Sesame leaf-roller (Antigastra catalaunalis) in Australian sesame crops
The sesame leaf-roller is a significant threat to Australia’s fledgling sesame industry. Sesame seedlings can be killed by as few as 2 small caterpillars, and...
EMERGING INDUSTRIES
Protective Health Benefits of White Radish Sprouts– Their glucosinolate content and potential chemo-protective activity against cancer
51 pages
Published: 14 Nov 2011
Publication Code: 11-156
Author(s): O\'Hare, Tim , Williams, David , Zhang, Bing , Force, Lesleigh , Wong, Lung, Pun, Sharon , Jarrett, Sandy , Wong, Lung
Share this content
-
Download report PDF
Download -
Purchase a hard copy - AUD $45.00
Consumption of vegetables belonging to the Brassica family has been associated with a decreased incidence of various cancers, particularly colorectal cancer, which has partly been attributed to the glucosinolates that they contain. White radish (daikon) has been identified out of a wide range of Asian vegetables as having a glucosinolate profile with anti-carcinogenic (chemo-protective) potential.
This RIRDC study identifies white radish and radish varieties with particularly high levels of glucoraphenin, and the physiological stage at which they would provide greatest potential. It was confirmed early on that sprouted seed provided the most potent food-source, although white radish leaves were also identified as having similar potential to broccoli florets, a vegetable more widely studied for anti-carcinogenic activity.
Related project resources
Green vegetable bug (Nezara viridula) in Australian sesame crops
Sesame is highly susceptible to damage from green vegetable bug, and control measures used in other crops are less effective.
Fact sheet: Hazelnut disease - Hazelnut mosaic
Identify the symptoms of hazelnut mosaic and learn how to reduce the risk of virus spread.
Fact sheet: Hazelnut disease – Tree decline and branch dieback
Learn how to identify and manage fungal diseases that cause branch dieback, reduced vigour, lower yields and orchard decline.
Fact sheet: Sclerotium rolfsii in Industrial Hemp
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range that can persist in soil for long periods.
Assessing the Performance of International Coffee Cultivars in Australia
Australia’s coffee industry—though globally recognised for its high quality, specialty-grade beans and ‘clean and green’ production environment—remains a niche sector within the national agricultural landscape....
Fact sheet: Business Model Canvas
Business Model Canvas (BMC) offers a visual, one-page tool for exploring and adapting farm business models quickly. Unlike lengthy traditional plans this tool supports regular...
Fact sheet: Enhancing Customer Engagement and Sales Strategies for Agribusinesses
Marketplace refers to the strategies and decisions around identifying new customer types, selecting sales channels and optimising product presentation and distribution. It also covers marketing...