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A Generalized Method for Determining Free Soluble Phenolic Acid Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Cereals and Legumes
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2022
Phenolic acids are important phytochemicals that are present in whole grains. They possess bioactive properties such as antioxidant protective functions. This work aimed at reporting on a generalized method for the HPLC identification, total phenolic content estimation, and determination of the antioxidant capacity of phenolic acids in cereals and legumes.
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Obtaining High-Quality Transcriptome Data from Cereal Seeds by a Modified Method for Gene Expression Profiling
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2020
A method for transcriptome profiling of cereals is presented. The microarray-based gene expression profiling starts with the isolation of high-quality total RNA from cereal grains and continues with the generation of cDNA. After cRNA labelling and microarray hybridization, recommendations are given for signal detection and quality control.
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Cereal Crop Ear Counting in Field Conditions Using Zenithal RGB Images
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2019
We present a protocol for counting durum wheat and barley ears, using natural color (RGB) digital photographs taken in natural sunlight under field conditions. With minimal adjustments for camera parameters and some environmental condition limitations, the technique provides precise and consistent results across a range of growth stages.
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Assembly and Use of a Plant Gnotobiotic Growth System for Plant–Microbe Interaction Studies in Cereals
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2026
This protocol describes the assembly and use of a new plant gnotobiotic growth system designed to accommodate cereals and validated in wheat and maize. This plant gnotobiotic system enables controlled plant–microbe experiments by providing sterile growth conditions, irrigation management, and compatibility with diverse soil-based substrates.
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Single-plant, Sterile Microcosms for Nodulation and Growth of the Legume Plant Medicago truncatula with the Rhizobial Symbiont Sinorhizobium meliloti
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2013
Growth of Medicago truncatula plants in symbiosis with the nitrogen-fixing bacteria Sinorhizobium meliloti in individual, sterile microcosms made from standard laboratory plates permits frequent examination of root systems and nodules without compromising sterility. Plants can be maintained in these growth chambers for up to 9 weeks.
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Their amino acid profiles can complement one another, allowing a combined cereal-legume formulation to provide a more balanced protein contribution than either ingredient considered alone. This relationship is important when developing plant-based foods, because formulation decisions can connect the starch contribution of cereals with the protein and fiber contributions of legumes in a single product.
These treatments alter several chemical and structural features at once. Soaking changes hydration, heating promotes starch gelatinization, and germination or fermentation can modify protein structure and the availability of compounds such as phytates. Because these changes affect how ingredients behave and are digested, processing conditions influence the quality and nutritional performance of the final food.
The balance of these components guides both nutritional design and processing behavior. Cereal starch contributes important structural and functional properties, while legume protein, fiber, and bioactive compounds broaden the formulation’s nutritional profile. Chemists can use this composition to develop foods with targeted quality, improved digestibility, and characteristics suitable for stable plant-based products.
A useful analysis follows hydration, starch gelatinization, protein structure, and the availability of compounds such as phytates. These variables provide a chemical framework for comparing soaking, heating, germination, and fermentation. Monitoring them helps connect a treatment to changes in food quality, digestibility, and the behavior of cereal-legume ingredients during formulation.
Combining these ingredients is useful when a product needs a more balanced plant-based nutritional profile. Their complementary amino acid profiles can strengthen the protein contribution, while their different major components support broader formulation goals. This approach is relevant to developing balanced foods and sustainable plant-based products rather than relying on either ingredient group alone.
Chemical analysis links ingredient composition and processing history to practical outcomes. Studying hydration, gelatinization, protein changes, fiber, bioactive compounds, and phytate availability can guide choices that support improved digestibility and stable formulations. This knowledge also helps food scientists evaluate how treatments and ingredient combinations contribute to quality, nutrition, and sustainability.