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Gillian Eggleston
Commodity Utilization Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (504) 286-4446
Fax: (504) 286-4390
Room 2209
1100 ROBERT E. LEE BLVD
BLDG 001 SRRC
NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70124

Projects
Characterization and Improvement of Sugar Industry Process Units Impacted by New Production Practices
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 418206
Characterization and Improvement of Sugarcane and Sugarbeet Process Units
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 414316
Determination of Major Factory Sucrose Losses in the Early and Late Season Caused by Trash
Trust (T)
  Accession Number: 416664

Publications
Formation of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Domestic High Fructose Corn Syrup and Its Toxicity to the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leblanc, B.W., Eggleston, G., Sammataro, D., Cornett, C., Dufault, R., Deeby, T.A., St Cyr, E.L. 2009. Formation of Hydroxymethylfurfural in Domestic High Fructose Corn Syrup and Its Toxicity to the Honey Bee (Apis mellifera). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57:7369-7376.
A Rapid Biochemical Test to Assess Postharvest Deterioration of Sugarcane and Milled Juice - (Review Article)
Eggleston, G., Karr, J.R., Parris, A., Legendre, B. 2009. A Rapid Biochemical Test to Assess Postharvest Deterioration of Sugarcane and Milled Juice. Sugar Tech. 11(2):189-195.
Potential Effect of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Infection on Yield of Leading Sugarcane Cultivars in Louisiana - (Abstract) - (07-May-09)
Application of Dextranases in Sugarcane Factory: Overcoming Practical Problems - (Review Article)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Montes, B., Stewart, D. 2009. Application of Dextranases in Sugarcane Factory: Overcoming Practical Problems. Sugar Tech. 11(2):135-141.
Effects of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Infection on Yield of Sugarcane in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grisham, M.P., Eggleston, G., Hoy, J.W., Viator, R.P. 2009. Effects of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Infection on Yield of Sugarcane in Louisiana. Sugar Cane International. 27(3):92-97.
Analysis of Mannitol, as Tracer of Bacterial Infections in Cane and Beet Sugar Factories - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G. 2009. Analysis of Mannitol, as Tracer of Bacterial Infections in Cane and Beet Sugar Factories. In: Proceedings of the XV Symposium on the Review Analysis and Process Control Strategies in a Changing Sugar and Distillery Sector, March 24-28, 2009, Reims, France. p. 26-34.
The Effect of Green Sugarcane on Downstream Processing at Two Midlands Factories - (Monograph)
Muir, B., Eggleston, G., Barker, B. The Effect of Green Sugarcane on Downstream Processing at Two Midlands Factories. Sugar Milling Research Institute Technical Report. No. 2051:1-34.
Clarification Properties of Trash and Stalk Tissues from Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Mar-09)
Elucidation of the Hard-to-Boil Massecuites Phenomenon and the Introduction of Oscillatory Deformation Rheology to the Sugar Industry - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (20-Dec-08)
A Review of Sugarcane Deterioration in the United States and South Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-Oct-08)
Potential Biomass Quantity and Sugar Processing Quality of Trash and Stalk Tissues by Different US Sugarcane Varieties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Grisham, M.P., Tew, T.L., Triche, R., Antoine, A.C. 2009. Potential Biomass Quantity and Sugar Processing Quality of Trash and Stalk Tissues by Different US Sugarcane Varieties. International Sugar Journal. 111(1322):108-118.
Recommendations for Amylase Application in the 2008 Louisiana Grinding Season - (Popular Publication)
Eggleston, G., Antoine, A.C., Montes, B., Stewart, D. 2008. Recommendations for Amylase Application in the 2008 Louisiana Grinding Season. Sugar Bulletin. 86(12):15-18.
A Review of Sugarcane Deterioration in the United States and South Africa - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G., Morel, D., Walford, S.N. 2008. A review of sugarcane deterioration in the united states and south africa. Proceedings of the South African Sugar Technologists Association. 81:72-85.
Polysaccharides from Sugar - A Range of Structures - (Abstract)
Cote, G.L., Eggleston, G. 2008. Polysaccharides from Sugar - A Range of Structures [abstract]. New Orleans Carbohydrate Symposium. p. 6.
Glucans, biofilms, and sugar: A biochemical and practical perspective - (Abstract)
Cote, G.L., Leathers, T.D., Eggleston, G. 2008. Glucans, biofilms, and sugar: A biochemical and practical perspective [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. CARB 97.
Issues of Starch in Sugarcane Processing and Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C.A., Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K.A. 2008. Issues of Starch in Sugarcane Processing and Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane. Sugar Cane International. 26(3):3-13.
Comparitive Study of Copper Reduction, Chromatographic and Enymatic ICUMSA Methods to Determine Reducing Sugars in Molasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-Dec-07)
Viability of an Enzymatic Mannitol Method to Predict Sugarcane Deterioration at Factories - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Karr, J.R., Parris, A., Legendre, B. 2008. Viability of an enzymatic mannitol method to predict sugarcane deterioration at factories. Journal of Food Chemistry. 111:476-482.
Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C., Eggleston, G., Veremis, J.C., Gravois, K. 2007. Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 26:724-727.
Sucrose and Related Oligosaccharides - (Book/Chapter)
Eggleston, G. 2008. Sucrose and Related Oligosaccharides. In: Fraser-Reid, B., Tatsuta, K., editors. Glycoscience. 2nd. Edition. Berlin, Germany: Springer-Verlag. Chapter 5.2: p. 1163-1183.
FURTHER INSIGHTS ON THE FACTORY PERFORMANCE OF COLD, INTERMEDIATE, AND HOT LIME CLARIFICATION SYSTEMS - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Ogier, B.E. 2002. Further insights on the factory performance of cold, intermediate, and hot lime clarification systems. Zuckerindustrie. 127:108.
Optimization of Amylase Application in Raw Sugar Manufacture. Part I: Characterization of Commercial Alpha-Amylases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Montes, B., Monge, A., Guidry, D. 2008. Optimization of alpha-amylase application in raw sugar manufacture. part I: characterization of commercial alpha-amylases. International Sugar Journal. 110(1310):97-104.
Optimization of Amylase Application in Raw Sugar Manufacture. Part II: Factory Trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Montes, B., Monge, A., Guidry, D. 2007. Optimization of amylase application in raw sugar manufacture. part II: factory trials. International Sugar Journal. 109(1305):579-584.
Delivery and Processing Quality of Trash by Different Sugarcane Varieties - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Grisham, M.P., Tew, T.L., Antoine, A.C., Triche, R. 2007. Delivery and Processing Quality of Trash by Different Sugarcane Varieties. (abstract). Sugar Journal. (70):27.
Optimization of Alpha-Amylase Application in U.S. Factories - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Montes, B., Monge, A., Guidry, D. 2007. Optimization of Alpha-Amylase Application in U.S. Factories (abstract). Sugar Journal. 70: 31.
PROSPECTS OF BREEDING FOR LOW STARCH CONTENT IN SUGARCANE - (Abstract)
Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C., Eggleston, G., Veremis, J.C., Gravois, K. 2007. Prospects of breeding for low starch content in sugarcane (abstract). International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. p.724.
Impact of Subfreezing Temperatures on the 2006 Louisiana Sugarcane Harvest - (Abstract)
Legendre, B., Tew, T., Birkett, H., Eggleston, G., Finger, C., Stein, J. 2007. Impact of Subfreezing Temperatures on the 2006 Louisiana Sugarcane Harvest (abstract). Sugar Journal. 70(1):27-28.
Sustainability of the Sugar Industry: Future Value Addition from Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Salassi, M., Richard, E., Birkett, H. 2007. Sustainability of the Sugar Industry: Future Value Addition from Sugarcane. International Sugar Journal. 109(1303):415-432.
Effects of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on sugarcane in Louisiana - (Abstract)
Grisham, M.P., Eggleston, G., Hoy, J.W., Viator, R.P. 2007. Effects of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on sugarcane in Louisiana. Journal of Phytopathology. 97(6):S43.
Glyphosate Ripener Effects on the Process Quality of Different Sugarcane Tissues - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Grisham, M.P. 2007. Glyphosate ripener effects on the process quality of different sugarcane tissues. In: Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, July 29-August 2, 2007, South Africa. 26:1460-1467.
REASONS FOR THE CHEMICAL DESTRUCTION OF SUGAR DURING THE PROCESSING OF SUGARCANE FOR RAW SUGAR AND FUEL ALCOHOL PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Amorim, H. 2007. Reasons for the chemical destruction of sugar during the processing of sugarcane for raw sugar and fuel alcohol production. International Sugar Journal. 108(1289):271-282.
Sugarcane Green and Brown, Dried Trash Effects on Processing: A Preliminary Study - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Grisham, M.P. 2006. Sugarcane Green and Brown, Dried Trash Effects on Processing: A Preliminary Study. Sugar Processing Research Conference Proceedings. p. 341-352.
Mannitol as a Sensitive Indicator of Sugarcane Deterioration and Bacterial Contamination in Fuel Alcohol Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Basso, L.C., Amorim, H., Paulillo, S.C., Basso, T.O. 2007. Mannitol as a Sensitive Indicator of Sugarcane Deterioration and Bacterial Contamination in Fuel Alcohol Production. Zucker Industrie. 132(1):33-39
HOW TIME BETWEEN CLEANINGS AFFECTS PERFORMANCE AND SUCROSE LOSSES IN ROBERT'S-TYPE EVAPORATORS IN RAW SUGAR MANUFACTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A. 2007. How time between cleanings affects performance and sucrose losses in robert's-type evaporators in raw sugar manufacture. Journal of Food Preservation. 31:52-72.
General Subject 4 Molasses - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G. 2006. General subject 4 molasses. In: Proceedings of the International Commission for Uniform Methods in Sugar Analysis, September 20-22, 2006, Sao Paulo, Brazil. p.50-58.
Mannitol as a Sensitive Indicator of Sugarcane Deterioration and Bacterial Contamination in Fuel Alcohol Production - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G., Basso, L.C., Amorim, H., Paulillo, S.C., Basso, T.O. Mannitol as a sensitive indicator of sugarcane deterioration and bacterial contamination in fuel alcohol production. In: Proceedings of the 2006 SPRI Conference, September 17-20, 2006, in Aqua de Sao Pedro, Brazil. p. 199-213.
OVERCOMING PRACTICAL PROBLEMS OF ENZYME APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES: DEXTRANASES IN THE SUGAR INDUSTRY - (Book/Chapter)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Montes, B., Stewart, D. 2007. Overcoming practical problems of enzyme applications in industrial processes: dextranases in the sugar industry. In: Industrial Application of Enzymes on Carborhydrate Based Materials. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 972. New York, NY:Oxford University Press. Chapter 6, 73-84.
ADVANCES IN THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF ENZYMES ON CARBOHYDRATE-BASED MATERIALS - (Book/Chapter)
Eggleston, G. 2007. Advances in the industrial applications of enzymes on carbohydrate materials. In: Eggleston, G., Vercellotti, J.R., editors. Industrial Application of Enzymes on Carborhydrate Based Materials. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 972. New York, NY:Oxford University Press, Chapter 1, 1-16.
FACTORY TRIALS TO OPTIMIZE THE APPLICATION OF DEXTRANASE IN RAW SUGAR MANUFACTURE: PART II - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Montes, B., Stewart, D. 2007. Factory trials to optimize the application of dextranase in raw sugar manufacture: part ii. International Sugar Journal. 109(1305):579-584.
FACTORY TRIALS TO OPTIMIZE THE APPLICATION OF DEXTRANASE IN RAW SUGAR MANUFACTURE: PART I - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Montes, B., Steward, D. 2006. Factory trials to optimize the application of dextranase in raw sugar manufacture: part i. International Sugar Journal. 108(1293):529-537
DIFFERENCES IN THE FACTORY PERFORMANCE OF COLD, INTERMEDIATE, AND HOT LIME CLARIFICATION PROCESSES IN RAW SUGAR MANUFACTURE - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A. 2006. Differences in the factory performance of cold, intermediate, and hot lime clarification processes in raw sugar manufacture. (Abstract). 2006 International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Processing Workshop. p. 14.
POLYSACCHARIDES: MOLECULES, CLUSTERS, NETWORKS AND INTERACTIONS - (Book/Chapter)
Eggleston, G., Doyle, J.P. 2006. Polysaccharides: molecules, clusters, networks and interactions. Oxford University Press. Chapter 2, pp. 19-35.
DETERMINATION OF SUGARCANE DETERIORATION AT THE FACTORY: DEVELOPMENT OF A RAPID, EASY AND INEXPENSIVE ENZYMATIC METHOD TO MEASURE MANNITOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Harper, W.D. 2006. Determination of sugarcane deterioration at the factory: development of a rapid, easy and inexpensive enzymatic method to measure mannitol. Food Chemistry. 98(2):366-372.
THE USE OF ION CHROMATOGRAPHY PROFILES AS A SCREENING TOOL TO DIFFERENTIATE CANE WHITE SUGAR FROM BEET WHITE SUGAR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Pollach, G., Triche, R. 2005. The use of ion chromatography profiles as a screening tool to differentiate cane white sugar from beet white sugar. Zuckerindustrie. 130(8):611-616.
UNIFORM AND SIMPLE MEASUREMENT OF THE ACTIVITY OF DEXTRANASES AT THE SUGARBEET FACTORY - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G. 2005. Uniform and simple measurement of the activity of dextranases at the sugarbeet factory (abstract). American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
OPTIMIZATION OF APPLICATIONS OF DEXTRANASES IN SUGARCANE FACTORIES - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Stewart, D., Montes, B. 2005. Optimization of applications of dextranases in sugarcane factories [abstract]. Sugar Journal. 68(1):33.
PREDICTING PROCESSING PROBLEMS FROM DETERIORATED SUGARCANE: A FACTORY METHOD TO MEASURE MANNITOL - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Karr, J., Harper, W., Legendre, B., Parris, T. 2005. Predicting processing problems from deteriorated sugarcane: A factory method to measure mannitol [abstract]. Sugar Journal. 68(1):32.
EFFECT OF SUGARCANE YELLOW LEAF VIRUS ON SUGARCANE YIELD AND JUICE QUALITY OF LCP 85-384 AND HO 95-988 - (Abstract)
Grisham, M.P., Hoy, J.W., Godshall, M.A., Eggleston, G. 2005. Effect of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus on Sugarcane Yield and Juice Quality of LCP 85-384 and Ho 95-988 [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:110-111. Available: http://www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm
HOT LIME CLARIFICATION IN CANE JUICE TREATMENT AND ITS RELATIVE ADVANTAGES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RAW SUGAR - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A., Ogier, B. 2005. Calagem a quente (101 degrees C) e suas vantagens na produçao de açúcar [abstract]. Session 3, 26th meeting of Fermentec, Sao Pedro, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, March, 2005, Fermentec Publication. p. 2-3.
REASONS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF SUGAR DURING THE PROCESSING OF SUGARCANE - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G. 2005. Razoes para a destruiçao de açúcar durante o processamento de cana [abstract]. Session 3, 26th meeting of Fermentec, Sao Pedro, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, March, 2005, Fermentec Publication. p. 4-5.
NEW INSIGHTS ON SUCROSE LOSSES ACROSS FACTORY EVAPORATORS AND JUICE AND SYRUP CLARIFIERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G., Damms, M., Monge, A., Endres, T. 2004. New insights on sucrose losses across factory evaporators and juice and syrup clarifiers. In: Proceedings of the Sugar Processing Research Conference, April 4-9, 2004, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 349-370.
DIFFERENTIATING CANE WHITE SUGAR FROM BEET WHITE SUGAR USING ION CHROMATOGRAPHY PROFILES - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Pollach, G., Triche, R. 2004. Differentiating cane white sugar from beet white sugar using ion chromatography profiles [abstract]. ACS 228th Ntl. Mtg, Philedelphia. CARB 050.
OPTIMIZATION OF SUGARCANE FACTORY APPLICATION OF COMMERCIAL DEXTRANASES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A. 2004. Optimization of sugarcane factory application of commercial dextranases. Process Biochemistry. 40(5):1881-1894.
MINIMIZATION OF SEASONAL SUCROSE LOSSES ACROSS ROBERT'S TYPE EVAPORATORS IN RAW SUGAR MANUFACTURE BY PH OPTIMIZATION" - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A. 2005. Minimization of seasonal sucrose losses across robert's type evaporators in raw sugar manufacture by ph optimizationl. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53(16):5332-6339.
DIFFERENTIATING CANE WHITE SUGAR FROM BEET WHITE SUGAR USING ION CHROMATOGRAPHY PROFILES - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G., Pollach, G., Triche, R. 2004. Differentiating cane white sugar from beet white sugar using ion chromatography profiles. In: Proceedings of the 2004 Sugar Processing Research Conference, Atlanta: 209-214.
EASY AND UNIFORM MEASUREMENT OF THE ACTIVITY OF DEXTRANASE AT THE SUGARCANE FACTORY OR REFINERY - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G. 2004. Easy and uniform measurement of the activity of dextranase at the sugarcane factory or refinery(abstract). Sugar Journal. 67(1):32-33.
NEW INSIGHTS ON SUCROSE LOSSES ACROSS FACTORY JUICE AND SYRUP CLARIFIERS AND EVAPORATORS - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Damms, M., Monge, A., Endres, T. 2004. New insights on sucrose losses across factory juice and syrup clarifiers and evaporators(abstract). Zuckerindustrie. 129(3):192
OPTIMIZATION OF FACTORY APPLICATIONS OF DEXTRANASES IN THE U.S. - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Monge, A. 2004. Optimization of factory applications of dextranases in the U.S.(abstract). Zuckerindustrie. 129(3):192
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE USE OF OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND MANNITOL TO UNDERSTAND AND MONITOR SUGARCANE DETERIORATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Eggleston, G. 2003. Recent developments in the use of oligosaccharides and mannitol to understand and monitor sugarcane deterioration. In: Proceedings of the International Commission for Sugar Technology, Bortens, Berlin. p. 93-108.
INDICATORS OF FREEZE-DAMAGED SUGARCANE VARIETIES WHICH CAN PREDICT PROCESSING PROBLEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Legendre, B.L., Tew, T. 2004. Indicators of freeze-damaged sugarcane varieties which can predict processing problems. Journal of Food Chemistry. 87(1):119-133.
PRELIMINARY FACTORY STUDY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF A PLATE EVAPORATOR AND ROBERT'S TYPE EVAPORATORS WITH EMPHASIS ON SUCROSE LOSSES - (Abstract)
Eggleston, G., Endres, T. 2004. Preliminary factory study on the performance of a plate evaporator and robert's type evaporators with emphasis on sucrose losses(abstract). International Sugar Journal. 106(1261):44.
SUGAR AND ORGANIC ACID VARIATIONS IN COMMERCIAL CANTALOUPES AND THEIR INBRED PARENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beaulieu, J.C., Peralta-Inga, Z., Lea, J.M., Eggleston, G. 2003. Sugar and organic acid variations in commercial cantaloupes and their inbred parents. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 1284:531-536.
OLIGOSACCHARIDES IN CANE AND THEIR FORMATION ON CANE DETERIORATION - (Book/Chapter)
Eggleston, G., Grisham, M.P. 2003. Oligosaccharides in cane and their formation on cane deterioration. In: Eggleston, G., Cote, G.L., editors. Conformational Studies of Oligosaccharides. ACS Symposium Series 849. Washington, DC: ACS Publications. p. 211-232.
OLIGOSACCHARIDES IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE - (Book/Chapter)
Eggleston, G., Cote, G.L. 2003. Oligosaccharides in food and agriculture. ACS Symposium Series. Washington, DC: ACS Publications. 264 p.
MANNITOL AND OLIGOSACCHARIDES AS NEW CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING COLD TOLERANCE IN SUGARCANE VARIETIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eggleston, G., Legendre, B. 2003. Mannitol and oligosaccharides as new criteria for determining cold tolerance in sugarcane varieties. Food Chemistry. 80(4):451-461.

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