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Recent advances in Zizania latifolia: A comprehensive review on phytochemical, health benefits and applications that maximize its value

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Published online: 12 Mar 2023
 

Abstract

Zizania latifolia is an aquatic and medicinal plant with a long history of development in China and the East Asian region. The smut fungus “Ustilago esculenta” parasitizes Z. latifolia and induces culm expansion to form a vegetable named Jiaobai, which has a unique taste and nutritional attributes. However, the postharvest quality of water bamboo shoots is still a big challenge for farmers and merchants. This paper traced the origin, development process, and morphological characteristics of Z. latifolia. Subsequently, the compilation of the primary nutrients and bioactive substances are presented in context to their effects on ecology a postharvest storage and preservation methods. Furthermore, the industrial, environmental, and material science applications of Z. latifolia in the fields of industry were discussed. Finally, the primary objective of the review proposes future directions for research to support the development of Z. latifolia industry and aid in maximizing its value. To sum up, Z. latifolia, aside from its potential as material it can be utilized to make different productions and improve the existing applications. This paper provides an emerging strategy for researchers undertaking Z. latifolia.

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The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Funding

This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31972136), supported by the earmarked fund for CARS (CARS-24-E-01), Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province (No. 2019C02079), the Leading talent project of science and technology innovation in Zhejiang province (2018R52020), Ramón y Cajal grant (RYC2020-030365-I), Xunta de Galicia for supporting the program (Excelencia-ED431F2022/01) and Cooperation on Agricultural Science and Technology of Zhejiang Agriculture and Rural Affairs (Grant No. 2022SNJF082).

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