Jagadeeswar Reddy M, Renuka Gudepu, Yuvaraj Sampathkumar and Vikram Godishala

This study investigates the phytochemical profile and in vitro bioactivities of a Tinospora cordifolia methanolic leaf extract (TCMLE) to evaluate its potential for drug development and functional food applications. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified 37 distinct compounds, revealing a complex profile dominated by alkaloids, esters, and phenolic derivatives.

Rumaina Rehman Khan, Rattandeep Singh and Suhel Mehandi

This study investigates whether plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), melatonin (MEL), and strigolactone (STR), alone or in combination, counteract carbendazim (CAR) induced stress and restore pigment integrity, electron transport efficiency, and redox and osmotic equilibrium in chickpea seedlings. Certified chickpea seeds (Punjab Agricultural University, India), Pseudomonas putida strain (MTCC3315), and CAR (0.6 mM; inhibitory concentration).

Bhasker Rao Kodati, Renuka Gudepu, Yuvaraj Sampathkumar and Vikram Godishala

Cyanobacteria represent a promising but underexplored source of novel bioactive compounds for food and therapeutic applications. This study investigated the chemical profile and bioactivities of a methanolic extract from Phormidium species isolated from the Marakkanam salt pan (Tamil Nadu, India).

Shamsedin Mahdi Hassan, Tilahun Abera Teka, Markos Makiso Urugo, Mahamed Abdi Muhumed and Maslah Mahamed
Duale

Food insecurity is most severe in dryland regions, where climate stress and limited resources exacerbate nutritional deficiencies and undermine livelihoods. Functional foods enriched with natural bioactive compounds offer a pathway to improve health while supporting sustainable food systems. This review addresses the gap in understanding how traditional dryland food systems can be integrated with modern innovations to enhance food and nutrition security.

Sonia Sorout, Sahil, Kushi Yadav, Sandeep Janghu and Arun Kumar Pandey

This study investigates the impact of two different drying techniques and two extraction protocols on the recovery and bioactivity of phytochemicals present in kinnow (Citrus reticulata) and mosambi (Citrus limetta) peels.

Morad Oubouali, Mohamed Sami, Maryem El Oihabi, Soufiane Ghanimi, Wafaà Bouzir, Morad Kaddouri, Charaf Dlimi, Yassine Zine-Eddine, Mohammed Ellaite and Khalid Boutoial

This study examines the desorption isotherms of starching delicious apples using the static gravimetric method at two temperatures: 25 °C and 40 °C, chosen respectively to represent ambient storage conditions and higher thermal environments influencing water desorption. Hygroscopic equilibrium was reached after 23 and 20 days, respectively.

Fatima Zahra El Arnabi, Salma Chaari, Nassima Lagnaoui, Khadija Bakhy and Souad El Hajjaji

This study investigates the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of flower buds from three wild caper species (Capparis atlantica, Capparis ovata, and Capparis sicula) collected from twelve populations across the Safi, Rif, and Fès-Meknès regions of Morocco. Aqueous extracts were subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening and quantitative assays of polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins, followed by evaluation of antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) tests.

Ram Krishna and Kamlesh Prasad

The drying of curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) plays a significant role for their quality attributes, aromatic retention properties, and prolonged shelf stability for culinary and medicinal applications. The objective of this present research study was to investigate the impact of different drying temperatures of 40, 50, and 60 °C on drying kinetics of curry leaves through the application of a convective hot air oven drying technique.

Yemina Karen Diaz-Valencia, Marleni Angela Gonzales Iquira, Irina X Gonzales Acosta, Erika Pachari Vera, Juan Alca and Sonia Jackeline Zanabria Galvez

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean pseudocereal that has received increasing attention from consumers in recent years. Starch is the main constituent of quinoa.

Herpandi Herpandi, Agustina SP Manurung, Sabri Sudirman and Indah Widiastuti

Snakehead fish (Channa striata) is commonly used as a raw material in traditional foods in South Sumatra. However, some parts of this fish, such as the bones, are not used during food processing. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical characteristics of nanocalcium derived from snakehead fish bones using different solvents.