prebiotic-fiber
Prebiotic fiber refers to non-digestible plant carbohydrates, such as certain polysaccharides and oligosaccharides, that selectively nourish beneficial gut microorganisms in humans and animals. In plant science, research into these fibers focuses on identifying and characterizing the specific cell wall components and storage polysaccharides within fruits and other tissues that confer this bioactive potential. Understanding the biosynthesis and structural variation of these compounds helps researchers evaluate how plant genetics, growth conditions, and processing methods influence the nutritional and functional quality of edible plant products.
open_in_new WikipediaA fructan-type polysaccharide from Lycium ruthenicum attenuates liv...
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The prebiotic inulin affects virulence factor expression in Candida...
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