Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is a perennial herb from the Cichorium genus, Asteraceae
family, and is worldwide cultivated. So far, chicory has been used mainly in animal feed, but …

While the potential of Asteraceae plants as herbal remedies has been globally recognized,
their widespread application in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries requires a …

Background Identification and screening of cultivars rich in bioactive phytoconstituents can
be potentially useful to make nutrient-dense dishes and in medicinal formulations. In this …

Current knowledge of wild Lactuca L. species, their taxonomy, biogeography, gene-pools,
germplasm collection quality and quantity, and accession availability is reviewed in this …

The main goal of our study was to find an optimal combination of tested factors to achieve
lettuce rich in bioactive compounds sustaining its pleasant taste. We examined three red …

Genus Lactuca L. belongs to one of the major families of flowering plants, Asteraceae. It
includes about 150 species, distributed in warm and temperate areas, commonly in the …

Sesquiterpene lactones (SLs) are the main determinants of radicchio bitterness and the
control of their concentrations is a key point for the market value of this product. An …

Covering: January 2010 to December 2010. Previous review: Nat. Prod. Rep. 2010, 27,
1681. This review covers the isolation, structural determination, synthesis and chemical and …

Transgenic rice expressing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) endotoxins (Bt rice) for pest control is
considered an important solution to food security in China. However, tests for potential …

Lactuca sativa var. capitate (iceberg lettuce) is a delicious vegetable and popular for its mild
taste. Nevertheless, iceberg lettuce is a source of bitter substances, such as the …