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The Effect On The Postharvest Qualities Of ‘Lianhong’ Citrus Fruit By Using Heat Shock Combined With Ozone Fumigation, JIANG Jing, ZHU Xiangrong, SU Donglin, FU Fuhua, ZHANG Juhua, LI Gaoyang, SHAN Yang 2018 Longping Branch, Graduate School of Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410125, China; Hunan Key Lab of Fruits &Vegetables Storage, Processing, Quality and Safety, Changsha, Hunan 410125, China;Hunan Agricultural Product Processing Institute, Changsha, Hunan 410125, China

The Effect On The Postharvest Qualities Of ‘Lianhong’ Citrus Fruit By Using Heat Shock Combined With Ozone Fumigation, Jiang Jing, Zhu Xiangrong, Su Donglin, Fu Fuhua, Zhang Juhua, Li Gaoyang, Shan Yang

Food and Machinery

Effects of heat shock combined with ozone fumigation at low temperature atmosphere were investigated on the storage quality and fruit physiological index of citrus processing varieties (‘Lianhong’ citrus fruit). The fruit was stored in cold storage at 4 ℃ and 90% relative humidity (RH), after treated with hot water (52 ℃, 3 min) and 6.0 mg/m3 of ozone for 15 min. Respiratory intensity, water loss rate, total soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acid (TA), ascorbic acid (VC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) activity were determined. The result showed that the combined treatment could enhance …


Effect Of Compound Preservative Solution On Freshness-Retaining Of Fresh-Cut Chufa, WANG Jinxin, YANG Fuxin, SI Wanfang 2018 College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean Univeisity, Shanghai 201306, China

Effect Of Compound Preservative Solution On Freshness-Retaining Of Fresh-Cut Chufa, Wang Jinxin, Yang Fuxin, Si Wanfang

Food and Machinery

According to the phenomenon that fresh cut water chestnut was easily oxidized and degraded during storage, a kind of compound preservative solution was studied to preserve fresh-cut chufa. The fresh-cut chufa were pretreated with salt, white sugar, white vinegar and other solutions, and then stored at room temperature (25 ℃). The color, hardness, weight loss, electrical conductivity, polyphenol oxidase activity, soluble solids and total phenol content, odor and bagging were then evaluated in specific period of time. Orthogonal test was carried out on the basis of single factor experiment. The results showed that the best preservative solution was 80 g/L+ …


Infection Of Alternaria Alternata In Postharvest Jiashi Melon And 86-1 Melon, MAERHABA Paerhati, BAI Yujia, WANG Jin, ZHU Wantong, ADILAI Tuersun, FENG Zuoshan 2018 College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830000, China

Infection Of Alternaria Alternata In Postharvest Jiashi Melon And 86-1 Melon, Maerhaba Paerhati, Bai Yujia, Wang Jin, Zhu Wantong, Adilai Tuersun, Feng Zuoshan

Food and Machinery

Jiash melon and 86-1 melon were used as experiment material in this paper. After inoculated with Alternaria alternata by injury, the differences between the two were compared in terms of lesion diameter, pathogen-induced plant protein and protective enzyme activity. The results showed that the lesions of Jiashi melon were less than 86-1, and the diameter of the pericarp was smaller than the sarcocarp. After inoculated with Alternaria alternata, pathogen-induced plant protein and protective enzyme activity of two melons were increased during whole storage period. It played an important role in resisting the infection of Alternaria alternata, especially in the middle …


Studies On Curcumin And Cftr: Refutation And Recognition, LUAN Jian, CAO Huanhuan, ZHOU Xiaofu 2018 College of Life Science, Jilin Normal University, Jilin Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Science and Green Production,Siping, Jilin 136000, China

Studies On Curcumin And Cftr: Refutation And Recognition, Luan Jian, Cao Huanhuan, Zhou Xiaofu

Food and Machinery

The research progress of curcumin stimulates mutant CFTR chloride channel since 2004 is summarizes in this review, and the process from discovery to refutation, from resistance to recognition of this theory are also discussed. Scientists prove that curcumin is a natural molecular activator of CFTR chloride channel, and plays an important role in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and the drug development, according the investigation of the experiment methods, mechanisms and pharmacokinetics. This review reveals the potential problems such as safe dose, and aims to provide references for cystic fibrosis drug research and development.


Development Of 3d Printing Technology Based On Edible Materials, YANG Laixia, YANG Fanrong, GUI Yulian, LI Jiapu 2018 College of Mechanical Engineering, Xian University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, China

Development Of 3d Printing Technology Based On Edible Materials, Yang Laixia, Yang Fanrong, Gui Yulian, Li Jiapu

Food and Machinery

The extension of edible materials has accelerated the development of 3D printing technology. However, as compared with engineering materials, the 3D printing technology for edible materials still faces many challenges. This review introduced the current mature 3D printing technology and its application field, and expounded the structure and composition of food 3D printer, as well as explained the research progress of edible material 3D printing at home and abroad. Moreover, the existing problems in the application of 3D printing in edible materials were summarized and analyzed, helping to look forward to a wider range of applications in the future, and …


Advances In Studies On The Effects Of Thermal Processing On The Structure, Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Phenolic Compounds In Plants, MA Zhanqian, WU Nana, YI Cuiping, TAN Bin 2018 College of Chemistry and Food Science, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114, China; Academy of State Administration of Grain, Beijing 100037, China

Advances In Studies On The Effects Of Thermal Processing On The Structure, Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Phenolic Compounds In Plants, Ma Zhanqian, Wu Nana, Yi Cuiping, Tan Bin

Food and Machinery

The effects of different thermal processing processes on the structure and antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds was reviewed, and the main problems found were discussed in the present study. We looked forward to the next key ideas, and intended to provide a basis for the development and utilization of nutritious food.


Research Progress Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Artichoke, SHI Mingyue, CAO Qingming, ZHONG Wenhui, YI Yingjian, FANG Yi, ZHANG Zhikun, ZHOU Wenhua 2018 Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China

Research Progress Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Artichoke, Shi Mingyue, Cao Qingming, Zhong Wenhui, Yi Yingjian, Fang Yi, Zhang Zhikun, Zhou Wenhua

Food and Machinery

Artichoke has important nutritional and medicinal value and great development potential in the application of health food. In this review, the recent research results on extraction methods, analytical methods of artichoke, its chemical components and biological activities of polyphenols were summarized. It is hoped that national and international research results, can be popularized and utilized. The recognition of artichoke medicinal value in modern medicine and the promotion of artichoke products will bring great benefits to people's health and longevity.


Research Progress On The Mechanism Of Dietary Anthocyanins On Preventing And Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, LAI Dengni, JIANG Yuqin, TIAN Yan, WU Yanyang, ZHAO Lingyan, DENG Fangming 2018 College of Food Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China

Research Progress On The Mechanism Of Dietary Anthocyanins On Preventing And Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Lai Dengni, Jiang Yuqin, Tian Yan, Wu Yanyang, Zhao Lingyan, Deng Fangming

Food and Machinery

The main components of anthocyanins in different fruits and vegetables were discussed. And the role of anthocyanins of prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes were explored. The mechanism of anthocyanins in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes by reducing oxidative stress, improving insulin resistance, promoting insulin secretion and protecting β cells was discussed, and provided a theoretical basis for the comprehensive utilization of polyphenolic compounds in fruits and vegetables.


Advacnes On Biological And Farming Technology For The Prevention And Treatment Of Cadmium In Rice, SHEN Junjun, LIN Qinlu, LUO Feijun 2018 National Engineering Laboratory for Deep Process of Rice and Byproducts, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China

Advacnes On Biological And Farming Technology For The Prevention And Treatment Of Cadmium In Rice, Shen Junjun, Lin Qinlu, Luo Feijun

Food and Machinery

In this paper, on account of the current situation that some rice have high cadmium content or even exceeds the national standard, the severity and regional distribution currently at home and abroad are analyzed. The necessity of controlling cadmium pollution of rice was revealed, and the methods of biotechnology and farming at home and abroad were systematically integrated,such as screening low cadmium enriched rice varieties using biological technology, hybrid technology and genetic engineering technology that includes transgene technology, gene knockout and gene silencing to improve rice traits. The microbial adsorption method and fermentation technology to reduce the cadmium content in …


Research Progress On The Improvement Of Edible Quality Of Brown Rice, CHEN Bingjie, QIAO Yongjin, LIU Chenxia 2018 Agri-Food Storage and Processing Research Center, Shanghai Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Shanghai 201403, China

Research Progress On The Improvement Of Edible Quality Of Brown Rice, Chen Bingjie, Qiao Yongjin, Liu Chenxia

Food and Machinery

From the physical and biological perspective, the methods, principles and characteristics of technologies of improving the quality of brown rice were introduced in the article. Present status and advance of studies on technologies of edible quality improvement for brown rice were overviewed. Synergy technology is also proposed to apply to the improvement of edible quality of brown rice. Combining other technologies and germination technology would become the development tendency. At the same time, the existing problems in the quality improvement of brown rice are also pointed out.


Research Progress On Functional Composition Andcomprehensive Utilization Of Passion Fruit, ZHU Wenxian, XIA Bibang, LIAO Hongmei 2018 School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China

Research Progress On Functional Composition Andcomprehensive Utilization Of Passion Fruit, Zhu Wenxian, Xia Bibang, Liao Hongmei

Food and Machinery

Summarizes the extraction of functional composition, pharmacological activities, processing and comprehensive utilization of passion fruit. Simultaneously, corresponding problems in research process of passion fruit have also been expounded. Theoretical references for subsequent research and product development would be provided.


Effects Of Different Additives On The Properties Offried Carrot Chips, LU Shaochuang, ZHENG Baofang, QIN Shixiu, LU Jialei, ZHOU Tao, WANG Jiaqi, LI Chiling, ZHOU Hui 2018 School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410007, China

Effects Of Different Additives On The Properties Offried Carrot Chips, Lu Shaochuang, Zheng Baofang, Qin Shixiu, Lu Jialei, Zhou Tao, Wang Jiaqi, Li Chiling, Zhou Hui

Food and Machinery

In order to reduce the oil content of fried carrot chips and improve the sensory and nutritional quality of the products, various additives including sodium chloride, monoglyceride, sucrose ester, lecithin, modified starch, gelatin, pectin, dextran, xanthan gum, and carrageenan, etc. were added before frying, and then the texture, oil content, chroma, β-carotene and other aspects of the fried samples were detected and analyzed. The results showed that, by adding additives, the oil content of the sample could be significantly reduced and the loss of β-carotene was minimized, although various additives had their own advantages in improving the quality of the …


Optimization On Fast Debitterizing Technologies Of Apricot Seed By Ultrasound With Response Surface Methodology, ZHANG Ning, ZHANG Xinyun, FAN Xuehui, ZHANG Qingan 2018 College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, Shaanxi 710119, China

Optimization On Fast Debitterizing Technologies Of Apricot Seed By Ultrasound With Response Surface Methodology, Zhang Ning, Zhang Xinyun, Fan Xuehui, Zhang Qingan

Food and Machinery

To decrease the waste of energy and resource during the traditional debitterizing processing of apricot seeds, a rapid and novel method was proposed based on the principle of ultrasound-induced in this paper. Firstly, the parameters affecting the dissolution rate of amygdalin such as ultrasonic temperature, time, frequency, power and ratio of material to liquid, were tested by the method of single-factor experiment. Secondly, three parameters affecting the amygdalin dissolution rate were optimized by the response surface methodology, such as ultrasonic temperature, power and frequency, resepectively. The results showed that the optimum conditions were ultrasonic temperature 55 ℃, ultrasonic power 300 …


Effects Of Lactobacillus Fermentation On The Quality And Nutrient Of Tartary Buckwheat Seedling Beverage, LI Jun, LU Yang, LIU Yongxiang, LIU Hui 2018 Food Processing Institute of Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, Guizhou 550006, China;Potato Engineering Research Center of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, Guizhou 550006, China

Effects Of Lactobacillus Fermentation On The Quality And Nutrient Of Tartary Buckwheat Seedling Beverage, Li Jun, Lu Yang, Liu Yongxiang, Liu Hui

Food and Machinery

Bulgarian Lactobacillus, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum were inoculated into tartary buckwheat seedling beverage for fermentation, and the changes of sensory score, number of live Lactobacillus, total sugar, reducing sugar, total acid, total protein, total flavone, rutin, quercetin and kaempferol 3-rutinoside were compared for the better lactic acid bacteria fermentation strains. The results showed that Lactobacillus could grow well in tartary buckwheat seedling beverage, and the fermentation activity of L. plantarum was higher than that of the other two lactobacilli, and the mixed fermentation of L. plantarum and L. bulgaricum had synergistic effect, and the product sensory score was the …


Preparation And Evaluation On Clathrate Compound Of Volatile Oil From Leaves Of Cinnamomum Jensenianum, MAO Xuanrui 2018 School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hunan University of Science and Engineering,Yongzhou, Hunan 425199, China

Preparation And Evaluation On Clathrate Compound Of Volatile Oil From Leaves Of Cinnamomum Jensenianum, Mao Xuanrui

Food and Machinery

Taking β-cyclodextrin as the wall material, embedding rate as the detection index, and single factor test results as the basis for orthogonal test, determined the optimal inclusion process of Cinnamomum jensenianum leaves volatile oil. Meanwhile, the inclusion compound was evaluated using thin-layer chromatography (TLC), ultraviolet spectroscopy (UV), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and micrography. The experiment results indicated that, the optimal preparation process conditions for the inclusion compound of Cinnamomum jensenianum volatile oil were as followed: ultrasonication time of 8 min, mass ratio of core material to wall material of 1︰8, ultrasonic wave power of 150 W, mass ratio of β-cyclodextrin …


Inhibition Of Heat-Induced Aggregation Of Tilapia Myosin By Dextran Sulfate At Low Ionic Strength, LI Ting, ZHOU Chunxia, FENG Rui, HONG Pengzhi 2018 College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524088, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Roduct Processing and Safety, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524088, China

Inhibition Of Heat-Induced Aggregation Of Tilapia Myosin By Dextran Sulfate At Low Ionic Strength, Li Ting, Zhou Chunxia, Feng Rui, Hong Pengzhi

Food and Machinery

Studied, the inhibitory effect of DS on thermal aggregation of tilapia myosin (2.0 mg/mL) in low ionic strength (1, 50, 150 mmol/L KCl) during the heat treatment (40~80 ℃, 1 ℃/min). The result showed that the myosin had poor solubility in 1 mmol/L KCl. While, with the icreased of ionic strengths, myosin fibrils could dissociate in 50 and 150 mmol/L KCl. After heating, the myosin filaments disappeared, and the heads and tails of myosin aggregated seriously, resulting in the solubility and the content of α-helix decreased significantly. After adding 0.4 mg/mL DS, the change of turbidity, solubility and α-helix content …


The Changes Intexture And Physicochemical Properties Of Giant Freshwater Prown (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) During Frozen Storage, LIU Jiatong, JIANG Qixing, YANG Fang, WANG Bin, XU Yanshun, XIA Wenshui, XU Yan 2018 School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China;Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control, Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China

The Changes Intexture And Physicochemical Properties Of Giant Freshwater Prown (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) During Frozen Storage, Liu Jiatong, Jiang Qixing, Yang Fang, Wang Bin, Xu Yanshun, Xia Wenshui, Xu Yan

Food and Machinery

The texture and physicochemical properties of giant freshwater prawn during frozen storage were investigated in this study. The quality differences of frozen whole prawn and headless prawn were compared and analyzed by shear stress, myofibrillar fragmentation index, myofibrillar apparent diameter, TCA soluble peptide and total protease activity. The results showed that the shear force of prawn decreased with the extension of storage time. The shear force of frozen whole prawn decreased more rapidly than headless prawn. After 16 weeks, the shear force of frozen whole prawns and headless shrimp decreased by 36.81% and 25.40%. The myofibril fragmentation index and TCA …


Effect Of Different Tube Wall Temperature On Physicochemical Properties Of Tobacco Shred During Drum Drying, DUAN Kun, WANG Bing, CHENG Mengqi, WANG Pengfei, ZHAO Zhiwei, LUO Canxuan, ZHAO Shengchen, BI Haoyang, WANG Hongwei, ZHAO Yongzhen 2018 Technology Centerr of China Tobacco Henan Industry Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou, Henan 450000, China

Effect Of Different Tube Wall Temperature On Physicochemical Properties Of Tobacco Shred During Drum Drying, Duan Kun, Wang Bing, Cheng Mengqi, Wang Pengfei, Zhao Zhiwei, Luo Canxuan, Zhao Shengchen, Bi Haoyang, Wang Hongwei, Zhao Yongzhen

Food and Machinery

In order to study the effect of different wall temperature on the physicochemical properties of tobacco shred under drum drying conditions, variance analysis and multiple comparisons were conducted to explore the filling value, elasticity, proportion of long strands, the content of petroleum ether, aroma substances, total alkaloid and sugar and of tobacco shred under different drying conditions (drum wall temperatures were 100, 120, 140, and 150 ℃, respectively). In addition, principal component analysis was performed to identify the changes of physicochemical indexes. Finally, the consequences above were verified by sensory evaluation. The results showed that the difference of physicochemical indexes …


Agriculture - Soil Reports, 2018 Georgia Southern University

Agriculture - Soil Reports

Bulloch County Papers

Two soil reports of Bulloch and surrounding counties. Done by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Help from the University of Georgia was used in the 1968 report.


Three Sister Crops: Understanding American Indian Agricultural Practices Of Corn, Beans And Squash, Sara Colombe, Madhav P. Nepal, Larry B. Browning, Matthew L. Miller, P. Troy White 2018 Hoven High School, Hoven, South Dakota

Three Sister Crops: Understanding American Indian Agricultural Practices Of Corn, Beans And Squash, Sara Colombe, Madhav P. Nepal, Larry B. Browning, Matthew L. Miller, P. Troy White

iLEARN Teaching Resources

American Indians have practiced an inter-planting system to produce corn, beans, and squash, for generations. These crops are known as the “Three Sisters”. In this lesson developed for secondary agriscience curriculum, students will understand the past, current and future production practices of the three important crops. Students will also apply their knowledge to understand the crop selection process and relate to the changing environment.


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