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Yaguang Luo (Sunny)
Research Food Technologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Differential microbiota shift on whole romaine lettuce subjected to source or forward processing and on fresh-cut products during cold storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Ding, Q., Redding, M., Yang, Y., O'Brien, R., Gu, T., Zhang, B., Zhou, B., Micallef, S.A., Luo, Y., Fonseca, J.M., Nou, X. 2024. Differential microbiota shift on whole romaine lettuce subjected to source or forward processing and on fresh-cut products during cold storage. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110665.
Microscopic and transcriptomic characterization of Listeria monocytogenes aggregation and biofilm formation in cantaloupe juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Redding, M., Zheng, J., Mowery, J.D., Gu, G., Bolten, S., Luo, Y., Nou, X. 2023. Microscopic and transcriptomic characterization of Listeria monocytogenes aggregation and biofilm formation in cantaloupe juice. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.110243.
Genome-wide association mapping reveals loci for enzymatic discoloration on cut lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Pearlstein, D.J., Wang, D., Turner, E.R., Nou, X., Wang, T.T., Tao, Y., Fonseca, J.M., Simko, I. 2024. Genome-wide association mapping reveals loci for enzymatic discoloration on cut lettuce. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 207. Article 112577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2023.112577.
Cross-cutting concepts to transform agricultural research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyd, A., Luo, Y., Lunney, J.K., Kustas, B., Fukagawa, N.K., Mattoo, A.K., Crow, W.T., Pachepsky, Y.A., Kim, M.S., Lillehoj, H.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zhang, H.Q., Blomberg, L., Dubey, J.P. 2023. Cross-cutting concepts to transform agricultural research. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 7. Article e1242665. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1242665.
Listeria monocytogenes loss of cultivability on carrot is associated with the formation of mesosome-like structures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolten, S., Mowery, J.D., Gu, G., Redding, M., Kroft, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X. 2023. Listeria monocytogenes loss of cultivability on carrot is associated with the formation of mesosome-like structures. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110121.
Impact of sanitizer application on salmonella mitigation and microbiome shift on diced tomato during washing and storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Zhou, B., Mendes Oliveira, G., Redding, M., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2023. Impact of sanitizer application on salmonella mitigation and microbiome shift on diced tomato during washing and storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2023.112268.
Two MYB activators of anthocyanin biosynthesis exhibit specialized activity in petiole and fruit of diploid strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, X., Plunkert, M., Teng, Z., Mackenzie, K., Guo, L., Luo, Y., Hytönen, T., Liu, Z. 2023. Two MYB activators of anthocyanin biosynthesis exhibit specialized activity in petiole and fruit of diploid strawberry. New Phytologist. 74(5):1517-1531. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erac507.
Growth and inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in sterile extracts of fruits and vegetables: Impact of the intrinsic factors pH, sugar and organic acid content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lichtendwald, M., Bolten, S., Luo, Y., Micallef, S.A., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2022. Growth and inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in sterile extracts of fruits and vegetables: Impact of the intrinsic factors pH, sugar and organic acid content. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.110043.
Nondestructive and multiplex differentiation of pathogenic microorganisms from spoilage microflora on seafood using paper chromogenic array and neural network - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, M., Luo, Y., Sharma, A., Jia, Z., Wang, S., Wang, D., Lin, S., Pereault, W., Purohit, S., Gu, T., Dillow, H., Liu, X., Yu, H., Zhang, B. 2022. Nondestructive and multiplex differentiation of pathogenic microorganisms from spoilage microflora on seafood using paper chromogenic array and neural network. Food Research International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112052.
Microgreens for home, commercial, and space farming – a comprehensive update of the most recent developments - ()
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Pearlstein, D.J., Wheeler, R., Johnson, C., Wang, Q., Fonseca, J.M. 2022. Microgreens for home, commercial, and space farming – a comprehensive update of the most recent developments. Annual Review of Food Science & Technology. 14:539-562. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-food-060721-024636.
Effects of different light-emitting diode illumination on bioactive compounds in mustard “Ruby Streak” microgreens by Ultra-high Performance Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Teng, Z., Pearlstein, D.J., Chen, P., Yu, L., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Sun, J. 2022. Effects of different light-emitting diode illumination on bioactive compounds in mustard “Ruby Streak” microgreens by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry. ACS Food Science and Technology. 2(9):1483–1494. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00193.
Agarose hydrogel composite supports microgreen growth with continuous water supply under terrestrial and microgravitational conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Pearlstein, D.J., Zhou, B., Johnson, C.M., Wang, Q., Fonseca, J.M. 2022. Agarose hydrogel composite supports microgreen growth with continuous water supply under terrestrial and microgravitational conditions. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 220:135-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.046.
Effects of a novel combination of gallic acid, hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid on pathogen inactivation and shelf-life of baby spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Mwangi, E., Poverenov, E., Demokritou, P., Fonseca, J.M. 2023. Effects of a novel combination of gallic acid, hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid on pathogen inactivation and shelf-life of baby spinach. Food Control. 143. Article 109284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109284.
An integrated food freshness sensor array system augmented by metal-organic framework mixed-matrix membrane and deep learning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, P., Xu, W., Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Gong, C., Wang, Q., Nou, X. 2022. An integrated food freshness sensor array system augmented by metal-organic framework mixed-matrix membrane and deep learning. ACS Sensors. 7:1847-1454. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.2c00255?urlappend=%3Fref%3DPDF&jav=VoR&rel=cite-as.
Sequential application of peracetic acid and UV irradiation (PAAUV/PAA) for improved bacterial inactivation in fresh-cut produce wash water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, T., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Huang, C., Nou, X. 2022. Sequential application of peracetic acid and UV irradiation (PAAUV/PAA) for improved bacterial inactivation in fresh-cut produce wash water. ACS Environmental Science & Technology Water. 2(7):1247-1253. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.2c00087.
Antimicrobial effects of thymol-loaded phytoglycogen/zein nanocomplexes against foodborne pathogens on fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xue, J., Luo, Y., Li, B., Wang, X., Xiao, Z., Luo, Y. 2022. Antimicrobial effects of thymol-loaded phytoglycogen/zein nanocomplexes against foodborne pathogens on fresh produce. Food Control. 209:1188-1196.
Determining effects of temperature abuse timing on shelf life of RTE baby spinach through microbial growth models and its correlation with sensory quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Huang, L., Fonseca, J.M., Yan, H., Huang, J. 2022. Determining effects of temperature abuse timing on shelf life of RTE baby spinach through microbial growth models and its correlation with sensory quality. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 133. Article 108639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108639.
Effects of temperature abuse on the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes on a wide variety of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables during simulated storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kroft, B., Gu, G., Bolten, S., Miccallef, S.A., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2022. Effects of temperature abuse on the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes on a wide variety of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables during simulated storage. Food Control. 137:108919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.108919.
Dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes and microbiome on fresh-cut cantaloupe and romaine lettuce during storage at refrigerated and abusive temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Kroft, B., Lichtendwald, M., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Nou, X. 2022. Dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes and microbiome on fresh-cut cantaloupe and romaine lettuce during storage at refrigerated and abusive temperatures. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 364:109531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109531.
Biopolymer-based sanitizers for fresh produce, traditional application vs dry engineered water nanostructures approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cohen, Y., Mwangi, E., Tish, N., Xu, J., Vaze, N., Falik, E., Luo, Y., Demokritou, P., Rodov, V., Poverenov, E. 2022. Biopolymer-based sanitizers for fresh produce, traditional application vs dry engineered water nanostructures approach. Food Chemistry. 378:132056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132056.
Edible and water solvable corn zein coating impregnated with nisin for Listeria monocytogenes reduction on nectarine and apple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mendes-Oliveira, G., Gu, G., Luo, Y., Zografos, A., Nou, X. 2021. Edible and water solvable corn zein coating impregnated with nisin for Listeria monocytogenes reduction on nectarine and apple. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 185:111811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111811.
Profiling of polyphenols and glucosinolates in kale and broccoli microgreens grown under chamber and windowsill conditions by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Shi, J., Wan, J., Pham, Q., Zhang, Z., Sun, J., Yu, L., Luo, Y., Wang, T.T.Y., Chen, P. 2021. Profiling of polyphenols and glucosinolates in kale and broccoli microgreens grown under chamber and windowsill conditions by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry. ACS Food Science and Technology. 2(1):101-113. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.1c00355.
Integrated portable shrimp-freshness prediction platform based on ice-templated metal-organic framework colorimetric combinatorics and deep convolutional neural networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, P., Zhang, Z., Xu, W., Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Gong, C., Wang, Q. 2021. Integrated portable shrimp-freshness prediction platform based on ice-templated metal-organic framework colorimetric combinatorics and deep convolutional neural networks. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 9(50):16926-16936. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c04704?urlappend=%3Fref%3DPDF&jav=VoR&rel=cite-as.
Influences of hydrothermal and pressure treatments of wheat bran on the quality and sensory attributes of whole wheat Chinese steamed bread and pancakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, F., Lee, Y., Park, E., Luo, Y., Delwiche, S.R., Baik, B.V. 2021. Influences of hydrothermal and pressure treatments of wheat bran on the quality and sensory attributes of whole wheat Chinese steamed bread and pancakes. Journal of Cereal Science. 102. Article 103356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2021.103356.
Enzyme- and relative humidity-responsive antimicrobial fibers as active food packaging materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aytac, Z., Xu, J., Kumar, S., Eitzer, B., Xu, T., Vaze, N., Ng, K., White, J., Chan-Parkb, M., Luo, Y. 2021. Enzyme- and relative humidity-responsive antimicrobial fibers as active food packaging materials. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 13(42):50298. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.1c12319.
Flume and single-pass washing systems for fresh-cut produce processing: Disinfection by-products evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, T., Lee, W., Luo, Y., Hunag, C. 2021. Flume and single-pass washing systems for fresh-cut produce processing: Disinfection by-products evaluation. Food Control. 133:108578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108578.
Development of metal-organic framework stabilized high inner phase Pickering emulsions based on computer simulation for curcumin encapsulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, P., Zhang, J., Teng, Z., Zhang, Y., Bauchan, G.R., Luo, Y., Liu, D., Wang, Q. 2021. Development of metal-organic framework stabilized high inner phase Pickering emulsions based on computer simulation for curcumin encapsulation. Food Hydrocolloids. 6(40):2655626565. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c03932.
The influence of organic load and free chlorine on Salmonella cross-contamination of tomatoes in a model flume system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bertoldi, B., Bardsley, C.A., Pabst, C.R., Baker, C., Gutierrez, A., De, J., Luo, Y., Schneider, K.R. 2021. The influence of organic load and free chlorine on Salmonella cross-contamination of tomatoes in a model flume system. Journal of Food Protection. https://doi.org/10.4315/jfp-21-212.
Charting the future of e-grocery: An evaluation of the use of digital imagery as a sensory analysis tool for fresh fruits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fonseca, J.M., Luo, Y., Park, E., Trouth, F.J. 2021. Charting the future of e-grocery: An evaluation of the use of digital imagery as a sensory analysis tool for fresh fruits. Horticulturae. 7(9):262. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7090262.
Nanoemulsified carvacrol as a novel washing treatment reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Yin, H., Teng, Z., Byun, S., Guan, Y., Luo, Y., Upadhyay, A., Patel, J.R. 2021. Nanoemulsified carvacrol as a novel washing treatment reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh produce. Journal of Food Protection. 84(12):2163-2173.
Phenotypic characterization and inheritance of browning on cut surfaces of stems and leaf ribs of romaine lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E.R., Fonseca, J.M., Simko, I. 2021. Phenotypic characterization and inheritance of enzymatic browning on cut surfaces of stems and leaf ribs of romaine lettuce. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 181. Article 111653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111653.
Polydopamine-coated chitosan hydrogel beads for synthesis and immobilization of silver nanoparticles to simultaneously enhance antimicrobial activity and adsorption kinetics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, T., Wusigale, Kuttappan, D., Amalaradjou, M., Luo, Y., Luo, Y. 2021. Polydopamine-coated chitosan hydrogel beads for synthesis and immobilization of silver nanoparticles to simultaneously enhance antimicrobial activity and adsorption kinetics. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials. 4:696–706. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-021-00305-1.
Development of novel biopolymer-based dendritic nanocomplexes for encapsulation of phenolic bioactive compounds: a proof-of-concept study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xue, J., Luo, Y., Balasubramanian, R., Upadhyay, A., Li, Z., Luo, Y. 2021. Development of novel biopolymer-based dendritic nanocomplexes for encapsulation of phenolic bioactive compounds: a proof-of-concept study. Food Hydrocolloids. 120:106987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106987.
Identification of marker compounds for predicting browning of fresh-cut lettuce using untargeted UHPLC-HRMS metabolomics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Sun, J., Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Yu, L., Simko, I., Chen, P. 2021. Identification of marker compounds for predicting browning of fresh-cut lettuce using untargeted UHPLC-HRMS metabolomics. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 180.Article 111626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111626.
Determining bacterial load and water quality of tomato flume tanks in Florida packinghouses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bertoldi, B., Bardsley, C.A., Baker, A.C., Pabst, C.R., Gutierrez, A., De, J., Luo, Y., Schneider, K.R. 2021. Determining bacterial load and water quality of tomato flume tanks in Florida packinghouses. Journal of Food Protection. 84(10):1784–1792. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-21-100.
Numerical simulation and experimental validation of bacterial detachment using a spherical produce model in an industrial-scale flume washer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tan, J., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Karwe, M. 2021. Numerical simulation and experimental validation of bacterial detachment using a spherical produce model in an industrial-scale flume washer. Food Control. 130:108300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108300.
Pre-harvest UV-B applications increases glucosinolate contents and enhances the postharvest quality of broccoli microgreen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, Y., Dongg, W., Yang, T., Luo, Y., Chen, P., Wang, Q. 2021. Pre-harvest UV-B applications increases glucosinolate contents and enhances the postharvest quality of broccoli microgreen. Molecules. 26:3247. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26113247.
Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation as affected by stainless steel surface topography and coating composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, T., Meesrisom, A., Luo, Y., Dinh, Q.N., Lin, S., Yang, M., Sharma, A., Tang, R., Zhang, J., Jia, Z., Millner, P.D., Pearlstein, A.J., Zhang, B. 2021. Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation as affected by stainless steel surface topography and coating composition. Food Control. 130:108275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108275.
Nondestructive multiplex detection of foodborne pathogens with background microflora and symbiosis using a paper chromogenic array and advanced neural network - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhen, J., Luo, Y., Wang, D., Dinh, Q., Lin, S., Sharma, A., Block, E.M., Yang, M., Gu, T., Pearlstein, A.J., Yu, H., Zhang, B. 2021. Nondestructive multiplex detection of foodborne pathogens with background microflora and symbiosis using a paper chromogenic array and advanced neural network. Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 183:113209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2021.113209.
Photo-triggered on-demand carvacrol vapor release from nano-generators for non-contact bacterial inactivation between nanomaterials and bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nong, W., Guan, W., Yin, Y., Lu, C., Wang, Q., Luo, Y., Zhang, B., Wu, J., Guan, Y. 2021. Photothermal metal-organic framework nano-generators for non-contact microorganism inactivation. Advanced Functional Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.129874.
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of stem and rib browning in romaine lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Peng, H., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E.R., Fonseca, J.M., Simko, I. 2021. Phenotypic and genetic characterization of stem and rib browning in romaine lettuce. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, August 5-9, 2021, Denver, Colorado.
Characterization and mitigation of chemical oxygen demand and chlorine demand from fresh produce wash water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Wang, Q., Hapeman, C.J. 2021. Characterization and mitigation of chemical oxygen demand and chlorine demand from fresh produce wash water. Food Control. 127:1008112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108112.
Use of a silver-based sanitizer to accelerate Escherichia coli die-off on fresh-cut lettuce and maintain produce quality during cold storage: Laboratory and pilot-plant scale tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mendes-Oliveira, G., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Bolten, S., Park, E., Pearlstein, D.J., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2022. Use of a silver-based sanitizer to accelerate Escherichia coli die-off on fresh-cut lettuce and maintain produce quality during cold storage: Laboratory and pilot-plant scale tests. Food Research International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111170.
Evaluation of DNA barcode abiotic surrogate as a predictor for inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 during spinach washing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolton, S., Gu, G., Gulbronson, C., Kramer, M.H., Luo, Y., Zografos, A., Nou, X. 2021. Evaluation of DNA barcode abiotic surrogate as a predictor for inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 during spinach washing. Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111321.
Machine learning-enabled non-destructive paper chromogenic array detection of multiplexed viable pathogens on food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, X., Yang, M., Luo, Y., Wang, S., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Dillow, H., Gu, T., Reed, K., Sharm, A., Jia, Z., Yu, H., Zhang, B. 2021. Machine learning-enabled non-destructive paper chromogenic array detection of multiplexed viable pathogens on food. Nature Food. 2:110-117. https://www.x-mol.com/paperRedirect/1362513694001762304.
A novel antimicrobial technology to enhance food safety and quality of leafy vegetables using engineered water nanostructures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, R., Vaze, N., Soorneedi, A., Moore, M., Luo, Y., Poverenov, E., Rodov, V., Demokritou, P. 2020. A novel antimicrobial technology to enhance food safety and quality of leafy vegetables using engineered water nanostructures. Environmental Science: Nano. 8:514-526. https://doi.org//10.1039/D0EN00814A.
Factors impacting water quality and microbiota during simulated dump tank wash of grape tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2022. Factors impacting water quality and microbiota during simulated dump tank wash of grape tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 84:695-703. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-343.
Alkynyl silver modified chitosan as a novel antimicrobial coating material for potential food applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mei, L., Zhang, F., Zhang, J., Li, Y., Liu, Y., Luo, Y., Wang, Q. 2020. Alkynyl silver modified chitosan as a novel antimicrobial coating material for potential food applications. Carbohydrate Polymers. 254:117416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117416.
Salmonella inactivation and sponge/microfiber mediated cross-contamination during papaya wash with chlorine or peracetic acid as sanitizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Bolten, S., Mendes-Oliveira, G., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Pearlstein, D., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2020. Salmonella inactivation and sponge/microfiber mediated cross-contamination during papaya wash with chlorine or peracetic acid as sanitizer. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103677.
A novel in-flight washing system on bacterial reduction and quality of fresh-cut lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Millner, P.D., Pearlstein, A. 2020. A novel in-flight washing system on bacterial reduction and quality of fresh-cut lettuce. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107538.
Improving temperature management and retaining quality of freshcut leafy greens by retrofitting open refrigerated retail display cases with doors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brecht, J., Xie, Y., Abrahan, C., Bornhorst, E., Luo, Y., Monge-Brenes, A., Vorst, K., Brown, W. 2020. Improving temperature management and retaining quality of freshcut leafy greens by retrofitting open refrigerated retail display cases with doors. Journal of Food Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110271.
Consumer preference and physiochemical analyses of fresh strawberries from ten cultivars grown - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Newell, M., Luo, Y., Park, E. 2020. Consumer preference and physiochemical analyses of fresh strawberries from ten cultivars grown in Maryland. International Journal of Fruit Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2020.1768617.
Direct metatranscriptome RNA-seq and multiplex RT-PCR amplicon sequencing on Nanopore MinION - promising strategies for multiplex identification of viable pathogens in food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, M., Cousineau, A., Liu, X., Sun, D., Li, S., Gu, T., Luo, S., Luo, Y., Xu, M., Zhang, B. 2020. Direct metatranscriptome RNA-seq and multiplex RT-PCR amplicon sequencing on Nanopore MinION - promising strategies for multiplex identification of viable pathogens in food. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00514.
Survival of Salmonella enterica and shifts in microbial community as impacted by tomato wash water particulate size and chlorine treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, Sam, Luo, Y., Bolten, S., Gu, G., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2020. Survival of Salmonella enterica and shifts in microbial community as impacted by tomato wash water particulate size and chlorine treatment. Food Control. 90:103470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103470.
Temperature profiling of open- and closed-doored produce cases in retail grocery stores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vorst, K., Brown, W., Steinmaus, S., Brecht, J.K., Xie, Y., Luo, Y., Bornhorst, E.R., Zhou, B., Shaw, A., Monge-Brenes, A. 2020. Temperature profiling of open- and closed-doored produce cases in retail grocery stores. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107158.
Susceptibility of foodborne pathogens to sanitizers in produce rinse water and potential induction of viable but non-culturable state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Bolten, S., Mowery, J., Mowery, J.D., Luo, Y., Nou, X. 2020. Susceptibility of foodborne pathogens to sanitizers in produce rinse water and potential induction of viable but non-culturable state. Food Control. 112:107138.
Genome sequences of Brevundimonas naejangsanensis strain FS1091 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain FS1092 isolated from a fresh-cut produce processing plant - (Abstract Only)
Gu, G., Gonzalez-Escalona, N., Zheng, J., Bolten, S., Luo, Y., Mafiz, A., Sanchez Leon, M., Nou, X. 2020. Genome sequences of Brevundimonas naejangsanensis strain FS1091 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain FS1092 isolated from a fresh-cut produce processing plant. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9:(4). https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01448-19.
Microgreen production, nutrition, safety, and shelf life: A review - ()
Turner, E.R., Buchanan, R., Luo, Y. 2020. Microgreen production, nutrition, safety, and shelf life: A review. Journal of Food Science. 85(4):870-882. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15049.
Effects of door opening pattern of an enclosed refrigerated display case on product temperature and energy consumption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Frias, A., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Zhang, B., Ingram, D., Vorst, K., Brecht, J., Stommel, J.R. 2019. Effects of door opening pattern of an enclosed refrigerated display case on product temperature and energy consumption. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.107044.
Microbiome convergence following sanitizer treatment and identification of sanitizer resistant species from spinach and lettuce rinse water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Ottesen, A., Bolten, S., Luo, Y., Rideout, S., Nou, X. 2019. Microbiome convergence following sanitizer treatment and identification of sanitizer resistant species from spinach and lettuce rinse water. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 318:0168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108458.
Salmonella inactivation and cross-contamination on cherry and grape tomatoes during washing in simulated commercial wash water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolten, S., Gu, G., Luo, Y., Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D., Micallef, S.A., Nou, X. 2019. Salmonella inactivation and cross-contamination on cherry and grape tomatoes during washing in simulated commercial wash water. Food Microbiology. 87:103359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2019.103359.
Dynamic changes in the physicochemical properties of fresh-cut produce wash water as impacted by commodity type and processing conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Teng, Z., Weng, S., Srinivasan, P., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Luo, Y. 2019. Dynamic changes in the physicochemical properties of fresh-cut produce wash water as impacted by commodity type and processing conditions. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222174.
The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: possibilities and limitations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Sampers, I., Van Haverbeke, M., Millner, P.D. 2019. The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: possibilities and limitations. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.110957.
Identification of romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) varieties with reduced browning discoloration for fresh-cut processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Bornhorst, E., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Park, E., Turner, E.R., Simko, I. 2019. Identification of romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) varieties with reduced browning discoloration for fresh-cut processing. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 156:110931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.110931.
Nanoemulsified carvacrol as a novel washing treatment reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
Chen, C., Hsin-Bai, Y., Byun, S., Zi, T., Luo, Y., Patel, J.R. 2019. Nanoemulsified carvacrol as a novel washing treatment reduces Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh produce. BARC Poster Day. 10:25.
Impact of routine sanitation on Zone 3 microbiome in a fresh-cut produce processing facility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Ottesen, A., Bolten, S., Wang, L., Luo, Y., Rideout, S., Lyu, S., Nou, X. 2019. Impact of routine sanitation on Zone 3 microbiome in a fresh-cut produce processing facility. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 294:31-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.02.002 .
Survival and growth of Salmonella enterica and Listeria Monocytogenes on fresh-cut fruits and radish under different temperature abuse conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, J., Zhou, B., Zheng, J., Nou, X., Luo, Y. 2019. Survival and growth of Salmonella enterica and Listeria Monocytogenes on fresh-cut fruits and radish under different temperature abuse conditions. Food Control. 100:300-304.
Impacts and interactions of organic compounds with chlorine sanitizer in recirculated and reused produce processing water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Hapeman, C.J., Millner, P.D., Wamg, Q., Luo, Y. 2018. Impacts and interactions of organic compounds with chlorine sanitizer in recirculated and reused produce processing water. PLoS One. 13(12):1-15.
Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) carrier for incorporation of volatile antimicrobial essential oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., Luo, Y., Zhang, B., Zhou, B., Wang, Q. 2018. Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) carrier for incorporation of volatile antimicrobial essential oil. Food Control. 98:174-178.
Commodity specific food safety guidelines for the fresh tomato supply chain - ()
Mcentire, J., Gombas, D., Luo, Y., Decosta, S., Campbell, J., Dougherty, J., Danyluk, M., Roberts, M., Suslow, T., Schneider, K., Anderson, R., Cotta, S., Davis, C., Lovelace, T., Moreno, M., Valadez, A. 2019. Commodity specific food safety guidelines for the fresh tomato supply chain. United Fresh Produce Association. 3:1-51.
Determination of variance of secondary metabolites in lettuces grown under different light sources by flow injection mass spectrometric (FIMS) fingerprinting and ANOVA-PCA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, J., Zhang, M., Luo, Y., Kubdelia, N., Harnly, J.M., Chen, P. 2018. Determination of variance of secondary metabolites in lettuces grown under different light sources by flow injection mass spectrometric (FIMS) fingerprinting and ANOVA-PCA. Journal of Analysis and Testing. 2(4):312-321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41664-018-0072-6.
Microgreens of Brassicaceae: Genetic diversity of phytochemical concentrations and antioxidant capacities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, Z., Rausch, S.R., Luo, Y., Sun, J., Yu, L., Wang, Q., Chen, P., Yu, L., Stommel, J.R. 2018. Microgreens of Brassicaceae: Genetic diversity of phytochemical concentrations and antioxidant capacities. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 101:731-737.
Facile and template-free solvothermal synthesis of mesoporous/macroporous metal-organic framework nanosheets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, B., Luo, Y., Kanyuck, K., Saenz, N., Zavalij, P., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R. 2018. Facile and template-free solvothermal synthesis of mesoporous/macroporous metal-organic framework nanosheets. RSC Advances. 8(58):33059-33064.
An entrapped metal-organic framework system for controlled release of ethylene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, Y., Teng, Z., Mei, L., Zhang, J., Wang, Q., Luo, Y. 2018. An entrapped metal-organic framework system for controlled release of ethylene. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 533:207-215.
Immersion-free, single-pass, commercial fresh-cut produce washing system: an alternative to traditional flume processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bornhorst, E.R., Luo, Y., Park, E., Vinyard, B.T., Nou, X., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D. 2018. Immersion-free, single-pass, commercial fresh-cut produce washing system: an alternative to traditional flume processing. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 146:124-133.
Minimizing pathogen growth and quality deterioration of packaged leafy greens by maintaining optimum temperature in refrigerated display cases with doors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Frias, A.J., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2018. Minimizing pathogen growth and quality deterioration of packaged leafy greens by maintaining optimum temperature in refrigerated display cases with doors. Food Control. 92:488-495.
A novel sensing chip for probing chlorine permeation into simulated produce cracks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, Y., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Mei, L., Bauchan, G.R., Wang, Q. 2018. A novel sensing chip for probing chlorine permeation into simulated produce cracks. Advanced Materials Interfaces. 5(13):119-130.
Consumer preference and physicochemical evaluation of organically grown melon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, E., Luo, Y., Marine, S.C., Everts, K.A., Micallef, S.A., Bolten, S.J., Stommel, J.R. 2018. Consumer preference and physicochemical evaluation of organically grown melon. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 141:77-85.
Consumer preference and physicochemical evaluation of muskmelon grown under organic production in Maryland - (Abstract Only)
Park, E., Bolten, S., Marien, S., Reed-Jones, N., Everts, K., Micallef, S., Luo, Y. 2018. Consumer preference and physicochemical evaluation of muskmelon grown under organic production in Maryland. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 141:77-85.
Can UV absorbance rapidly estimate the chlorine demand in wash water during fresh-cut produce washing processes? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, S., Luo, Y., Sampers, I., Mei, L., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2018. Can UV absorbance rapidly estimate the chlorine demand in wash water during fresh-cut produce washing processes? Postharvest Biology and Technology. 142:19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.02.002.
Shifts in spinach microbial communities after chlorine washing and storage at compliant and abusive temperatures Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Ottesen, A., Bolten, S.J., Ramachandran, P., Reed, E., Rideout, S., Luo, Y., Patel, J.R., Brown, E., Nou, X. 2018. Shifts in spinach microbial communities after chlorine washing and storage at compliant and abusive temperatures. Food Microbiology. 73:73-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2018.01.002.
Effect of preharvest CaCl2 spray and postharvest UV-B radiation on storage quality of broccoli microgreens, a richer source of glucosinolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, Y., Dong, W., Yang, T., Luo, Y., Wang, Q., Chen, P. 2017. Effect of preharvest CaCl2 spray and postharvest UV-B radiation on storage quality of broccoli microgreens, a richer source of glucosinolates. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 67(1):55-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2017.12.035.
Advanced materials interfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mei, L., Teng, Z., Zhu, G., Liu, Y., Zhang, F., Li, Y., Guan, Y., Luo, Y., Chen, X., Wang, Q. 2017. Advanced materials interfaces. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 9(40):3529-3530.
Listeria monocytogenes persistence and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment is affected by equipment surface type and cleanliness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyarko, E., Kniel, K.E., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Sharma, M. 2018. Listeria monocytogenes persistence and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment is affected by equipment surface type and cleanliness. Food Control. 85:177-185.
Visualizing pathogen internalization pathways in fresh tomatoes using MicroCT and confocal laser scanning microscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Bauchan, G.R., Feng, H., Stommel, J.R. 2017. Visualizing pathogen internalization pathways in fresh tomatoes using MicroCT and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Food Control. 85:276-282.
Association between bacterial survival and free chlorine concentration during commercial fresh-cut produce wash operation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Van Haute, S., Nou, X., Zhang, B., Teng, Z., Turner, E.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2017. Association between bacterial survival and free chlorine concentration during commercial fresh-cut produce wash operation. Food Microbiology. 70:120-128.
Practices and conditions which promote persistence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment surfaces and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment - (Abstract Only)
Investigation on chlorine-based sanitization under stabilized conditions in the presence of organic load - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Alborzi, S., Zhou, B., Chen, L., Zhang, J., Zhang, B., Millner, P.D., Wang, Q. 2017. Investigation on chlorine-based sanitization under stabilized conditions in the presence of organic load. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 67:150-157.
Dual effectiveness of ascorbic acid and ethanol combined treatment to inhibit browning and inactivate pathogens on fresh-cut apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, S., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Ingram, D. 2017. Dual effectiveness of ascorbic acid and ethanol combined treatment to inhibit browning and inactivate pathogens on fresh-cut apples. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 80:311-320.
Dual effectiveness of ascorbic acid and ethanol combined treatment to inhibit browning and inactivate pathogens on fresh-cut apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, S., Liu, H., Yang, T., Luo, Y., Chen, P. 2017. Dual effectiveness of ascorbic acid and ethanol combined treatment to inhibit browning and inactivate pathogens on fresh-cut apples. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 80:311-320.
Soil amendments and Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella newport survival on cucurbits - (Abstract Only)
Mild concentration of ethanol in combination with ascorbic acid inhibits browning and maintains quality of fresh-cut lotus root - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, J., Luo, Y., Turner, E.R., Zhu, Y. 2017. Mild concentration of ethanol in combination with ascorbic acid inhibits browning and maintains quality of fresh-cut lotus root. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 128:169-177.
Red cabbage microgreens lower circulating LDL, liver cholesterol and inflammatory cytokines in mice fed a high fat diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, X., Huang, H., Xiao, Z., Yu, L., Pham, Q., Yokoyama, W.H., Yu, L., Luo, Y., Wang, T.T. 2016. Red cabbage microgreens lower circulating LDL, liver cholesterol and inflammatory cytokines in mice fed a high fat diet. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(48):9161-9171.
Guidelines to validate control of cross-contamination during washing of fresh-cut leafy vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gombas, D., Luo, Y., Brennan, J., Shergill, G., Petran, R., Walsh, R., Hau, H., Khurana, K., Zomorodi, B., Rosen, J., Varley, R., Deng, K. 2017. Guidelines to validate control of cross-contamination during washing of fresh-cut leafy vegetables. Journal of Food Protection. 80(2):312-330.
Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut ‘Athena’ and ‘Rocky Ford’ cantaloupes during storage at 4 and 10°C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyarko, E., Kniel, K., Reynnells, R., East, C.L., Handy, E.T., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2016. Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut ‘Athena’ and ‘Rocky Ford’ cantaloupes during storage at 4 and 10°C. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 13:587-591.
Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on whole cantaloupes is dependent on site of contamination and storage temperature Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nayarko, E., Kniel, K., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y., Handy, E.T., Reynnells, R., East, C.L., Sharma, M. 2016. Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on whole cantaloupes is dependent on site of contamination and storage temperature. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 234:65-70.
Development of metal-organic framework for gaseous plant hormone encapsulation to manage ripening of climacteric produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, B., Luo, Y., Kanyuck, K., Bauchan, G.R., Mowery, J.D., Zavalij, P. 2016. Development of metal-organic framework for gaseous plant hormone encapsulation to manage ripening of climacteric produce. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(25):5164-5170.
Microgreens of brassicaceae: mineral composition and content of 30 varieties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, Z., Codling, E.E., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Lester, G.E., Wang, Q. 2016. Microgreens of brassicaceae: mineral composition and content of 30 varieties. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 49:87-93.
Inheritance of fresh-cut fruit quality attributes in Capsicum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stommel, J.R., Camp, M.J., Dumm, J.M., Haynes, K.G., Luo, Y., Schoevaars, A. 2016. Inheritance of fresh-cut fruit quality attributes in Capsicum. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 141(4):308-314.
Effects of pre- and postharvest calcium treatments on shelf life and postharvest quality of broccoli microgreens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Yang, T., Luo, Y. 2015. Effects of pre- and postharvest calcium treatments on shelf life and postharvest quality of broccoli microgreens. HortScience. 50(12):1801–1808.
Assessment and speciation of chlorine demand in fresh-cut produce wash water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, S., Luo, Y., Li, J., Zhou, B., Jacangelo, J., Schwab, K.J. 2015. Assessment and speciation of chlorine demand in fresh-cut produce wash water. Food Control. 60:543-551.
Evaluation and correlation of sensory attributes and chemical compositions of emerging fresh produce: Microgreens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xio, Z., Lester, G.E., Park, E., Saftner, R.A., Luo, Y., Wang, Q. 2015. Evaluation and correlation of sensory attributes and chemical compositions of emerging fresh produce: Microgreens. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 110:140-148.
Lower temperatures in cases with doors improve produce quality and safety with reduced energy consumption - ()
De Frias, J., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2015. Lower temperatures in cases with doors improve produce quality and safety with reduced energy consumption. Produce Business. 31(8):14.
Improving spinach quality and reducing energy costs by retrofitting retail open refrigerated cases with doors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Frias, J.A., Luo, Y., Kou, L., Zhou, B., Wang, Q. 2015. Improving spinach quality and reducing energy costs by retrofitting retail open refrigerated cases with doors. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 31(8):114-120.
Proliferation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil and hydroponic microgreen production systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, Z., Bauchan, G.R., Nichols-Russell, L.K., Luo, Y., Wang, Q., Nou, X. 2015. Proliferation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil and hydroponic microgreen production systems. Journal of Food Protection. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-15-063.
Development of silver/titanium dioxide/chitosan adipate nanocomposite as an antibacterial coating for fruit storage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, B., Luo, Y., Zhang, Z., Zhang, B., Zhou, B., Wang, Q. 2015. Development of silver/titanium dioxide/chitosan adipate nanocomposite as an antibacterial coating for fruit storage. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 63:1206-1213.
Survival dynamics of Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli in wash water during simulated chlorine depletion and replenishment processes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Lyu, S., Wang, Q. 2015. Survival dynamics of Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli in wash water during simulated chlorine depletion and replenishment processes. Food Microbiology. 50:88-96.
Genetic diversity provides opportunities for improvement of fresh-cut pepper quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stommel, J.R., Camp, M.J., Luo, Y., Welten, A. 2015. Genetic diversity provides opportunities for improvement of fresh-cut pepper quality. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 14(2): 112-120.
The mechanism of ethanol treatment on inhibiting lettuce enzymatic browning and microbial growth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, S., Yang, T., Luo, Y., Zhou, B. 2015. The mechanism of ethanol treatment on inhibiting lettuce enzymatic browning and microbial growth. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 63:383-390.
Growth of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut cantaloupe under different temperature abuse scenarios Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, J., Luo, Y., Nou, X. 2015. Growth of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut cantaloupe under different temperature abuse scenarios. Journal of Food Protection. 78:1125-135.
A novel micro fluidic mixer-based approach for determining inactivation kinetics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in free chlorine solutions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, B., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D. 2015. A novel micro fluidic mixer-based approach for determining inactivation kinetics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in free chlorine solutions. Food Microbiology. 49: 152-160.
Open-refrigerated retail display case temperature profile and its impact on product quality and microbiota of stored baby spinach Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Luo, Y., Ingram, D., Yan, S., Jurick II, W.M. 2015. Open-refrigerated retail display case temperature profile and its impact on product quality and microbiota of stored baby spinach. Food Control. 47:686-692.
Inheritance of decay of salad-cut lettuce in a recombinant inbred line population from ‘Salinas 88’ x ‘La Brillante’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hayes, R.J., Galeano, C.H., Luo, Y., Antonise, R., Simko, I. 2014. Inheritance of decay of salad-cut lettuce in a recombinant inbred line population from ‘Salinas 88’ x ‘La Brillante’. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 139:388-398.
Characterization and performance of 16 new inbred lines of lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simko, I., Hayes, R.J., Bull, C.T., Mou, B., Luo, Y., Trent, M.A., Atallah, A.J., Ryder, E.J., Sideman, R.G. 2014. Characterization and performance of 16 new inbred lines of lettuce. HortScience. 49:679-687.
First report of Penicillium expansum isolates resistant to pyrimethanil from stored apple fruit in Pennsylvania Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, H., Gaskins, V.L., Vico, I., Luo, Y., Jurick II, W.M. 2014. First report of Penicillium expansum isolates resistant to pyrimethanil from stored apple fruit in Pennsylvania. Plant Disease. DOI: 10.1094/PDIS-12-13-1214-PDN.
First report of pyrimethanil resistance in Botrytis cinerea from stored apples in Pennsylvania Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, H., Gaskins, V.L., Luo, Y., Kim, Y., Jurick II, W.M. 2014. First report of pyrimethanil resistance in Botrytis cinerea from stored apples in Pennsylvania. Plant Disease. DOI:10.1094/PDIS-11-13-1120-PDN.
Development of a feed-forward sodium hypochlorite dosing scheme to maintain stable free chlorine concentration during simulated produce wash operations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2014. Development of a feed-forward sodium hypochlorite dosing scheme to maintain stable free chlorine concentration during simulated produce wash operations. Journal of Food Protection. 77:558-566.
Quality of Iceberg and Romaine lettuce treated by combinations of sanitizer, surfactant, and ultrasound Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado, S.P., Pearlstein, A.J., Luo, Y., Feng, H. 2014. Quality of Iceberg and Romaine lettuce treated by combinations of sanitizer, surfactant, and ultrasound. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 56:261-268.
Evaluation of current industry practices for maintaining tomato dump tank water quality during packinghouse operations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Turner, E.R., Yang, Y., Wang, Q., Schneider, K. 2014. Evaluation of current industry practices for maintaining tomato dump tank water quality during packinghouse operations. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.12200.
Temperature abuse timing affects the quality deterioration of commercially packaged ready-to-eat baby spinach Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Luo, Y., Park, E., Turner, E.R., Barczak, A., Jurick II, W.M. 2014. Temperature abuse timing affects the quality deterioration of commercially packaged ready-to-eat baby spinach. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 91:96-103.
Effect of light exposure on sensorial quality, concentrations of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of radish microgreens during low temperature storage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, Z., Lester, G.E., Luo, Y., Xie, Z., Yu, L., Wang, Q. 2013. Effect of light exposure on sensorial quality, concentrations of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of radish microgreens during low temperature storage. Journal of Food Chemistry. 151:472-479.
Effects of post-harvest handling conditions on internalization and growth of Salmonella enterica in tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Yang, Y., Wu, Y., Wang, Q. 2014. Effects of post-harvest handling conditions on internalization and growth of Salmonella enterica in tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 77:365-370.
Pre-harvest calcium application increases biomass and delays senescence of broccoli microgreens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Yang, T., Luo, Y., Liu, X., Huang, L., Codling, E.E. 2013. Pre-harvest calcium application increases biomass and delays senescence of broccoli microgreens. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 87:70-78.
Effect of dynamic temperature storage in retail display case on the quality and microbiota of packaged fresh-cut leafy greens - (Abstract Only)
Extending shelf-life of broccoli microgreens via pre-harvest calcium application - (Abstract Only)
Extending shelf-life of ready-to-eat microgreens by optimizing dewatering procedure - (Abstract Only)
Shelf life and microbial profile of peeled onions - (Abstract Only)
Postharvest biology, quality and shelf-life of buckwheat microgreens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Luo, Y., Yang, T., Xiao, Z., Turner, E.R., Lester, G.E., Wang, Q. 2013. Postharvest biology, quality and shelf-life of buckwheat microgreens. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 51(1):73-78.
The effects of free chlorine concentration, organic load, and exposure time on the inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2013. The effects of free chlorine concentration, organic load, and exposure time on the inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC. Journal of Food Protection. 76(3):386-393.
Synergetic effect of a novel wash aid, T-128, in improving chlorine efficacy against bacterial pathogens in wash solution containing high organic loads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, Z., Lester, G.E., Luo, Y., Wang, Q. 2012. Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(31):7644-7651.
A pilot plant scale evaluation of a new process aid for enhancing chlorine efficacy against pathogen survival and cross-contamination during produce wash - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Zhou, B., Shen, C., Yang, Y., Wu, Y., Wang, Q., Fen, H., Shelton, D.R. 2012. A pilot plant scale evaluation of a new process aid for enhancing chlorine efficacy against pathogen survival and cross-contamination during produce wash. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 158(2):133-139.
Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and Pseudomonas Biofilms on stainless steel and cantaloupe rinds in chlorinated wash solutions - (Abstract Only)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Bauchan, G.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and Pseudomonas Biofilms on stainless steel and cantaloupe rinds in chlorinated wash solutions. BARC Poster Day.
Effects of simulated packing house operating conditions on pathogen internalization in tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Yang, Y., Wu, Y., Paul, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q. 2012. Effects of simulated packing house operating conditions on pathogen internalization in tomatoes. [abstract] BARC Poster Day.
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.
Effects of temperature differential and immersion time on internalization of salmonella newport in tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Yang, Y., Wu, Y., Paul, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q. 2012. Effects of temperature differential and immersion time on internalization of salmonella newport in tomatoes. [abstract].
Inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC by hypochlorite solutions with high organic loads - (Abstract Only)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC by hypochlorite solutions with high organic loads. [abstract]
Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel coupons in chlorinated wash solutions - (Abstract Only)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Zhou, B., Bauchan, G.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel coupons in chlorinated wash solutions. [abstract].
Effects of temperature differential and immersion time on internalization of Salmonella Newport in tomatoes - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Yang, Y., Wu, Y., Paul, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q. 2012. Effects of temperature differential and immersion time on internalization of Salmonella Newport in tomatoes. [abstract].
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].
Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay. Euphytica. 186:539-555.
Maintaining Quality of Edible Flowers with Controlled Release of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Modified Atmosphere Packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Turner, E.R., Luo, Y. 2012. Maintaining Quality of Edible Flowers with Controlled Release of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Modified Atmosphere Packaging. Journal of Food Science. 77(5):S188-S193.
Strategies for the reduction of human pathogens in tomatoes and leafy greens: A farm to fork systems approach - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T., Zhou, B., Shen, C., Yang, Y., Sharma, M., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y. 2012. Strategies for the reduction of human pathogens in tomatoes and leafy greens: A farm to fork systems approach. [abstract].
Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel in chlorinated wash solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Bauchan, G.R., Zhou, B., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel in chlorinated wash solutions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78(19):6789-98.
Assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 transference from soil to Iceberg Lettuce via a contaminated harvesting knife - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Turner, E.R., Feng, H. 2012. Assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 transference from soil to Iceberg Lettuce via a contaminated harvesting knife. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 153(3):345-350.
Improved Design and Ultrasound-assisted Sanitation of Lettuce Harvesting Knives for Minimizing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D. 2012. Improved Design and Ultrasound-assisted Sanitation of Lettuce Harvesting Knives for Minimizing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Contamination. Journal of Food Protection. 75(3):563-566.
Effects of tomato variety, temperature differential and post-stem removal time on internalization of Salmonella Thompson into tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xia, X., Luo, Y., Yang, Y., Schneider, K., Meng, J. 2012. Effects of tomato variety, temperature differential and post-stem removal time on internalization of Salmonella Thompson into tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 75(2):297-303.
Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:126-138.
Combined effects of sodium chlorite dip treatment and chitosan coatings on the quality of fresh-cut d’Anjou pears - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, Z., Luo, Y., Luo, Y., Wang, Q. 2011. Combined effects of sodium chlorite dip treatment and chitosan coatings on the quality of fresh-cut d’Anjou pears. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 62:319-326.
Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2011. Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads. Meeting Abstract.
Chlorine wash for fresh-cut processing: Can it work better? - (Abstract Only)
Nou, X., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2011. Chlorine wash for fresh-cut processing: Can it work better?. Meeting Abstract.
Enhanced salmonella reduction on tomatoes washed in chlorinated water with wash aid T-128 - (Abstract Only)
Yang, Y., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R., Feng, H. 2011. Enhanced salmonella reduction on tomatoes washed in chlorinated water with wash aid T-128. BARC Poster Day.
Investigation of pathogen infiltration into produce using Xradia Bio MicroCT - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2011. Investigation of pathogen infiltration into produce using Xradia Bio MicroCT. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Effect of surface characteristics on retention and removal of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of spinach - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2011. Effect of surface characteristics on retention and removal of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of spinach/ [abstract].. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Dual effectiveness of sodium chlorite for enzymatic browning inhibition and Escherichia coli inactivation on fresh-cut apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Lu, S., Zhou, B., Feng, H. 2011. Dual effectiveness of sodium chlorite for enzymatic browning inhibition and Escherichia coli inactivation on fresh-cut apples. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 44:1621-1625.
New wash aid T-128 improves efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by bacterial pathogens in fresh-cut lettuce processing - (Abstract Only)
Nou, X., Yang, Y., Hollar, L.A., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2011. New wash aid T-128 improves efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by bacterial pathogens in fresh-cut lettuce processing. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
The effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the persistence and expression of virulence factors of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded iceberg lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Lakshman, S., Ferguson, S.E., Ingram, D.T., Luo, Y., Patel, J.R. 2011. The effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the persistence and expression of virulence factors of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded iceberg lettuce. Journal of Food Protection. 74(5):718-726.
Iceberg lettuce breeding lines with resistance to Verticillium wilt caused by race 1 isolates of Verticillium dahliae. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hayes, R.J., Maruthachalam, K., Vallad, G.E., Klosterman, S.J., Simko, I., Luo, Y., Subbarao, K.V. 2011. Iceberg lettuce breeding lines with resistance to Verticillium wilt caused by race 1 isolates of Verticillium dahliae. HortScience. 46(3):501-504.
Chlorine Stabilizer T-128 enhances efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in fresh-cut lettuce processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nou, X., Luo, Y., Hollar, L.A., Yang, Y., Feng, H., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2011. Chlorine Stabilizer T-128 enhances efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in fresh-cut lettuce processing. Journal of Food Science. 76(3):M218-M224.
Determination of free chlorine concentrations needed to prevent Escherichia coli O157:H7 cross-contamination during fresh-cut produce wash - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Yang, Y., Turner, E.R., Alegre, I., Alegre, M., Feng, H., Conway, W.S. 2011. Determination of free chlorine concentrations needed to prevent Escherichia coli O157:H7 cross-contamination during fresh-cut produce wash. Journal of Food Protection. 74(3):352-358.
Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2010. Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator. [abstract].
Effect of storage temperature and duration on the behavior of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on packaged fresh-cut salad containing Romaine and Iceberg lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., He, Q., Mcevoy, J.L. 2010. Effect of storage temperature and duration on the behavior of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on packaged fresh-cut salad containing Romaine and Iceberg lettuce. Journal of Food Science. 75(7):M390-M397.
Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Feng, H., Millner, P.D., Yang, Y., Zhou, B. 2010. Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator. [abstract].
Microbial safety of tropical and sub-tropical fruit. in Volume 1 – General Physiology, Quality and Handling of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits, Postharvest Biology & Technology of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits - ()
Sharma, M., Buchanan, R., Luo, Y. 2011. Microbial safety of tropical and sub-tropical fruits. in Volume 1 – General Physiology, Quality and Handling of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits, Postharvest Biology & Technology of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits. Post-harvest biology and technology of tropical and sub-tropical fruits. p. 288-309.
Ultrasound as an intervention technology for the sanitation of lettuce harvesting knife - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2010. Ultrasound as an intervention technology for the sanitation of lettuce harvesting knife. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Whole-leaf sanitizing wash improves chlorine efficacy for microbial reduction and prevents pathogen cross contamination during fresh-cut lettuce processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nou, X., Luo, Y. 2010. Whole-leaf sanitizing wash improves microbial reduction efficacy and prevents pathogen cross contamination during fresh-cut lettuce processing. Journal of Food Science. 75(5):M283-M290.
Improving Pathogen Reduction by Chlorine Wash Prior to Cutting in Fresh-Cut Processing - (Abstract Only)
Nou, X., Luo, Y. 2010. Improving Pathogen Reduction by Chlorine Wash Prior to Cutting in Fresh-Cut Processing. Meeting Abstract.
Effect of modified atmosphere on persistence and virulence expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Lakshman, S., Ferguson, S.E., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Luo, Y., Sharma, M. 2010. Effect of modified atmosphere on persistence and virulence expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded lettuce. [abstract]. IAFP Abstract Book p. 42.
Hot water treatment in combination with rachis removal and modified atmosphere packaging maintains quality of table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Luo, Y., Ding, W., Liu, X., Conway, W.S. 2009. Hot water treatment in combination with rachis removal and modified atmosphere packaging maintains quality of table grapes. HortScience. 44:1947-1952.
Effect of surface roughness on retention and removal of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of selected fruits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Liang, W., Luo, Y., Malyarchuk, V. 2009. Effect of surface roughness on retention and removal of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on surfaces of selected fruits. Journal of Food Science. 74(1):E8-E15.
Ultrasound enhanced sanitizer efficacy in reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 population on spinach leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2009. Ultrasound enhanced sanitizer efficacy in reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 population on spinach leaves. Journal of Food Science. 74(6):M308-313.
Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the presence of indigenous microorganisms on commercially packaged baby spinach as impacted by storage temperature and time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., He, Q., Mcevoy, J.L., Conway, W.S. 2009. Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the presence of indigenous microorganisms on commercially packaged baby spinach as impacted by storage temperature and time. Journal of Food Protection. 72(10):2038-2045.
Developing Science-based Approaches to Reduce Produce Safety Risks at the End-user Levels - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y. 2009. Developing Science-based Approaches to Reduce Produce Safety Risks at the End-user Levels [abstract.].
Combination of hot water and rachis removal as an alternative to chemical treatment for maintaining the quality of table grapes - (Abstract Only)
Kou, L., Luo, Y., Liu, X. 2008. Combination of hot water and rachis removal as an alternative to chemical treatment for maintaining the quality of table grapes. World Congress of Food Science and Technology.
Potential Transference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Contaminated Coring Knife to Field-cored Lettuce and Impact of Holding Time and Temperature on Its Growth - (Abstract Only)
Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Conway, W.S., Zhou, B., Feng, H. 2008. Potential Transference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Contaminated Coring Knife to Field-cored Lettuce and Impact of Holding Time and Temperature on Its Growth. [abstract] International Association for Food Protection.
Potential of E.coli O157:H7 to grow on field-cored lettuce as impacted by postharvest storage time and temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Conway, W.S., Zhou, B., Feng, H. 2008. Potential of E.coli O157:H7 to grow on field-cored lettuce as impacted by postharvest storage time and temperature. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 128:506-509.
Critical Issues in Maintaining Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Safety - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y. 2008. Critical Issues in Maintaining Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Safety. [abstract] China International Food Safety and Quality Conference(CIFQC).
Modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut produce - ()
Toivonen, P., Brandenburg, J., Luo, Y. 2009. Modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut produce. In: Yahia, E., editor. Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for the Storage, Transportation, and Packaging of Horticultural Commodities. Boca Raton, FL:CRC Press. p. 463-486.
Growth of E.coli O157:H7 on Commercially Packaged Fresh-cut Salads As Impacted by Storage Temperature and Time - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., He, Q., Shen, L., Vico, I. 2008. Growth of E.coli O157:H7 on Commercially Packaged Fresh-cut Salads As Impacted by Storage Temperature and Time. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. .
Antimicrobial effect of acidified sodium chlorite, sodium chlorite, sodium hypochlorite, and citric acid on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and natural microflora of fresh-cut cilantro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allende, A., Mcevoy, J.L., Tao, Y., Luo, Y. 2008. Antimicrobial effect of acidified sodium chlorite, sodium chlorite, sodium hypochlorite, and citric acid on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and natural microflora of fresh-cut cilantro. Food Control. 20:230-234.
Growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Its Interaction with Background Microorganisms on Commercially Packaged Baby Spinach as Impacted by Storage Temperature - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., He, Q., Conway, W.S. 2008. Growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Its Interaction with Background Microorganisms on Commercially Packaged Baby Spinach as Impacted by Storage Temperature. [abstract]. United Fresh Produce Association meeting.
3D Surface Reconstruction and Analysis in Automated Apple Stem-End/Calyx Identification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, B., Lu, J., Luo, Y., Tao, Y., Cheng, X. 2009. 3D Surface Reconstruction and Analysis in Automated Apple Stem-End/Calyx Identification. International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence (IJRAI). 52(5):1775-1784.
Engineering and Innovation for Enhanced Fresh Produce Safety - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Wang, H., Feng, H., Zhou, B. Engineering and Innovation for Enhanced Fresh Produce Safety. Conference of Food Engineers Proceedings.
Decay kinetics of free chlorine in fresh produce wash system - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2008. Decay kinetics of free chlorine in fresh produce wash system. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Elucidation of the mechanism of enzymatic browning inhibition by sodium chlorite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Q., Luo, Y., Chen, P. 2008. Elucidation of the mechanism of enzymatic browning inhibition by sodium chlorite. Journal of Food Chemistry. 110(4):847-851.
Enzymatic browning and its control in fresh-cut produce - ()
He, Q., Luo, Y. 2007. Enzymatic browning and its control in fresh-cut produce. Stewart Postharvest Review. 3(6):1-7.
Effects of mild heat treatment on microbial growth and product quality of packaged fresh-cut table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kou, L., Luo, Y., Liu, X. 2007. Effects of mild heat treatment on microbial growth and product quality of packaged fresh-cut table grapes. Journal of Food Science. 72(8):S567-573.
Challenges facing the Industry and Scientific Community in Maintaining Quality and Safety of Fresh-Cut Produce - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y. 2007. Challenges facing the Industry and Scientific Community in Maintaining Quality and Safety of Fresh-Cut Produce [abstract].
Wash Water Hydro-dynamics and Flow Velocity Affect Escherichia coli O157:H7 Population Reductions on Fruit Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Liang, W., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2007. Wash Water Hydro-dynamics and Flow Velocity Affect Escherichia coli O157:H7 Population Reductions on Fruit Surfaces. Journal of Food Protection. 70(11):2533-2540.
Produce Surface Characteristics Affect Product Quality and Safety - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Feng, H., Wang, H., Zhang, A. 2007. Produce Surface Characteristics Affect Product Quality and Safety. [abstract]. ISHS Conference on Quality Management in Fresh-cut Produce.
The efficacy of sanitizer and ultrasound combined treatments on reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 surrogate population on spinach - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2007. The efficacy of sanitizer and ultrasound combined treatments on reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 surrogate population on spinach. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Progressive Fresh-cut Technology: Challenges Facing the Industry and Scientific Community - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y. Progressive Fresh-cut Technology: Challenges Facing the Industry and Scientific Community [abstract]..
EFFECT OF THE COMBINATION TREATMENT OF 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE AND ACIDIFIED SODIUM CHLORITE ON MICROBIAL GROWTH AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CILANTRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Tao, Y., Luo, Y. 2007. Effect of the combination treatment of 1-methylcyclopropene and acidified sodium chlorite on microbial growth and quality of fresh-cut cilantro. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 144-149.
Improving quality of fresh-cut tomatoes using a cutting edge technology - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y. 2007. Improving quality of fresh-cut tomatoes using a cutting edge technology. [abstract].
Developing an Alternative to Sulfur Dioxide for Maintaining Quality and Reducing Decay of Table Grapes during Storage - (Abstract Only)
Kou, L., Luo, Y. 2007. Developing an Alternative to Sulfur Dioxide for Maintaining Quality and Reducing Decay of Table Grapes during Storage. BARC Poster Day.
Reducing microbial growth and improving quality of fresh-cut table grapes using a mild heat treatment - (Abstract Only)
Kou, L., Luo, Y. 2007. Reducing microbial growth and improving quality of fresh-cut table grapes using a mild heat treatment. Meeting Abstract.
Wash operations affect water quality and packaged fresh-cut romaine lettuce quality and microbial growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y. 2007. Wash operatons affect water quality and packaged fresh-cut romaine lettuce quality and microbial growth. HortScience. 42(6):1413-1419.
Hot water treatment reduces microbial growth and improves quality of packaged fresh-cut tables grapes - ()
Luo, Y., Kou, L. 2007. Hot water treatment reduces microbial growth and improves quality of packaged fresh-cut tables grapes. [abstract].
Effect of ozonated water and chlorine water wash on the quality and microbial de-contamination of fresh-cut carrot shreds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Lim, C., Luo, Y. 2007. Effect of ozonated water and chlorine water wash on the quality and microbial de-contamination of fresh-cut carrot shreds. Korean Journal of Food Preservation. 14(1):54-60.
Gabor feature-based apple quality inspection using kernel principal component analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, B., Lu, J., Luo, Y., Tao, Y. 2007. Gabor feature-based apple quality inspection using kernel principal component analysis. Journal of Food Engineering. 81(4):741-749.
Assessment of sodium hypochlorite and acidified sodium chlorite as antimicrobial agents to inhibit growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and natural microflora on shredded carrots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allende, Gonzalez, R.J., Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y. 2007. Assessment of sodium hypochlorite and acidified sodium chlorite as antimicrobial agents to inhibit growth of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and natural microflora on shredded carrots. Journal of Vegetable Science. 13:51-63.
EFFICACY OF SODIUM CHLORITE AS AN INHIBITOR OF ENZYMATIC BROWNING IN APPLE SLICES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Luo, Y., Turner, E.R., Feng, H. 2007. Efficacy of sodium chlorite as an inhibitor of enzymatic browning in apple slices. Journal of Food Chemistry. 104:824-829.
ANALYTICAL QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF FRESH-CUT WATERMELON SLICES FROM NON-TREATED AND 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE- AND/OR ETHYLENE-TREATED WHOLE FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saftner, R.A., Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., Abbott, J.A., Vinyard, B.T. 2007. Analytical quality characteristics of fresh-cut watermelon slices from non-treated and 1-methylcyclopropene- and/or ethylene-treated whole fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 4(1):71-79.
CONTROL OF BROWNING AND MICROBIAL GROWTH ON FRESH-CUT APPLES BY SEQUENTIAL TREATMENT OF SANITIZERS AND CALCIUM ASCORBATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2007. Control of browning and microbial growth on fresh-cut apples by sequential treatment of sanitizers and calcium ascorbate. Journal of Food Science. 72:M1-M7.
THE EFFECT OF ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER AND PEROXYACETIC ACID ON REDUCTION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 POPULATIONS ON FRESH-CUT APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2006. The effect of acidic electrolyzed water and peroxyacetic acid on reduction of escherichia coli o157:h7 populations on fresh-cut apples. Journal of Food Safety. 26:335-347.
APPLICATION OF 1- METHYLCYCLOPROPENE REVERSES THE DELETERIOUS EFFECT OF EXOGENOUS ETHYLENE ON FRESH-CUT WATERMELON AND CONTROLS MICROBIAL GROWTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., McEvoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Saftner, R.A., Feng, H., Beltran, T. 2006. Application of 1- methylcyclopropene reverses the deleterious effect of exogenous ethylene on fresh-cut watermelon and controls microbial growth. Journal of Food Science. 71:1-5.
1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE COUNTERACTS ETHYLENE-INDUCED QUALITY DETERIORATION AND MICROBIAL GROWTH ON FRESH-CUT WATERMELON - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Saftner, R.A., Mcevoy, J.L. 2006. 1-methylcyclopropene counteracts ethylene-induced quality deterioration and microbial growth on fresh-cut watermelon [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 37.
INACTIVATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 WITH PEROXYACETIC ACID, ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER, AND CHLORINE ON CANTALOUPES AND FRESH-CUT APPLES - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2006. Inactivation of escherichia coli o157:h7 with peroxyacetic acid, acidic electrolyzed water, and chlorine on cantaloupes and fresh-cut apples. [abstract]. International Fresh-Cut Produce Association. Paper No. 008-06.
WASHING CONDITIONS AFFECT THE INACTIVATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 ON FRUIT SURFACES - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2006. Effects of washing conditions on escherichia coli o157:h7 reduction on fruit surfaces [abstract]. International Fresh-Cut Produce Association. Paper No. 007-06.
TREATMENT OF INTACT WATERMELON WITH 1-MCP PRIOR TO CUTTING PREVENTS ETHYLENE-INDUCED QUALITY DEGRADATION AND CONTROLS MICROBIAL GROWTH. - (Abstract Only)
Zhou, B., Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Saftner, R.A., Feng, H., Beltran, T. 2006. Application of 1- methylcyclopropene reverses the deleterious effect of exogenous ethylene on fresh-cut watermelon and controls microbial growth [abstract]. International Fresh-Cut Produce Association. Paper No. 024-06.
EFFECT OF ACIDIFIED SODIUM CHLORITE APPLICATIONS ON MICROBIAL GROWTH AND THE QUALITY OF SHREDDED CARROTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruiz-Cruz, S., Luo, Y., Gonzalez, R., Tao, Y., Gonzalez, G. 2006. Effect of acidified sodium chlorite applications on microbial growth and the quality of shredded carrots. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 86(12):188-1893.
EXPLORATION OF THE INHIBITION MECHANISM OF SODIUM CHLORITE ON APPLE POLYPHENOL OXIDASE ACTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Luo, Y., Feng, H. 2006. Inhibition of apple polyphenol oxidase activity by sodium chlorite. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:3693-3696.
COMBINED OZONE AND ACTIVE OXYGEN TREATMENT OF TOMATOES AND BANANAS DELAYS RIPENING AND REDUCES QUALITY DETERIORATION AND MICROBIAL GROWTH - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Turner, E.R., Conway, W.S. 2006. Combined ozone and active oxygen treatment of tomatoes and bananas delays ripening and reduces quality deterioration and microbial growth [abstract]. International Horticultural Congress. Paper No. 1703.
EXAMINATION OF CELL MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI TREATED WITH ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER, PEROXYACETIC ACID AND CHLORINE USING A MFP-3DTM ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Maclaren, S., Luo, Y. 2006. Examination of cell morphological changes of escherichia coli treated with acidic electrolyzed water, peroxyacetic acid and chlorine using a mfp-3dtm atomic force microscope [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 003a -16.
FECAL CONTAMINATION, DETECTION, AND CLASSIFICATION ON CANTALOUPES USING HYPERSPECTRAL FLUORESCENCE IMAGERY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas, A.M., Kim, M.S., Tao, Y., Lefcourt, A.M., Chen, Y.R. 2005. Fecal Contamination, detection, and classification on cantaloupes using hyperspectral fluorescence imaging. J. of Food Science. 70(8):E471-E476.
SANITIZING AGENTS FOR FRESH-CUT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - ()
Gonzalez, R.J., Allende-Prieto, A., Ruiz-Cruz, S., Luo, Y. 2005. Sanitizing agents for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. (Sanitizantes utilizados en vegetales cortados) In Technologies to maintain overall quality of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables (Nuevas Tecnologias de Conservacion de Productos Vegetales Frescos Cortados). (Translated in Spanish). Guadalajara, Mexico: Logiprint Digital Publishers. p. 263-285.
MICROBIAL, CHEMICAL, AND SENSORY QUALITY CHANGES OF FRESH PROCESSED `RED OAK LEAF' LETTUCE TREATED WITH UV-C RADIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allende, A., Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Artes, F., Wang, C.Y. 2006. Effectiveness of two-sided UV-C treatments in inhibiting natural microflora and extending the shelf-life of minimally processed ‘Red Oak Leaf’ lettuce. Food Microbiology. 2:241-249.
SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY AFFECTS THE ATTACHMENT AND INACTIVATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 ON FRESH FRUITS - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Liang, W., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2005. Surface topography affects the attachment and inactivation of escherichia coli o157:h7 on fresh fruits [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 84-6.
POSTHARVEST BEHAVIOR OF PACKAGED FRESH-CUT APPLES AFTER SEQUENTIAL TREATMENTS OF SANITIZERS AND CALCIUM ASCORBATE - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2005. Postharvest behavior of packaged fresh-cut apples after sequential treatments of sanitizers and calcium ascorbate [abstract]. International Fresh Cut Produce Association Annual Conference.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT PRODUCE - ACIDIFIED SODIUM CHLORITE AND 1-METHYLCYCLOPROPENE - (Abstract Only)
QUALITY AND SHELF-LIFE OF SALAD SAVOY UNDER DIFFERENT STORAGE TEMPERATURE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Luo, Y., Gross, K.C. 2004. Quality and shelf-life of salad savoy under different storage temperature. Korean Society of Horticultural Science Journal. 45:307-311
EFFECT OF INITIAL OXYGEN CONCENTRATION AND FILM OXYGEN TRANSMISSION RATE ON THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Luo, Y., Tao, Y., Saftner, R.A., Gross, K.C. 2005. Effect of initial oxygen concentration and film oxygen transmission rate on the quality of fresh-cut romaine lettuce. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85:1622-1630
MICROBIAL REDUCTION AND STORAGE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CILANTRO WASHED WITH ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER AND AQUEOUS OZONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2004. Microbial reduction and storage quality of fresh-cut cilantro washed with acidic electrolyzed water and aqueous ozone. Food Research International. 37:949-956.
THE EFFICACY OF SANITIZERS ON THE REDUCTION OF E. COLI O157:H7 FROM SHREDDED CARROTS UNDER SIMULATED FRESH-CUT PROCESSING CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonzalez, R.J., Luo, Y., Ruiz-Cruz, S., Mcevoy, J.L. 2004. The efficacy of sanitizers on the reduction of e. coli o157:h7 from shredded carrots under simulated fresh-cut processing conditions. Journal of Food Protection. 67(11):2375-2380.
EFFECT OF DELAYED PACKAGING AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING ON QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Luo, Y., Saftner, R.A., Gross, K.C. 2005. Effect of delayed packaging and modified atmosphere packaging on quality of fresh-cut romaine lettuce. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130:116-123.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR MAINTAINING QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT PRODUCE - ()
Izumi, H., Luo, Y., Rodov, V., Watada, A. 2005. Technologies for maintaining quality of fresh-cut produce. In: New Enviromentally Friendly Technologies to Prevent Spoilage and Maintain Quality of Agricultural Produce, (Ben-Yehoshua, ed). CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. p. 149-203.
EFFICACY OF SANITIZERS ON PATHOGEN REDUCTION OF FRESH-CUT CARROTS UNDER SIMULATED PROCESSING CONDITIONS - (Abstract Only)
Gonzalez, R.J., Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y. 2004. Efficacy of sanitizers on pathogen reduction of fresh-cut carrots under simulated processing conditions. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Abstract#114 C-5.
EFFECT OF ACIDIFIED SODIUM CHLORITE (SANOVA) SOLUTIONS ON THE MICROBIAL GROWTH AND QUALITY OF SHREDDED CARROTS - (Abstract Only)
Ruiz-Cruz, S., Luo, Y., Tao, Y. Effect of acidified sodium chlorite (sanova) solutions on the microbial growth and quality of shredded carrots. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Abstract #83 E-8.
MICROBIAL AND QUALITY CHANGES IN FRESH-CUT BABY SPINACH STORED UNDER MAP AND SUPER ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allende, A., Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., Artes, F., Wang, C.Y. Microbial and quality changes in fresh-cut baby spinach stored under map and super atmospheric oxygen conditions. Postharvest Biology and Technology 33 (2004) 51-59
THE EFFICACY OF SANITIZERS ON THE REDUCTION OF E. COLI O157:H7 FROM SHREDDED CARROTS UNDER SIMULATED PROCESSING CONDITIONS - (Abstract Only)
Gonzalez, R.J., Luo, Y., Ruiz-Cruz, S., McEvoy, J.L. 2004. The efficacy of sanitizers on the reduction of E. coli O157:H7 from shredded carrots under simulated processing conditions. International Fresh Cut Produce Association Annual Meeting. p. 13.
EFFECT OF PACKAGING FILM IN THE QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT SALAD SAVOY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Luo, Y., Gross, K.C. 2003. Effect of packaging film in the quality of fresh-cut salad savoy. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 32(2004)99-107
PACKAGE FILM OXYGEN TRANSMISSION RATE AFFECTS POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT CILANTRO LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., Wachtel, M.R., Kim, J., Huang, Y. 2003. Package film oxygen transmission rate affects postharvest biology and quality of fresh-cut cilantro leaves. American Society for Horticultural Science. HortScience Vol.39(3)June 2004, pg 567-570
EFFECT OF COMBINATION OF DELAYED PACKAGING AND FILM OXYGEN TRANSMISSION RATE ON QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE - (Abstract Only)
Kim, J., Luo, Y., Saftner, R.A., Gross, K.C. 2003. Effect of combination of delayed packaging and film oxygen transmission rate on quality of fresh-cut romaine lettuce. HortScience 38. Abstract. P. 832. . American Society for Horticultural Science.
DETERMINING TISSUE DAMAGE OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES USING IMAGE TECHNOLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Yang, T. 2003. Determining tissue damage of fresh-cut vegetables using image technology. In: Acta Horticulture Proceedings 628:97-102.
BROWNING CONTROL AND PATHOGEN REDUCTION ON CUT SURFACES OF APPLE SLICES WITH ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2004. Browning control and pathogen reduction on cut surfaces of apple slices with acidic electrolyzed water[abstract]. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Papers. Abstract number 046053.
NIR/MIR DUAL-SENSOR MACHINE VISION SYSTEM FOR ON-LINE APPLE STEM-END/CALYX RECOGNITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SURFACE TREATMENT OF FRESH CUT LETTUCE WITH ACIDIC ELECTROLYZED WATER TO EXTEND SHELF LIFE - (Abstract Only)
Hua, W., Hao, F., Luo, Y. 2004. Surface treatment of fresh cut lettuce with acidic electrolyzed water to extend shelf life. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Abstract.
CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF LETTUCE BY ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 VIA CONTAMINATED GROUND BEEF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wachtel, M.R., McEvoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Williams Campbell, A.M., Solomon, M.B. 2003. Cross-contamination of lettuce by Escherichia coli O157:H7 via contaminated ground beef. Journal of Food Protection. 66(7):1176-1183.
NIR/MIR DUAL-SENSOR VISION SYSTEM FOR APPLE DEFECT AND STEM-END/CALYX ON-LINE RECOGNITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PACKAGE FILM OXYGEN TRANSMISSION RATE AFFECTS POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY OF FRESH-CUT CILANTRO - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., Wachtel, M.R., Kim, J., Huang, Y. Package film oxygen transmission rate affects postharvest biology and microbiology of fresh-cut cilantro. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
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