Detection Of Sugar Content In Apple By Near Infrared Spectroscopy Based On Variable Optimization,
2021
College of Information Engineering, Tarim University, Alaer, Xinjiang 843300, China;School of Science, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, China
Detection Of Sugar Content In Apple By Near Infrared Spectroscopy Based On Variable Optimization, Zhang Li-Xin, Yang Cui-Fang, Chen Jie, Wang Ya-Ming, Zhang Xiao
Food and Machinery
Objective: The sugar content in apple directly affects its taste. The near infrared spectrum data of apples were collected in the wavelength range of 900~1 700 nm to detect the sugar content nondestructively in conjunction with the chemometrics method. Methods: Firstly, the spectral data were corrected by baseline, scattered, smoothed, and scaled in turn, and then the best preprocessing method was selected by minimizing the root mean square error of cross-validation. Secondly, 7 and 52 feature variables were selected by successive projection algorithm (SPA) and competitive adaptive reweighted sampling (CARS) respectively. Finally, the linear PLS model and nonlinear ELM model …
Insights Into Barriers And Educational Needs For Farm Succession Programming,
2021
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension
Insights Into Barriers And Educational Needs For Farm Succession Programming, Heather Schlesser, Sandra Stuttgen, Liz Binversie, Joy Kirkpatrick
Journal of Extension
Planning for farm succession is vital to the longevity of the farm business. To understand the challenges with succession planning, the University of Wisconsin - Division of Extension facilitated focus group meetings across the state. These authors classified the information from the focus groups into eight codes, and each code was further subdivided into themes. The codes included Financial, Communication, Control, Change, Fair vs. Equal, Delivery, and Support, Strategies, and Educational Needs. University of Wisconsin Division of Extension Agriculture Educators utilized the information obtained from the focus groups to create a workbook that provides practical assistance when working with families …
Using Extension As A Vehicle To Reduce Elementary Student Food Waste,
2021
Purdue University
Using Extension As A Vehicle To Reduce Elementary Student Food Waste, Rebecca Koetz, Rod N. Williams
Journal of Extension
Extension can play a key role in providing food waste education nation-wide. This study is the first to evaluate the effects of environmentally focused lesson plans on elementary student knowledge and perceptions regarding food waste. Herein we provide suggestions on concepts to teach students for the greatest impact on food waste reduction. We also provide avenues to incorporate food waste education into existing Extension programming. We hope the study can inspire and inform further food waste program development, assessment, and implementation through Extension.
Salinity Stress Mitigation By Foliar Feeding Of Salicylic Acid On Maize (Zea Mays L.) Grown Under Hydroponic Culture,
2021
Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Salinity Stress Mitigation By Foliar Feeding Of Salicylic Acid On Maize (Zea Mays L.) Grown Under Hydroponic Culture, Zubair Aslam, Ali Ahmad, Anser Ali, Alam Sher, Muhammad Sarwar
Journal of Bioresource Management
Salicylic acid (SA) is mainly associated with the regulation of plant growth particularly in salinity stress conditions and this signaling molecule exists in pivotal parts of plant. The objective of this research analysis was to overcome stress condition by distinct foliar treatments of Salicylic acid, for instance, 0 and 100 mM. Foliar applications of SA on maize were rendered on 10 days later than transplanting under a hydroponics experiment. Plants were grown under non-saline (S0= 0 mM NaCl) and saline (S1= 100 mM NaCl) conditions. Evaluation of biochemical, physiological and morphological attributes of maize was rendered …
Study On Carboxymethylated And Acetylated Modification Process Of Camellia Oleifera Seed Meal Polysaccharides And Its Hypoglycemic Activity,
2021
Guizhou Research Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guiyang, Guizhou 550002, China
Study On Carboxymethylated And Acetylated Modification Process Of Camellia Oleifera Seed Meal Polysaccharides And Its Hypoglycemic Activity, Yang Jian-An, Zhang Chao, Wen Yan-Bing, Fang Fang
Food and Machinery
Objective: To study the modification process of carboxymethylated Camellia Oleifera seed meal polysaccharide （CM-COP） and acetylated Camellia Oleifera seed meal polysaccharide （Ac-COP）, and to study their inhibitory effects on hyaluronidase. Methods: Using the degree of substitution as an index, the carboxymethylation and acetylation modification of Camellia Oleifera seed meal polysaccharide （COP） were carried out by sodium hydroxide-chloroacetic acid method and acetic anhydride method, respectively. Results: The best modification process for CM-COP was: sodium hydroxide concentration of 1.5 mol/L, reaction time of 3 h, reaction temperature of 60 ℃; Ac-COP best modification process is: acetic anhydride dosage 3.0 mL, reaction time …
Effect Of Sugar-Free Quinoa Addition On The Physicochemical Properties And Antioxidant Activity Of Fermented Milk,
2021
College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, China
Effect Of Sugar-Free Quinoa Addition On The Physicochemical Properties And Antioxidant Activity Of Fermented Milk, Zhang Yu, Wang Ying, Li Zhi-Fang, Wang Di, Zhang Yan-Li, Zhang Han
Food and Machinery
Objective: this study focuses on developing a kind of sugar-free fermented milk with beneficents to health. Methods: quinoa pulp was added to the reconstituted milk, with xylitol used to replace sucrose. The physicochemical properties, including acidity, viscosity, water holding capacity and in vitro antioxidant were measured to explore the effect of quinoa pulp on sugar free fermented milk. Results: the pH of fermented milk with quinoa pulp was higher than that of ordinary fermented milk, while the acidity, viscosity and water holding capacity were slightly lower than that of ordinary fermented milk. The DPPH radical scavenging rate (86.23%), ABTS radical …
Study On The Extraction Process Of Dihydromyricetin From The Combination Of Medicine And Food Homologous Materials,
2021
Food Institute of Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
Study On The Extraction Process Of Dihydromyricetin From The Combination Of Medicine And Food Homologous Materials, Zhang Rong-Bin, Gao Wen-Ming, Dai Zhi-Yong, Li Meng-Yi, Chen Zhen-Gui, Ren Guo-Pu
Food and Machinery
Objective: The extraction process optimization study of dihydromyricetin in the combination of medicine and food homologous materials （Ampelopsis grossedentata 30%, mulberry leaf 15%, chrysanthemum 15%, reed root 10%, malt 10%, licorice 10% and light bamboo leaf 10%） was carried out to optimize its extraction process, in order to provide a scientific and theoretical reference for the development of medicine and food homologous materials and the production of extract powder. Methods: The times extractions was firstly investigated, and then the soaking time, water addition and extraction time were used as influencing factors to optimize the conditions for the extraction of dihydromyricetin …
Design And Research Of A Control System For Boxed Food Packing,
2021
School of Management, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510850, China
Design And Research Of A Control System For Boxed Food Packing, Li Yu-Na, Chen Rui-Hong
Food and Machinery
Objective: This study focuses on improving the adaptability and efficiency of packing machine. Methods: According to the needs of the current packing industry, the packing methods of boxed food, comprehensively using PLC, servo motor, touching screen and other technologies were investigated, and a set of packing workstation control system for rapid switching of different products were developed, through addressing algorithm, point call, point arrangement and other technical methods. Results: the system could control the boxed food on the conveyor belt through the absolute coordinates of the servo, and quickly complete the grasping, moving, packing and other actions. Conclusion: Through calculation, …
Dilemmas And Countermeasures Of Food Education Practices For Athletes,
2021
Power Forest Sports and Health College of Henan Electromechanical Vocational College, Zhengzhou, Henan 451100, China
Dilemmas And Countermeasures Of Food Education Practices For Athletes, Cai Li-Xia
Food and Machinery
Taking the development of domestic and foreign theories and practices of food education as an opportunity, the main problems existing in the current dietary nutrition management of athletes in China was discussed, and a basic practical model of athletes’ food education was proposed, based on promoting balanced nutrition management and improving sports performance. The audience groups, food education subjects, basic principles and implementation strategies involved in the practice mode were analyzed respectively.
Estimation Of Genetic Diversity Among Canola Accessions Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers,
2021
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Pakistan
Estimation Of Genetic Diversity Among Canola Accessions Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers, Jaleel Ahmad, Muhammad Baber, Wajid Nazeer, Sana Hamdullah, Aleena Ahmad Somroo, Shaiza Ali, Rameen Fatima, Seema Aslam
Journal of Bioresource Management
Genetic studies through molecular markers proved important to find out the genetic diversity of canola. In this study, 50 lines of canola were used to find the polymorphism using 15 SSR primers and investigated the genetic diversity, PIC values, frequency-based genetic distance, and allelic frequencies. Mean gene diversity, frequency-based genetic distance, and PIC values were 0.8777, 0.233 and 0.8666, respectively for the canola lines. A good range of genetic diversity was found among studied canola lines with value 85.91% polymorphism. Maximum and minimum genetic distances among 50 lines were 1 and 0.26, respectively. Accessions ACC-26068, ACC-24241, ACC-24244, ACC-24233, ACC-24423 and …
Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Influence On Family Farms,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Influence On Family Farms, Cory Walters, Azzeddine Azzam, Taylor Kaus
Cornhusker Economics
The U.S. current taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance program represents a culmination of a series of legislative acts, beginning in 1980 with the Federal Crop Insurance Act, followed by the Federal Insurance Reform Act in 1994, and the Agricultural Risk Protection Act (ARPA) in 2000. All acts aimed at encouraging producer participation through increased premium subsidies and enhanced coverage options. Increased subsidization was effective in increasing participation, as more than 90% of corn acres were covered by some form of crop insurance by 2020. For 2021, premium subsidies in Nebraska for all crop insurance policies ranged from just over $36,000 in Hooker …
Performance Of 16 Fresh Market And Eight Saladette Tomato Cultivars In Southwest Michigan In 2021,
2021
Michigan State University
Performance Of 16 Fresh Market And Eight Saladette Tomato Cultivars In Southwest Michigan In 2021, Ron G. Goldy
Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports
Statistical differences were found in all traits measured in the fresh market and saladette trials. The best overall performing (high yield, fruit weight, low cull number) entry for the fresh market trial was Red Snapper followed by STM2255 and Rambler. The best overall entries for the saladette trial were the numbered entries of STM71065, VT181108230, and VT19077200. Release of numbered selections for commercial grower production is the discretion of the parent seed company.
Performance Of Five Slicing Cucumbers In Southwest Michigan,
2021
Michigan State University
Performance Of Five Slicing Cucumbers In Southwest Michigan, Ron G. Goldy
Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports
All five selections evaluated had statistically similar total yields. Four entries (Brickyard, VC18013163, VC18013225, and Raceway) had similar Number 1 Fruit Yield and appear suitable for planting in Southwest Michigan. VC18013225 and Raceway had the longest fruit while fruit diameter was similar for all entries.
Control Of Acetolactate Synthase Inhibitor/Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus Palmeri) In Isoxaflutole/Glufosinate/Glyphosate-Resistant Soybean,
2021
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Control Of Acetolactate Synthase Inhibitor/Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus Palmeri) In Isoxaflutole/Glufosinate/Glyphosate-Resistant Soybean, Jasmine Mausbach, Suat Irmak, Debalin Sarangi, John L. Lindquist, Amit J. Jhala
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications
Palmer amaranth is the most problematic and troublesome weed in agronomic cropping systems in the United States. Acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor and glyphosate-resistant (GR) Palmer amaranth has been confirmed in Nebraska and it is widespread in several counties. Soybean resistant to isoxaflutole/glufosinate/glyphosate has been developed that provides additional herbicide site of action for control of herbicide-resistant weeds. The objectives of this study were to evaluate herbicide programs for control of ALS inhibitor/GR Palmer amaranth and their effect on Palmer amaranth density and biomass, as well as soybean injury and yield in isoxaflutole/glufosinate/glyphosate-resistant soybean. Field experiments were conducted in a grower's …
Thinking And Implementation Approach Of Science And Technology Strategy Of Well Raising Black Soil—Overall Idea And Implementation Planning Of Strategy Priority Research Program Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences On Black Soil Conservation And Utilization,
2021
Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, China
Thinking And Implementation Approach Of Science And Technology Strategy Of Well Raising Black Soil—Overall Idea And Implementation Planning Of Strategy Priority Research Program Of Chinese Academy Of Sciences On Black Soil Conservation And Utilization, Ming Jiang, Ya Wen, Ming Sun, Hongsheng Wang, Yan Zeng, Yongbin Han, Xiujun Li, Haitao Wu, Lujun Li, Shangqi Xu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
The Science and Technology Innovation Project of Black Soil Conservation and Utilization (Black Soil Granary) is a Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), it is the core measure of the "Science and Technology (Sci-Tech) Campaign for Black Soil Granary" launched by CAS together with provinces and autonomous region of Northeast China, and also the core measures to implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's series guiding principle relating to well utilize and protect the black soil in Northeast China. Better utilization and protection of black soil is crucially important to the national food security, and the program of …
Overall Promotion Of Black Soil Protection And Rural Revitalization: Internal Logic, Main Routes And Policy Suggestions,
2021
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
Overall Promotion Of Black Soil Protection And Rural Revitalization: Internal Logic, Main Routes And Policy Suggestions, Quansheng Ge, Jieyong Wang, Huiyi Zhu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Promoting black soil protection and sustainability is the essential and guarantee of rural revitalization in Northeast China, and rural vitalization is the fundamental way to realize the persistent protection of black soil. Only by coordinating and promoting the overall black soil protection and rural revitalization, can we find the solution to solve the contradiction between black soil protection and the rural economic development in Northeast China black soil region, hence to push in full gear the ecological construction and rural revitalization of the region. Meanwhile, the overall black soil protection should promote the rural revitalization and rural revitalization should facilitate …
Ensuring National Food Security By Strengthening High-Productivity Black Soil Granary In Northeast China,
2021
College of Land Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
Ensuring National Food Security By Strengthening High-Productivity Black Soil Granary In Northeast China, Baoguo Li, Zhong Liu, Feng Huang, Xiaoguang Yang, Zhijuan Liu, Wei Wan, Jiangkuan Wang, Yingde Xu, Zizhong Li, Tusheng Ren
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Food security is an important guarantee of national security. The northeast black soil region is an important commodity grain production base in China, which plays a fundamental role in ensuring national food security. However, the highly intensive, unreasonable or excessive use of cultivated land in this region has caused serious black soil degradation. Therefore, how to make the Black Soil Granary to provide efficient and sustainable guarantee for national food security is a scientific problem requiring urgent solutions. This paper systematically illuminates the agricultural development of high-productivity black soils since the reform and opening-up. On this basis, the paper systematically …
Legacy Effects Of Intercropping And Nitrogen Fertilization On Soil N Cycling, Nitrous Oxide Emissions, And The Soil Microbial Community In Tropical Maize Production,
2021
University of Kentucky
Legacy Effects Of Intercropping And Nitrogen Fertilization On Soil N Cycling, Nitrous Oxide Emissions, And The Soil Microbial Community In Tropical Maize Production, Lucas P. Canisares, Hanna J. Poffenbarger, Eoin L. Brodie, Patrick O. Sorensen, Ulas Karaoz, Daniel M. Villegas, Jacobo Arango, Letusa Momesso, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol, Heitor Cantarella
Plant and Soil Sciences Faculty Publications
Maize-forage grasses intercropping systems have been increasingly adopted by farmers because of their capacity to recycle nutrients, provide mulch, and add C to soil. However, grasses have been shown to increase nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. Some tropical grasses cause biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) which could mitigate N2O emissions in the maize cycle but the reactions of the N cycle and the microbial changes that explain the N2O emissions are little known in such intercropping systems. With this in mind, we explored intercropping of forage grasses (Brachiaria brizantha and Brachiaria humidicola) with distinct …
Give Full Play To Vital Role Of Scientific And Technological Innovation In Supporting Protection And Utilization Of Black Soil,
2021
Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100862, China
Give Full Play To Vital Role Of Scientific And Technological Innovation In Supporting Protection And Utilization Of Black Soil, Zhigang Wang
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Black soil is a very precious soil resource on Earth, as well as a great natural gift to China. Scientific and technological innovation is the ultimate choice for the methods and solution of the black soil protection and utilization. The Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, based on the in-depth learning of the series of important instructions given by General Secretary Xi Jinping on safeguarding national food security and enhancing scientific and technological innovation, explores the development path of relying on scientific and technological innovation for black soil protection and utilization, promotes the overall systematic …
Bear In Mind Ardent Entrustment, Protect Black Soil Granary,
2021
The People's Government of Jilin Province, Changchun 130051, China
Bear In Mind Ardent Entrustment, Protect Black Soil Granary, Jun Han
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
General Secretary Xi Jinping, during his visit to Jilin in July 2020, pointed out that the Lishu model shall be thoroughly reviewed and summarized for dissemination, and effective measures shall be taken to protect and utilize the black soil, as precious as the giant panda, so as to benefit the people forever. Since then, Jilin Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and Provincial Government have been bearing this entrustment with heart and putting people as the priority, when taking the great responsibilities of protecting the nation's food security and firmly pushing forward the implementation of the national black …
