Flavicarpa Deg Research Articles

Biocontrol of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. passiflorae With Bacteria Isolated From Passion Fruit

The yellow passion fruit Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg is affected by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. passiflorae (Pereira) Dye, causing the bacterial blight disease, for which no effective bactericide is available. The use of live microorganisms in the treatment of pests have shown positive results in the control. This research sought to select bacteria residing in the passion fruit phyllosphere to function as a biocontrol agent of X. axonopodis pv. passiflorae. The selected bacteria were isolated from the passion fruit tree leaves collected in four municipalities of the state of Roraima, and thermostable compounds test and greenhouse test were performed. In total, 28 bacterial isolates were obtained. In the test with thermostable compounds, the isolates RR02, RR04, RR06, RR14, RR16, RR17, RR19, RR20, RR21, RR22, RR23, RR25, and RR27 stood out. In the greenhouse tests, the isolates RR03, RR07, RR09, RR13, RR16, RR21, and RR23 stood out. The results showed potential for the control of X. a. pv. passiflorae in in vitro and in vivo tests.

Germinação in vitro de sementes de maracujá em função da remoção do tegumento e meios de cultura

ABSTRACT The presence of salts in the culture medium and the addition of phytohormones, necessary to break seed dormancy in the in vitro germination of passion fruit, can induce critical values of osmotic potential. This can change the membrane permeability of seeds, affecting the hydration rate, enzyme release, ion transport, pH, and inhibitor values, which may decrease germination percentage. The aim of this study was to evaluate different types of culture media, composed of other substances, combined with mechanical techniques of tegument removal to determine the most appropriate culture medium for the in vitro germination of Passiflora edulis (Sims flavicarpa Deg.) seeds obtained by open pollination. The experimental design was completely randomized in a 10 × 3 factorial scheme (10 culture media × three types of seed-intact, scarified, and cut), with eight replicates and five seeds per plot. Scarified seeds cultivated in a medium composed of a commercial substrate and gibberellic acid presented a higher percentage of germination than intact or cut seeds cultivated in different concentrations of Murashige & Skoog (MS) medium. Scarification is a satisfactory method for breaking the dormancy of passion fruit seeds, and commercial substrates Bioflora® enriched with gibberellic acid may replace in vitro germination.

Optimization of yellow passion fruit peel extraction method using methanol solvent to increase antioxidant activity

This study aims to determine the concentration of methanol solvent, the temperature, and the time of the shaker in the best extraction. It can produce the best antioxidant activity of the peel of the yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg) using the DPPH method. The maceration process is carried out using methanol solvents. The filtrate is concentrated with a rotary evaporator until a concentrated extract is obtained. Variations in methanol concentrations include 60, 80, and 100% (v/v) in methanol-water solvent mixtures. Shaker time variations in the extraction process include: 120, 140, and 160 minutes and shaker temperature variations in the extraction process include: 55, 65, and 75 °C. The results showed that the concentration of methanol solvent that can produce the best antioxidant activity from the peel of yellow passion fruit using the DPPH method is a concentration of 100% with an IC50 value of 31 ppm, followed by methanol solvents of 60% and 80% which produce IC50 values of 35 and 41 ppm, respectively. The optimum shaker time in the extraction process is 140 minutes, and the optimum shaker temperature in the extraction process is 65 oC. The conclusion is that using 100% methanol solvent, 140 minutes shaker time, and 65 oC shaker temperature can increase antioxidant activity in vitro using the DPPH method.

NaCl Accumulation, Shoot Biomass, Antioxidant Capacity, and Gene Expression of Passiflora edulis f. Flavicarpa Deg. in Response to Irrigation Waters of Moderate to High Salinity

Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa (yellow passion fruit) is a high-value tropical crop explored for both fruit and nutraceutical markets. As the fruit production in the US rises, the crop must be investigated for the effects of salinity under semi-arid climates. We assessed the effects of irrigation-water salinity, leaf age, and drying method on leaf antioxidant capacity (LAC) and plant genetic responses. Plants were grown in outdoor lysimeter tanks for three years, with waters of electrical conductivities of 3.0, 6.0, and 12.0 dS m−1. Both Na and Cl significantly increased with salinity; leaf biomass at 3.0 and 6.0 dS m−1 were similar but reduced significantly at 12.0 dS m−1. Salinity had no effect on LAC, but new leaves had the highest LAC compared to older leaves. Low-temperature oven-dried (LTO) and freeze-dried (FD) leaves had the same LAC. The analyses of twelve transporter genes, six involved in Na+ transport and six in Cl− transport, showed higher expressions in roots than in leaves, indicating a critical role of roots in ion transport and the control of leaf salt concentration. Passion fruit’s moderate tolerance to salinity and its high leaf antioxidant capacity make it a potential new fruit crop for California, as well as a rich source of flavonoids for the nutraceutical market. Low-temperature oven drying is a potential alternative to lyophilization in preparation for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) analysis of passion fruit leaves.

Aktivitas Antioksidan Kombinasi Ekstrak Etanol 96 % Kulit Buah Markisa Ungu dan Kuning secara In-Vitro

This study aimed to find the best combination of 96% ethanol extract from purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. edulis Sims) peel and yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg) peel as in vitro antioxidants using the DPPH method. The 96% ethanol extract of purple and yellow passion fruit peel was obtained by the maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent. The combination treatment of purple and yellow passion fruit peel extracts was made with three comparisons of namely 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2, respectively. In vitro, antioxidant activity was assayed using the DPPH method to obtain the IC 50 value. The results showed that the best combination of extracts as in vitro antioxidants was the combination of 96% ethanol extract from purple and yellow passion fruit peel with ratio (1:1) of 12.45 mg/L followed by the combination of extracts 1:2 (51.31 mg/L) and 2:1 (66.23 mg/L). In conclusion, the results suggest that the extracts combination of purple and yellow passion fruit peel with a ratio (1:1) can increase in vitro antioxidant activity.

Effects of temperature and storage duration on keeping quality of Malaysian grown passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg.)

ISHS IV International Symposium on Horticulture in Europe - SHE2021 Effects of temperature and storage duration on keeping quality of Malaysian grown passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg.)

FORMULATION OF STIRRED PROBIOTIC FRUIT YOGURT TO BOOST IMMUNITY

The food we eat plays a key aspect in determining our overall health and immunity. Improving our immunity during the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging for all age groups. So this study focused on formulating a ready to drink called probiotic fruit yogurt from less utilized passion fruits (Passiflora edulis), as a good option to build resilience in the body against infections and also to help the planters of Thandikudi hills, Tamil Nadu to promote their harvest into a valuable product. Passion fruits were procured and handled in a very hygienic manner. The formulation of stirred fruit yogurts was carried out in three different ratios (10%, 15%, and 20% pulp). These samples were standardized by sensory evaluation (9 points hedonic scale) and physicochemical parameters (pH). Fruit yogurt made from 20% passion fruit pulp scored the highest value in the mean score (8.5±0.17) for sensory evaluation except for texture. The pH value of the passion fruit yogurt was 3.5 found and it was more acidic compared to the plain yogurt value of 3.7 because of the addition of fruit pulp which was balanced by the addition of sugar/stevia. The acceptability of the stirred probiotic fruit yogurt with 20% pulp was mainly because of the flavoring compounds of the yellow passion fruit (P. edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg).

Pollinator Efficacy in Yellow Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg., Passifloraceae).

A pollinator's efficacy is the result obtained from a single visit by a species and is often used to measure the importance of different species of floral visitors as pollinators. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the efficacy of fruit and seed set in Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg. (Passifloraceae) by manual cross-pollination, natural pollination and by Xylocopa (Neoxylocopa) frontalis (Olivier 1789), performed through a single and two visits, to evaluate if there is occurrence of pollen limitation and pollinators' limitation in the studied crop fields. Four different treatments were performed: (1) manual cross-pollination (n = 37 flowers); (2) natural pollination (n = 52 flowers); (3) pollination by a single visit of X. frontalis (n = 41 flowers); and (4) pollination by two visits of X. frontalis (n = 31 flowers). We verified that fruit set occurred in all the treatments performed. Fruit set rate by manual cross-pollination was significantly higher than that obtained under natural conditions indicating the occurrence of pollen limitation and pollinators' limitation under natural pollination. Regarding the number of seeds, analysis of variance (ANOVA) did not indicate a significant difference between the mean seed set for the different types of pollination evaluated. The management of occupied nests, the introduction of trap-nests, and the conservation of native vegetation in areas close to the yellow passion fruit crops can increase pollinators' population. The greater richness and abundance of pollinators are essential to promote a greater number of fruit and seed set in the yellow passion fruit crops.

Taxonomic Notes on Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa Deg.

The taxonomic study of a plant is an important aspect of plant research, as it allows the most complete view of the natural habitat of any plant species. The main purpose of the present work is to provide a detail investigation of the Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa Deg. carried out from the month of April, 2020, growing in the area of Nakachari , Jorhat District, Assam, India. A complete workout on the different parts of the plant belongs to the family Passifloraceae is done to understand the significance of these features in systematic . Paper also reflects the various phytochemical constituents present in the Passiflora fruit also commonly known as Passion fruit which is utilized in pharmacology and by other ways in different ethnic groups of North Eastern India as a vital source of medicinal treatment. The findings clearly express that Passiflora species exhibits all advanced morphological characteristics of present day Angiospermae land plants and also reported that tendrils perform the role of physical support. Towards the end the study it is also concludes with the beneficial outputs of Passiflora edulis from the agronomical point of view that can be easily achievable if the input through cultivation would be uniform as well as dynamic. Based on the various literature surveys, it was found that such detail taxonomic works on the species were not studied and recorded from the study area earlier. Such comprehensive work on Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa provides an empirical basis for the identification of the species.

Development and application of green and sustainable analytical methods for flavonoid extraction from Passiflora waste

Brazilian biodiversity and favourable environmental conditions open up possibilities not yet explored, showing potential to shift the country’s monochromatic economy into an emancipated, diversified and sustainable economic environment. This can be made possible through the integral use of its resources, exploring every functional fraction to create novel solutions to modern problems. Biorefineries present an interesting strategy to fully use the potential of agricultural feedstocks and together with green separation methods can contribute to the generation of sustainable processes and products. Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg species) is produced on a large scale in Brazil and in other tropical countries, and its processing plants generate tons of residues that basically consist of peel, seeds and bagasse, which account for around 75% of its mass. These fractions of P. edulis can contain significant amounts of flavonoids, secondary metabolites that are the main compounds responsible for the fruit’s bioactivity (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, pesticide and biocide, in general). Therefore, this work aims to develop, apply and compare the best conditions for the extraction of isoorientin, orientin and isovitexin from passion fruit applying solid–liquid methodologies, followed by analyte quantification using UHPLC-PDA. Homogenizer-assisted (HAE), ultrasound-assisted (UAE) and microwave-assisted (MAE) extraction techniques were used, as well as a full factorial design to reach optimal parameters concerning the extraction yield and energy and solvent efficiencies. According to the results, the procedure based on HAE presented the best conditions for the extraction of selected flavonoids (1.07, 0.90 and 0.33 mg g−1 of isoorientin, orientin and isovitexin, respectively) and was considered the best method according to the green and sustainable described factors.

The complete mitochondrial genome of a yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims. f. flavicarpa Deg.) in China and phylogenetic relationships

The passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims), also called as ‘Baixiang-guo’, has been widely studied and grown, becoming the new darling of the fruit market throughout southern China. In the present study, we found the complete mitochondrial genome of the yellow passion (Passiflora edulis Sims. f. flavicarpa Deg.) fruit to be 680,480 bp in length. A total of 74 genes were predicted, including 41 protein-coding genes, 3 ribosomal RNA genes, and 30 transfer RNA genes. Under phylogenetic analysis, yellow passion fruit clustered with Populus davidiana, which further confirmed the traditional classification.

Production of Probiotic Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg.) Drink Using Lactobacillus reuteri and Microencapsulation via Spray Drying.

Probiotic foods offer many benefits to human health, causing increased interest in the development of new food products that exploit such benefits. However, traditional dairy foods are being replaced by other non-dairy foods to provide additional sources of benefits provided by bioactive molecules. Therefore, the objective of the present work was to study the production process of a probiotic fruit drink and then microencapsulate the probiotic pulp to stabilize the drink further. Passion fruit pulp (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg.) was fermented with Lactobacillus reuteri under different temperature conditions in combination with different pHs to find the best fermentation conditions. Different from dairy sources, the optimal conditions for the growth of Lactobacillus reuteri in the passion fruit pulp were found to be 30 °C at pH 3.18, where phenolic compounds could also be used as a secondary metabolic pathway. Spray-drying was performed using different conditions for microencapsulation. Process yields and Lactobacillus reuteri survival showed the dependency of droplet sizes, whereas phenolic compound retention was increased when higher amounts of gelatin were used. Therefore, the development of a new food product comprising a powdered fruit pulp rich in probiotic and phenolic compounds was possible.

Physico-chemical properties, probiotic stability and sensory characteristics of Lactobacillus plantarum S20 – supplemented passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg.) juice powder

The study aimed to develop a non-dairy-based probiotic-supplemented product using an underutilized crop in the Philippines such as the yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg.). The physico-chemical properties (moisture content, water activity, pH, and total soluble solids), probiotics stability at different storage temperatures (4°C, 25°C, and 37°C), and the sensory characteristics of Lactobacillus plantarum S20-supplemented passion fruit juice powder was evaluated. Passion fruit juice powder and L. plantarum S20 were first prepared using low-temperature spray drying utilizing maltodextrin as a carrier, with yield as 42.97% and 21.17%, respectively. Spray drying of probiotics culture also resulted in 42.68% log survivability. The formulated juice powder had a final moisture content of 1.729±0.38% and water activity of 0.398±0.0051, and with recommended dilution with water, had a final pH and total soluble solids of 3.40±0.10 and 12.00±0.00° Brix, respectively. Results also showed that storage of the formulated juice powder at 4°C yielded the highest probiotic stability, maintaining a viable log count of 4.27 per g, while storage at 37°C showed no microbial growth. Sensory evaluation of probioticsupplemented passion fruit juice against a non-probiotic-supplemented one revealed significant difference in terms of color, sweetness, and sourness, while no significant difference was observed in terms of aroma, mouthfeel, and general acceptability.

Genetic diversity in passion fruit plants at different altitudes

Passion fruit belongs to the Passifloraceae family and to the genus Passiflora, which is economically relevant. This genus is originated from Brazil, which has the greatest genetic diversity. The altitudinal gradient may influence the distribution of genetic variation in and between plant populations and genetic diversity may change according to the altitude. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity in passion fruit in different altitudes of Espírito Santo, using microsatellite markers (SSR) and inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR). Five matrixes plants of each species of Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Degener, P. edulis Sims and P. alata Curtis were studied at three altitudes (low, medium and high) in the state of Espírito Santo. For each sample, 13 microsatellite markers developed for Passiflora edulis and 14 ISSR primers were amplified according to the greatest number of polymorphic fragments and amplification quality. Low values of alleles were found (1-3), and low heterozygosity was expected and slight PIC values were found, while for the ISSR analysis a large number of bands per primer were detected and high polymorphism. The P. alata Curtis species was the most divergent to P. edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg. and P. edulis Sims. The SSR and ISSR markers enabled us to indicate differences among the species, but they did not always show variation between and within similar species. The populations of low altitude are different from the others, independent of the species and the marker used. The habitat has a highly important influence on genetic diversity.

The physiological quality of yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims. f. flavicarpa Deg.) seeds with different water content placed in a cold chamber room and environmental conditions

Seed quality is extremely important for the crop production system, and storage conditions are important to preserve this quality. The objective this study was to evaluate the physiological quality of yellow passion fruit seeds with different water contents placed in a cold chamber room (4°C) and in a natural laboratory environment (25 ± 2°C) for a period of eight months (240 days). Passion fruit seeds were harvested in orchards of the southern region of Espírito Santo, with water content adjusted to 10%; 14%; 18% and 22%, and placed in a cold chamber room and a natural laboratory environment. Germination, germination speed index, shoot and root length, fresh and dry mass of normal seedlings were evaluated. The experimental design was completely randomized, with two environments (cold chamber room and natural laboratory environment) and with a plot experimental arrangement subdivided according to time, with four replicates of 25 seeds within each environment. Yellow passion fruit seeds placed in a cold chamber room and natural environment with 14% of water content presented a higher physiological quality during eight months of storage. Yellow passion fruit seeds placed in a cold chamber room and natural environment presented maximum germination and vigour with 60 days of storage. Yellow passion fruit seeds exhibit orthodox behaviour, and should be stored at 14% of water content, in a cold chamber room and natural environment, without loss of viability and physiological quality over eight months, presenting maximum germination and vigour after 60 days storage, without the presence of pathogens.

Yellow Passion Fruit Peels (Passifloraedulis F. Flavicarpa Deg.) Juice effect on the Defecation Pattern of the Patients with Diabetic Mellitus Type 2 in Pinrang Regency

This research aimed to analyze and assess the acceptability of the juice of yellow passion fruit peels defecation pattern of the patients with DM type 2 in the work areas of Teppo and Salo Health Centers, Pinrang Regency. The research type was a quasi-experiment with the design of non-randomized pre test and post test with control group. The samples were then divided into two groups: the treatment group was given the juice of the yellow passion fruit peels of 250 ml/day and education for 7 days, and the control group was given education only. The defecation patterns were measured before and analyzed using Wilcoxon paired t-test in order to compare the result of the Mann Whitney independent t-test was used to compare the defecation patterns between the treatment group and the control group. The research results revealed that the treatment with the juice of the yellow passion fruit peels in the intervention showed a mean increase of defecation frequency in the treatment group was from 3.7 to 6.3 times, while in the control the difference between the groups was significant (p 0.05). As for the straining strength, the two groups showed no significant difference before the intervention, but the two groups showed a significant difference after the intervention (p<0.05).

In vivo antitumor activity of by-products of Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg. Rich in medium and long chain fatty acids evaluated through oxidative stress markers, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction

Antiinflammatory and antitumor activity has been reported in Passiflora edulis (yellow passion fruit) nevertheless the intrinsic mechanisms of action are not fully elucidated. The present study aimeds to perform a comparison between the antitumor activity involving the crude extract (HCE) and the supercritical fluid extract with ethanol as co-solvent (SFEtOH) from P. edulis f. flavicarpa Deg. The in vitro cytotoxicity was evaluated in MCF-7 cells, while the in vivo antitumor activity was assessed in male Balb/c mice inoculated with Ehrlich carcinoma cells. SFEtOH exhibited higher antitumor activity compared to HCE. Wherein, SFEtOH showed an EC50 of 264.6 μg/mL against MCF-7 cells as well as an increased inhibition of tumor growth of 48.5% (p < 0.001) in male Balb/c mice, thereby promoting an increased mice lifespan to approximately 42%. Moreover, SFEtOH caused lipid (p < 0.001) and protein (p < 0.001) oxidation by increasing glutathione redox cycle activity while decreased the thioredoxin reductase activity (p < 0.001). SFEtOH also induced oxidative DNA damage in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cells leading to G2/M cycle arrest and has increased apoptotic cells up to 48.2%. These data suggest that the probable mechanisms of antitumor effect are associated to the lipid, protein and DNA damage, leading to cell cycle arrest and triggering apoptosis via mitochondrial pathway, should be probable due to the presence of medium and long chain fatty acids such as lauric acid.

Water relations, photosynthetic capacity, and growth in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. flavicarpa Deg.): seedlings and grafted plants

RESUMO A utilização da técnica de enxertia em maracujazeiros tem sido uma estratégia promissora para o desenvolvimento de cultivares tradicionais de maracujazeiros que, por sua vez, apresentam raízes suscetíveis a vários patógenos do solo. Contudo, não se conhece o efeito desta técnica sobre as trocas gasosas, as relações hídricas e a eficiência fotoquímica em plantas desta espécie. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar a capacidade fotossintética, as relações hídricas e o crescimento de maracujazeiros propagados por semente (PPS) e propagados por enxertia (PPG), submetidos à limitação da disponibilidade de água no solo. O presente estudo foi realizado em casa de vegetação, utilizando mudas de Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa e mudas enxertadas [Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa (enxerto) e Passiflora mucronata (porta-enxerto)] cultivadas em potes de 3,5 dm3. Aos 37 dias após o transplantio (DAT), foi suspensa a irrigação em metade das plantas propagadas por sementes (PPSDS, plantas propagadas por sementes em condições de deficiência hídrica) e em metade das plantas propagadas por enxertia (PPGDS, plantas propagadas por enxertia em condições de deficiência hídrica). Em um outro grupo de plantas, o solo foi mantido na capacidade de campo. As trocas gasosas, a emissão da fluorescência da clorofila, a estimativa do teor de clorofilas e os potenciais hídricos foliar e do solo foram determinadas durante o experimento. Nas plantas PPSDS e PPGDS, a restrição hídrica reduziu os valores da condutância estomática, o rendimento quântico incidente (Φi) e a massa seca da raiz em relação aos respectivos controles mantidos irrigados (PPS e PPG). Tanto para as PPSDS e PPGDS, até os valores de -50 kPa de potencial hídrico do solo, houve redução da taxa fotossintética em 50%, sem haver redução do potencial hídrico foliar. Em relação às plantas enxertadas, as plantas propagadas por semente apresentaram maiores valores das medidas biométricas, tanto cultivadas na condição de capacidade de campo, como cultivadas na condição de limitação de água no substrato. A técnica de enxertia não comprometeu o estado hídrico, a emissão da fluorescência e as trocas gasosas.

Comprehensive analysis of in vitro to field transition of micromorphology and leaf architecture in Passiflora edulis Sims. f. flavicarpa Deg.

This study elucidate the micromorphological changes and leaf architectural developments of in vitro (multiplication phase) and in vivo transferred (acclimatized plants in the field) micropropagated plantlets of Passiflora edulis Sims. f. flavicarpa Deg. The in vitro leaves were small, ovate and pale green in color; but glossy, bright green colored leaves with conspicuous midrib were observed in field transferred plants. Constantly opened stomata throughout the culture period were found under in vitro conditions, these were fully functional after field transfer of the plantlets. In vitro environment favoured increased stomatal density (80.5), stomatal index (28.8), under-developed trichomes, reduced vein islet density (7.0) and irregular venation pattern. Reduced stomatal density (63.4) and index (25.3), well developed trichomes, increased vein islet density (22.0) and regular venation pattern were observed in field acclimatized plantlets. Crystals were absent in the in vitro grown leaves but well developed rhombohedral and sphaerocrystals were observed throughout the major and minor veins in the cells of field plants. The foliar micromorphological study revealed that the in vitro environmental conditions favoured the development of abnormal features. These anomalies have been adjusted and plants developed structural and morphological changes needed for successful adaptation in the field conditions.

Effect of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa deg.) Peel Flour on the Prognosis of Acute Pancreatitis after Overnutrition During Lactation

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammation process that can affect the systemic inflammatory response syndrome, mainly in obese individuals. The passion fruit peel flour (PFPF) is rich in fibers that help to reduce cholesterol and blood glucose levels. Methods: In this study, AP was induced by 5% sodium taurocholate inoculation (biliopancreatic duct). The prognosis was evaluated after treatment with PFPF in obese rats overfed during lactation. PFPF (40 mg/kg b.w.) was administered by oral gavage five h after AP induction or sham surgery. Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups: control; sham (CSP), AP (CP) and AP treated with PFPF (40mg) (CP40); obese, sham (OSP), AP (OP), and AP treated with PFPF (40mg) (OP40). Results: The results demonstrated a significant reduction of blood glucose and triglyceride concentrations after PFPF treatment, compared to AP groups. PFPF treated groups also had lower concentrations of IL-6, and an increased concentration of IL-10 in the OP40 group. Conclusion: In conclusion, PFPF delays the absorption of simple carbohydrates, due to being rich in pectin (in gel form). This improved glycemic control after AP induction. This may be useful in improving the inflammatory response during acute pancreatitis. Keywords: Acute pancreatitis, blood, glucose, glycemic control, inflammatory response, obesity, overnutrition, passion fruit peel flour, triglyceride.