Future of Food: Journal on Food

Proximate biochemical parameters and antioxidant capac- ity of eight loquat genotypes (Eriobotrya Japonica Lindl.) from Zegzel Valley of Morocco

Ghizlane KABIRI
LFaculty of Sciences and Technics, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane Beni Mellal
OUSSAMA KODAD
LNational School of Agriculture, Meknes,
FRANCISCA HERNANDEZ
FATIMA ZAHRA LACHKHAM
YOUSSEF FAIQ
HAMZA OURRADI
SAID ENNAHLI
SEZAI ERCISLI
HAFIDA HANINE

The loquat fruit is considered as a very precious product due to its economic and health benefits. For this reason, the evaluation of their biochemical profile and antioxidant activity has become required. Indeed, healthy fruits are collected from eight loquat genotypes belonging to four regions of the Zegzel Valley. As a results, loquat fruit analysed showed a great pomological and biochemical richness. From the eight genotypes, the ‘Z1’ produced the biggest fruits (54.55 g) while ‘TA6’ had the highest sugar content (54.85 mg. g-1). The genotypes of ‘TA5’, ‘TA6’ and ‘TA7’ showed the highest levels of fructose (31.64 mg. g-1), sucrose (21.09 mg. g-1) and glucose (10.34 mg. g-1) respectively. In addition, the ‘T2’ showed the highest content of flavonoids (59.58 µg RE. g-1), vitamin C (14.19 mg AAE/100g) and organic acids which are malic acid (193.75 mg/100 g), quininic acid (107.25) and succinic acid (12.6 mg/100 g). For the total phenolics are abundant in ‘TZN1’ (186.0.5 µg GAEg-1), while the greatest carotenoid content was revealed in ‘TA7’ (90.65µg ß-carotene g-1). Concerning proteins content, the highest amount observed for ‘Z7’ (0.98 g/100g), whereas the tannin content appeared similar in all genotypes (2.94-2.61 µg. g-1). Regarding the DPPH, ABTS and FRAP tests, the ‘Z7’ recorded the highest antioxidant capacity compared to the other genotypes. Overall, the quantity of major bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity varied considerably among the eight genotypes. According to the results obtained in this study, the eight loquat genotypes have a great pomological and biochemical potential that can be exploited in vegetative propagation and improvement programs of this tree.

 

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Myanmar High School Students’ Perceptions of College and International Readiness in Western Society

Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
International students are more likely to experience mental health issues and increased stress. Mental health is often surrounded by negative societal stigmas that act as barriers to seeking support and tend to lead to greater mental health concerns. International students tend to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers rather than seeking out counseling services. However, this study shows that LGBTQIA+ international students were less likely to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers due to fear of their sexual orientation being discovered and their families finding out about their identity. This study examines how LGBTQIA+ international students talk about their experiences on and off campus in relations to their socioemotional well-being. Specifically, this study sought to better understand the complexities of LGBTQIA+ students’ identities, and the challenges they faced in terms of their socioemotional well-being. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Keywords : international students, socioemotional well-being, mental health, identity development, intersectionality, LGBTQIA