Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effect of dynamic temperature storage in retail display case on the quality and microbiota of packaged fresh-cut leafy greens - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Extending shelf-life of broccoli microgreens via pre-harvest calcium application - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

A novel treatment combination for the dual control of enzymatic browning and pathogen growth on apple slices - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Extending shelf-life of ready-to-eat microgreens by optimizing dewatering procedure - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Shelf life and microbial profile of peeled onions - (Abstract Only)

(12-Feb-13)

Postharvest biology, quality and shelf-life of buckwheat microgreens - (Abstract Only)

Kou, L., Luo, Y., Yang, T., Xiao, Z., Turner, E.R., Lester, G.E., Wang, Q. 2012. Postharvest biology, quality and shelf-life of buckwheat microgreens. [abstract]. BARC Poster Day.

Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of essential oil constituents encapsulated in zein nanoparticles prepared by liquid-liquid dispersion method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, Y., Luo, Y., Wang, Q. 2012. Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of essential oil constituents encapsulated in zein nanoparticles prepared by liquid-liquid dispersion method. Journal of Food Science. 48:283-290.

Extending the shelf life of edible flowers with controlled release of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging - (Abstract Only)

Luo, Y., Kou, L., Turner, E.R. 2012. Extending the shelf life of edible flowers with controlled release of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging. [abstract].

Effect of cultural system and essential oil treatment on antioxidant capacity in raspberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, P., Wang, S.Y., Gao, H., Chen, H., Zheng, Y., Wang, C.Y. 2012. Effect of cultural system and essential oil treatment on antioxidant capacity in raspberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 132:399-405.

Organically versus conventionally grown produce: Common production inputs, nutritional quality, and nitrogen delivery between the two systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Saftner, R.A. 2011. Organically versus conventionally grown produce: Common production inputs, nutritional quality, and nitrogen delivery between the two systems. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:10401-10406.

Carotene and novel apocarotenoid concentrations in orange-fleshed Cucumis melo melons: determinations of beta-carotene bioaccessability and bioavailability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fleshman, M.K., Lester, G.E., Riedl, K.M., Harrison, E.H., Kopec, R.C., S, N., Schwartz, S.J. 2011. Carotene and novel apocarotenoid concentrations in orange-fleshed Cucumis melo melons: determinations of beta-carotene bioaccessability and bioavailability. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:4448-4454.