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Brian P Ioerger
Grain Quality and Structure Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (785) 776-2779
Fax: (785) 537-5534
Room 220

GRAIN QUALITY & STRUCTURE RESEARCH UNIT
1515 COLLEGE AVENUE
CGAHR
MANHATTAN, KS 66502

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Advancing provitamin A biofortification in sorghum: Genome-wide association study of grain carotenoids in global sorghum diversity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burgos, C., Cox, S.R., Ioerger, B.P., Perumal, R., Hu, Z., Herald, T.J., Bean, S.R., Rhodes, D.H. 2020. Advancing provitamin A biofortification in sorghum: Genome-wide association study of grain carotenoids in global sorghum diversity. The Plant Genome. 4. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20013.
An improved method for extraction of sorghum polymeric protein complexes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ioerger, B.P., Bean, S.R., Tilley, M., Lin, H. 2020. An improved method for extraction of sorghum polymeric protein complexes. Journal of Cereal Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2019.102876.
The effect of genotype and traditional food processing methods on in-vitro protein digestibility and micronutrient profile of sorghum cooked products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weerasooriya, D.K., Bean, S.R., Nugusu, Y., Ioerger, B.P., Tesso, T.T. 2018. The effect of genotype and traditional food processing methods on in-vitro protein digestibility and micronutrient profile of sorghum cooked products. PLoS One. 13(9):e0203005. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203005.
Starch and protein chemistry and functional properties ()
Bean, S.R., Zhu, L., Smith, B.M., Wilson, J.D., Ioerger, B.P., Tilley, M. 2018. Starch and protein chemistry and functional properties. In: J.R.N. Taylor and K. Duodu, editors. Sorghum and Millets: Chemistry and technology. 2nd edition. San Diego, CA: Elsevier. p. 131-170.
Structure and chemistry of the sorghum grain ()
Bean, S.R., Ioerger, B.P., Wilson, J.D., Tilley, M., Rhodes, D.H., Herald, T.J. 2018. Structure and chemistry of the sorghum grain. Book Chapter. p. 1-260.
Grain quality traits in sorghum association mapping panel - (Abstract Only)
Bean, S., Herald, T.J., Wilson, J.D., Gadgil, P., Kaufman, R., Ioerger, B.P. 2015. Grain quality traits in sorghum association mapping panel. Annual SICNA Meeting. Proceedings of the 2015 Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (SICNA). Meeting Abstract. Paper #SICNA2015-P31.
Structure and Composition of the Grain ()
Bean, S.R., Wilson, J.D., Moreau, R.A., Galant, A.L., Awika, J.M., Kaufman, R.C., Adrianos, S.L., Ioerger, B.P. 2016. Structure and Composition of the Grain. Madison, WI: ASA and CSSA. 42 p.
Factors related to reduced in-vitro digestibility in a diverse sorghum population - (Abstract Only)
Adrianos, S.L., Blackwell, D., Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Tilley, M., Herald, T.J., Gadgil, P. 2015. Factors related to reduced in-vitro digestibility in a diverse sorghum population. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Meeting Abstract. Poster No. 76.
Grain quality traits in a sorghum association mapping panel - (Abstract Only)
Bean, S., Herald, T.J., Wilson, J.D., Gadgil, P., Kaufman, R.C., Ioerger, B.P. 2015. Grain quality traits in a sorghum association mapping panel. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Meeting Abstract. Poster No. 75.
Grain sorghum proteomics: An integrated approach towards characterization of seed storage proteins in kafirin allelic variants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cremer, J.E., Bean, S., Tilley, M., Ioerger, B.P., Ohm, J., Kaufman, R.C., Wilson, J.D., Innes, D., Gilding, E.K., Godwin, I.D. 2014. Grain sorghum proteomics: An integrated approach towards characterization of seed storage proteins in kafirin allelic variants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 62:9819-9831.
Sorghum and millet proteins ()
Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P. 2015. Sorghum and millet proteins. In: Ustunol, Z., editor. Applied Food and Protein Chemistry. Wiley Blackwell. Book Chapter. 323-359.
Modulation of kernel storage proteins in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, T., Dweikat, I., Sato, S., Ge, Z., Neresian, N., Chen, H., Elthon, T., Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Tilley, M. and Clemente, T. 2012. Modulation of kernel storage proteins in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench). Plant Biotechnology Journal. 10(5):533-544.
Sorghum protein structure and chemistry: Implications for nutrition and functionality ()
Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Smith, B.M., Blackwell, D.L. 2012. Sorghum protein structure and chemistry. In: Awika, J., Piironen, V. and Bean, S. R. editors. Advances in Cereal Science: Implications to Food Processing and Health Promotion (ACS Symposium). 2nd edition. Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society. p. 131-148.
Impact of different isolation procedures on the functionality of zein and kafirin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schober, T., Bean, S., Tilley, M., Smith, B.M. and Ioerger, B.P. 2011. Impact of different isolation procedures on the functionality of zein and kafirin. Journal of Cereal Science. 54(2):241-249.
Separation of kafirins on surface porous RP-HPLC columns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Blackwell, D.L. 2011. Separation of kafirins on surface porous RP-HPLC columns. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:85-91.
Impact of Mashing on Sorghum Proteins and Its Relationship to Ethanol Fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, R., Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Wang, D., Boyle, D.L. 2008. Impact of Mashing on Sorghum Proteins and Its Relationship to Ethanol Fermentation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:946:953.
Characterization of polymeric proteins from vitreous and floury sorghum endosperm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ioerger, B.P., Bean, S., Tuinstra, M.R., Pedersen, J.F., Erpelding, J.E., Lee, K.M., Herrman, T.J. 2007. Characterization of polymeric proteins from vitreous and floury sorghum endosperm. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:10232-10239.
Celiac disease: In vitro and in vivo safety and tolerability of wheat-free sorghum food products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ciacci, C., Maiuri, L., Caporaso, N., Bucci, C., Del Giudice, L., Massardo, D., Pontieri, P., Fonzo, N., Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Londei, M. 2007. Celiac disease: In vitro and in vivo safety and tolerability of wheat-free sorghum food products. Clinical Nutrition. 26:799-805.
PREFERENTIAL BINDING OF SORGHUM TANNINS WITH GAMMA-KAFIRIN AND THE INFLUENCE OF TANNIN BINDING ON KAFIRIN DIGESTIBILITY AND BIODEGRADATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J., Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Taylor, J. 2007. Preferential binding of sorghum tannins with gamma-kafirin and the influence of tannin binding on kafirin digestibility and biodegradation. Journal of Cereal Science. 46:22-31.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SORGHUM FOR LESSER GRAIN BORER AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SORGHUM KERNEL AND FLOUR - (Abstract Only)
Park, S., Arthur, F.H., Bean, S., Schober, T.J., Ioerger, B.P. 2006. Susceptibility of sorghum for Lesser Grain Borer and their influence on the physicochemical properties of sorghum kernel and flour [abstract]. AACC International Meeting. Poster Paper No. 330.
PROTEIN COMPOSITION AND GRAIN HARDNESS IN SORGHUM - (Abstract Only)
Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P. 2006. Protein composition and grain hardness in sorghum [abstract]. AACC International Meeting. Symposia Paper No. 124.
INTERACTION BETWEEN SORGHUM PROTEIN EXTRACTION AND PRECIPITATION CONDITIONS ON THE YIELD, PURITY, AND COMPOSITION OF PURIFIED PROTEIN FRACTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bean, S., Ioerger, B.P., Park, S.H., Singh, H. 2006. Interaction between sorghum protein extraction and precipitation conditions on the yield, purity, and composition of purified protein fractions. Cereal Chem. 83:99-107.
SORGHUM RESEARCH AT THE GRAIN QUALITY & STRUCTURE RESEARCH UNIT - (Abstract Only)
Bean, S.R., Park, S.H., Ioerger, B.P., and Dixon, C.E. 2003. Sorghum research at the Grain Quality and Structure Research Unit. Page 42 in: Proceedings of the 23rd Biennial Grain Sorghum Research and Utilization Conference. National Grain Sorghum Producers Annual Meeting. [Abstract]