Apricot kernel, a by-product of apricot fruit, is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates. Moreover, it can be used for medicinal purposes and the formation of food ingredients. Several techniques have been adopted for the extraction o...
Apricot kernels are known to be rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, which have applications in various fields such as cosmetology and the food industry. However, the extraction of these compounds has not been extensively studied. In this...
To reveal the accumulation pattern of cyanogenic glycosides (amygdalin and prunasin) in bitter apricot kernels to further understand the metabolic mechanisms underlying differential accumulation during kernel development and ripening and explore the...
For the first time, a comprehensive review of the literature data on the use of apricot (Prunus armeniaca) biomass components as a sorption material for the treatment of wastewater and environmental water from various pollutants is carried out in the...
Spring frost is a major limiting factor in the production and cultivation of apricot kernels, an ecological and economic dry-fruit tree in China. The frequent occurrence of spring frost often coincides with the blooming period of apricot kernels, res...
Apricot kernels (Prunus armeniaca L.) represent a valuable by-product of stone fruit cultivation, offering diverse applications in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. While apricot kernel oil is recognized for its rich composition of unsat...
Apricots are one of the most important fruits in the Mediterranean region for both their nutritional and economic value. They are widely cultivated and consumed fresh or dried or are used in the food industry for the production of jams, juices, etc....
Tubulins are essential cytoskeletal components involved in plant cell division and expansion, yet their evolutionary dynamics across plant lineages and potential roles in horticultural seed/kernel development remain insufficiently understood. Here, w...
The sustainable production of healthy structured lipids (SLs) using oils extracted from agro-industry by-products or non-conventional lipid sources is of utmost importance in the framework of a circular bioeconomy, toward a zero-waste goal. In this s...
Exposure to particulate matter is a risk factor for various ocular surface diseases, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). In this study, we investigated the protective effects of apricot kernel extract (AKE) and its bioactive compound, amygdal...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of topical application of apricot kernel extract (AKE) in a unilateral exorbital lacrimal gland excision mouse model of experimental dry eye. Dry eye was induced by surgical removal...
Research on the climatic adaptation of the apricot kernels (Prunus armeniaca L.) has significant meaning for optimizing their cultivation and utilizing climatic resources effectively. This research utilizes geographical distribution data, climatic en...
Aquaporins play a crucial role in helping water molecules move across cell membranes. While some studies have examined the role of AQPs in model plants like Arabidopsis, their impact on the ability of non-model plants to withstand environmental stres...
The efficacy of color sorting on reducing aflatoxin levels in shelled apricot kernels was assessed. Naturally-contaminated kernels were submitted to an electronic optical sorter or blanched, peeled, and manually sorted to visually identify and sort d...
Apricot kernels are nutritionally valuable and possess both edible and medicinal properties. However, there is little published data on the differences in kernel nutrition among a large number of cultivars, which has limited the development and utili...
Apricot kernels are known for being a rich source of oil, protein, and bioactive compounds. This study focused on enhancing the bioactivities of apricot kernels through fermentation. Additionally, this study explored the correlations between polyphen...
The B3 superfamily, which belongs to the plant-specific transcription factors, is widely involved in multiple biological processes. In apricot (Prunus armeniaca), the classification, structure, and function of the B3 superfamily are not yet clear. In...
In this study, the preparation of apricot kernel shell biochar by a hydrothermal method and its adsorption mechanism for atrazine was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and infrared spectrum (FTIR) analytical techniques. The results show t...
In order to fully utilize the by-products of apricot kernel-debitterizing and address the chemical instability of benzaldehyde in the food industry, benzaldehyde was first prepared by adding the apricot kernel powder to degrade the amygdalin present...
The purpose of this study was to identify the key genes regulating apricot kernel oil (AKO) biosynthesis and understand the molecular pathways of AKO synthesis and accumulation. This study used two varieties of apricot kernel to determine the oil con...
The study describes and compares bio-functional properties and thein vitrodigestibility of protein isolates from apricot oil cakes obtained by supercritical fluid extraction and cold pressing, as control. Protein isolates have the potential to be foo...
To understand the metabolite dynamics and genetic regulatory mechanism of apricot shell, a typical endocarp, before and after lignification are unknown, we investigated the metabolite differences of the endocarp of ‘Youyi,’ a popular kern...
Plum–apricot hybrids are the successful backcrosses of plums and apricots. Plums and apricots are well-known and preferred by consumers because of their distinct sensory and beneficial health properties. However, kernel consumption remains limi...
Fruit kernels are bio-waste in the food industry and can be managed as oil raw materials. The aim of the study was to investigate the stability, oxidation resistance, profile of fatty acids, and their distribution at the triacylglycerol positions of...
Apricot kernel shells were evaluated as a sustainable activated carbon precursor for wastewater treatment using experimental and theoretical methods. Two adsorbents were synthesized: physically activated with CO2 (AKS-CO2) and chemically activated wi...
Background: Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women, and its incidence and mortality are rapidly growing worldwide. In this regard, plant-derived natural compounds have been shown to be effective as chemotherapeutic and preventative ag...
The nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) gene family plays important roles in regulating many of the biological processes of plants, including oil accumulation. The apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is one of the most commercially traded plants, and apricot kernel oil h...
Apricot fruits are a favorite for consumption; however, their kernels are a rich source of nutritionally interesting substances, too. Nevertheless, in processing of apricots, the kernels remain often unused. In this study, 32 cultivars of different o...
In this study, six macroporous resins were screened on their adsorption and de-adsorption characteristics for the amygdalin in the debitterizing wastewater concentrate (DWC). The results indicate that the XDA-1 resin exerts good adsorption and de-ads...
The synthesis of Fe3O4 and ε-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (hereafter referred to as Fe3O4 NPs and ε-Fe2O3 NPs, respectively) was conducted in an eco-friendly manner using FeCl3·6H2O as the primary reactant. The experiment was conducted...
Antioxidants are the most popular active ingredients in anti-aging cosmetics as they can restore the physiological radical balance and counteract the photoaging process. Instead of adding pure compounds into the formulations, some “precious&rdq...
The goal of this study was to assess nutrient primary metabolites and aroma determinants in Prunus armeniaca L. fruits and seed kernels grown in Egypt represented by its different cultivars and agricultural conditions i.e., two different soil types (...
Debitterizing water contains a great amount of amygdalin, a potential toxic compound, so it is mandatory the degradation of amygdalin to reduce the water’s toxicity and environmental pollution. In this paper, the suspended mycelia in debitteriz...
This paper presents the results of scientific research on the structural parameters and the adsorption capacity of activated carbon obtained from apricot kernels (AC-A) in a fluidized layer. The obtained results highlight the fact that the described...
This study assessed the effects of the kernel extracts of apricot (AKE; Prunus armeniaca) and peach (PKE; Prunus pérsica), and their mixture (Mix) on growth efficiency, feed utilization, cecum activity, and health status, of growing rabbits. W...
Background: Creams are one of the most used cosmetic formulations due to their hydrating and restoring properties, pleasant texture, and the possibility to deliver hydrophobic and hydrophilic active ingredients. The study aims to develop and characte...
Apart from its essential oil, Prunus armeniaca L. kernel extract has received only scarce attention. The present study aimed to describe the lipid and polyphenolic composition of the dichloromethane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and ethanol extracts on...
Cold-pressed oils are rich sources of bioactive substances, which may protect triacylglycerols from degradation during frying. Nevertheless, these substances may decompose under high temperature. This work considers the content of bioactive substance...
Stone fruits, such as the apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.), are frequently consumed. As such, a substantial volume of apricot waste is generated at each stage of the food supply chain, including harvesting, processing, packaging, warehousing, transporta...
Polyembryony holds great potential for heterosis fixation and germplasm innovation in plant breeding. This study elucidated the origin and cytogenetic basis of polyembryony in ‘Jingren 4’, which is an interspecific hybrid cultivar of apri...
Fruits maintain the image as the richest sources of vitamins. Focusing on apricots, utilization of apricot species for many applications is possible due to its various benefits. Many research studies demonstrated different perspectives of apricot, es...
The production and quality of apricots in China is currently limited by the availability of germplasm resource characterizations, including identification at the species and cultivar level. To help address this issue, the complete chloroplast genomes...
Only about 30% of coffee bean mass can be transformed into coffee drinks; thus, a larger fraction ends up as spent coffee grounds (SCGs), which have been mainly disposed of as waste. The promising direction of SCG reuse is in the cosmetic industry. T...
Almonds are nutrient-rich nuts. Due to their high level of consumption and relatively high price, their production is targeted for illegal practices, with the intention of earning more profit. The most common adulterants are based on superficial matc...
In addition to widely consumed dietary seeds, interest has been increasingly directed towards underutilised seeds, such as apricot kernels. These contain both beneficial nutrients and harmful compounds, such as amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside with...
There is an unmet need for an affordable, high-quality, and non-thermally processed source of omega-3 fatty acids. Cold-pressed flaxseed oil comes closest to meeting these criteria. Flaxseed oil is also subject to rapid oxidative degradation. Sesame,...
Apricot is a widely cultivated fruit tree of the drupe family, and its sweet/bitter kernel traits are important indicators of the quality and merchantability of apricots. The sweetness/bitterness traits were mainly determined by amygdalin content. Ho...
Biomass, as a renewable and clean energy resource, plays a vital role in energy security and greenhouse gas reduction across the world. This paper reports on our newly established technology: a downdraft fixed-bed biomass gasification system using nu...
Worldwide, fruit processing industries reject high volumes of fruit waste, which represent rich sources of phenolic compounds and can be valorised through extraction, and then be reused for food, nutraceutical or cosmetic applications. In the present...
The APETALA2/Ethylene Responsive Factor (AP2/ERF transcription factor) family plays pivotal roles in plant growth, stress responses, and metabolic regulation. Here, we identified 118 AP2/ERF family members in the apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) genome,...
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