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Food Science & Technology
Rory Y. Wang, Xiaoye Shen, Yuan Su, Faith Critzer, Mei-Jun Zhu
Summary: This study examined the efficacy of chlorine and peroxyacetic acid (PAA) in controlling Listeria monocytogenes in postharvest processing of apples. The results showed that organic load affected the efficacy of chlorine, while PAA was not affected. Octanoic acid (OA) was found to enhance the efficacy of PAA. The study also highlighted the possibility of cross-contamination in spite of the presence of sanitizers.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ruby Tiwari, Mahesh Bashyal, Ramdas Kanissery
Summary: This review highlights the importance of managing major weeds, including nutsedge species, in tomato production in Florida, as well as the use of herbicide adjuvants to enhance herbicide efficacy and tomato crop safety.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bruna Bertoldi, Cameron A. Bardsley, Christopher A. Baker, Christopher R. Pabst, Alan Gutierrez, Jaysankar De, Yaguang Luo, Keith R. Schneider
Summary: The study aimed to monitor water quality in commercial packinghouse flume tanks and evaluate the efficacy of postharvest washing of tomatoes. Results showed deterioration of water quality in all packinghouses over time, but postharvest washing did not have a significant effect on the microbiological qualities of tomatoes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Ioanna Kakabouki, Antigolena Folina, Aspasia Efthimiadou, Stella Karydogianni, Charikleia Zisi, Varvara Kouneli, Nikolaos C. Kapsalis, Nikolaos Katsenios, Ilias Travlos
Summary: This study found that blending tomato pomace with organic fertilizers in tomato cultivation not only improved soil quality but also increased yield.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yuan Su, Xiaoye Shen, To Chiu, Tonia Green, Mei-Jun Zhu
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacies of chlorine and peroxyacetic acid (PAA) to control Listeria monocytogenes on fresh apples and cross-contamination in simulated dump tank water. The results showed that chlorine and PAA could reduce the number of Listeria monocytogenes, but the efficacy of chlorine was affected by the presence of organic matter, and the antimicrobial efficacy of PAA was concentration dependent. Sanitizers could reduce the transfer of Listeria monocytogenes, but could not eliminate it completely.
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Food Science & Technology
Katrina Kelly, Yavuz Yagiz, Zheng Li, Gail Mahnken, Wlodzimierz Borejsza-Wysocki, Maurice Marshall, Charles A. Sims, Natalia Peres, Maria Cecilia do Nascimento Nunes
Summary: Reduced fungicide applications can improve the quality of strawberries, making them firmer, with less moisture loss, higher sugar content, and more bioactive compounds. Additionally, fruits held under steady temperature conditions receive better sensory scores, and washing the fruit can significantly reduce microbial load and residual fungicide levels.
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Engineering, Environmental
Timofey Filkin, Natalia Sliusar, Marion Huber-Humer, Marco Ritzkowski, Vladimir Korotaev
Summary: This paper discusses the impact of software and hardware components used in unmanned aerial systems on the accuracy of estimating volume on landfills and dumpsites. It also evaluates the use of different types of UAVs and software for photogrammetric data processing. The study finds that both specialized and low-cost UAVs can provide accurate estimates of waste volume.
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Plant Sciences
Jun Liu, Xuewei Wang, Wenqing Miao, Guoxu Liu
Summary: This research proposes a tomato pest identification algorithm based on an improved YOLOv4 fusing triplet attention mechanism, addressing the issue of imbalances in sample numbers and demonstrating high recognition accuracy in experiments. The algorithm's performance on practical images also supports its feasibility for tomato pest detection.
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(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Zhivko Minchev, Olga Kostenko, Roxina Soler, Maria J. Pozo
Summary: The use of beneficial microorganisms for biological control in agriculture is seen as a viable alternative to chemical pesticides. Designing microbial consortia is a major trend in biotechnology, with potential for stable and versatile biological control products. Microbial consortia are more effective than single microorganisms in controlling a wider range of plant diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Maen Z. Kreishan, Ahmed F. Zobaa
Summary: Utilizing dump load (DL) at low demand hours is crucial in highly penetrated islanded microgrid for voltage and frequency regulation. Load flow (LF) convergence is vital to optimize DL allocation. This article proposes two LF techniques for DL optimization, and the results show improved solution speed and accuracy.
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Robotics
Daniel Cardenas, Patricio Loncomilla, Felipe Inostroza, Isao Parra-Tsunekawa, Javier Ruiz-del-Solar
Summary: Automation of machines in underground mines is becoming increasingly important. A method for autonomous loading in Room & Pillar mines is presented, where ore piles are detected in real-time and attack poses are computed. The method has the ability to detect multiple ore piles with different slopes and sizes and to consider different attack trajectories. The method was tested in a real mine and showed promising results, loading about 80% of the material that an experienced operator can load.
JOURNAL OF FIELD ROBOTICS
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ajit Kumar, Kabir Dasgupta, Niranjan Kumar
Summary: This paper introduces a novel hydraulic circuit for controlling the open-loop Cable Reeling Drum (CRD) drive of Load Haul Dump (LHD) vehicles using a priority valve, aiming to improve the hydraulic system arrangement of LHD machines. The study shows that the priority function affects the operation of CRD, but will not be affected until the flow meets the requirement, and the proposed model can serve as a basis for enhancing the performance of LHD machines.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Qi Zhang, Leizhen Zhao, Jiaqi Zhang, Wenru Liu, Shu Cai, Liwei Chen, Tianming Cai, Xiao-Ming Ji
Summary: This study investigated the microbial diversity and nitrogen transformation contribution of size-fractionated anammox sludge in a well-mixed system. The results showed that small granules contributed the most to nitrogen removal rate, while large granules had the highest specific anammox activity. The microbial diversity decreased as the granular size increased, resulting in a simpler microbial community model. Fine sludge was identified as a potential major contributor to NO/N2O production in the system. This study provides guidance for evaluating nitrogen contribution and inhibiting potential NO/N2O emission in anammox processes.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuanjian Jiang, Pingan Peng, Liguan Wang, Jiaheng Wang, Yongchun Liu, Jiaxi Wu
Summary: This paper presents the modeling and simulation of an underground unmanned driving system for load haul dump vehicles based on Gazebo/Ros. Using PID control, the speed, angular speed, bucket lifting, and flipping of the vehicle were effectively controlled, demonstrating good performance in the simulation system. This platform provides a valuable tool for studying and testing automatic driving algorithms.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bin Zhou, Yaguang Luo, Z. Teng, Xiangwu Nou, Patricia Millner
Summary: Fresh and fresh-cut tomatoes are rich in phytonutrients, but outbreaks of illness related to contaminated tomatoes have had a significant impact on public health and the tomato industry. Scientific information is necessary to establish effective food safety standards to reduce pathogen contamination. The study found that minimizing field debris and defective fruits in harvested grape tomatoes is essential to reduce microbial load and prevent deterioration of wash water quality.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
K. R. Schneider, J. De, Y. Li, A. Sreedharan, R. Goodrich Schneider, M. D. Danyluk, D. M. Pahl, C. S. Walsh, J. Todd-Searle, D. W. Schaffner, W. Kline, R. L. Buchanan
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samantha K. Cekic, Jaysankar De, Mohammad Jubair, Keith R. Schneider
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(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kristina Underthun, Jaysankar De, Alan Gutierrez, Rachael Silverberg, Keith R. Schneider
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(2018)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
O. Tokarskyy, J. De, M. K. Fatica, J. Brecht, K. R. Schneider
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2018)
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Horticulture
Jaysankar De, Aswathy Sreedharani, You Li, Alan Gutierrez, Jeffrey K. Brecht, Steven A. Sargent, Keith R. Schneider
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher A. Baker, Jaysankar De, Bruna Bertoldi, Laurel Dunn, Travis Chapin, Michele Jay-Russell, Michelle D. Danyluk, Keith R. Schneider
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Horticulture
Jaysankar De, Bruna Bertoldi, Mohammad Jubair, Alan Gutierrez, Jeffery K. Brecht, Steven A. Sargent, Keith R. Schneider
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
C. A. Baker, J. De, K. R. Schneider
Summary: This research investigated the influence of clay and humic acid on Escherichia coli O157 survival in model soils, finding that higher clay content in soils may aid in the survival of the bacteria.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alan Gutierrez, Jaysankar De, Keith R. Schneider
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher A. Baker, Shinyoung Lee, Jaysankar De, Kwangcheol C. Jeong, Keith R. Schneider
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
C. A. Baker, J. De, K. R. Schneider
Summary: The research investigated the influence of soil microbiota on Escherichia coli O157:H7 survival and identified soil bacterial isolates, particularly P. alvei, that may reduce E. coli O157:H7 in the soil environment and be used in future biocontrol applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bruna Bertoldi, Cameron A. Bardsley, Christopher R. Pabst, Christopher A. Baker, Alan Gutierrez, Jaysankar De, Yaguang Luo, Keith R. Schneider
Summary: The process of washing tomatoes may lead to cross-contamination. This study assessed the potential for Salmonella cross-contamination at different inoculation levels in the presence of chlorine and organic matter. The results suggest that the current sanitizer concentration requirements may be higher than necessary and should be reevaluated.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bruna Bertoldi, Cameron A. Bardsley, Christopher A. Baker, Christopher R. Pabst, Alan Gutierrez, Jaysankar De, Yaguang Luo, Keith R. Schneider
Summary: The study aimed to monitor water quality in commercial packinghouse flume tanks and evaluate the efficacy of postharvest washing of tomatoes. Results showed deterioration of water quality in all packinghouses over time, but postharvest washing did not have a significant effect on the microbiological qualities of tomatoes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Karyn Pounds, Hanxi Bao, Yifei Luo, Jaysankar De, Keith Schneider, Melanie Correll, Zhaohui Tong
Summary: This study developed a real-time, simple, and user-friendly food quality detection prototype by combining a glycerol-based sensory film with visual color analysis and the k-nearest neighbors algorithm. It provides technology for accurate monitoring of food freshness and spoilage degree, suitable for large-scale food storage applications.
ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
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Food Science & Technology
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Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
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Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
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Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
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Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
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Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
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Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
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Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
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Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
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Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
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Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
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Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
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Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.