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Research Project: ENHANCED UTILIZATION OF CARBOHYDRATES AND POLYSACCHARIDES FROM CITRUS PROCESSING WASTE STREAMS

Location: Winter Haven, Florida

Publications

Digestion patterns of two commercial endopolygalacturonases on polygalacturonate oligomers with a degree of polymerization from 7¿21 - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Goodner, K., Luzio, G.A., Savary, B.J. 2009. Digestion patterns of two commercial endopolygalacturonases on polygalacturonate oligomers with a degree of polymerization from 7¿21. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP1.
Mechanistic understanding and performance of biosorption of metal ions by grapefruit peel using FTIR spectroscopy, kinetics and adsorption isotherms modeling, alkali and alkaline metal displacement and EDX analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(06-Apr-09)
Developments in ethanol production from citrus peel waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, W., Widmer, W., Grohmann, K. 2008. Developments in ethanol production from citrus peel waste. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 121:307-310.
Biosorption properties of citrus peel derived oligogalacturonides, enzyme-modified pectin and peel hydrolysis residues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Widmer, W.W., Iqbal, M. 2008. Biosorption properties of citrus peel derived oligogalacturonides, enzyme-modified pectin and peel hydrolysis residues. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 121:311-314.
Microwave release ofpectin from orange peel albedo using a closed vessel reactor system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luzio, G.A. 2008. Microwave release of pectin from orange peel albedo using a closed vessel reactor system. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 121:315-319.
Accelerated extraction of pectin from orange citrus albedo using focused microwaves - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A. 2008. Accelerated extraction of pectin from orange citrus albedo using focused microwaves. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 59:28.
Nutrient composition and flavonoid content of orange fermentation residues - (Abstract)
Widmer, W.W. 2008. Nutrient composition and flavonoid content of orange fermentation residues. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 59:16.
Thermally tolerant pectin methylesterase, juice cloud loss and greening - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Savary, B.J., Vasu, P., Mccollum, T.G. 2008. Thermally tolerant pectin methylesterase, juice cloud loss and greening. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings.59:29.
Technical and economic assessments of ethanol production from citrus peel waste - (Abstract)
Zhou, W., Widmer, W., Grohmann, K. 2008. Technical and economic assessments of ethanol production from citrus peel waste. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP22.
Biosorption properties of citrus peel derived oligogalacturonides, enzyme-modified pectin and peel hydrolysis residues - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Widmer, W.W. 2008. Biosorption properties of citrus peel derived oligogalacturonides, enzyme-modified pectin and peel hydrolysis residues. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP23.
Microwave extraction of citrus peel to release pectin - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A. 2008. Microwave extraction of citrus peel to release pectin using a closed vessel reactor. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP24.
Rheological investigation of pectin deesterified using salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2007. Rheological investigation of pectin deesterified using salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:304-309.
Economic analysis of ethanol production from citrus peel waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, W., Widmer, W., Grohmann, K. 2007. Economic analysis of ethanol production from citrus peel waste. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:310-315.
Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of citrus peel waste by Saccharomyces cerevisiae to produce ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, M.R., Widmer, W.W., Grohmann, K. 2007. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of citrus peel waste by Saccharomyces cerevisiae to produce ethanol. Process Biochemistry. 42(12):1614-1619.
Ion binding capacity of enzyme modified citrus peel and pectin - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Widmer, W.W., Iqbal, M. 2007. Ion binding capacity of enzyme modified citrus peel and pectin. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 58:19.
Economic analysis of ethanol production from citrus peel waste - (Abstract)
Zhou, W., Widmer, W.W. 2007. Economic analysis of ethanol production from citrus peel waste. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 58:17.
Suspension properties of pectins deesterified using pectin methylesterase - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2007. Suspension properties of pectins deesterified using pectin methylesterase. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 58:20.
Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with a citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase: Effect of pH on block size and number, enzyme mode of action and resulting functionality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Goodner, K.L., Williams, M.A. 2008. Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with a citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase: Effect of pH on block size and number, enzyme mode of action and resulting functionality. Gums and Stablisers for the Food Industry. 14:141-152.
Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with the salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus: I. effect of pH on demethylated block size and distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cameron, R.G., Goodner, K.L., Luzio, G.A., Williams, M.K. 2008. Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with the salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus: I. Effect of pH on demethylated block size and distribution. Carbohydrate Polymers. 70:287-299.
Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with the salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus: II. structure function analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2008. Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with the salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus: Part II. Structure-function analysis. Carbohydrate Polymers. 71:300-309.
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Grapefruit Peel to Produce Ethanol and Other Products - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Wilkins, M.R., Widmer, W.W., Grohmann, K. 2007. Enzymatic hydrolysis of grapefruit peel to produce ethanol and other products. Proceedings of American Society of Agricultural Engineers [serial online]. Paper No. 057047. Available: http://asae.frymulti.com/request.asp?search=1&JID=5&AID=19664&CID=tfl2005&v=&i=&T=1
Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with a citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase: Effect of pH on block size and number and resulting functionality - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2007. Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with a citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase: Effect of pH on block size and number and resulting functionality. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Presentation No. 137-03.
Economic analysis of ethanol production from citrus peel waste - (Abstract)
Zhou, W., Widmer, W., Grohmann, K. 2007. Economic analysis of ethanol production from citrus peel waste. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Abstract No. HP22.
Functional analysis of block deesterified citrus pectins - (Abstract)
Luzio, G., Cameron, R. 2007. Functional analysis of block deesterified citrus pectins. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Abstract No. HP21.
Ethanol from orange processing waste - (Abstract)
Widmer, W.W., Grohmann, K. 2007. Ethanol from orange processing waste. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Presentation No. 140-09.
Demethylation of a model homogalacturonan with a citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase: effect of pH on block size and number, enzyme mode of action and resulting functionality - (Abstract)
(26-Dec-06)
Citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase demethylation of a model homogalacturonan: effect of pH on demethylated block size and distribution - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Goodner, K.L., Luzio, G.A. 2006. Citrus salt-independent pectin methylesterase demethylation of a model homogalacturonan: effect of pH on demethylated block size and distribution. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 57:15.
Functional properties of pectin after treatment qith an orange pectin methylesterase - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2006. Functional properties of pectin after treatment qith an orange pectin methylesterase. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 57:16.
On the Simulation of Enzymatic Digest Patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunt, J.J., Cameron, R., Williams, M.A.K. 2006. On the simulation of enzymatic digest patterns: The fragmentation of oligomeric and polymeric galacturonides by endo-polygalacturonase II. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 1760:1669-1703.
Hpaec Coupled to An Evaporative Light Scattering Detector for Separation, Detection and Quantification of Galacturonic Acid Oligomers - (Abstract)
(20-Jul-06)
Effect of D-Limonene on the Fermentation of Citrus Peel Waste - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Wilkins, M.R., Grohmann, K., Widmer, W.W. 2006. Effect of d-limonene on the fermentation of citrus peel waste. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE)[serial online]. Paper No. 067007. Availble: http://asae.frymulti.com/request.asp?search=1&JID=5&AID=21005&CID=por2006&v=&i=&T=1
Hydrolysis of Grapefruit Peel Waste with Cellulase and Pectinase Enzymes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, M.R., Widmer, W.W., Grohmann, K., Cameron, R.G. 2006. Hydrolysis of grapefruit peel waste with cellulase and pectinase enzymes. Bioresource Technology. 98:1596-1601.
Functional and Rheological Properties of Highly Esterified Pectin after Treatment with An Orange Pectin Methylesterase - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2006. Functional and rheological properties of highly esterified pectin after treatment with an orange pectin methylesterase. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Abstract No. 014-06.
Structural Characterization of Pectin Following Demethylation with a Salt-Independent Pectin Methylesterase - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Goodner, K.L., Luzio, G.A. 2006. Structural characterization of pectin following demethylation with a salt-independent pectin methylesterase. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Abstract No. 014-03.
Determination of Molecular Weight Citrus Pectin Using Ion Chromatography - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A. 2006. Determination of molecular weight citrus pectin using ion chromatography. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. 56.
Analysis of Heat Transfer Fouling by Dry Grind Corn Thin Stillage Using An Annular Fouling Apparatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, M.R., Belyea, R.L., Singh, V., Buriak, P., Wallig, M.A., Tumbleson, M.E., Rausch, K.D. 2006. Analysis of heat transfer fouling by dry-grind maize thin stillage using an annular fouling apparatus. Cereal Chemistry. 83:121-126.
Effect of Ph on Fouling Charateristics and Deposit Compositions in Dry Grind Thin Stillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, M.R., Singh, V., Buriak, P., Belyea R.L., Wallig, M.A., Tumbleson, M.E., Rausch, K.D. 2006. Effect of ph on fouling charateristics and deposit compositions in dry grind thin stillage. Cereal Chemistry. 83:311-314.
A ¿furanocoumarin-Free¿ Grapefruit Juice Establishes Furanocoumarins As the Mediators of the Grapefruit Juice-Felodipine Juice Interaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paine, M.F., Widmer, W.W., Pusek, S.N., Beavers, K.L., Criss, A.B., Brown, S.S., Thomas, B.F., Watkins, P.B. 2006. A "furanocoumarin-free" grapefruit juice establishes furanocoumarins as the mediators of the grapefruit juice-felodipine interaction. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 83:1097-1105.
Effect of Seasonal Variation on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Valencia Orange Peel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilkins, M.R., Widmer, W.W., Cameron, R.G., Grohmann, K. 2006. Effect of seasonal variation on enzymatic hydrolysis of Valencia orange peel. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:419-422.
Production of Narrow-Range Size-Classes of Polygalacturonic Acid Oligomers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Baldwin, E.A., Narciso, J.A., Plotto, A. 2006. Production of narrow-range size-classes of polygalacturonic acid oligomers. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:406-409.
Effect of Ph on De-Esterified and Methyl-Protected Block Size in Pectin Treated with the Salt-Independent Pectin Methylesterase from Citrus Fruit - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A. 2006. Effect of pH on de-esterified and methyl-protected block size in pectin treated with the salt-independent pectin methylesterase from citrus fruit. Pacifichem Symposium. Paper No. 22.
Evaporative Light Scattering Detector As a Mass Detector with Malls for Determination of Pectin Molecular Weight - (Abstract)
(15-Oct-05)
Rheological Properties of Non-Calcium Sensitive Pectin after Treatment with the Citrus Salt Independent Pectin Methylesterase - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A., Cameron, R.G. 2006. Rheological properties of non-calcium sensitive pectin after treatment with the citrus salt independent pectin methylesterase. Pacifichem Symposium. Paper No. 23.
Use of An Evaporative Light Scattering Detector Coupled to Malls for Determination of Polysaccharide Molecular Weight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luzio, G.A. 2006. Use of an evaporative light scattering detector coupled to malls for determination of polysaccharide molecular weight. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies. 29:185-201.
Rheological and Functional Properties of Block Deesterified Pectins - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A. 2005. Rheological and functional properties of block deesterified pectins. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 56:9.
Progress in Determining Pectin Methylesterase Mode of Action and Structural Mapping of Modified Pectin - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Savary, B.J. 2005. Progress in determining pectin methylesterase mode of action and structural mapping of modified pectin. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 56:14.
Furanocoumarin Variation in Four Grapefruit Varieties with Respect to Maturity - (Abstract)
Widmer, W.W., Stinson, W., Dou, H., Haun, C. 2005. Furanocoumarin variation in four grapefruit varieties with respect to maturity. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Paper No. 104-5.
Mode of Action of Two Commercial Pectolytic Endo-Polygalacturonases - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Grohmann, K., Savary, B.J. 2005. Mode of action of two commercial pectolytic endo-polygalacturonases. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Paper No. 71B-3.
Tangerine/grapefruit Hybrids (Tangelos) Do Not Have Furanocoumarins Associated with Grapefruit/drug Interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Widmer, W.W. 2005. Tangerine/grapefruit hybrids (tangelos) do not have furanocoumarins associated with grapefruit/drug interactions. Journal of Food Science. 70(4):C307-C312.
Effect of Seasonal Variation on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Valencia Orange Peel - (Abstract)
(02-Mar-05)
Production of Narrow-Range Size-Classes of Polygalacturonic Acid Oligomers - (Abstract)
(02-Mar-05)
Characterization of Esterified Blocks in Pectin Homogalacturonan Regions after De-Esterification with the Thermally Tolerant Pectin Methylesterase from Citrus Fruit - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Grohmann, K. 2004. Characterization of esterified blocks in pectin homogalacturonan regions after de-esterification with the thermally tolerant pectin methylesterase from citrus fruit. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:410-415.
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Grapefruit Peel to Produce Ethanol and Other Products - (Abstract)
(26-Nov-04)
Separation, Detection and Quantification of Galacturonic Acid Oligomers with a Degree of Polymerization Greater Than 50 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cameron, R.G., Grohmann, K. 2005. Separation, detection and quantification of galacturonic acid oligomers with a degree of polymerization greater than 50. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies. 28:559-570.
Mapping Demethylated Block Size and Distribution in Pectin from Citrus Processing Waste - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Grohmann, K. 2004. Mapping demethylated block size and distribution in pectin from citrus processing waste. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 55:43.
Citrus Peel Ethanol: Florida's Biofuel for the Future - (Abstract)
Wilkins, M.R. 2004. Citrus peel ethanol: florida's biofuel for the future. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 55:40-41.
Furanocoumarin Variation in Four Grapefruit Varieties with Respect to Maturity - (Abstract)
Widmer, W.W., Stinson, W., Dou, H., Haun, C. 2004. Furanocoumarin variation in four grapefruit varieties with respect to maturity. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 55:26-27.
Investigation of Galacturonic Acid Colorimetric Assay of Pectin in Citrus Peel - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A. 2004. Investigation of galacturonic acid colorimetric assay of pectin in citrus peel. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 55:42.
Molecular Size Analysis of Extracted Citrus Pectins by Multiangle Light Scattering - (Abstract)
Luzio, G.A. 2004. Molecular size analysis of extracted citrus pectins by multiangle light scattering. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Book of Abstracts. p. 147. Paper No. 56-6.
Mapping Demethylated Block Size and Distribution in Pectin from Citrus Processing Waste - (Abstract)
Cameron, R.G., Grohmann, K. 2004. Mapping demethylated block size and distribution in pectin from citrus processing waste. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Book of Abstracts. p. 147. Paper No. 56-5.

   

 
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Luzio, Gary
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