Microplastics (MPs) can affect plant biomass, tissue composition, and root traits. However,
the effects of MPs on the synthesis of secondary metabolites and on the accumulation of …

In recent years, the use of native berries has increased, since the presence of elevated
levels of bioactive compounds and, consequently compounds that provide beneficial effects …

The demand for bioactive compounds for the pharmaceutical industry has increased
dramatically in the last decade. Phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids, phenolic acids …

Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst) is a wild bush plant widely distributed in the south of
Argentina and Chile. Their blue colored fruits present particular flavor and health benefits …

Calafate is a berry rich in anthocyanins that presents higher content of polyphenols than
other fruits. Its compounds have been described previously, however, the potential thereof in …

This research was focused on developing means of Tintorera grape (Vitis vinifera L.) waste
recovery, devising new value-added uses for that material and optimizing of anthocyanin …

Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst) is an evergreen shrub with blue berries that grows
naturally in Patagonia, in South America. It has beneficial nutraceutical characteristics for …

Crop production is being impacted by higher temperatures, which can decrease food yield
and pose a threat to human nutrition. In the current study, edible and wild radish sprouts …

The Berberidaceae family of shrubs has about 20 species present in Chile; however, the
Calafate (Berberis microphylla) native to Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia, is the most …

Abstract Background Brassicas (Brassicaceae) are recognized as excellent sources of
nutrients and bioactive compounds. Among these, wild turnip (Brassica rapa L.), holds …