

Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’

Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’. Scientia Horticulturae, 265 109159, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109159

Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’

2020

Journal Article

Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties

Mphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties. Foods, 9 (4) 431, 431. doi: 10.3390/foods9040431

Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties

2020

Journal Article

Optimisation of O2 and CO2 concentrations to retain quality and prolong shelf life of ‘shelly’ mango fruit using a simplex lattice mixture design

Ntsoane, Makgafele L., Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2020). Optimisation of O2 and CO2 concentrations to retain quality and prolong shelf life of ‘shelly’ mango fruit using a simplex lattice mixture design. Biosystems Engineering, 192, 14-23. doi: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.01.009

Optimisation of O2 and CO2 concentrations to retain quality and prolong shelf life of ‘shelly’ mango fruit using a simplex lattice mixture design

2020

Journal Article

Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

Managa, G. Millicent, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Molecules, 25 (6) 1326, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/molecules25061326

Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

2020

Journal Article

Stomatal conductance, leaf chlorophyll content, growth, and yield of sweet pepper in response to plant growth regulators

Mbandlwa, Noxolo P., Fotouo-M, Helene, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stomatal conductance, leaf chlorophyll content, growth, and yield of sweet pepper in response to plant growth regulators. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 26 (2), 116-126. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2019.1610925

Stomatal conductance, leaf chlorophyll content, growth, and yield of sweet pepper in response to plant growth regulators

2020

Journal Article

Extension of avocado fruit postharvest quality using non-chemical treatments

Munhuweyi, Karen, Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Extension of avocado fruit postharvest quality using non-chemical treatments. Agronomy, 10 (2) 212, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10020212

Extension of avocado fruit postharvest quality using non-chemical treatments

2020

Journal Article

Preharvest application of naphthalene acetic acid and kelpak® improve postharvest quality and phytonutrient contents of sweet pepper

Mbandlwa, Noxolo P., Fotouo-M, Helene, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Preharvest application of naphthalene acetic acid and kelpak® improve postharvest quality and phytonutrient contents of sweet pepper. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 26 (1), 3-14. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2019.1570415

Preharvest application of naphthalene acetic acid and kelpak® improve postharvest quality and phytonutrient contents of sweet pepper

2020

Journal Article

Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables

Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables. International Journal of Food Properties, 23 (1), 1051-1065. doi: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1778028

Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables

2019

Journal Article

Influence of different types of modified atmosphere packaging films and storage time on quality and bioactive compounds in fresh-cut cauliflower

Mashabela, Madonna, Mahajan, Pramod V. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Influence of different types of modified atmosphere packaging films and storage time on quality and bioactive compounds in fresh-cut cauliflower. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 22 100374, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100374

Influence of different types of modified atmosphere packaging films and storage time on quality and bioactive compounds in fresh-cut cauliflower

Funding

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

Supervision

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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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