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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 …

Effect Of Wheat Gluten Hydrolysate On The Recovery Of Intestinal Mucositis In Methotrexate Treated Rats, Yan Bin, Liu Liya, Wang Yanzhou, Zhou Xianrong, Zhou Sumei

Food and Machinery

To investigate the effect of wheat gluten hydrolysate(WGH) rich in glutamine prepared through the enzymatic hydrolysis by trysin on small intestinal mucosal by methotrexate induced mucositis model in rats. The results showed that the WGH can significantly increase intestinal mucosa weight, villus height, crypt depth, protein and DNA content, decrease diamine oxidase level in plasma and increase glutathione content of small intestine mucosa. The WGH can efficiently alleviate the intestinal mucosal injury in rats.

Effect Of Processing Conditions On The Functional Properties Of Antioxidant Peptides From Pseudosciaena Crocea, Zhang Ningning, Zheng Baodong, Zhang Chong, Li Zhiyu

Food and Machinery

The functional properties of antioxidant peptides from Pseudosciaena crocea under different processing conditions were studied, including the solubility, water absorption, retention properties, fat absorption, apparent viscosity, foaming and emulsifying properties. The results showed that the isoelectric point of the antioxidant peptides was pH 4.0, and at this point, the peptides possessed the lowest solubility and emulsifying activity, while the highest emulsion stability and foaming ability and stability. Moreover, it was also found that the antioxidant peptides showed higher water and fat absorptions, fluidity and lower retention properties. Therefore, the antioxidant peptides from P. crocea could be used as potential additives …

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 The Antioxidation Of Chilli Seed In Lard Oil, Shen Wenjiao, He Xinyi, Feng Changlu, Liu Bin

Food and Machinery

The antioxidation of chilli seed was investigated in this study. The unmilled and milled chilli seeds, and the ethanol extracts from them, with different concentration were added into lard oil, respectively, and put at (63±2) ℃. The POV value of the lard oil under different period was determined. The regression model between POV and storage time was established, and the induction time and oxidation protection factor were also calculated to evaluate antioxidant capacity of chilli seed. The results showed that the three kinds of chilli seed added in lard had antioxidant capacity. Best antioxidant effect was showed when unmilled added …

Optimization On Extraction Of Capsaicinoids Assisted By Ultrasonic-Microwave Synergistic Extracting, Pang Min, Wang Yuanhui, Liu Qian

Food and Machinery

Paprikas were soaked in 90% (V/V) ethanol to extract capsaicinoids by using ultrasonic and microwave assisted extraction (UMAE). Based on the results of single factor experiments, the optimized extraction condition were gotten with orthogonal tests: the ultrasonic power of 50 W, the microwave power of 240 W, the solid- solvent ratio of 1∶20 (g/mL), the microwave time of 480 s, the paprikas particle size of 80 mesh, and the extracting time twice. The present study obtained an extraction rate of 84.52%. Compared with the conventional water bath extraction method, UMAE has the advantages of shorter extraction time and higher efficiency, …

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 …

Study On Quality Improving In Flavor Of Finished Summer Green Tea By Dry-Heat Post-Treatment, Li Yan, He Chunlei, Meng Xueli, Pei Xujing, Nie Congning, Li Tao

Food and Machinery

Taking the finished summer green tea as the raw material, the single factor and orthogonal experiment were conducted by using dry-heat post-treatment to study the optimum technological parameter and effect of the optimum technical on the flavor of summer green tea. The results showed that: dry-heat post-treatment had a significant effect on improving the flavor quality of summer green tea. The optimum technicals were as followed: temperature 55 ℃, water content of unprocessed tea 9% and time 6 h. Sensory of the processed summer green tea showed aging taste disappeared, bitterness decreased and become mellow. In taste composition, the content …

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.

Research Progress On Transport Vibration Damage And Effects Of Fruits On Its Postharvest Physiology Characteristics And Quality, Jiang Bao

Food and Machinery

In our country, truck transport vibration is the important reason which leads to mechanical damage and quality decreased of fruits during storage and transportation. This paper was on the basis of the analysis of the vehicle vibration in the process of truck transportation, and influencing factors, focused on the latest process in effects of transport vibration on postharvest physiology properties and quality of fruits, providing a basis and reference for the reduced transport vibration damage of fruits.

Research Status And Progress Of Fatty Acid Analysis Methods In Beans, Xie Yanhua, Xie Jing, Li Pao, Chen Miaofen, Jiang Liwen, Chen Lili

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the methods of fatty acid extraction and methyl esterification of beans (the main products are soy food) were reviewed. A variety of physiological functions of fatty acids are described. Moreover the differences of diverse detection methods of fatty acids were analyzed. We hope to provide testing methods for the change of fatty acids in bean product processing, and providing the basis for the development of potential function's in oil and fat products.

Research Progress On Physiological Activities And Its Mechanismof Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Sheng Ran, Sun Zhigao, Huang Qiaojuan, Hao Jingmei, Fang Ming, Yu Fengsheng

Food and Machinery

The beta-cryptoxanthin is composed of multiple prenyl units, belonging to the oxidation of carotenoid. It widely exists in persimmon, citrus and other plants, and also can be produced by microbial fermentation..Based on beta-cryptoxanthin, the mechanism of its absorption and physiological activities was reviewed, in order to provide reference for improving research and clinic application of beta-cryptoxanthin.

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 …

Effects Of Controlled Freezing-Point Storage Treatment On Quality Of “Hujingmilu” Juicy Peaches, Zhu Lin, Ling Jiangang, Shang Haitao, Lin Xudong, Yu Jingfen, Chen Shuyin

Food and Machinery

In order to provide theoretical basis for applying controlled freezing-point storage preservation technology to soft peaches in south China, this research investigated the effects of controlled freezing-point storage and different temperatures treatment on quality of “Hujingmilu” juicy peaches during storage. Controlled freezing-point storage(-0.8 ℃) were used to keep properties of peaches, and low temperature treatment as 3～4 ℃, (0±0.5) ℃ was taken as control. Changes in physicochemical indexes (flesh firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid and relative conductivity), sensory indexes (browning index, colouration and sensory evaluation) of different storage times and shelf-life were investigated. Factor analysis was used …

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

Getting Road Expansion On The Right Track: A Framework For Smart Infrastructure Planning In The Mekong, Andrew Balmford, Huafeng Chen, Ben Phalan, Mingcheng Wang, Christine S. O'Connell, Cath Tayleur, Jianchu Xu

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

The current unprecedented expansion of infrastructure promises to enhance human wellbeing but risks causing substantial harm to natural ecosystems and the benefits they provide for people. A framework for systematically and proactively identifying the likely benefits and costs of such developments is badly needed. Here, we develop and test at the subregional scale a recently proposed global scheme for comparing the potential gains from new roads for food production with their likely impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Working in the Greater Mekong—an exceptionally biodiverse subregion undergoing rapid development—we combined maps of isolation from urban centres, yield gaps, and the …

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

Animal production and livestock 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 …

Game Theory Analysis Of Intra-District Water Transfers; Case Study Of The Berrenda Mesa Water District, Harry Riordan Ferdon

Master's Theses

California state officials have continued to warn and encourage preparedness for the growing threats of water scarcity. This puts pressure on water suppliers to develop technological and managerial solutions to alleviate the problems associated with scarcity. A recent popular management strategy for distributing water is encouraging water transfers. While there has been analyses on water transfers between large districts and agencies, little analysis has been completed for smaller scale trades, i.e. between individuals in the same water district. This analysis models an agricultural water district, based on the Berrenda Mesa Water District (BMWD). In the model, the growers in the …

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 …

Engaging Educational Professionals Towards Training The Next Generation Within The Food, Agricultural, And Natural Resources Career Areas, Tyson Sorensen

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

Residual Effects Of Nitrogen Fertilization On Soil Nitrogen Pools And Corn Growth, Meghan E. Moser

Open Access Theses

Given the dynamic nature of soil nitrogen (N), inorganic N fertilization to corn (Zea mays L.) has potential to alter N pool balance by creating an accumulation or depletion of soil N. Current corn N recommendations in the common corn-soybean rotation of Indiana strive to find the best N rate that maximizes producer profit. Increasing our understanding of soil N will inform producers if they should adjust fertilizer rates for corn to influence maintenance of organic N and Carbon. Our objective was to determine residual N effects from fertilized corn in a corn-soybean rotation by measuring (1) soil N …