Glucosinolates, myrosinase hydrolysis products, and flavonols found in rocket (Eruca sativa and Diplotaxis tenuifolia)

Rocket species have been shown to have very high concentrations of glucosinolates and flavonols, which have numerous positive health benefits with regular consumption. In this review we highlight how breeders and processors of rocket species can utilize genomic and phytochemical research to improve varieties and enhance the nutritive benefits to consumers. Plant breeders are increasingly looking to new technologies such as HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS to screen populations for their phytochemical content to inform plant selections. Here we collate the research that has been conducted to-date in rocket, and summarise all glucosinolate and flavonol compounds identified in the species. We emphasize the importance of the broad screening of populations for phytochemicals and myrosinase degradation products, as well as unique traits that may be found in underutilized gene bank resources. We also stress that collaboration with industrial partners is becoming essential for long-term plant breeding goals through research

Journal matrix : a tool for extension scholarship

Throughout their careers, faculty make multiple decisions about which journal to submit their manuscripts to. More often than not, the journal review process can take several months to over a year. In a 2015 survey of Washington State University Extension faculty affiliated with the Youth and Family program unit, 60% of respondents reported that on average it has taken 12 or more months from the time an article is submitted until the time it is published. Considering the length of time and effort it takes to publish a manuscript, it is crucial for authors to select the appropriate journal. At minimum, writers should pick a target journal before they begin writing. Choosing a journal before you begin writing allows you to better understand your audience and tailor writing to that group. Researchers recommend using a systematic process to evaluate potential journals by using a standard set of questions to help guide the analysis of prospective journals

Youth and family scholarship : a collection of journal matrices

Extension faculty publish for a wide variety of audiences including practitioners, researchers, educators, counselors, and community stakeholders. Identifying the appropriate journal to publish a body of work can be a daunting task, given the diverse number of audiences and publishing outlets. The following collection of resources is intended to support Extension faculty working with youth and families who are looking to publish in an interdisciplinary field. An appendix of completed journal matrices is included to aid faculty in identifying the most appropriate journal outlet for their work. The journal matrices provide pertinent information about each respective journal and how to submit a manuscript to that journal. This collection of journal matrices is a helpful tool for Extension faculty who focus on one or more of the following areas: youth development, family studies, parenting, health and wellness, nutrition, prevention science, obesity prevention, leadership development, volunteer management, financial education, literacy, cultural adaptations, financial literacy, community development, advocacy, and early learning

Analytical approaches for MCPD esters and glycidyl esters in food and biological samples: A review and future perspectives

Esters of 2 - and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (MCPD) and glycidol esters are important contaminants of processed edible oils used as foods or food ingredients. This review describes the occurrence and analysis of MCPD esters and glycidol esters in vegetable oils and some other foods. The focus is on the analytical methods based on both direct and indirect methods. Methods of analysis applied to oils and lipid extracts of foods have been based on transesterification to free MCPD and determination by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (indirect methods) and by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (direct methods). The evolution and performance of the different methods is described and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The application of direct and indirect methods to the analysis of foods and to research studies is described. The metabolism and fate of MCPD esters and glycidol esters in biological systems and the methods used to study these in body tissues studies are described. A clear understanding of the chemistry of the methods is important when choosing those suitable for the desired application, and will contribute to the mitigation of these contaminants.JRC.D.5-Standards for Food Bioscienc