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Screening Of Streptococcus Used For The Fermented Walnut Mink Drink, Zhao Juanjuan, Wu Rongrong

Food and Machinery

In this study, 14 Streptococcus strains were isolated from sourdough bread, white silk mustard, pickles and cucumber sauce. Among those strains, four strains marked as HsS5, HsS6, HsS8, HsS9 could be used for the fermentation of the walnut milk after acid feature test, and they were identified as Streptococcus thermophilus through their morphologic, physiological biochemical characteristics and 16S rRNA gene sequence. The scores of sensory evaluation of these fermented walnut milks produced by HsS5, HsS6, HsS8, HsS9 with Lactobacillus acidophilus LA were 96, 91, 93, 86, respectively. Moreover, the contents of nine kinds of amino acid were found increased at …

A Method For Predicting Tvb-N Content Of Cooked Beef Based On Hyperspectral Image, Tian Weixin, He Dandan, Yang Dong, Lu Anxiang

Food and Machinery

Based on the shortcomings of the traditional detection methods for meat freshness, such as time-consuming, laborious, low efficiency, loss and other defects, and put forward using hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology to predict cooked beef freshness index of volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content. Firstly, the hyperspectral data of cooked beef samples were obtained by HSI system, and the black and white correction was carried out. And then, the hyperspectral data was preprocessed using the moving average smoothing and the multiple scattering corrections. Finally, the support vector regression (SVR) method was used to establish the prediction model of TVB-N content based on …

Determination Of Acetaldehyde In Wine By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Wei Xiaoqun, Zheng Xuan, Guo Qingyuan, Ling Li, Zeng Guangfeng, Huang Jin, Cai Chun

Food and Machinery

A method for determination of acetaldehyde in wine by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was established, in which the influence factor on the detected results were studied, such as extraction agent, desorption pH, derivatization reagents. As a result, the limit of determination (LOD) of vanillin and ethyl-vanillin was 0.12 mg/kg. linearity range was 0.2～100.0 mg/kg(R²=0.999 4), The spiked recovery was between 89.3%～113.0%, and the RSD ranged from 1.28%～9.42%(n＝6). This method was applicable for determination of acetaldehyde in wine.

Fast Ddetermination Of Malic Acid In Greenapple By Three-Wavelength Spectrophotometry, Pang Xiangdong, Jiang Hong, Zhang Qin, Jiang Tianyan

Food and Machinery

A triple wavelength spectrophotometry to measure malice acid in green apples was established in this study. The reaction between malic acid and tris-hydrochloric acid buffer solution of malachite green showed that a green ionic association complex with three positive absorption peak locating in 568 nm, 644 nm and 424 nm, respectively, could be found in visible light generated area. Moreover, the malic acid with triple wavelength spectrophotometry and its related reaction condition and absorption spectral character were investigated. The result showed that the molar absorption coefficient of performance was 5.88×104 L/(mol·cm), and the quality concentration of malic acid was found …

Simulation Optimization And Test Of Pneumatic Separating Device For Lotus Seed Shell And Kernel Based On Cfd-Dem Coupling Method, Ma Qiucheng, Lei Lintao, Lu Ange, Li Chaozhong, Qin Feng

Food and Machinery

The simulation of separation channel airflow field distribution was implemented with FLUENT software. The CFD-DEM coupling method was used to simulate the separation progress of the mixtures in the separation channel. For fluid outlet velocity, inclination angel of inlet tube and inclination angle of separating channel factors was carried out by simulation experiment, determine the optimal technological parameter of separating channel as follows: inclination angel of inlet tube was 60°, inclination angle of separating channel was 35°, fluid outlet velocity was 7.881 m/s, and the results were the same with the physical prototype. The feasibility to use CFD-DEM coupling method …

Structure Improvement And Performance Optimization Of Thin-Walled Parts, Li Shaohai

Food and Machinery

The CAD/CAE technical was used to study structure and dynamics characteristics of thin-walled parts. Based on a type of thin-walled part, its finite element model of was set up on WorkBench platform, and some low order natural frequency and vibration mode of its structure were also calculated and analyzed. Four structure design schemes about improving dynamic characteristics of the part was established, and then an optimal structure of it was determined through calculating and analyzing its dynamic parameter. The results indicated that vibration resistance of the part could be strengthened effectively by using the cross rib structure, and it was …

Discussion On Influence Of Gear Tooth Shape On Flow Characteristic In Gear Pump, Wang Wen, Yin Yanmei, He Shanghong, Liu Guangming

Food and Machinery

The oil pump models with different gear tooth shapes were established and the internal flow field simulation were taken by utilizing Pumplinx. Then the characteristics of steady state flux and flow pulsation were analyzed. The results were as follows. Compared with the straight gear pump, the flow pulsation of other toothed gear pumps was much lower, although they flowed more slowly at the low and medium speeds. Especially the flow pulsation of dislocation gear pump was much lower than straight gear pump. Moreover, It decreased 27% at 1 100 r/min and 35% at 2 700 r/min comparing with the straight …

Preparation And Thermal Properties Of Nano-Gnps As Stuffing Into The Cool Storage Phase Change Materials, Gao Maotiao, Wang Chunxu, Wu Xuehong, Wang Yanling, Su Zhen

Food and Machinery

Because of its good thermal property, nano-graphite (nano-GnPs) materials has became a research hotspots. The best adding amount of polyester type dispersant of dispersed system of nano-GnPsparaffin composite phase change materials (PCMs) was 2% by mechanical and chemical modification methods with nano-GnPs as stuffing. The stable uniform dispersion of composite PCMs was obtained by precipitation and separation. The adding amount of nano-graphene had no effect on the starting and termination points and peak of phase change. However, the adding amount of nano-GnPs will lower the phase change latent heat of composite PCMs in some degree. Phase change latent heat of …

Tomato Maturity Color Discrimination Based On Machine Vision, Bi Zhijian, Zhang Ruoyu, Qi Yanjie, Wu Yebei

Food and Machinery

Tomato quality is one of the most important factors ensured the consistency of tomato market factors. A color analysis method was proposed for classifying the fresh tomato, with reference to the national standard GB 8852—88, defining the classification standards of tomato maturity. In this study, tomato was divided into the four categories, full ripe, ripe, half ripe, and green ripe. RGB images of tomato were collected, removing the background and filtering de-noising, and then they were converted to HIS and HSV color models. Through the MATLAB programming, the mean values of the color components R, G, B, H, S, V, …

The Antioxidant Activity And Its Relationship With The Functional Components In Proso Millet, Zheng Nannan, Qi Wentao, Wang Chunling, Yun Tingting, Yao Yang, Ren Guixing

Food and Machinery

The effects of proso millets on the antioxidant activity of liver were evaluated by the high-fat diet C57BL/6 mice model, and the relationship of antioxidants with the contents of main bioactive compounds in proso millets were also studied based on the chemical and cellular analyses of the polyphenols and flavonoids contents. The results showed that the high-fat diet reduced the hepatic antioxidant capacity of liver, while the addition of proso millets could improve it significantly with a high-fat diet. The contents of both polyphenols and flavonoids were significantly different among different breeds of proso millets. The variation coefficient of total …

Study On Technology Of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Combined Macroporous Resin Purification Enrichment For Total Flavonoids From Geum Aleppicum And Its Radical Scavenging Activity, Chen Cheng, Luo Guoping, Yan Mengru, Wen Ming, Dang Sha

Food and Machinery

Taking the total flavonoids from Geum aleppicum by using ultrasound-assisted extraction and purification techniques, and test the scavenging ability to DPPH of total flavonoids. With extraction quantity of total flavonoids as dependent variable, the independent variables including ratio of liquid to solid, ethanol concentration, ultrasonic power, ultrasonic temperature and ultrasonic time were studied on extraction by single experiment and response surface methodology; the adsorption and desorption of total flavonoids were used to investigate adsorption and elution conditions of macroporous resin; the scavenging ability to DPPH was used to investigate antioxidant activity. The optimal extraction conditions were: ultrasonic power 300 W, …

Study On Extraction Process And Antioxidant Activity Of Melanin From Tremella Fuciformis Residue, Shi Xuan, Yan Yu, Liang Xuming, Tan Hongjun, Yang Yong, Zhong Geng, Shi Wenjuan

Food and Machinery

Melanin was extracted by alkali solution and acid extraction method with the assistance of microwave from Tremella fuciformis residue. The separation and purification was optimized. The spectral characteristics and antioxidant activities of melanin were researched. The results showed that the optimum process of extracting melanin from Tremella fuciformis residue by alkali solution and acid extraction method with the assistance of microwave were as follows: amount of extraction solvent to yield 1∶40, concentration of NaOH 1.75 mol/L, hydrolyzing time 2 h, microwave treatment time 60 s. In this condition color value of melanin extracted from Tremella fuciformis residue was 156.6, and …

Enzymatic Extraction Of Bee Pollen Soluble Dietary Fiber And Its Physicochemical Analysis, Zheng Hui, Chen Xiping, You Zhendan, Xia Dongxue, Hu Xi

Food and Machinery

Bee pollen soluble dietary fiber was extracted by enzymatic extraction, and the physicochemical properties was analyzed, while, the products were compared with the bee pollen soluble dietary fiber by acid extraction and alkali extraction. The optimal enzymatic extraction conditions were determined as follows: extraction temperature 50 ℃, extraction time 2 h, enzyme 2.5%, pH 4. Under the conditions, the yield of bee pollen soluble dietary fiber was 4.11%. The product is milk-white powder, and has good smell. The swelling capacity, water holding capacity and the water-solubility of the fiber were 2.03 mL/g, 1.01 g/g, 91.26%, respectively. The bee pollen soluble …

Preparation And Characterization Of The Powder Microcapsules Of Cashew Nut, Chen Sida, Liang Lu, Li Yuting, Yan Xiaoyan, Liu Chengmei, Zhong Yejun, Zhong Junzhen, Xiong Yang

Food and Machinery

Cashew was used to explore its powder microcapsule, and the production methods were optimized as well as its properties and structures represented. The results showed that the emulsion stability was the best, when emulsifier ratio of single and double fat gump to sucrose ester was 1∶2. Moreover, the best emulsifier content was found to be 1.5%, and the best core wall proportion was 1∶1, with the best solid content of 25%. Basic ingredients of microcapsules consisted of proteins ( 12.94%), water (2.38%), carbohydrate （61.57%）, ash （2.45%）， and fat (20.66%). Consequently, the rate of mcrocapsule embedding rate 94.10%, with density 0.68 …

Effects Of Mixed Strains Optimized From Sourdoughs On Quality Of Steamed Bread With Tartary Buckwheat Bran, Wang Xueting, Du Muying, Liao Yuting, He Rui, Li Yuzhu, Zsolt Zalán

Food and Machinery

The study was aimed to research the effect of mixed strains optimized from sourdoughs on the quality of steamed bread with tartary buckwheat bran, through sensory quality, texture profile analysis and SPME-GC-MS analysis. The Angel Yeast and Hungary yeast considered as control groups. The results showed that: the order of sensory evaluation was mixed strains (82.2±2.3) > Hungary yeast (80.9±1.3) > Angel yeast (77.1±1.4); the hardness, chewiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and resilience of fermented steamed bread with mixed strains was the best one; on the springiness, the steamed bread fermented with Hungary yeast was the best one. In flavor compounds, Angel yeast, Hungary …

The Effects Of Operating Parameters Of Cigarette Making Machine On Cigarette Yield, Yao Ermin, Shao Ning, Li Xiao, Jiang Xuebing, Zhang Mingya, Xu Xiufeng

Food and Machinery

The effects of cigarette machine operating parameters were studied on the yield of different grades of cigarettes. The effects of operating parameters, such as the amount of running silk, yarn feeding and yarn supply and the volume of ticking, on the yield of cigarettes A, B and C were studied by uniform design method. The results were as follows. ① The polynomial models of the running parameters and yield of different grades cigarettes were established. for A grades, it was Y_A=27.500+0.704X₂+1.72E-03X^2.08₁-2.110E-03X₁X₃; for B grades, it was Y_B= …

Optimization For The Extraction Of Polysaccharides From Penicillium Camemberti And Its Antifreeze Activity, Liu Dong, Ye Hongling, Li Ping, Tan Wei

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the single-factor and Box-Behnken experiments were employed to optimize the extraction parameters of intracellular polysaccharide (IPS) from Penicillium camemberti, i.e. liquid-solid ratio, extraction time and temperature, and the antifreeze activity of IPS was also evaluated. The results showed that the IPS could be best extracted with liquid-solid ratio 36.7∶1 (mL/g) at 89.6 ℃ for 123 min, and the yield of it was about 12%. In addition, the antifreeze activity of IPS was almost equal to glycerol, and the livabilities of Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidum were significantly improved by 1%~2% IPS.

U.S. Drought Monitor, December 27, 2016, Brad Rippey

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of U.S. for December 27, 2016 (12/27/16) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Winter wheat.

Can Sub-Saharan Africa Feed Itself?, Martin K. Van Ittersum, Lenny G. J. Van Bussel, Joost Wolf, Patricio Grassini, Justin Van Wart, Nicolas Guilpart, Lieven Claessens, Hugo De Groot, Keith Wiebe, Daniel Mason-D'Croz, Haishun Yang, Hendrik Boogard, Pepijn A. J. Van Oort, Marloes P. Van Loon, Kazuki Saito, Ochieng Adimo, Samuel Adjei-Nsiah, Alhassane Agali, Abdullahi Bala, Regis Chikowo, Kayuki Kaizzi, Mamoutou Kouressy, Joachim H. J. R. Makoi, Korodjouma Ouattara, Kindie Tesfaye, Kenneth G. Cassman

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Although global food demand is expected to increase 60% by 2050 compared with 2005/2007, the rise will be much greater in sub- Saharan Africa (SSA). Indeed, SSA is the region at greatest food security risk because by 2050 its population will increase 2.5-fold and demand for cereals approximately triple, whereas current levels of cereal consumption already depend on substantial imports. At issue is whether SSA can meet this vast increase in cereal demand without greater reliance on cereal imports or major expansion of agricultural area and associated biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions. Recent studies indicate that the global increase …

Guide To The Kevin And Carla Chambers Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

This collection is comprised of materials advertising wine events occurring in Oregon’s wine country, more specifically in Yamhill County. There are other promotional materials as well.

Guide To The Barney Watson Collection, Linfield College Archives

Linfield Archives Finding Aids

This collection contains materials regarding the wine industry and Oregon State University’s enology program. All materials focus around Barney Watson, an active member in the wine industry and former professor of enology at Oregon State.

Why We Still Need To Worry About Bees, Meaghan Lee Callaghan

Capstones

American honey bees, and other native bee species, are still in decline, though the specter of colony collapse disorder may be fading behind us. Colony decline, the loss of bees overwinter experienced across the country at a quarter to third lost per hive (sometimes more), is now expected. Losses can include those from colony collapse disorder. The author discusses the different causes for colony decline and speaks to bee health scientists and local beekeepers. Read more at: http://www.meaghanleecallaghan.com/capstone/index.html

Department For Agriculture And Food – Northern Beef Futures: Valuing Security Of Supply, Department Of Agriculture And Food Wa

Animal production published reports

The DAFWA-NBF project is committed to identifying growth and value creation opportunities for the WA Beef industry and have engaged PwC to estimate the value of increased security of supply.

A joint PwC/NBF team have developed a WA beef value chain model to better understand the industry’s potential and establish the potential value associated with changes in the security of supply.

Results indicate that, over a five to twelve year timeframe, the WA Beef industry might have the potential to grow cattle disposals, double revenue to $1.2B and increase profit by $0.5B.

A diversified market which includes Japan and China …

Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes December 9, 2016, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance at the December 9, 2016 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the OSU Foundation Portland Center in Portland, Oregon. The Board went into Executive Session prior to calling the meeting to order. The finance, research, and marketing committees, and the Oregon Wine Standing Committee on Research (OWSCR), all provided reports. As part of the research committee's report, the Board discussed a research project proposal from AFRI (the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture). The Board also discussed nominations for the 2017 industry awards and elected …

Mapping The Impact Of Intensive Rotational Grazing On Soil Fertility Over Time On Greenbrier Farms In Pickens County, South Carolina, Emily Kirby

Earth and Environmental Sciences Presentations

Intensive rotational grazing (IRG) is a management technique that involves a more intentional management approach which includes increased paddock numbers, shorter grazing periods, larger livestock presence per acre, and longer periods of rest on pastures. Potential advantages of this management technique include improved forage quality, greater yield, decreased erosion, stable production during adverse growing condition, and improved soil fertility. This study collects and analyzes data to understand the impact of rotational grazing on soil fertility as measured by SOC (soil organic carbon) and SON (soil organic nitrogen) on Greenbrier Farms in Easley, South Carolina. This study analyzes the transition from …

Resistance Of Rice Varieties To Sitophilus Oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Diana Cristina Da Silva Costa, André Cirilo De Sousa Almeida, Marcio Da Silva Araújo, Elvis Arden Heinrichs, Mabio Chrisley Lacerda, José Alexandre Freitas Barrigossi, Flávio Gonçalves De Jesus

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Abstract

Rice, Oryza sativa L. (Poaceae), is one of the world’s most important food crops. Among the insects that damage rice grains, the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is the most important species. The objective of this study was to identify rice varieties with resistance to S. oryzae as measured by grain feeding damage and S. oryzae reproduction. The rice varieties evaluated were obtained from the germplasm bank of the National Center of Research Rice and Beans, Embrapa, Brazil. The experimental design was completely randomized with 3 replications and 22 treatments (varieties). The varieties Bonança, Esmeralda, and Rio …

Investigating The Practices And Needs Of Agricultural Researchers At The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, Leslie M. Delserone, Andrea L. Dinkelman

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Libraries was one of 19 libraries participating in a national study, initiated by Ithaka S+R, of the research practices and needs of agricultural researchers. Two UNL Libraries faculty members participated in this study by interviewing 11 UNL agricultural scholars during the summer of 2016. The ethnographic research approach revealed four core themes explored in this UNL-specific report: interdisciplinarity and collaborations; scientific communication practices; scientific research data; and challenges and opportunities. Illustrated by the sample of faculty comments presented here, the themes have direct implications for the UNL Libraries, while in other cases these point to concerns …

Reducing Emissions From Agriculture To Meet The 2 °C Target, Eva Wollenberg, Meryl Richards, Pete Smith, Petr Havlík, Michael Obersteiner, Francesco N. Tubiello, Martin Herold, Pierre Gerber, Sarah Carter, Andrew Reisinger, Detlef P. Van Vuuren, Amy Dickie, Henry Neufeldt, Björn O. Sander, Reiner Wassmann, Rolf Sommer, James E. Amonette, Alessandra Falcucci, Mario Herrero, Carolyn Opio, Rosa Maria Roman-Cuesta, Elke Stehfest, Henk Westhoek, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Tek Sapkota, Mariana C. Rufino, Philip K. Thornton, Louis Verchot, Paul C. West, Jean François Soussana, Tobias Baedeker

Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources Faculty Publications

More than 100 countries pledged to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the 2015 Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Yet technical information about how much mitigation is needed in the sector vs. how much is feasible remains poor. We identify a preliminary global target for reducing emissions from agriculture of ~1 GtCO2e yr−1 by 2030 to limit warming in 2100 to 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. Yet plausible agricultural development pathways with mitigation cobenefits deliver only 21–40% of needed mitigation. The target indicates that more transformative technical and policy options will be needed, …

Farm Work Injuries Among A Cohort Of Children In Kentucky, Usa, Steven R. Browning, Susan C. Westneat, Deborah B. Reed

Epidemiology and Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Children residing on farms with livestock may be at an increased risk for work-related injuries, compared to children who work on other commodity farms. This study characterizes children's work tasks on Kentucky farms and assesses whether children who work on beef cattle farms are at an increased risk for farm work injuries. The results of a cohort study of children aged 5-18 years (N=999 at baseline) working on family farms in Kentucky, followed for two consecutive years after an initial enumeration five years previously, found that 70% of the children were involved in animal-related chores. Across all age groups, children …

The Role Of African Leafy Vegetables In Food Security, Marcia M. Croft

Open Access Dissertations

African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are a diverse set of crops grown across sub-Saharan Africa. They have been a staple of traditional diets and contain many critical micronutrients but their importance has been largely ignored by researchers and policymakers at the expense of imported crops. Availability, accessibility, and utilization of ALVs are limited by factors across the supply chain. This research investigated seed systems, drought tolerance, hydroponic production, market barriers, consumer preference, and the impact of gender as related to ALVs. We found that ALVs play an important role in food security and that critical differences exist between formal and informal …