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

Quality evaluation of packaged acidified vegetables subjected to continuous microwave pasteurization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(15-Apr-13)

Metabolism of lactic acid in fermented cucumbers by Lactobacillus buchneri and related species, potential spoilage organisms in reduced salt fermentations     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johanningsmeier, S.D., McFeeters, R.F. 2013. Metabolism of lactic acid in fermented cucumbers by Lactobacillus buchneri and related species, potential spoilage organisms in reduced salt fermentations. Food Microbiology. 35(2):129-135.

Characterization of cucumber fermentation spoilage bacteria by enrichment culture and 16S rDNA cloning     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Breidt, F., Medina-Pradas, E., Wafa, D., Perez Diaz, I.M., Franco, W., Huang, H., Johanningsmeier, S.D., Kim, J. 2013. Characterization of cucumber fermentation spoilage bacteria by enrichment culture and 16S rDNA cloning. Journal of Food Science. 78(3):M470-M476.

Novel atmospheric plasma enhanced chitosan nanofiber/gauze composite wound dressings     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nawalakhe, R., Shi, Q., Vitchuli, N., Noar, J., Caldwell, J.M., Breidt, F., Bourham, M.A., Zhang, Z., Mccord, M.G. 2013. Novel atmospheric plasma enhanced chitosan nanofiber/gauze composite wound dressings. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 129(2):916-923.

Bacteriophage ecology in a commercial cucumber fermentation     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, Z., Perez Diaz, I.M., Hayes, J.S., Breidt, F. 2012. Bacteriophage ecology in a commercial cucumber fermentation. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78(24):8571-8578.

Microbial interactions associated with secondary cucumber fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perez-Diaz, I.M., Franco, W. 2013. Microbial interactions associated with secondary cucumber fermentation. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 114:161-172.

Multi-functional and durable nanofiber-fabric layered composite for protective application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, Q., Vitchuli, N., Nowak, J., Jiang, S., Caldwell, J.M., Breidt, F., Bourham, M., Zhang, X., Mccord, M. 2013. Multi-functional and durable nanofiber-fabric layered composite for protective application. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 128(2):1219-1226.

Role of selected oxidative yeasts and bacteria in cucumber secondary fermentation associated with spoilage of the fermented fruit     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Perez Diaz, I.M., Franco, W. 2012. Role of selected oxidative yeasts and bacteria in cucumber secondary fermentation associated with spoilage of the fermented fruit. Food Microbiology. 32:338-344.

Chemical optimization of protein extraction from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) peel     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Maloney, K.P., Truong, V.D., Allen, J.C. 2012. Chemical optimization of protein extraction from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) peel. Journal of Food Science. 77(11):E307-E312.

Development of a model system for the study of spoilage associated secondary cucumber fermentation during long term storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Franco, W., Perez-Diaz, I.M. 2012. Development of a model system for the study of spoilage associated secondary cucumber fermentation during long term storage. Journal of Food Science. 77(10):M586-M592.

Influence of sodium chloride, pH, and lactic acid bacteria on anaerobic lactic acid utilization during fermented cucumber spoilage     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johanningsmeier, S.D., Franco, W., Perez Diaz, I.M., McFeeters, R.F. 2012. Influence of sodium chloride, pH, and lactic acid bacteria on anaerobic lactic acid utilization during fermented cucumber spoilage. Journal of Food Science. 77(7):M397-M404.

Pressurized liquid extraction and quantification of anthocyanins in purple-fleshed sweetpotato genotypes     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Truong, V.D., Hu, Z., Thompson, R.L., Yencho, G., Pecota, K.V. 2012. Pressurized liquid extraction and quantification of anthocyanins in purple-fleshed sweetpotato genotypes. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 26:96-103.

Characteristics of spoilage-associated secondary cucumber fermentation     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Franco, W., Perez-Diaz, I.M., Johanningsmeier, S.D., McFeeters, R.F. 2012. Characteristics of spoilage-associated secondary cucumber fermentation. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78(4):1273-1284.

Sensory attributes and consumer acceptance of sweetpotato cultivars with varying flesh colors     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leksrisompong, P.P., Whitson, M.E., Truong, V.D., Drake, M.A. 2012. Sensory attributes and consumer acceptance of sweetpotato cultivars with varying flesh colors. Journal of Sensory Studies. 27:59-69.

Variability of sugars in staple-type sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) cultivars: The effects of harvest time and storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(09-Nov-11)

Glycemic index of sweetpotato as affected by cooking methods     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen, J.C., Corbitt, A.D., Maloney, K.P., Butt, M.S., Truong, V.D. 2012. Glycemic index of sweetpotato as affected by cooking methods. Open Nutrition Journal. 6:1-11.

Multifunctional ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats by an electrospinning– electrospraying hybrid process for use in protective applications     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vitchuli, N., Shi, Q., Nowak, J., Kay, K., Caldwell, J.M., Breidt, F., Bourham, M., McCord, M., Zhang, X. 2011. Multifunctional ZnO/Nylon 6 nanofiber mats by an electrospinning–electrospraying hybrid process for use in protective applications. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. 12 (2011) 055004; doi:10.1088/1468-6996/12/5/055004.

One-step synthesis of silver nanoparticle-filled Nylon 6 nanofibers and their antibacterial properties     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, Q., Vitchuli, N., Nowak, J., Caldwell, J.M., Breidt, F., Bourham, M., Mccord, M., Zhang, X. 2011. One-step synthesis of silver nanoparticle-filled Nylon 6 nanofibers and their antibacterial properties. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 21(28):10330-10335.

Durable antibacterial Ag/polyacrylonitrile (Ag/PAN) hybrid nanofibers prepared by atmospheric plasma treatment and electrospinning     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, Q., Vitchuli, N., Nowak, J., Caldwell, J.M., Breidt, F., Bourham, M., Zhang, X., Mccord, M. 2011. Durable antibacterial Ag/polyacrylonitrile (Ag/PAN) hybrid nanofibers prepared by atmospheric plasma treatment and electrospinning. European Polymer Journal. 47(7):1402-10409.

Improvement of heating uniformity in packaged acidified vegetables pasteurized with a 915 MHz continuous microwave system     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koskiniemi, C.B., Truong, V.D., Simunovic, J., McFeeters, R.F. 2011. Improvement of heating uniformity in packaged acidified vegetables pasteurized with a 915 MHz continuous microwave system. Journal of Food Engineering. 105:149-160.

Fermented Vegetables - (Book / Chapter)

Breidt, F., McFeeters, R.F., Perez Diaz, I.M., Lee, C. 2012. Fermented Vegetables. In: Doyle, M.P., Buchanan, R.L., editors. Food Microbiology: Fundamentals and Frontiers, 4th Ed. Washington, D.C.: ASM Press. p. 841-855.