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Titration Of Dietary Histidine During A 22-To 42-Day Feeding Phase Following A 0-To 21-Day Feeding Phase With Variable Dietary Histidine Concentrations In Female Cobb 500 Broilers, Kenneth B. Nelson, Matheus F. Costa, Savannah C. Wells-Crofton, Shivaram K. Rao, Garrett J. Mullenix, Craig W. Maynard, Michael T. Kidd Jun 2024

Titration Of Dietary Histidine During A 22-To 42-Day Feeding Phase Following A 0-To 21-Day Feeding Phase With Variable Dietary Histidine Concentrations In Female Cobb 500 Broilers, Kenneth B. Nelson, Matheus F. Costa, Savannah C. Wells-Crofton, Shivaram K. Rao, Garrett J. Mullenix, Craig W. Maynard, Michael T. Kidd

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Further reductions of crude protein in broiler diets may cause essential amino acids traditionally considered to be supplied at adequate levels to become limiting. Requirement data for histidine are currently scarce and this amino acid is uniquely able to be stored within the body. Thus, the objectives of this study were to evaluate female Cobb 500 broiler growth performance and carcass characteristic responsiveness to increasing digestible histidine to digestible lysine ratios (dHis:dLys) during a 22- to 42-day feeding period and determine if dHis:dLys in preceding feeds influence the former responses. Starter diets were formulated to contain dHis:dLys of 33% or …


Provisioning The 21st Century City: Community And School Gardens As Food Centers, Charleen L. Kepner Jun 2024

Provisioning The 21st Century City: Community And School Gardens As Food Centers, Charleen L. Kepner

Anthós

This essay explores the potential impact of urban agriculture and community gardens as sources of education and sustainable and environmentally-sound food production. Using an analysis of case studies and academic research, I argue for the viability of community gardens and urban agriculture as educational hubs and future food production sources. I examine previous research which shows that small scale effort can make lasting impacts in communities. I argue that the research is promising as it highlights that the efforts of people in their everyday lives, can and do contribute to positive change. This essay contributes to the ongoing discussion of …


Assessing The Impact Of Spirulina Platensis And Organic Trace Minerals On The Incidence Of Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis Lameness In Broilers Using An Aerosol Transmission Model, Andi Asnayanti, Amer Hasan, Khawla Alharbi, Intisar Abdullah Hassan, Walter Bottje, Samuel J. Rochell, Marco A. Rebollo, Michael T. Kidd, Adnan A.K. Alrubaye Jun 2024

Assessing The Impact Of Spirulina Platensis And Organic Trace Minerals On The Incidence Of Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis Lameness In Broilers Using An Aerosol Transmission Model, Andi Asnayanti, Amer Hasan, Khawla Alharbi, Intisar Abdullah Hassan, Walter Bottje, Samuel J. Rochell, Marco A. Rebollo, Michael T. Kidd, Adnan A.K. Alrubaye

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Spirulina platensis is an emerging poultry diet source due to its essential nutrition and bioactive ingredients. Spirulina microalgae confers beneficial effects on broiler's growth performance, immune response, and antioxidant activity. We investigated the effect of Spirulina platensis on BCO lameness, one of the most driving factors for economic and animal well-being concerns in the poultry industry. Additionally, supplementation of Availa ZMC containing organic trace minerals – zinc, manganese, and copper – was shown to alleviate lameness by 20 to 25%. We hypothesized that pairing microalgae and organic trace minerals might confer a synergistic effect in reducing BCO. A 2 × …


Agronomic And Economic Productivity Of Summer Annual Forage Systems Under Different Poultry Litter Application Methods, Ivanelle Meyer, Michael P. Popp, Christine C. Nieman, Amanda J. Ashworth, Phillip R. Owens Jun 2024

Agronomic And Economic Productivity Of Summer Annual Forage Systems Under Different Poultry Litter Application Methods, Ivanelle Meyer, Michael P. Popp, Christine C. Nieman, Amanda J. Ashworth, Phillip R. Owens

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Faculty Publications and Presentations

Poultry litter (litter) is a nutrient dense fertilizer that increases nutritive value and yield in pastures in the mid-southern US. Nutrient losses due to runoff and nitrogen volatilization are common when broadcasting litter. As such, incorporating litter below the soil surface (subsurface) was evaluated in comparison to broadcasting in 2021 and 2022 by quantifying yield and nutritive value of annual forages. The study was a randomized complete block design with three forage treatments—sorghum-sudangrass only (Sorghum bicolor L.), cowpea only (Vigna unguiculata L.), and their mixture, and three litter application methods (broadcast, subsurface, and a no litter control). Litter …


The Effect Of Probiotic Supplementation On Serum Metabolite Concentrations In Young Holstein Heifers, Emily G. Meissner Jun 2024

The Effect Of Probiotic Supplementation On Serum Metabolite Concentrations In Young Holstein Heifers, Emily G. Meissner

Master's Theses

The objective of this trial was to evaluate the effect of a multi-strain probiotic on serum concentrations of selected metabolites in young calves. Holstein heifers (n = 112) from a commercial dairy were enrolled within 48 h of birth and placed into individual hutches. Calves were weaned at 60 d of age and remained in their hutches until 90 d of age, when they were moved to group housing. Calves were placed into 2 treatment groups: 1) control and 2) B. subtilis, B. lichenformis, L. animalis, and P. freudenreichii probiotic (Bovamine Dairy Plus, Chr. Hansen, Milwaukee, WI). Control calves received …


Soil Profile Distribution Of Nutrients In Contrasting Soils Amended With Struvite And Other Conventional Phosphorus Fertilizers, Tatum Simms, Kristofor R. Brye, Trenton L. Roberts, Lauren F. Greenlee Jun 2024

Soil Profile Distribution Of Nutrients In Contrasting Soils Amended With Struvite And Other Conventional Phosphorus Fertilizers, Tatum Simms, Kristofor R. Brye, Trenton L. Roberts, Lauren F. Greenlee

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Phosphorus (P) can be recovered from wastewater and used as an alternative fertilizer, namely, struvite [MgNH4PO4·6(H2O)]. However, the soil mobility of wastewater-derived P and other nutrients needs to be evaluated. The objective of this study was to compare the vertical distribution of water-soluble (WS) soil P and other nutrients from a synthetic-wastewater-derived electrochemically precipitated struvite (ECST) to that from a chemically precipitated struvite (CPST), triple superphosphate (TSP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP), and a control in six soils from Arkansas (AR; loam [L] and silt loam [SiL]), Missouri (MO; SiL 1 and SiL 2), and Nebraska …


A Review Of The Interaction Between Potassium Nutrition And Plant Disease Control, C. C. Ortel, T. L. Roberts, J. C. Rupe Jun 2024

A Review Of The Interaction Between Potassium Nutrition And Plant Disease Control, C. C. Ortel, T. L. Roberts, J. C. Rupe

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Potassium (K) is an essential macronutrient involved in many physiological and biochemical functions that affect a plant's susceptibility to disease. These processes include stomatal regulation, enzyme activation, and solute transport, each of which is often discussed through the lens of either plant nutrition or plant disease control. However, the interaction between these stresses and the resulting physiological and agronomic impact is an important consideration when managing a cropping system as a whole and is scarcely addressed in the literature. Therefore, a review of the literature was focused on the interaction of K nutrition and the resulting impact on plant disease …


Farmer's Adaptive Capacity And Adoption Of Strategies To Climate Change Among Mountain Communities In Nepal, Tanvir Hossain May 2024

Farmer's Adaptive Capacity And Adoption Of Strategies To Climate Change Among Mountain Communities In Nepal, Tanvir Hossain

LSU Master's Theses

Climate change presents significant challenges to agriculture worldwide, particularly where farming is central to livelihoods. This phenomenon has been linked to decreasing crop yields due to rising temperatures and reduced rainfall, particularly affecting low-income countries with limited adaptive capabilities. Grasping how farmers perceive climate change is essential for developing effective adaptation strategies to lessen its adverse impacts. This study concentrated on investigating the perceptions and adaptive strategies employed by smallholder farmers in Nepal's Mustang district, utilizing primary data sources. Data from 131 randomly selected households were gathered through structured interviews, while focus group discussions provided qualitative insights into farmers' views …


The Effect Of Total Factor Productivity On The Food Security And Livelihood Vulnerability Of Farm Households In Bangladesh, Paresh Kumar Sarma, Mohammad Jahanghir Alam, Ismat Ara Begum, Adam M. Mckenzie May 2024

The Effect Of Total Factor Productivity On The Food Security And Livelihood Vulnerability Of Farm Households In Bangladesh, Paresh Kumar Sarma, Mohammad Jahanghir Alam, Ismat Ara Begum, Adam M. Mckenzie

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Faculty Publications and Presentations

Food security and livelihood vulnerability are important issues for the economic sustainability of developing countries like Bangladesh. This study examines the influence of total factor productivity (TFP) on the livelihood vulnerability and food security of rice farming households in Bangladesh. Data from 1,841 rice farming households were extracted from the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey (2015 and 2018) conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute. Various statistical methods, such as the stochastic frontier model, principal component analysis, path analysis using structural equation modeling, and multivariate regression, were employed to analyze the data. The study utilizes a multivariate modeling approach that …


Comparison Of The Activities And Cryoprotective Mechanism Of Two Antifreeze Peptides Derived From Silver Carp Parvalbumin, Li Jun, Fu Yuting, Yu Jian, Li Xianghong, Liu Yongle, Wang Faxiang May 2024

Comparison Of The Activities And Cryoprotective Mechanism Of Two Antifreeze Peptides Derived From Silver Carp Parvalbumin, Li Jun, Fu Yuting, Yu Jian, Li Xianghong, Liu Yongle, Wang Faxiang

Food and Machinery

Objective: Explore the cryoprotective mechanism and structure-activity relationship of antifreeze peptides derived from silver carp parvalbumin. Methods: Using differential scanning calorimetry and molecular dynamics simulation to compare activity, structure and mode of action of two typical peptides. Results: Pv-AFP 1 (KAADSFNH KAFFAKVG) had a stable α-helix structure, while Pv-AFP 2 (KAADSFNHKAF) tended to exhibit random coil. The thermal hysteresis activity of Pv-AFP 1 was 0.87 ℃, which was higher than Pv-AFP 2 (0.74 ℃). Molecular dynamics simulations showed that Pv-AFP 1 could interact with 53 water molecules, and could form 16 hydrogen bonds to adsorb onto the surface of …


Enrichment Of Γ-Aminobutyric Acid Based On Rice Heating And Humidification Technology, Xu Bin, Mi Xingqiong, Bai Qiong, Xu Jinlong, Liu Shuyi May 2024

Enrichment Of Γ-Aminobutyric Acid Based On Rice Heating And Humidification Technology, Xu Bin, Mi Xingqiong, Bai Qiong, Xu Jinlong, Liu Shuyi

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the quality of brown rice. Methods: The content of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the activity of glutamate decarboxylase were used as indicators to study the effect of enrichment conditions on GABA content. Based on the optimal parameters, GABA content in each part of the grain was analyzed to reveal the migration law of GABA. Finally, the effect of the method on the quality of brown rice was analyzed and compared with the soaking method. Results: The highest GABA content was obtained when the water content of the raw material was 14.5% with the final …


Effects Of Mechanical Processing On The Physicochemical Properties Of Oat Β-Glucan And Its In Vitro Fermentation, Li Hang, Wang Jing, Cheng Anwei, Wang Xufeng, Luo Kaiyun May 2024

Effects Of Mechanical Processing On The Physicochemical Properties Of Oat Β-Glucan And Its In Vitro Fermentation, Li Hang, Wang Jing, Cheng Anwei, Wang Xufeng, Luo Kaiyun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To evaluate the effects of mechanical processing on the physicochemical properties of oat β-glucan and its in vitro fermentation. Methods: Oat coarse grains, oat flakes, and oat flour were respectively produced through mechanical progressing methods such as steel cutting, table pressing, and grinding. Then, scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the microstructure, the content, dissolution rate and relative molecular weight of oat β-glucan were determined, and the colon environment was simulated in vitro for fermentation. Results: The total β-glucan content and dissolution rate of steel-cutting oat were higher than those of untreated sample. The total …


Effects Of Different Ultrasonic Enhancement Methods On The Quality Characteristics Of Dried Lotus Root In Heat Pumps, Li Xuhao, Zhong Jinghan, Li Fang, Liu Yunhong May 2024

Effects Of Different Ultrasonic Enhancement Methods On The Quality Characteristics Of Dried Lotus Root In Heat Pumps, Li Xuhao, Zhong Jinghan, Li Fang, Liu Yunhong

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the effect of different ultrasonic enhancement methods on the quality characteristics of dried lotus root in heat pumps. Methods: The effects of US, CU, and USOD on the drying characteristics, appearance color, microstructure, texture characteristics, nutritional quality and antioxidant characteristics of the lotus root heat pump during the drying process were investigated. Ultrasonic (US), direct contact ultrasound (CU), USOD and heat pump drying (HPD) were treated in series and parallel. The coefficient of variation method was used to comprehensively evaluate the quality of lotus root dried by different ultrasonic enhancement methods. Results: US, CU …


Determination Of Six Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Dairy Product By Precolumn Derivatization High Performance Liquid Chromatography With Fluorescence Detection, Li Qiqi, Huang Jiale, Mu Shuyi, Li Qishan, Huang Jingjun May 2024

Determination Of Six Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Dairy Product By Precolumn Derivatization High Performance Liquid Chromatography With Fluorescence Detection, Li Qiqi, Huang Jiale, Mu Shuyi, Li Qishan, Huang Jingjun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To astablish a strong popularity, high sensitivity of six human milk oligosaccharides in dairy product by precolumn derivatization high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method. Methods: Aquatic product sample was precipitated with glacial acetic acid, filtration by using the filter paper. It was derived by 2-aminobenzamide solution. The extracts were centrifuged and filtered by using the organic filter membrane and analyzed by using a AdvanceBio Glycan Map column to be separated and detected,employing acetonitrile-50 mmol/L ammonium formate solution (pH 4.4) as the mobile phase for gradient elution. Results: Under the experimental conditions, six human milk oligosaccharides in dairy product were linear …


Preparation, Structural Characterization, And Performance Analysis Of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Fish Gelatin/Solanum Nigrum Anthocyanin Composite Film, Ouyang Lanlan, Deng Na, Yin Shixian, Rong Zhixing, Wang Jianhui May 2024

Preparation, Structural Characterization, And Performance Analysis Of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Fish Gelatin/Solanum Nigrum Anthocyanin Composite Film, Ouyang Lanlan, Deng Na, Yin Shixian, Rong Zhixing, Wang Jianhui

Food and Machinery

Objective: Screening of polyvinyl alcohol-fish gelatin-solanum nigrum anthocyanin (PVA/FG-SNA) composite packaging film with optimal structure and properties. Methods: Optimizing the fabrication process of films through orthogonal tests, and using thickness, moisture content, water vapor permeability (WVP), tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (EB), Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis to explore the effects of SNAs with different mass fractions on the properties and microstructures of PVA-FG film; In addition, the pH color response and NH3 sensitivity of the PVA/FG-SNA composite film were monitored. Results: When the mass ratio of PVA-to-FG, heating …


The Establishment Of Arrhenius Prediction Model For Tomato Quality Under Extreme Meteorological Temperatures, Ma Minzhen, Wang Ji, Shi Ce, Jia Zhixin, Xu Qian May 2024

The Establishment Of Arrhenius Prediction Model For Tomato Quality Under Extreme Meteorological Temperatures, Ma Minzhen, Wang Ji, Shi Ce, Jia Zhixin, Xu Qian

Food and Machinery

Objective: A coupled model for predicting tomato quality during short-term storage and transportation under extreme temperatures, utilizing the Arrhenius equation in conjunction with meteorological temperature data, to forecast the quality changes in tomatoes during the short-term storage and transportation processes under extreme weather conditions. Methods: Analyzing the meteorological temperature data for the year 2020 in Weifang, Baoding, and Daxing, 7 temperature points were selected to simulate the range of temperature variations for short-term storage and transportation of tomatoes. By utilizing the Arrhenius equation and integrating temperature with weight loss rate, hardness, color difference (ΔE), and sensory evaluation scores …


Study On Hypoglycemic And Lipid-Lowering Activity Of Shrimp Shell-Derived Enzymatic Hydrolysate And Peptide Sequence Function Analysis, Han Pengwei, Yi Tong, Li Honghui, Wu Hao, Li Yan, Chu Wuying May 2024

Study On Hypoglycemic And Lipid-Lowering Activity Of Shrimp Shell-Derived Enzymatic Hydrolysate And Peptide Sequence Function Analysis, Han Pengwei, Yi Tong, Li Honghui, Wu Hao, Li Yan, Chu Wuying

Food and Machinery

Objective: The PCSPHs were prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis of Procambarus clarkii shells, and their hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering activities in vitro were evaluated and peptide sequence were analyzed. Methods: Different crayfish shell proteolysates were prepared by hydrolysis of pepsin, alcalase protease, trypsin, flavor protease and papain, and their in vitro hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering activities were evaluated and peptide sequences were determined. The peptides sequence of Procambarus clarkii shells was identified by LC-MS/MS. Taking the crystal structure of the nuclear receptor PPARγ ligand binding region as the target, Autodock vina was used to simulate molecular docking to obtain crayfish shell peptides …


Nutritional Evaluation And Enzymatic Hydrolysis Peptide Preparation Process Optimization Of Aspongopus, Li Jiaxu, Yang Yang, Wang Biying, Li Pan, Du Bing May 2024

Nutritional Evaluation And Enzymatic Hydrolysis Peptide Preparation Process Optimization Of Aspongopus, Li Jiaxu, Yang Yang, Wang Biying, Li Pan, Du Bing

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the nutrient composition and the optimal enzymatic conditions for the peptides of Aspongopus and lay the groundwork for the creation of Aspongopus protein resources. Methods: The fat, protein, crude polysaccharide content, and fatty acid composition were determined according to the national standard method, and the total flavonoid and polyphenol content was determined by the standard curve method. Response surface methodology was used to optimize the enzymatic process conditions of Aspongopus based on the peptide yield; Amino acid analyzer and high-performance gel permeation chromatography was used to determine the amino acid composition and the relative …


Study On The Numbing Substance Of Polygonatum Rhizoma Based On Steaming Treatment, Wang Jiaxuan, Wang Feng, Li Qingming, Li Wenjia, Su Xiaojun May 2024

Study On The Numbing Substance Of Polygonatum Rhizoma Based On Steaming Treatment, Wang Jiaxuan, Wang Feng, Li Qingming, Li Wenjia, Su Xiaojun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To discover the material substances of the numbing characteristics in Polygonatum Rhizoma. Methods: Polygonati Rhizoma from eight regions were processed by the "nine-steam-nine-bask" method, and its content changes of saponin, polyphenol and calcium oxalate crystal at different steaming times were determined. The degree change of numbing was determined by the cell hemolysis test and sensory properties, and a correlation analysis of numbing was conducted. Results: With the increase of steaming times, the contents of polyphenol and saponin in Polygonati Rhizoma from different regions were initially increased and then decreased, while the content of calcium oxalate crystal and hemolysis …


Hot Air Drying Characteristics And Model Of Mango Slices, Huang Min, Gan Ting, Yi Ping, Huang Fang, Li Li May 2024

Hot Air Drying Characteristics And Model Of Mango Slices, Huang Min, Gan Ting, Yi Ping, Huang Fang, Li Li

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to predict and control the hot air drying process of Mango. Methods: Using fresh Mangifera indica Linn as experimental material, the effects were studied in different hot air temperatures (60, 65, 70 ℃) and different thickness of Mango slices (0.8, 1.0, 1.2 cm) on the drying curve, drying characteristic curve and effective moisture diffusion coefficient of Mango. Selecting six commonly used drying models suitable for fruits and vegetables for fitting, analysis, and validation, the most suitable model for Mango hot air drying was selected. Results: With the increase of temperature and the decrease of slice thickness, the …


Optimization Of Preparation Process And Preliminary Structure Characterization Of Polysaccharides From Lemon Peel With High Hypoglycemic Activity, Jiang Zhonggui, Li Di, Li Kaifeng, Ma Li, Gu Xin May 2024

Optimization Of Preparation Process And Preliminary Structure Characterization Of Polysaccharides From Lemon Peel With High Hypoglycemic Activity, Jiang Zhonggui, Li Di, Li Kaifeng, Ma Li, Gu Xin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to optimize the preparation process of polysaccharides from lemon peel and screen out the components with high hypoglycemic activity. Methods: Ultrasonic assisted enzymatic extraction of lemon peel polysaccharide, combined with response surface test to explore the best extraction process, through DEAE-52 anion chromatography and Sephadex G-100 gel column chromatography separation and purification to obtain a homogeneous polysaccharide fraction (named as LPs-1a). The effective hypoglycemic components of lemon peel polysaccharides were screened by α-glucosidase and their relative molecular weight, monosaccharide composition and characteristic groups were analyzed. Results: The optimal extraction process of lemon peel polysaccharide was …


Research On Efficient Production And Quality Optimization Of Yuba Based On Soymilk Solids Concentration And Slurry Depth Control, Zhang Yan, Ren Guangyue, Duan Xu, Liu Wenchao, Wang Zhe May 2024

Research On Efficient Production And Quality Optimization Of Yuba Based On Soymilk Solids Concentration And Slurry Depth Control, Zhang Yan, Ren Guangyue, Duan Xu, Liu Wenchao, Wang Zhe

Food and Machinery

Objective: Determine the appropriate soymilk concentration and slurry depth to provide a theoretical reference for the efficient and high-quality production of yuba. Methods: The effect of soymilk solids concentration and slurry depth on the yield, film-forming rate, nutrient contents, mechanical properties, cooking loss rate, and rehydration ratio were investigated. Results: The optimal yield solids of yuba (34.68%) and highest nutritional value occurs when the soymilk solids concentration is 6% and the soymilk slurry depth is 6 cm, which presents 51.05% protein, 23.42% fats, and it also has good tensile strength and rehydration qualities, with respective measurements of 3.74 MPa and …


Study On Optimization Of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Technology For Mushroom Sauce, Chen Jing, Tang Haoguo, Wang Jiakang, Si Qihe, Shen Ruxiao May 2024

Study On Optimization Of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Technology For Mushroom Sauce, Chen Jing, Tang Haoguo, Wang Jiakang, Si Qihe, Shen Ruxiao

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to prepare a kind of mushroom paste with Lentinus edodes, Pleurotus eryngii and Agaricus bisporus as raw materials by enzymolysis with cellulase. Methods: The response surface method was used to optimize the optimal enzymatic hydrolysis process of the mushroom paste with amino acid nitrogen content as the index. Results: The optimal enzymolysis conditions were as follows: enzyme dosage 0.6%, pH 6, enzymolysis temperature 50 ℃, solid-liquid ratio 1∶30 (g/mL). Under these conditions, the actual amino acid nitrogen content was 0.418 μg/100 g. Conclusion: The sensory evaluation and nutritional indexes of the mushroom paste are up …


Research Progress On Postharvest Quality Deterioration And Preservation Technology Of Blueberry, She Jiehai, Zhou Wenhua, Ma Yan, Zeng Yaoying, Yu Zhuojun, Guo Hangyu May 2024

Research Progress On Postharvest Quality Deterioration And Preservation Technology Of Blueberry, She Jiehai, Zhou Wenhua, Ma Yan, Zeng Yaoying, Yu Zhuojun, Guo Hangyu

Food and Machinery

Because of high moisture content, blueberries are susceptible to disease and insect infestation leading to corruption and deterioration, which has serious influence on the shelf life of blueberry fruits. This article summarizes the cause mechanism of postharvest quality deterioration of blueberry fruits and the research progress of blueberry preservation technology at home and abroad, mainly including physical, chemical and biological preservation methods; and emphasizes the application of biological methods in the postharvest preservation of blueberries.


Characteristics Influencing Enrollment Choices: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of Factors That Influence Black Students' Decision To Enroll In College Of Agriculture Programs, Jennifer L. Brown May 2024

Characteristics Influencing Enrollment Choices: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of Factors That Influence Black Students' Decision To Enroll In College Of Agriculture Programs, Jennifer L. Brown

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This study aims to identify the barriers that affect Minority enrollment in agriculture, particularly focusing on increasing the enrollment of Black students. There is a significant concern regarding the gap between Black individuals and agriculture enrollment in post-secondary agriculture programs at land-grant institutions. The purpose of this mixed method phenomenology was to (1) identify factors that influence the decision of Black students to enroll in the College of Agriculture and (2) uncover the societal and economic influences that continue to serve as barriers to Black students’ enrolling in agriculture. The quantitative portion of the investigation utilized a web-based instrument structured …


Preparation Of Matrix Reference Materials Of Bifenthrin And Cyhalothrin Pesticide Residues In Green Tea, Fang Haixian, Chen Xinglian, Li Xinyun, Li Jun, Pu Yali, Liu Hongcheng May 2024

Preparation Of Matrix Reference Materials Of Bifenthrin And Cyhalothrin Pesticide Residues In Green Tea, Fang Haixian, Chen Xinglian, Li Xinyun, Li Jun, Pu Yali, Liu Hongcheng

Food and Machinery

Objective: The preparation method of matrix reference materials of bifenthrin and cyhalothrin pesticide residues in green tea was established. Methods: Green tea samples were sprayed with biphenylthrin and cyhalothrin. The samples were crushed, screened, homogenized and bottled. After the homogeneity and stability tests, the quantity value was determined by three laboratories, and the uncertainty was evaluated. Results: The amount values of bifenthrin and cyhalothrin in green tea were (0.185±0.019 7) and (0.207±0.046 6) mg/kg with k=2, and the confidence interval was 95%. Conclusion: The developed matrix reference materials of bifenthrin and cyhalothrin in green tea are homogeneous and stable …


Impact Of Temperature On Children’S Nutrition: A Comparative Study Of Three Ecological Regions Of Nepal, Prakriti Shakya May 2024

Impact Of Temperature On Children’S Nutrition: A Comparative Study Of Three Ecological Regions Of Nepal, Prakriti Shakya

Master's Theses

Nutrition obtained during the growth period of childhood significantly influences long-term well-being and overall productivity, ultimately contributing to the economy of a society. However, weather shocks can wreak havoc by damaging crops, changing yields of important crops and disrupting market access, which directly impacts the food intake of both adults and children. When these adverse events occur during childhood, short term and long term inadequacy in nutrition as well as disease incidence can cause malnutrition leading to stunted growth and cognitive impairment that may persist into adulthood, affecting the labor market and increasing health expenditure. To address this issue, we …


The Impact Of Index Based Livestock Insurance (Ibli) On Child Nutrition In Marsabit County, Kenya, Jackson Kadyampakeni May 2024

The Impact Of Index Based Livestock Insurance (Ibli) On Child Nutrition In Marsabit County, Kenya, Jackson Kadyampakeni

Master's Theses

The study uses six rounds of Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) panel surveys (2009 – 2015) for Northern Kenya’s Marsabit county to investigate the impact of IBLI on child nutrition and household food security. We employ Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Instrumental Variable (IV) regressions to account for potential endogeneity in IBLI uptake. The results indicate that while IBLI uptake significantly improves the intake of key nutrients such as Vitamin A, protein, iron, and fruits and vegetables, it does not translate into significant improvements in child nutrition status, as measured by Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) z-scores. Significant negative effects of age …


Land Use Intensification And Bio-Resource Utilisation In The South Pacific Islands, David Lopez Cornelio May 2024

Land Use Intensification And Bio-Resource Utilisation In The South Pacific Islands, David Lopez Cornelio

International Journal of Islands Research

The long and gradual colonisation of the Pacific islands created settlements of cohesive social networks that fused or were displaced by western ways of life, trade and governance through the centuries. In this paper, a historical review of the processes of island discovery, plants domestication, and of land use practices are discussed alongside the main socioeconomic drivers of land cover change. The native trees of the South Pacific constitute an invaluable resource for sustainable development; they were used and domesticated for thousands of years but logging, commercial agriculture, mining, the introduction of exotic species and urban expansion are threatening them …


Hay Inventory And Purchasing Calculator For Horse Owners, Robyn L. Stewart, Brooklyne M. Wassel May 2024

Hay Inventory And Purchasing Calculator For Horse Owners, Robyn L. Stewart, Brooklyne M. Wassel

Journal of Extension

The Hay Inventory and Purchasing Calculator for Horse Owners is an Excel-based tool for estimating hay needs and expenses for horse owners. Challenges with hay quality and availability can result in higher than expected costs for horse owners as they attempt to purchase enough horse-quality hay to meet their needs. Estimating intake requirements and creating a budget for hay purchasing is key for the effective management and profitability of equine operations. This tool can be used regardless of geographic location and will benefit a diverse audience including Extension educators, equine business owners, and horse owners.