Research Project: Assessment of Quality Attributes of Poultry Products, Grain, Seed, Nuts, and Feed

Location: Quality and Safety Assessment Research Unit

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

Multiparameter Microwave Sensor for Rapid and Nondestructive Grading of In-Shell Nuts - (Proceedings)

Microwave dielectric properties of sugarcane juice - (Proceedings)

Reduced ribonucleotide reductase RRM2 subunit expression increases DNA damage and mitochondria dysfunction in woody breast chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shakeri, M., Choi, J., Harris, C., Buhr, R.J., Kong, B.C., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2024. Reduced ribonucleotide reductase RRM2 subunit expression increases DNA damage and mitochondria dysfunction in woody breast chickens. Genetics. https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.23.12.0283.

Characterizing the spatial distribution of woody breast condition in broiler breast fillet by compression force measurement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parajuli, P., Yoon, S.C., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2023. Characterizing the spatial distribution of woody breast condition in broiler breast fillet by compression force measurement. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-02330-8.

ML-assisted multispectral and hyperspectral imaging - (Book / Chapter)

Alternative slaughter procedures: on-farm slaughter and transport system for broilers - (Proceedings)

Potential role of ribonucleotide reductase enzyme in mitochondria function and woody breast condition in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shakeri, M., Kong, B.C., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2023. Potential role of ribonucleotide reductase enzyme in mitochondria function and woody breast condition in broiler chickens. Animals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13122038.

Potential role of ribonucleotide reductase enzyme in mitochondria function and woody breast in broiler chickens - (Abstract Only)
Shakeri, M., Kong, B.C., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2023. Potential role of ribonucleotide reductase enzyme in mitochondria function and woody breast in broiler chickens. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 102/141.

Water characteristics in broiler pectoralis major during postmortem aging and storage - (Abstract Only)
Zhuang, H., Choi, J., Bowker, B.C., Buhr, R.J., Kim, W., Kong, B.C. 2023. Water characteristics in broiler pectoralis major during postmortem aging and storage. Meeting Abstract. 102/163-164.

Transformation of muscle to meat during poultry processing - (Abstract Only)
Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H. 2023. Transformation of muscle to meat during poultry processing. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 102/251.

Effects of delayed broiler carcass processing on breast meat quality - (Abstract Only)
Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H. 2023. Effects of delayed broiler carcass processing on breast meat quality. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 102/246.

Using a Microwave Sensor to Monitor Shrinkage Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System in Real-time - (Proceedings)
Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2023. Using a microwave sensor to monitor shrinkage within an eighth-scale grain drying system in real-time. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202300929.

Impact of delayed carcass processing on broiler breast meat quality - (Proceedings)
Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Buhr, R.J., Kiepper, B., Daley, W., Samoylov, A. 2023. Impact of delayed carcass processing on broiler breast meat quality. International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Proceedings. 450.

Microbiota on the surface of footpads and meat quality of broiler chickens with different footpad dermatitis scores - (Abstract Only)
Choi, J., Goo, D., Kong, B.C., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Kim, W. 2023. Microbiota on the surface of footpads and meat quality of broiler chickens with different footpad dermatitis scores. Meeting Abstract. 102/120-121.

Effects of citrus fiber on texture properties of chicken nugget batter made with wooden breast - (Proceedings)
Nawaz, M., Bowker, B.C., Mcdonald, J., Thippareddi, H., Stelzleni, A. 2023. Effects of citrus fiber on texture properties of chicken nugget batter made with wooden breast. International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Proceedings. 363.

Use of a microwave sensor to monitor bulk density during grain drying - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, M.A., & Trabelsi, S. (2023). Use of a microwave sensor to monitor bulk density during grain drying. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 39(3):359-366. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15452.

Characterization and expression analyses of chicken oncomodulin genes and association with breast myopathies in broilers - (Abstract Only)
Kong, B.C., Shakeri, M., Choi, J., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2023. Characterization and expression analyses of chicken oncomodulin genes and association with breast myopathies in broilers. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 102/139.

Proteomics of enriched mitochondria from postmortem meat with woody breast myopathy - (Abstract Only)
Kong, B.C., Bottje, W., Owens, C., Shakeri, M., Choi, J., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2023. Proteomics of enriched mitochondria from postmortem meat with woody breast myopathy. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 102/198.

Investigating the influence of grain and seed variety on calibrating microwave moisture sensors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effect of Meat Temperature on Moisture Loss and Water Properties in Broiler Pectoralis Major with The Woody Breast Condition - (Proceedings)
Zhuang, H., Pang, B., Bowker, B.C. 2023. Effect of Meat Temperature on Moisture Loss and Water Properties in Broiler Pectoralis Major with The Woody Breast Condition. International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Proceedings. 60.

Investigating the influence of marination and storage on microwave dielectric properties of chicken breast meat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trabelsi, S. 2023. Investigating the influence of marination and storage on microwave dielectric properties of chicken breast meat. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2023.2207604.

Nutritional strategies to improve meat quality and body composition in the challenging conditions of broiler production: A review - (Review Article)
Choi, J., Kong, B.C., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Kim, W. 2023. Nutritional strategies to improve meat quality and body composition in the challenging conditions of broiler production: A review. Animals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13081386.

Changes in components of T2 relaxation in chicken breast meat after slaughtering - (Abstract Only)
Zhuang, H., Choi, J., Bowker, B.C., Kim, W. 2023. Changes in components of T2 relaxation in chicken breast meat after slaughtering. Meeting Abstract. 102/251.

Novel Microwave Moisture Sensor for In-shell Nuts and Grains - (Proceedings)

Recognition and positioning of fresh tea buds using YOLOv4-lighted + ICBAM Model and RGB-D sensing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, S., Yoon, S.C., Li, L., Wang, W., Zhuang, H., Wei, C., Liu, Y., Li, Y. 2023. Recognition and positioning of fresh tea buds using YOLOv4-lighted + ICBAM Model and RGB-D sensing. Agriculture. 13:518. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13030518.

Effects of tannic acid supplementation on growth performance, gut health, and meat production and quality of broiler chickens raised in floor pens for 42 days - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choi, J., Liu, G., Goo, D., Wang, J., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Kim, W. 2022. Effects of tannic acid supplementation on growth performance, gut health, and meat production and quality of broiler chickens raised in floor pens for 42 days. Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.1082009.

Development of brown egg micro-crack detection system using modified pressure method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
So, J., Joe, S., Hwang, S., Yoon, S.C., Lee, S. 2022. Development of brown egg micro-crack detection system using modified pressure method. Journal of Agricultural Machinery Engineering. (2)1: 69-78. https://doi.org/10.12972/jame.20220008.

Use of measurement of dielectric properties at microwave frequencies for real-time monitoring of water activity of almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trabelsi, S. 2022. Use of measurement of dielectric properties at microwave frequencies for real-time monitoring of water activity of almonds. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2022.2142755.

4-oxo-2-nonenal (4-ONE) induced degradation of bovine skeletal muscle proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klein, L., Phillips, D., Kong, F., Bowker, B.C., Mohan, A. 2022. 4-oxo-2-nonenal (4-ONE) induced degradation of bovine skeletal muscle proteins. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.2c05550.

Relationship between water-holding capacity and T2 parameters in poultry breast meat - (Abstract Only)

Temporal sensory flavor profiles of ground chicken breast meat patties containing grape pomace - (Abstract Only)

Quality defects associated with poultry muscle development: spaghetti meat - (Book / Chapter)
Tasoniero, G., Bowker, B. 2022. Quality defects associated with poultry muscle development: spaghetti meat. In: Petracci, M., Estevez, M., editors. Improving Poultry Meat Quality. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited. p. 319-341.

Comparative performance of NIR-Hyperspectral imaging systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, T., Schimleck, L., Dahlen, J., Yoon, S.C., Inagaki, T., Tsuchikawa, S., Sandak, J., Sandak, A. 2022. Comparative performance of NIR-Hyperspectral imaging systems. Foundations. https://doi.org/10.3390/foundations2030035.

Effects of almond hulls on growth performance, carcass yield, and breast fillet meat quality in broilers raised in floor pens - (Abstract Only)
Wang, J., Singh, A.K., Chol, J., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Kim, W.K. 2022. Effects of almond hulls on growth performance, carcass yield, and breast fillet meat quality in broilers raised in floor pens [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting. Paper No. 243.

Relationship between water-holding capacity and water property parameters in woody breast meat - (Abstract Only)
Zhuang, H., Zhang, J., Bowker, B.C. 2022. Relationship between water-holding capacity and water property parameters in woody breast meat [abstract]. Poultry Science Association Meeting. Paper No. 475P.

Profiling commercial ready-to-eat chicken nuggets using traditional descriptive analysis and temporal dominance of sensations analysis - (Abstract Only)

Biochemical and physicochemical changes in spaghetti meat during refrigerated storage of chicken breast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tasoniero, G., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C. 2022. Biochemical and physicochemical changes in spaghetti meat during refrigerated storage of chicken breast. Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.894544.

Water properties and marinade uptake in broiler pectoralis major with the woody breast condition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Bowker, B.C., Yang, Y., Pang, B., Yu, X., Tasoniero, G., Zhuang, H. 2022. Water properties and marinade uptake in broiler pectoralis major with the woody breast condition. Food Chemistry. Volume 391:133230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133230.

Breast meat fatty acid profiling and proteomic analysis of Beijing-You chicken during the laying period - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Zhuang, H., Cao, J., Geng, A., Wang, H., Chu, Q., Yan, Z., Zhang, X., Zhang, Y., Liu, H. 2022. Breast meat fatty acid profiling and proteomic analysis of Beijing-You chicken during the laying period. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.908862.

Effects of interaction between in-package dielectric barrier discharge and high CO2 anaerobic atmosphere on quality of raw poultry meat - (Abstract Only)

Influence of peanut orientation on microwave sensing of moisture content in cleaned unshelled peanuts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Influence of peanut orientation on microwave sensing of moisture content in cleaned unshelled peanuts. IEEE Sensors Journal. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2022.3168664.

Investigating the influence of grain drying with ambient air versus heated air within an eighth-scale grain drying bin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Investigating the influence of grain drying with ambient air versus heated air within an eighth-scale grain drying bin. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(3):523-533. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14890.

Investigating Density Increase During Grain Drying With a Microwave Sensor - (Proceedings)
Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2022. Investigating Density Increase During Grain Drying With a Microwave Sensor. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.2201136.

An investigation of the altered textural property in woody breast myopathy using an integrative omics approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welter, A.A., Wu, W., Maurer, R., O'Quinn, T.G., Chao, M.D., Boyle, D.L., Geisbrecht, E.R., Hartson, S.D., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H. 2022. An investigation of the altered textural property in woody breast myopathy using an integrative omics approach. Frontiers in Physiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.860868.

Development of imaging system for online detection of chicken meat with wooden breast condition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoon, S.C., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H., Lawrence, K.C. 2022. Development of imaging system for online detection of chicken meat with wooden breast condition. Sensors. 22(3):1036. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22031036.

Effect of plasma-activated solution treatment on cell biology of Staphylococcus aureus and quality of fresh lettuces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, J., Qian, J., Zhuang, H., Luo, J., Huang, M., Yan, W., Zhang, J. 2021. Effect of plasma-activated solution treatment on cell biology of Staphylococcus aureus and quality of fresh lettuces. Foods. 10(12):2976. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods1012297610.3390/foods10122976.

Determination of foreign material content in uncleaned peanuts by microwave measurements and machine learning techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Determination of foreign material content in uncleaned peanuts by microwave measurements and machine learning techniques. Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08327823.2021.1993047.

Microwave nondestructive sensing of moisture content and water activity of almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trabelsi, S. 2021. Microwave nondestructive sensing of moisture content and water activity of almonds. Transactions of the ASABE. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14338.

Free-space transmission dielectric properties measurement based on six-port technology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Julrat, S., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Free-space transmission dielectric properties measurement based on six-port technology. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. Volume 70 Pages 1-7.

Effects of different antioxidants on quality of meat patties treated with in-package cold plasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, Y., Yeh, H., Bowker, B.C., Zhuang, H. 2021. Effects of different antioxidants on quality of meat patties treated with in-package cold plasma. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2021.102690.

Attenuation-only method for moisture sensing in granular materials - (Proceedings)

Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System - (Proceedings)
Lewis, M.A., Trabelsi, S. 2021. Modeling Heat and Mass Transfer Within an Eighth-scale Grain Drying System. ASABE Annual International Meeting. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101181.

Microwave dielectric properties of marinated chicken breast - (Proceedings)

Evaluation of Multi Blade Shear (MBS) for determining texture of raw and cooked broiler breast fillets with the woody breast myopathy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Zhuang, H., Bowker, B.C., Stelzleni, A.M., Yang, Y., Pang, B., Gao, Y., Thippareddi, H. 2021. Evaluation of Multi Blade Shear (MBS) for determining texture of raw and cooked broiler breast fillets with the woody breast myopathy. Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2021.101123.

Effects of partial NaCl substitution with high-temperature ripening on proteolysis and volatile compounds during process of Chinese dry-cured lamb ham - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, J., Nasiru, M.M., Zhuang, H., Zhou, G., Zhang, J. 2020. Effects of partial NaCl substitution with high-temperature ripening on proteolysis and volatile compounds during process of Chinese dry-cured lamb ham. Food Research International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.110001.

Prediction of quality traits and grades of intact chicken breast fillets by hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Wang, W., Zhuang, H., Yoon, S.C., Jiang, H. 2020. Prediction of quality traits and grades of intact chicken breast fillets by hyperspectral imaging. British Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2020.1817326.