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Chemical Mechanism Of Antioxidation Of Theaflavin, Xie Hong, Luo Zhicong, Li Xican

Food and Machinery

To research the antioxidant chemical mechanism of theaflavin, the antioxidant activities of theaflavin were measured in vitro using several chemical models, including DPPH· (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl) scavenging, ABTS⁺· \[2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)\] scavenging, and Cu²⁺-reducing power assays, which was compared with the positive control Trolox. In these assays, theaflavin along with positive control Trolox exhibited dose-dependently antioxidant abilities. The relative antioxidant levels of theaflavin vs Trolox (i.e. IC_50,Trolox/IC_{50,theaflavin} value) were calculated as 2.57, 3.13 and 3.74, respectively for DPPH·-scavenging assay, ABTS⁺·-scavenging assay, and Cu²⁺-reducing power assay. In conclusion, theaflavin possessed higher antioxidant …

Analysis Of Functional Components And Organic Selenium In Se-Enriched Citrus Vesscosa, Yang Xu

Food and Machinery

The contents of total phenolics, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, glutathione and carotenoid were examined in five different processed and utilized parts, which were peels, pulps, juices, pomaces and seeds. The optimum extraction process of inorganic selenium was determined by single factor and response surface design. Combining with total selenium and inorganic selenium contents, analyzed the ratio of organic selenium in various parts. Results indicated that there were significant differences in the contents of these functional nutrients, while the peels had the highest contents. When the materials were extracted with the ratio of 115.20 (material to water) at 91.22 ℃ for 7.42 …

Analysis Of Fatty Acid Composition And Content In Three Strains Of Stropharia Rugoso-Annulata By Gc-Ms, Zhao Yan, Ren Yunfei, Chen Mingjie, Zha Lei, Song Xiaoxia, Guo Ligang, Wang Chenguang

Food and Machinery

The fatty acids composition and relative content were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), which were extracted from the mycelia of Stropharia rugoso-annulata Farlow apud Murrill strains Gaoyou, Zhaoyang and Tufei. The results showed that 15 kinds of saturated fatty acids and 18 kinds of unsaturated fatty acids were found in Gaoyou and Zhaoyang mycelia. The fatty acids composition in Tufei mycelia consisted of 11 kinds of saturated fatty acids and 17 kinds of unsaturated fatty acids, which were less than those in Gaoyou and Zhaoyang mycelia. The relative content of unsaturated fatty acids was higher than that of saturated …

Effects Of Storage Temperature And Duration On Quality Properties Of Fresh Rice Noodles, Zhu Hong, Wang Fang, Yi Cuiping

Food and Machinery

Fresh rice noodles at the different temperatures（4, 25, 37 ℃）during 0～30 h storage, the total plate count (TPC), textural properties, cooking properties, color and sensory properties were analyzed. The results indicated that TPC of fresh rice noodles at 4 ℃ were within the safe range during 30 h, the hardness and chewiness of the products were higher than those of the 25 ℃ and 37 ℃ groups at the same storage time, the flexibility was relatively low; at 25 ℃, the TPC of fresh rice noodles were within the safe range during 18 h, the textural properties better than 4 …

Association Of Proteomics Changes With Al-Sensitive Root Zones In Switchgrass, Mahesh Rangu, Zhujia Ye, Sarabjit Bhatti, Suping Zhou, Yong Yang, Tara Fish, Theodore W. Thannhauser

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

In this paper, we report on aluminum (Al)-induced root proteomic changes in switchgrass. After growth in a hydroponic culture system supplemented with 400 μM of Al, plants began to show signs of physiological stress such as a reduction in photosynthetic rate. At this time, the basal 2-cm long root tips were harvested and divided into two segments, each of 1-cm in length, for protein extraction. Al-induced changes in proteomes were identified using tandem mass tags mass spectrometry (TMT-MS)-based quantitative proteomics analysis. A total of 216 proteins (approximately 3.6% of total proteins) showed significant differences between non-Al treated control and treated …

Functional Trait Differences Between Native Bunchgrasses And The Invasive Grass Bromus Tectorum, Huiqin H.E., Thomas A. Monaco, Thomas A. Jones

Forage and Range Research Laboratory Publications

We conducted 30- and 60-d greenhouse experiments to compare functional traits of Bromus tectorum (invasive annual grass) and four perennial bunchgrasses under well-watered or drought conditions. Even under drought, B. tectorum experienced significantly less stress (i.e., higher xylem pressure potential and greater shoot water content, water use per day and water-use efficiency) and biomass production than the perennial grasses after 30 d. However, after 60 d, its superiority was reduced under infrequent watering. Differences among perennial grasses were more pronounced for physiological traits under infrequent watering and for morphological traits under frequent watering. Elymus multisetus (fastgrowing species) had a higher …

Influence Of Harvest Date On Seed Yield And Quality In Forage Kochia, Cody F. Creech, Blair L. Waldron, Corey V. Ransom, Dale R. Zobell, Joseph Earl Creech

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

Forage kochia (Bassia prostrata) is used for rangeland reclamation and livestock and wildlife forage, but limited research has been conducted on its seed production. Therefore, this research evaluated the effect of harvest date on seed weight, germination, and seed yield of forage kochia subspecies virescens and grisea. Seed was harvested from individual plants for 3 years during October, November, and December. October harvest had the lightest 100-seed weights, with the November harvest slightly heavier than December, for most accessions. Cultivar Snowstorm and breeding line Sahsel, both subsp. grisea, had the greatest 100-seed weights in November, 155 …

The Use Of Grape By-Products As A Nutrient Rich Cattle Feed, Zachary Christman

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

In this article you will learn about how to use the grape stems, skins and pulp that are generated by the wine industry. Ruminant animals such as cattle can digest this inexpensive yet nutrient rich material. The complete process from wine press to cattle feed is covered in this article. The historical background of using grape by-products and methods to preserve this food source is also presented.

Discovering Agriculture-Related Careers Through Cypress, Audrey Mccrary-Quarles, Christopher C. Mathis Jr.

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The primary objective of the Combining Youth Passion and Resources for Environmental Sciences Studies (CYPRESS) Project was to increase awareness and generate interest among minority students regarding agriculture-related careers, in rural SC. The students participated in 4H after-school programs, summer camps, and an Ag-Science course. There were also workshops for teachers and parents for them to support the students. Data from the project were analyzed using pre- and post-survey methods. The results revealed that 26% of 4H after-school participants were interested in pursuing agriculture-related careers; 43% of summer camp participants were interested in pursuing such careers, and 5% of the …

An Analysis Of The Characteristics And Practices Of Selected Florida Small Livestock Producers: A Focus On Production And Processing, Jannette R. Bartlett, David Nii O. Tackie, Dana Reid, Akua Adu-Gyamfi, Angela Mckenzie-Jakes

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The study assessed the characteristics and practices of small livestock producers, emphasizing production and processing. Data were obtained from a convenience sample of seventy small producers from selected counties in Florida, and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including chi-square tests. The socioeconomic characteristics showed that part-time producers, White producers, middle-aged producers, fairly educated producers, and moderate-income producers dominated the group. A majority of the producers practiced rotational grazing, fed a combination of forage and concentrate, and less than half conducted soil tests regularly. Moreover, over half had parasite problems and treated them primarily with anthelmintics. Nearly all producers sold animals live, …

Effects Of Foliar Applied Titanium ( Ti ) On Quality And Nutrient Uptake Of Creeping Bentgrass ( Agrostis Stolonifera ) On Professional Golf Course Greens, Caleb Wepprecht

Theses and Dissertations

Golf course putting greens typically consist of creeping bentgrass on sandy soils. Creeping bentgrass is mowed at extremely short heights, limiting root growth and making it vulnerable to different pests. Sandy profiles make it difficult for creeping bentgrass to take up nutrients and water. Tytanit combines sulfur, magnesium, and titanium-ascorbate as a biostimulant to increase chlorophyll content within the plant, increase yields, and assist in fighting biotic and abiotic diseases such as diseases and drought. Previous studies have shown benefits in plant growth, but results have been inconsistent. No previously reported studies have been performed on turfgrass using Tytanit. Therefore, …

Recombinant Promoter (Muascsv8cp) Driven Totiviral Killer Protein 4 (Kp4) Imparts Resistance Against Fungal Pathogens In Transgenic Tobacco, Debasish Deb, Ankita Shrestha, Indu B. Maiti, Nrisingha Dey

Kentucky Tobacco Research and Development Center Faculty Publications

Development of disease-resistant plant varieties achieved by engineering anti-microbial transgenes under the control of strong promoters can suffice the inhibition of pathogen growth and simultaneously ensure enhanced crop production. For evaluating the prospect of such strong promoters, we comprehensively characterized the full-length transcript promoter of Cassava Vein Mosaic Virus (CsVMV; -565 to +166) and identified CsVMV8 (-215 to +166) as the highest expressing fragment in both transient and transgenic assays. Further, we designed a new chimeric promoter ‘MUASCsV8CP’ through inter-molecular hybridization among the upstream activation sequence (UAS) of Mirabilis Mosaic Virus (MMV; -297 to -38) and CsVMV8, as the core …

Converting Agricultural Lesson Plans To Be Common Core Compliant For Grades 3-5, Hattie Kaymarie Jameson, Brittany Rose Withnell

Agricultural Education and Communication

There are few Common Core approved lesson plans for teachers to incorporate into traditional science programs in California. The Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom (AITC) program provides K-12 educators lesson plans with an agricultural focus. Only 13 out of 45 of the lesson plans that the California AITC website offers are Common Core approved (Learn About Ag, 2017).

Agricultural literacy is valuable to consumers, can lead to careers in agriculture, and can create a greater understanding of the world and of science for students. The agricultural lessons give students a real life relationship with what they are learning and …

Cal Poly Farmers Picnic, Emily Anne Dale, Riley Nilsen, Jack Gavron

Agricultural Education and Communication

Agriculture can be seen as the world’s most essential industry. Many products people use daily come directly from agriculture, including the food placed on people’s tables. Knowing where that food comes from, and the overall importance of agricultural education is vital in the United States and the world. This message needs to be shared beyond the classroom: we need agriculture to survive.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “in 2012, there were 3.2 million farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers and an estimated 757,900 agricultural workers legally employed in the U.S.” (USDA, 2012). These findings concluded that less …

Managing Pregnancy In Ewes, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

The health and nutrition of the pregnant ewe largely determines how successful lambing is in any given year.

Careful monitoring and management of the pregnant ewe during the 5-month foetal development will help her cope with the rigours of birth and lactation, and also influence lamb survival, birthweight and production for life.

Nebline, March 2018

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: Early Spring Care for Fruit Trees

Food & Health

Farm & Acreage

Pests & Wildlife

Horticulture

Early Childhood

4-H & Youth

and other extension news and events

Genetic Diversity And Distinctness Of Wild Nebraska Hops And Hop Cultivars (Humulus Lupulus L.), Megan Franklin

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Background Commercial hop (Humulus lupulus) cultivars that are being grown in the Midwest are not performing as successfully as when they are grown in the Pacific Northwest, the region to which they are adapted. To increase adaptation to the Midwest environment, one strategy is to draw from the genetic pool of wild native Midwest hops, which have developed genes that allow them to grow successfully in this environment. Wild hop plants that are genetically distinct from commercial cultivars are likely to have more adaptations, such as pest/disease resistance and drought tolerance, which can be bred into commercial lines. The …

Create Family Meals Curriculum, Carolyn Washburn, Melanie Jewkes, Jaqueline Neid, Teresa Hunsaker

All Current Publications

This curriculum is intended to give family members a hands-on experience in planning nutritious and delicious meals, as well as improving their cooking skills, and spending time together as a family. CREATE Family Meals lessons focus on developing healthy families through encouraging healthy eating patterns and increasing daily physical activity.

Effect Of Fermentation On Alleviating Physical Fatigue Of Ziziphus Jujuba Polysaccharide, Wang Hongjie, Zhang Pingping, Ou Keke, Feng Cong, Chuai Donghua

Food and Machinery

The effects of fermented and unfermented Ziziphus jujuba polysaccharide on the physical fatigue alleviation in mice was investigated in this study. 56 male SPF class Kunming mice were fed with different doses of polysaccharides, and their body weight, exhaustive swimming time and related anti-fatigue evaluating indexes were measured after treated for 4 weeks. Tests showed that, compared with the normal control group, the mice fed with the polysaccharides from fermented and unfermented Ziziphus jujuba had a prolonged exhaustive swimming time. The percentage elongation was 32.01% for the high-dose unfermented jujuba polysaccharide treated group, and the percentage elongation was 47.98% for …

Synchronous Detection Of Multicomponent Trans-Fatty Acids And Investigation Of Content In Infant Formula Farina, Huang Li, Li Jinlin, Wang Chufang, Wan Liang

Food and Machinery

In this study, we established multicomponent trans-fatty acids(TFAs) synchronous detection method, and on this basis the content of various components of TFAs from 38 batches of commercial infant formula farina was investigated. The results showed the average content of TFAs in infant formula farina was 0.749 3 mg/g, and the overall content was low. The TFAs total content was within a range of 0.04～1.0 mg/g in approximately 76.3% of samples. The main component was C_18:1-11T, C_19:1-7T, C_{18:3-9T/12T/15T}, C_18:1-9T and C_18:2-9,12TT. Moreover, we found that the ingredient formula and processing technology were two …

Determination Of 45 Elements In Yingde Black Tea By Icp-Ms, Zhang Xiancai, Zhang Chunhua, Huang Xiaolan, Wu Huiqin

Food and Machinery

The inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) combined with microwave digestion was employed in this study for the determination of forty five elements in Yingde black tea. The results showed that 45 elements had good linearity and correlation coefficients all greater than 0.999 5. The limits of detection (LODs) were ranged from 0.000 1 to 20.090 0 μg/L. The recovery rates were between 82.58% and 119.19% with the relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 0.20%～7.03%. The RSD of all the elements except Sb was 0.15%～9.14% in precision experiments. The method was validated by standard reference material (GBW10083), the determination values of …

The Legal Regulation On The Use Of Non-Gm(O) Label On Food, Liu Xuxia, Wang Qi

Food and Machinery

Non-GM(O) label is widely used on food in our country. The existence of information asymmetry increase the risk of misuse of non-GM(O) label,while the market mechanism itself can not regulate the misuse. In China,the legislation regulating the non-GM(O) label is not specific, thus misuse of non-GM(O) label was generally not considered to be illegal in judicial decision. Existing research mainly focuses on non-GM(O ) advertising instead of non-GM(O) label. By contrast, there are specific legislation which restrict the scope of food on which the non-GM(O) label can be used in Germany, Japan and the United States. The use of Non-GM(O) …

Is Genetic Use Restriction Technology (Gurt) A Viable Alternative To The Utility Patent For The Protection And Promotion Of Innovation In Genetically Engineered Agricultural Seeds?, Joseph Rosenblat

PhD Dissertations

Patent protected genetically engineered (GE) agricultural seeds allow farmers to increase the quality and yield of some of the worlds most important food crops. The ability of GE seed firms to use this technology to capture value and promote innovation may be compromised by patent regimes that are not designed to prevent the misappropriation of self-replicating, biologically-based inventions.

Unlike patents, genetic use restriction technology (GURT) provides a primarily self-contained technological method of intellectual property (IP) protection effective in weak IP environments. Currently, GURT is subject to an international commercialization moratorium because of concerns over potential negative economic, environmental, health and …

Does Gender Really Matter In Agriculture?, Marianna Khachaturyan, E. Wesley F. Peterson

Cornhusker Economics

Agriculture comprises around 9.5 percent of GDP for all developing countries, 26.0 percent for the least developed, 17.6 percent in South Asia and 17.4 percent in Sub -Saharan Africa compared with only 1.1 percent in the United States (World Bank, 2018). Agriculture is the main source of employment and livelihood for many, especially in Asia and Africa where about 60 percent of workers (both men and women) are employed in the agricultural sector (Agarwal, 2015). Globally, about 43 percent of workers who are engaged in agricultural activities are women (Akter et al., 2017), and across Asian and African countries, about …

Food Systems, Sustainability And Health Afs 404, Michael Cerbo

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

Nebline, February 2018

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Teaches Limited-Resource Families Through Peer Education

Food & Health

Farm & Acreage

Pests & Wildlife

Horticulture

Early Childhood

4-H & Youth

and other extension news and events

Genome-Wide Analysis Of Grain Yield Stability And Environmental Interactions In A Multiparental Soybean Population, Alencar Xavier, Diego Jarquin, Reka Howard, Vishnu Ramasubramanian, James E. Specht, George L. Graef, William D. Beavis, Brian W. Diers, Qijian Song, Perry B. Cregan, Randall L. Nelson, Rouf Mian, J. Grover Shannon, Leah K. Mchale, Dechun Wang, William Schapaugh, Aaron J. Lorenz, Shizhong Xu, William M. Muir, Katy M. Rainey

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Genetic improvement toward optimized and stable agronomic performance of soybean genotypes is desirable for food security. Understanding how genotypes perform in different environmental conditions helps breeders develop sustainable cultivars adapted to target regions. Complex traits of importance are known to be controlled by a large number of genomic regions with small effects whose magnitude and direction are modulated by environmental factors. Knowledge of the constraints and undesirable effects resulting from genotype by environmental interactions is a key objective in improving selection procedures in soybean breeding programs. In this study, the genetic basis of soybean grain yield responsiveness to environmental factors …

Does Healthy Eating Cost More?, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Mary Ann Jorgensen, Carrie Durward

All Current Publications

Decisions regarding food choices are based on a variety of factors including cost, taste, convenience, and availability. Most people feel that nutritious foods cost more than foods higher in calories and low in other important nutrients. In effort to save money, people may select less nutritious foods when shopping resulting in less healthy meals and snacks. This is a problem because diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats have been found to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease among many others.This fact sheet discusses the cost of healthy eating …

Learning To Listen To Hunger And Fullness Cues, Brittany Bingeman, Jaqueline Neid-Avila

All Current Publications

This fact sheet explains how learning to listen to internal cues, such as hunger and fullness signals, may encourage people to consume less calories and develop a healthier relationship with food .

Hidden Vegetables, Chelsea Feller, Carrie Durward

All Current Publications

It can be difficult to get children to eat enough vegetables, especially if they are picky eaters. Hiding vegetables in other dishes is one way to avoid any disliked flavors or textures. However, there are pros and cons to consider when taking this approach.