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Hymenopteran Parasitoids Of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)) In Australia, With The Description Of Five New Species In The Families Braconidae And Eulophidae, Erinn P. Fagan-Jeffries, Melina M. Miles, Tareva-Chine C. Atkin-Zaldivar, Andy G. Howe, Siva Subramaniam, Donna M. Chambers, Frezzel Praise J Tadle, Saleh Adnan, Verni Sivasubramaniam, Alice Woodward, Helen Spafford, Brian Thistleton

Biosecurity Research Articles

Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is an invasive pest of agricultural crops including sweet corn and maize. The moth was first recorded in Australia in January 2020 and is now considered established in most states and territories, and research is underway to develop management strategies. Extensive rearing of S. frugiperda larvae and eggs occurred from March 2020 to April 2023 to understand the parasitoid complex present in Australia and identify potential biological control agents. We report here on the hymenopteran parasitoids reared during this period, which were identified using a combination of morphology and COI DNA barcoding, and provide …

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 …

Methods To Manage Survey Error Within Economic Contribution Analysis, Madison Jane Plaisance

LSU Master's Theses

The primary objective of this research was to employ strategical methodological approaches to assess the economic value of specific sub-sectors of the green industry within Louisiana. I specifically focused on addressing errors associated with utilizing survey data as the primary data source in such analyses and utilizing approaches such as post-survey stratification and bootstrapping techniques to mitigate these errors.

To achieve this aim, a group of green industry professionals and I selected sectors for analysis based on horticultural licenses issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). Through collaboration with advisors from the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association …

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 …

The North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center, Part Iii: Outcomes And Impacts, Bradley D. Lubben, Christine Lockert, Sheila Aikanathan Johnson, Milan Chauhan

Cornhusker Economics

The North Central Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Center has existed since 2001 to help support producer-focused agricultural risk management education across the twelve-state North Central Region. The Center works together with centers in other regions of the country to implement a comprehensive program of needs assessment, regional grantmaking, capacity building, and evaluation and reporting to support projects that help producers manage risk and document the outcomes and impacts of those projects.

The last two Cornhusker Economics articles have described the Center and its activities and have highlighted the successes of some recently funded projects. This article concludes the discussion …

Effect Of Sodium Chloride On 3d Printing Performance And Gel Properties Of Silver Carp Surimi System, Zhang Zhichao, Chen Xu, Wang Shaoyun, Cai Xixi

Food and Machinery

Objective: Improve 3D printing performance and gel properties of silver carp surimi system. Methods: By optimizing 3D printing parameters, the 3D printing process is associated with material rheological properties and 3D printing performance. The effects of sodium chloride addition on rheological properties, 3D printing properties, gel strength, moisture properties and microstructure of silver carp surimi were investigated. Results: The addition of sodium chloride decreased the loss modulus of surimi in a dose-dependent manner, but significantly improved the shear recovery performance, reduced the cooking loss of surimi system and increased the water retention of surimi system. The best gel strength and …

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 …

Aroma Components And Sensory Evaluation Of Pixian Douban Sauce, Chen Jing, Ren Tian, Zhao Zilong, Zheng Chengbin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the aroma differences of Pixian bean paste from different brands and establish an analytical method for quality evaluation and quality control methods in Douban Sauce, based on solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques along with sensory evaluation. Methods: Three different brands of Pixian Douban Sauce were selected as the research objects. SPME and GC-MS techniques were used to extract and qualitatively analyze the aroma components, and the sensory evaluation of the three types of Pixian Douban Sauce was conducted based on current effective group standards. Results: 57, 90, and 70 volatile …

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 …

Analysis Of The Flow Field In A Meshing And Co-Rotating Differential Twin Screw Extruder For Extruding Polylactic Acid, Dai Xiangji, Liu Zihao, Huang Zhigang

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the differences in runner performance of screw groups with different differential ratios, and to clarify the effects of differential speed on the extrusion performance of polylactic acid materials. Methods: Four groups of differential twin screw groups were established by Solidworks software, meshing and finite element numerical simulation were carried out by Fluent software, the calculation results were analyzed by CFD-post software, and the contours and discounted plots of various characterization parameters were combined, and they were verified by experiments. Results: Under the condition that the inlet and outlet pressures were 0.2 MPa and 0.5 MPa, and the …

Study On The Performance Of A Novel Transcritical Co2 Ejector Refrigeration System For Refrigerated Train, Jiang Hui, Zhu Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: A trans-critical CO₂ refrigeration system with ejector is proposed and its performance factors are studied. Methods: In this paper, energy and exergic system model combined with experiment method were used to study the impact of the change of major parameters on traditional and new refrigeration systems. Results: In a given working condition, exergy efficiency of the compressor increased by 11.08% when an injector replaced the throttle valve, while the power of the compressor decreased by 6.04% and the performance factor increased by 11.1%. The optimum gas cooler pressure was found to maximize the system performance. In addition, the …

Multi Algorithm Fusion Based Trajectory Tracking Control Method For Parallel Food Sorting Robots, Li Yunfeng, Wang Cong, Li Yuqin

Food and Machinery

Objective: To solve the problems of low control accuracy and poor motion stability in the trajectory tracking control method of parallel food sorting robots. Methods: On the basis of analyzing the structure of a four degree of freedom parallel robot, a combination of sliding mode control algorithm, fuzzy control algorithm, and improved bat algorithm was proposed for trajectory tracking control of a parallel food sorting robot. Optimizing the bandwidth of fuzzy algorithms by improving the bat algorithm, and adaptively adjusting the fuzzy gain and sliding surface slope of the sliding membrane control algorithm through the optimized fuzzy control algorithm, the …

Research On The Application Of Traditional Pattern Based On Extension Semantics In Food Packaging Design, Feng Qing, Wang Qiting

Food and Machinery

To meet the needs of consumers to combine traditional cultural connotations with food packaging, a research method for extracting traditional pattern features under extensible semantics is proposed. By analyzing and screening the patterns of Tang Dynasty gold and silver artifacts, the target pattern elements were established, and an extensible semantic model was constructed; Perform semantic lexical extension analysis on pattern primitives to obtain the maximum design value range. Visualize and analyze feature semantics using graphical thinking, and derive and evolve them using shape grammar. Taking a certain mooncake packaging design as an example, several design schemes were designed using this …

The Presentation Techniques Of Technological Sense In Food Packaging Design, Tang Hua

Food and Machinery

Integrating technological elements or showcasing technological features in food packaging design can present unique visual effects and functional value, enhancing product image and brand value. This paper further optimizes the presentation effect of technology in food packaging design and enhances the market competitiveness of products through clear design positioning, exploration of diverse expressions, integration of traditional culture, and reflection of humanistic care.

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 …

Simulation Study Of Controlled Atmosphere Storage Environment For Sweet Potatoes Using Modular Turnover Boxes, Hu Rusheng, Liu Yin, Meng Zhaofeng, Zhang Fan, Wu Feijun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To mitigate unfavorable factors during the packing, transportation, and storage of fruits and vegetables, a foldable, preassembled turnover box was designed based on the premise of recycling. Methods: Standardized boxes were used to hold sweet potatoes, which were considered long rotating ellipsoids, and the storage environment was modeled. A porous medium model, a species transport model, and a local non-thermal equilibrium model were used to study the temperature, humidity, speed, O₂ volume fraction, and CO₂ volume fraction distributions in the cargo area during the curing warming, post-curing cooling, and storage stages. Results： 40 ℃ was the optimum …

Isolation, Identification And Control Of Spoilage Microorganisms In Xiangwei Stewed Bean, Peng Xin, Li Bingxin, Ma Fang, Zhan Liangzhong, Wen Ming, Zhou Xiaohu

Food and Machinery

Objective: To better control the growth of spoilage microorganisms, and ensure the food safety of Xiangwei Luodou dry. Methods: The putrefactive microorganisms in Xiangwei dried tofu were identified by plate scribing method, colony morphology observation, Gram staining, 16S rDNA and ITS sequence. Results: A total of 9 strains were isolated andscreened. KZ2780-3 and KZ2780-4 are Bacillus subtilis, NZ2559-1 is Bacillus cereus, and JZ2559-5 is Bacillusamylolyticus amyloliquefaciens, FZ2559-2 for Klebsiella pneumoniae, SZ2641-5 for Enterococcus faecium, RZ2641-7 for Staphylococcus haemolyticus, BZ2780-1 for Acinetobacter baui, CZ2780-5 for Penicillium citri. Conclusion: The strains causing dry rot …

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.

Research Progress On Preparation And Characteristics Of Polysaccharide Plant Protein Complex, Zhang Di, Fu Meiling, Fei Congxuan, Li Dandan, Xiu Jianhua

Food and Machinery

Polysaccharides and proteins are two important components in food. Combining plant protein with polysaccharides can give full play to their advantages, show new functional characteristics, and improve their shortcomings. In this review, the preparation and influencing factors of polysaccharides-plant proteins complex, the functional properties of the polysaccharide-plant protein complex and its application are introduced.

Research Progress Of Nanomaterials In The Rapid Detection Of Heavy Metal Ions In Food, Wang Yiping, Su Shufang, Yuan Yalan, Mao Ning

Food and Machinery

Nanomaterials have been widely used in the detection of heavy metal ions in food due to their large specific surface area, good stability, special structure, easy modification, and good biocompatibility. This review focuses on the research and application status of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon quantum dots, metal-organic frameworks and nanoenzymes in the detection of heavy metal ions in food. The challenges and application prospects of nanomaterials in the detection of heavy metal ions in food are also discussed.

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

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 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 …

Rapid Identification Of Drug Resistance Of Escherichia Coli Based On Electrochemical Square Wave Voltammetry Of Resazurin, Qi Chuchu, Lu Lisheng, Ren Jiali, Zhou Kai, Zhang Xinfang, Zhang Ziying

Food and Machinery

Objective: To evaluate the antibiotic resistance of five foodborne Escherichia coli clinical isolates to ciprofloxacin, gentamicin and ampicillin. Methods: Based on the theory of electron transfer during bacterial energy metabolism and the introduction of resazurin as a redox probe, an electrochemical square wave voltammetry （SWV） method based on bladed tensin-mediated rapid identification of E. coli drug resistance was established. Results: The electrochemical square wave voltammetry values of E. coli at different concentrations mediated by resazurin were determined, and there was a good linear relationship between the E. coli concentration and the oxidized peak current （I） of resazurin in …

Research On Oyster Grading Equipment Based On Machine Vision, Zhao Lankai, Gao Guodong, Sun Zihao, Li Xiang, Wu Yunze

Food and Machinery

Objective: To improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of oyster grading. Methods: The oyster automatic grading equipment was proposed and designed, the oyster queuing structure combining the rotating drum and the baffle conveyor belt, the grading method combining weight detection and machine vision detection were determined, and the overall structure design of the oyster grading equipment was completed. The oyster image was collected by industrial camera, and the oyster image was extracted by Otsu binarization, Gaussian filtering processing, Canny operator edge extraction and other methods. The oyster was graded by machine vision algorithm with length and fullness as the standard, and …

Design And Experiment Of Dynamic Weighing Type Fruit Sorting Machine, Liu Jia, Yang Liling, Ma Wenqiang, Zhu Zhaoshuai, Shen Xiaohe

Food and Machinery

Objective: To solve the problems of low accuracy and low efficiency, high labor intensity and high production cost of fresh fruit manual sorting in China. Methods: A new dynamic weighing type fruit sorting machine was developed based on the fruit weight classification method. This machine operated by initially collecting the weight of fruit through a high-precision weighing unit. The data collected was then processed in conjunction with a signal processing module and a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The processed data controlled an actuator, specifically a launcher, to execute the sorting based on the fruit's weight. This machine was capable of …

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 …

A Red Fuji Apple Appearance Grading Method Based On Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm And Cnn, Liu Sujiao, Lu Mingxing, Wang Chunfang, Zhao Zifeng, Liu Yi

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to improve the accuracy of machine vision technology in grading the appearance quality of red Fuji apples, a red Fuji apple appearance grading method based on improved whale optimization algorithm （WOA） and CNN is proposed. Methods: A red Fuji apple image database with different appearance quality levels was established, and the database images were preprocessed so as to improve the training effect and generalization ability of the model. The improved CNN-LSTM was designed as the weighted grey correlation method was used to compress the CNN convolution scale, in order to reduce redundant interference between features and improve …

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

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 …