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Research Project: Defining, Measuring, and Mitigating Attributes that Adversely Impact the Quality and Marketability of Foods

Location: Healthy Processed Foods Research

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

Maltose binding site 2 mutations affect product inhibition of bacilluscirculans stb01 cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., You, Y., Zhang, Y., Xie, X., Xu, Q., Gu, Z., Ban, X., Tang, X., Hong, Y., Cheng, L., Li, Z. 2021. Maltose binding site 2 mutations affect product inhibition of Bacilluscirculans stb01 cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 175:254-261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.033.

A systematic review of rice noodles: raw material, processing method and quality improvement Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., You, Y., Chen, D., Gu, Z., Zhang, Y., Holler, T.P., Ban, X., Hong, Y., Cheng, L., Li, Z. 2020. A systematic review of rice noodles: raw material, processing method and quality improvement. Food Chemistry. 107:389-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2020.11.009.

Rational design of disulfide bonds for enhancing the thermostability of the 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme from geobacillus thermoglucosidasius stb02 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., Ban, X., Zhang, Y., Gu, Z., Hong, Y., Cheng, L., Li, Z. 2020. Rational design of disulfide bonds for enhancing the thermostability of the 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme from geobacillus thermoglucosidasius stb02. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(47):13791-13797. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04798.

Pine nut species recognition using NIR spectroscopy and image analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moscetti, R., Berhe, D.H., Agrimi, M., Haff, R.P., Liang, P., Ferri, S., Monarca, D., Massantini, R. 2020. Pine nut species recognition using NIR spectroscopy and image analysis. Journal of Food Engineering. 292. Article 110357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110357.

Atomic-resolution structures of type I ribosome inactivating protein alpha-momorharin with different substrate analogs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Wang, Y., Guo, F., Zhang, Y., Jin, T. 2020. Atomic-resolution structures of type I ribosome inactivating protein alpha-momorharin with different substrate analogs. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 164:265-276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.063.

Almond allergens: an update and perspective on identification and characterization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Jin, T. 2020. Almond allergens: an update and perspective on identification and characterization. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 100(13):4657-4663. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10417.

a-lactalbumin and chitosan core-shell nanoparticle: resveratrol loading, protection, and antioxidant activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Gao, L., Yi, J., Fan, Y., Wu, X., Zhang, Y. 2020. a-lactalbumin and chitosan core-shell nanoparticle: resveratrol loading, protection, and antioxidant activity. Food & Function. 11(2):1525-1536. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9fo01998g.

Fabrication of curcumin-loaded pea protein-pectin ternary complex for the stabilization and delivery of ß-carotene emulsions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yi, J., Huang, H., Liu, Y., Lu, Y., Fan, Y., Zhang, Y. 2019. Fabrication of curcumin-loaded pea protein-pectin ternary complex for the stabilization and delivery of ß-carotene emulsions. Food Chemistry. 313:126118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.126118.

Structure determination of CAMP factor of mobiluncus curtisii and insights into structural dynamics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, W., Ma, H., Fan, W., Yang, Y., Zhang, C., Kombe Kombe, J., Fan, X., Zhang, Y., Dong, Z., Shen, Z., Zhou, Y., Yang, M., Jin, T. 2019. Structure determination of CAMP factor of mobiluncus curtisii and insights into structural dynamics. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 150:1027–1036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.10.107.

Importance of c-terminal extension in thermophilic 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme from geobacillus thermoglucosidans STB02 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ban, X., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Gu, Z., Cheng, L., Hong, Y., Li, Z. 2019. Importance of c-terminal extension in thermophilic 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme from geobacillus thermoglucosidans STB02. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 190:1010–1022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-019-03150-7.

Realizing the benefits of food irradiation - (Review Article)
Mchugh, T.H., Liang, P. 2019. Realizing the benefits of food irradiation. Food Technology. 73:63-65.

Screening of nanobody specific for peanut major allergen Ara h 3 by phage display Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, F., Ma, H., Li, Y., Wang, H., Samad, A., Zhou, J., Zhu, L., Zhang, Y., He, J., Fan, X., Jin, T. 2019. Screening of nanobody specific for peanut major allergen Ara h 3 by phage display. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67:11219-11229. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b02388.

Structure determination of the CAMP factor of streptococcus agalactiae with the aid of an MBP tag and insights into membrane-surface attachment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y., Zeng, W., Li, Y., Fan, W., Ma, H., Fan, X., Jiang, J., Brefo-Mensah, E., Zhang, Y., Yang, M., Dong, Z., Palmer, M., Jin, T. 2019. Structure determination of the CAMP factor of streptococcus agalactiae with the aid of an MBP tag and insights into membrane-surface attachment. Acta Crystallographica, Section D: Biological Crystallography. 75:772-781. https://doi.org/10.1107/S205979831901057X.

Almond (prunus dulcis) allergen pru du 8, the first member of a new family of food allergens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Che, H., Zhang, Y., Jiang, S., Jin, T., Lyu, S., Nadeau, K.C., McHugh, T.H. 2019. Almond (prunus dulcis) allergen pru du 8, the first member of a new family of food allergens. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(31):8626-8631. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b02781.

Walnut antigens can trigger autoantibody development in patients with pemphigus vulgaris through a "hit-and-run" mechanism Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, L., Moran, T., Peng, B., Yang, J., Culton, D., Che, H., Jiang, S., Liu, Z., Geng, S., Zhang, Y., Diaz, L., Ye, Q. 2019. Walnut antigens can trigger autoantibody development in patients with pemphigus vulgaris through a "hit-and-run" mechanism. Journal of Allergy Clinical Immunology. 144(3):720-728. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2019.04.020.

Identification of almond (prunus dulcis) vicilin as a food allergen Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, Y., Che, H., Lyu, S., Nadeau, K., Mchugh, T.H. 2019. Identification of almond (prunus dulcis) vicilin as a food allergen [abstract]. Journal of Allergy Clinical Immunology. 143(2):AB69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2018.12.210.

Curcumin and quercetin as potential radioprotectors and/or radiosensitizers for x-ray-based sterilization of male navel orangeworm larvae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P., Zayas, I.Y., Light, D.M., Mahoney, N.E., Kim, J. 2019. Curcumin and quercetin as potential radioprotectors and/or radiosensitizers for x-ray-based sterilization of male navel orangeworm larvae. Scientific Reports. 9:2016. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-38769-3.

Identification of almond (Prunus dulcis) vicilin as a food allergen Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Che, H., Zhang, Y., Lyu, S., Nadeau, K., McHugh, T.H. 2018. Identification of almond (Prunus dulcis) vicilin as a food allergen. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(1):425-432. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b05290.

Enhanced ph and thermal stability, solubility and antioxidant activity of resveratrol by nanocomplexation with a-lactalbumin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Fan, Y., Gao, L., Zhang, Y., Yi, J. 2018. Enhanced ph and thermal stability, solubility and antioxidant activity of resveratrol by nanocomplexation with a-lactalbumin. Food & Function. 9:4781-4790. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8FO01172A.

Enhanced pH and thermal stability, solubility and antioxidant activity of resveratrol by nanocomplexation with a-lactalbumin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Fan, Y., Gao, L., Zhang, Y., Yi, J. 2018. Enhanced pH and thermal stability, solubility and antioxidant activity of resveratrol by nanocomplexation with a-lactalbumin. Food and Function. 9:4781-4790. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8fo01172a.

Oxidative stability and in vitro digestion of menhaden oil emulsions with whey protein: effects of EGCG conjugation and interfacial cross-linking Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Liu, Y., Gao, L., Zhang, Y., Yi, J. 2018. Oxidative stability and in vitro digestion of menhaden oil emulsions with whey protein: effects of EGCG conjugation and interfacial cross-linking. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 265:200-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.05.098.

Quantitative HPLC-MS/MS analysis of toxins in soapberry (Sapindaceae) seeds: Methylenecyclopropylglycine and Hypoglycin A Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanford, A.A., Isenberg, S.L., Carter, M., Mojica, M.A., Matthews, T.P., Harden, L.A., Takeoka, G.R., Thomas, J.D., Pirkle, J.L., Johnson, R.C. 2018. Quantitative HPLC-MS/MS analysis of toxins in soapberry (Sapindaceae) seeds: Methylenecyclopropylglycine and Hypoglycin A. Journal of Food Chemistry. 264:449-454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.04.093.

Improved chemical stability and cellular antioxidant activity of resveratrol in zein nanoparticle with bovine serum albumin-caffeic acid conjugate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Fan, Y., Liu, Y., Gao, L., Yi, J. 2018. Improved chemical stability and cellular antioxidant activity of resveratrol in zein nanoparticle with bovine serum albumin-caffeic acid conjugate. Food Chemistry. 261:283-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.04.055.

Crystal structure of the Streptococcus agalactiae CAMP Factor, and insights into its membrane-permeabilizing activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, T., Brefo-Mensah, E., Fan, W., Zeng, W., Li, Y., Zhang, Y., Palmer, M. 2018. Crystal structure of the Streptococcus agalactiae CAMP Factor, and insights into its membrane-permeabilizing activity. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 293:11867-11877. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.RA118.002336.

Nondestructive detection of zebra chip disease in potatoes using near-infrared spectroscopy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P., Hua, S.T., Munyaneza, J.E., Yilmaz, M.T., Sarreal, S.L. 2017. Nondestructive detection of zebra chip disease in potatoes using near-infrared spectroscopy. Biosystems Engineering. 166:161-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2017.11.019.

X-ray based irradiation of navel orangeworm for sterile insect control - (Proceedings)
Haff, R., Ovchinnikova, I., and Light, D. X-ray based irradiation of Navel Orangeworm for Sterile Insect Control. The United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR) Food and Agriculture Panel 46th Annual Meeting. Hiroshima, Japan. November 11-15, 2017.

Thermostabilization of a thermophilic 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme through C-terminal truncation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ban, X., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., Gu, Z., Li, C., Cheng, L., Hong, Y., Dhoble, A., Li, Z. 2017. Thermostabilization of a thermophilic 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme through C-terminal truncation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 107(Part B):1510-1518.

Real-time monitoring of organic carrot (var. Romance) during hot-air drying using near-infrared spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moscetti, R., Haff, R.P., Ferri, S., Raponi, F., Monarca, D., Liang, P., Massantini, R. 2017. Real-time monitoring of organic carrot (var. Romance) during hot-air drying using near-infrared spectroscopy. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 10(11):2046.

Crystal structure of Cocosin, a potential food allergen from coconut (Cocos nucifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, T., Wang, C., Zhang, C., Chen, Y., Guo, F., Howard, A., Cao, M., Fu, T., Mchugh, T.H., Zhang, Y. 2017. Crystal structure of Cocosin, a potential food allergen from coconut (Cocos nucifera). Journal of Agricultural Chemistry. 65:7560-7568.

Development of ß-carotene-loaded organogel-based nanoemulsion with improved in vitro and in vivo bioaccessibility Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Gao, L., Yi, J., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. Development of ß-carotene-loaded organogel-based nanoemulsion with improved in vitro and in vivo bioaccessibility. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 65(30):6188-6194. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.7b02125.

Nondestructive determination of dry matter and soluble solids content in dehydrator onions and garlics using a handheld visible and near infrared instrument - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaiya, J., Slaughter, D., Liang, P., Siwalak, P. 2017. Nondestructive determination of dry matter and soluble solids content in dehydrator onions and garlics using a handheld visible and near infrared instrument. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 133:98-103. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2017.07.007.

Potassium and sodium ions enhance the activity and thermostability of 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme from Geobacillus thermoglucosidasius in the presence of glycerol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ban, X., Dhoble, A., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Gu, Z., Cheng, L., Hong, Y., Li, Z. 2017. Potassium and sodium ions enhance the activity and thermostability of 1,4-a-glucan branching enzyme from Geobacillus thermoglucosidasius in the presence of glycerol. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 102:712-717.

ß-Lactoglobulin-chlorogenic acid conjugate-based nanoparticle for delivery of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yi, J., Fan, Y., Zhang, Y., Yokoyama, W.H. 2017. ß-Lactoglobulin-chlorogenic acid conjugate-based nanoparticle for delivery of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. RSC Advances. 7:21366-21374. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA28462K.

Detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries using near infrared spectroscopy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Moscetti, R., Massintini, R., Light, D.M., Haff, R.P. 2017. Detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries using near infrared spectroscopy. Near Infrared Spectroscopy Journal. 25(3):196-202. https://doi.org/10.1177/0967033517712130.

A mutant sumo facilitates quick plasmid construction for expressing proteins with native N-termini after fusion tag removal Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Fan, Y. 2017. A mutant sumo facilitates quick plasmid construction for expressing proteins with native N-termini after fusion tag removal. Journal of Molecular Biology. 59(4-5):157-167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-017-9998-6.

Phenolic composition of pomegranate peel extracts using an LC-MS approach with silica hydride columns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, J.E., Pan, Z., Teh, H., Menon, V., Modereger, B., Pesek, J.H., Matyska, M.T., Dao, L.T., Takeoka, G.R. 2017. Phenolic composition of pomegranate peel extracts using an LC-MS approach with silica hydride columns. Journal of Separation Science. 40(7)1449-1456. doi:10.1002/jssc.201601310.

Preparation and characterization of gellan gum microspheres containing a cold-adapted beta-galactosidase from Rahnella sp. R3 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Yi, J., Hua, X., Zhang, Y., Yang, R. 2017. Preparation and characterization of gellan gum microspheres containing a cold-adapted beta-galactosidase from Rahnella sp. R3. Carbohydrate Polymers. 162:10-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.01.033.

Recent development in recombinant food allergen production (abstract) - (Abstract Only)

Purification and characterization of black walnut (Juglans nigra) Allergen, Jug n 4 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Du, W., Fan, Y., Yi, J., Lyu, S., Nadeau, K.C., Thomas, A.L., McHugh, T.H. 2016. Purification and characterization of black walnut (Juglans nigra) Allergen, Jug n 4. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 65(2):454-462.

Crystal structure of cocosin, a potential food allergen from coconut (Cocos nucifera) (abstract) Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, Y., Jin, T. 2017. Crystal structure of cocosin, a potential food allergen from coconut (Cocos nucifera) [abstract]. Journal of Allergy Clinical Immunology. 139(2):AB261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2016.12.841.

LC-MS characterization of constituents of mesquite flour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, J.E., Nguyen, T., Ly, C., Jarman, S., Diep, D., Pham, C., Pesek, J.J., Matyska, M.T., Takeoka, G.R. 2017. LC-MS characterization of constituents of mesquite flour. LC GC Europe. 1:18-21.

Identification, characterization, and initial epitope mapping of pine nut allergen Pin k 2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Du, W., Fan, Y., Jiang, Y., Lyu, S., Nadeau, K.C., McHugh, T.H. 2016. Identification, characterization, and initial epitope mapping of pine nut allergen Pin k 2. Food Research International. 90:268-274. doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2016.10.043.

NIR Detection of pits in cherries - (Abstract Only)
Haff, R.P., Liang, P. 2016. NIR Detection of pits in cherries. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). November 6-11,2016. lb.

Physicochemical stability and in vitro bioaccessibility of ß-carotene nanoemulsions stabilized with whey protein-dextran conjugates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Yi, J., Zhang, Y., Wen, Z., Zhao, L. 2016. Physicochemical stability and in vitro bioaccessibility of ß-carotene nanoemulsions stabilized with whey protein-dextran conjugates. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 63:256-264. doi:10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.09.008.

Development of wind operated passive evaporative cooling structures for storage of tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sunmonu, M., Chukwu, O., Haff, R.P. 2016. Development of wind operated passive evaporative cooling structures for storage of tomatoes. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment. 12:94-102.

Quantification of toxins in soapberry (Sapindaceae) arils: Hypoglycin A and Methylenecyclopropylglycine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Isenberg, S.L., Carter, M.S., Hayes, S.R., Graham, L., Johnson, D., Matthews, T.P., Harden, L.A., Takeoka, G.R., Thomas, J.D., Pirkle, J.L., Johnson, R.C. 2016. Quantification of toxins in soapberry (Sapindaceae) arils: Hypoglycin A and Methylenecyclopropylglycine. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64(27):5607-5613. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.6b02478.

Near-infrared spectroscopy for detection of hailstorm damage on olive fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moscetti, R., Haff, R.P., Monarca, D., Cecchini, M., Massantini, R. 2016. Near-infrared spectroscopy for detection of hailstorm damage on olive fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 120:204-212.

Glycosylated a-lactalbumin-based nanocomplex for curcumin: physicochemical stability and DPPH-scavenging activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yi, J., Fan, Y., Zhang, Y., Wen, Z., Zhao, L. 2016. Glycosylated a-lactalbumin-based nanocomplex for curcumin: physicochemical stability and DPPH-scavenging activity. Food Hydrocolloids Journal. 61:369-377.

Identification and characterization of a new pecan [Cara illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] allergen, Car i 2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Lee, B., Du, W., Fan, Y., Lyu, S.C., Nadeau, K.C., Grauke, L.J., Zhang, Y., Wang, S., Mchugh, T.H. 2016. Identification and characterization of a new pecan [Cara illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] allergen, Car i 2. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64:4146-4151.

Structural analysis of a glycosides hydrolase family 42 cold-adapted ß-galactosidase from Rahnella sp. R3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Hua, X., Jin, T., Feng, Y., Yang, R., Zhang, Y. 2016. Structural analysis of a glycosides hydrolase family 42 cold-adapted ß-galactosidase from Rahnella sp. R3. RSC Advances. 6(44):37362-37369. doi: 10.1039/C6RA04529D.

Prediction and identification of Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis) vicilin as a food allergen (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, Y., Du, W., Fan, Y., Nadeau, K.C., McHugh, T.H. 2016. Prediction and identification of Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis) vicilin as a food allergen (abstract). 137(2S):AB267. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

NIR detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P. 2016. NIR detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries (abstract). ASABE International Meeting, July 17-20, 2016, Orlando, FL. lb.

Non-destructive NIR detection of Zebra Chip disease in whole potatoes (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P. 2016. Non-destructive NIR detection of Zebra Chip disease in whole potatoes (abstract). ASABE International Meeting, July 17-20, 2016, Orlando, FL.

Determination of soluble solids content and titratable acidity of intact fruit and juice of Satsuma mandarin using a hand-held NIR instrument in transmittance mode - (Research Notes)
Masithoh, R.E., Haff, R.P., Kawano, S. 2016. Determination of soluble solids content and titratable acidity of intact fruit and juice of Satsuma mandarin using a hand-held NIR instrument in transmittance mode. Near Infrared Spectroscopy Journal. 24(1):83-88.

New tree nut allergens - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, Y., Du, W., Lee, B., Fan, Y., Lyu, S., Nadeau, K.C., McHugh, T.H. 2016. New tree nut allergens. Meeting abstract presented at the 251st American Chemical Society Annual Meeting & Exposition. San Diego, CA., March 13-17, 2016.

Building lab-scale x-ray tube based irradiators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Jackson, E.S., Gomez, J., Light, D.M., Follett, P.A., Simmons, G.S., Higbee, B.S. 2015. Building lab-scale x-ray tube based irradiators. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 121:43-49.

Infrared spectroscopy detection of fungal infections and mycotoxins for food safety concerns Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Liang, P. 2015. Infrared spectroscopy detection of fungal infections and mycotoxins for food safety concerns. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy. 3(5):241. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2332-0877.1000241.

Light Scattering based detection of food pathogens - (Book / Chapter)
Liang, P., Park, T., Yoon, J. 2016. Light scattering based detection of food pathogens. In: Renfu, L., editor. Light Scattering Technology for Food Property, Quality and Safety Assessment. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. p. 429-444.

Thermostability enhancement of cellobiose 2-epimerase from Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus by site-directed mutagenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Q., Zhang, Y., Yang, R., Hua, X., Zhang, W., Zhao, W. 2015. Thermostability enhancement of cellobiose 2-epimerase from Caldicellulosiruptor saccharolyticus by site-directed mutagenesis. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 120:158-164.

Cloning, expression and structural stability of a cold-adapted ß-Galactosidase from Rahnella sp.R3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Y., Hua, X., Zhang, Y., Feng, Y., Shen, Q., Dong, J., Zhao, W., Zhang, W., Jin, Z., Yang, R. 2015. Cloning, expression and structural stability of a cold-adapted ß-Galactosidase from Rahnella sp.R3. Protein Expression and Purification. 115:158-164.

Recent advances in the use of NIR spectroscopy for qualitative control and protection of extra virgin olive oil - (Review Article)
Stella, E., Moscetti, R., Massantini, R., Monarca, D., Cecchini, M., Haff, R.P., Contini, M. 2015. Recent advances in the use of NIR spectroscopy for qualitative control and protection of extra virgin olive oil. La Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse. XCII:155-173.