Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preventing or inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter through the use of a composition that comprises a glucosinolate, an isothiocyanate or a derivative or metabolite thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing or treating persistent chronic gastritis, ulcers and/or stomach cancer in subjects at risk for, or in need of treatment thereof.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preventing or inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter through the use of a composition that comprises a glucosinolate, an isothiocyanate or a derivative or metabolite thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing or treating persistent chronic gastritis, ulcers and/or stomach cancer in subjects at risk for, or in need of treatment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preventing or inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter through the use of a composition that comprises a glucosinolate, an isothiocyanate or a derivative or metabolite thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing or treating persistent chronic gastritis, ulcers and/or stomach cancer in subjects at risk for, or in need of treatment thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing crucifer germplasm, in particular broccoli and cauliflower germplasm, with high levels of cancer chemoprotectant agents which comprises screening a population of plants for glucosinolate profiles and selecting an individual plant with an enhanced alkyl/indole glucosinolate ratio. Subsequent breeding with a selected plant results in varieties, lines, and plants with desirable glucosinolate profiles.

Abstract: A method for producing crucifer germplasm, in particular broccoli and cauliflower germplasm, with high levels of cancer chemoprotectant agents is provided which comprises screening a population of plants for glucosinolate profiles and selecting an individual plant with an enhanced alkyl/indole glucosinolate ratio. Subsequent breeding with a selected plant results in varieties, lines, and plants with desirable glucosinolate profiles. A method of growing crucifer sprouts to enhance chemoprotectant activity of the sprouts by germinating the seeds in a limited water volume is also provided. A method for producing crucifer germplasm which produces seeds with reduced leakage of seed material is provided which comprises screening a population of plants for production of seeds with reduced leakage and selecting an individual plant which produces such seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preventing or inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter through the use of a composition that comprises a glucosinolate, an isothiocyanate or a derivative or metabolite thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing or treating persistent chronic gastritis, ulcers and/or stomach cancer in subjects at risk for, or in need of treatment thereof.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary source for reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: Vegetable sources of cancer chemoprotective agents have been identified which are extraordinarily rich in glucosinolates, metabolic precursors of isothiocyanates. The vegetable sources are used to provide a dietary means of reducing the level of carcinogens in mammals.

Abstract: A method of preparing a food product rich in glucosinolates wherein cruciferous seeds, with the exception of cabbage, cress, mustard and radish seeds, are germinated, and sprouts are harvested prior to the 2-leaf stage, to form a food product containing a plurality of sprouts.

Abstract: A seed containing beneficial microorganisms, which, upon germination gives rise to a plant colonized by the microorganisms, and a method for producing the seed are provided. The seed is produced by adding the microorganisms to a biologically compatible liquid carrier to form a suspension of the microorganisms in the carrier, impregnating the seeds with the suspension, and removing the excess carrier from the seeds, whereby the viability of the microorganisms and the seeds is maintained. Plants colonized by beneficial microorganisms and methods of producing such plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the production of a plant of reduced stature is provided comprising the introduction of a bacterial cell into a seed or a plant, the bacterial cell being capable of replicating in the plant and of inducing a reduction in plant stature. A seed and a plant modified by introduction of such a bacterial cell are also provided.