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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

# overview
The mission of our research program at the Plant Bioactives & Bioprocessing Research Laboratory is to generate information that can benefit the agriculture and processing industry by adding value to crops through bioactive compound discovery and the design of appropriate methods to enhance their content in plants as well as extend their post-harvest shelf-life.

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Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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5 Development Of Treatments And Therapeutic Interventions

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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3 Prevention Of Disease And Conditions, And Promotion Of Well-being

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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30 Agricultural, Veterinary And Food Sciences

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Synergism In Primary And Secondary Plant Metabolism

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University of California, Davis - (Davis, California, United States)

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Phytochemicals in Organic and Conventional Fruits and Vegetables

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Whey Protein Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Relative Humidity Effects

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Efficacy of antimicrobials for the disinfection of pathogen contaminated green bell pepper and of consumer cleaning methods for the decontamination of knives.

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UVA, UVB Light, and Methyl Jasmonate, Alone or Combined, Redirect the Biosynthesis of Glucosinolates, Phenolics, Carotenoids, and Chlorophylls in Broccoli Sprouts.

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Stability of Bioactive Compounds in Broccoli as Affected by Cutting Styles and Storage Time.

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Postharvest Wounding Stress in Horticultural Crops as a Tool for Designing Novel Functional Foods and Beverages with Enhanced Nutraceutical Content: Carrot Juice as a Case Study.

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Antioxidant capacity and secondary metabolites in four species of Andean tuber crops: native potato (Solanum sp.), mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavon), Oca (Oxalis tuberosa Molina) and ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus Caldas)

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Effect of genotype, maturity stage and post-harvest storage on phenolic compounds, carotenoid content and antioxidant capacity, of Andean mashua tubers (Tropaeolum tuberosum Ruiz & Pavon)

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Genes differentially expressed in broccoli as an early and late response to wounding stress

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Peel removal improves quality without antioxidant loss, through wound-induced phenolic biosynthesis in shredded carrot

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Cross-talk between signaling pathways: the link between plant secondary metabolite production and wounding stress response.

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Antimutagenic and antioxidant properties of phenolic fractions from Andean purple corn (Zea mays L.).

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EVALUATION OF SEVEN NATIVE TOMATO (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) GENOTYPES OF AGRONOMIC INTEREST GROWN HYDROPONICALLY

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Analyzing Consumer Demand for Andean Root and Tuber Products in Peru

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An Alternative Use of Horticultural Crops: Stressed Plants as Biofactories of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds

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Internal modified atmospheres of coated fresh fruits and vegetables: Understanding relative humidity effects*

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Priming with nano-aerosolized water and sequential dip-washing with hydrogen peroxide: An efficient sanitization method to inactivate Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 on spinach

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A multifunctional nanoparticulate theranostic system with simultaneous chemotherapeutic, photothermal therapeutic, and MRI contrast capabilities

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Impact of germination on phenolic content and antioxidant activity of 13 edible seed species

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Nonthermal processing technologies as elicitors to induce the biosynthesis and accumulation of nutraceuticals in plant foods

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Polyphenols of selected peach and plum genotypes reduce cell viability and inhibit proliferation of breast cancer cells while not affecting normal cells.

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Stability of anthocyanin-based aqueous extracts of Andean purple corn and red-fleshed sweet potato compared to synthetic and natural colorants

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Internal modified atmospheres of coated fresh fruits and vegetables: Understanding relative humidity effects

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Protective Role of Flavonoids and Lipophilic Compounds from Jatropha platyphylla on the Suppression of Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced Inflammation in Macrophage Cells.

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The use of controlled postharvest abiotic stresses as a tool for enhancing the nutraceutical content and adding-value of fresh fruits and vegetables

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Bacterially Antiadhesive, Optically Transparent Surfaces Inspired from Rice Leaves.

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Using a Functional Carrot Powder Ingredient to Produce Sausages with High Levels of Nutraceuticals.

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Uptake and translocation of polymeric nanoparticulate drug delivery systems into ryegrass

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Environmental conditions influence the content and yield of anthocyanins and total phenolics in purple- and red-flesh potatoes during tuber development

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Cooking processes increase bioactive compounds in organic and conventional green beans.

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Comparison of ABTS, DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC assays for estimating antioxidant activity from guava fruit extracts

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The influence of surface chemistry on the kinetics and thermodynamics of bacterial adhesion.

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Electron-beam ionizing radiation stress effects on mango fruit (Mangifera indica L.) antioxidant constituents before and during postharvest storage.

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Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

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Diffusion coefficients for losses of water soluble solids during blanching of green asparagus

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Molecular Mechanisms Involved in the Inhibition of MDA-MB-435 Breast Cancer Cells by Phenolic Acids from the Red Flesh Peach BY00P6653

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Modification of aluminum surfaces with superhydrophobic nanotextures for enhanced food safety and hygiene

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Protective Role of Ternatin Anthocyanins and Quercetin Glycosides from Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea Leguminosae) Blue Flower Petals against Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced Inflammation in Macrophage Cells.

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Post-harvest nutraceutical behaviour during ripening and senescence of 8 highly perishable fruit species from the Northern Brazilian Amazon region.

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Inhibition of growth and induction of differentiation of colon cancer cells by peach and plum phenolic compounds.

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Electron-beam irradiation effects on phytochemical constituents and antioxidant capacity of pecan kernels [ Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] during storage.

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Modeling Woundinduced Respiration of Freshcut Carrots (Daucus carota L.)

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Identifying peach and plum polyphenols with chemopreventive potential against estrogen-independent breast cancer cells.

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Postharvest studies beyond fresh market eating quality: Phytochemical antioxidant changes in peach and plum fruit during ripening and advanced senescence

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The FolinCiocalteu assay revisited: improvement of its specificity for total phenolic content determination

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Degradation kinetics and colour of anthocyanins in aqueous extracts of purple- and red-flesh potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.)

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Low-temperature conditioning of "seed" cloves enhances the expression of phenolic metabolism related genes and anthocyanin content in 'Coreano' garlic (Allium sativum) during plant development.

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Days after anthesis and postharvest behavior define maturity, harvesting time and nutraceutical content of camucamu fruit

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Survival of salmonella transformed to express green fluorescent protein on Italian parsley as affected by processing and storage.

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Total phenolic, carotenoid, and anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity of peach and plum genotypes

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Primary recovery of bioactive compounds from stressed carrot tissue using aqueous twophase systems strategies

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Mechanism of Surface White Discoloration of Peeled (Minimally Processed) Carrots During Storage

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Internal Modified Atmospheres of Coated Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: Understanding Relative Humidity Effects

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Role of reactive oxygen species and ethylene as signaling molecules for the wound-induced biosynthesis of glucosinolates in broccoli (                    Brassica oleracea                    L. Italica)

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Health Benefits of Peach, Nectarine and Plums

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Andean yacon root (Smallanthus sonchifolius Poepp. Endl) fructooligosaccharides as a potential novel source of prebiotics.

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Effects of ultrasound treatment and storage time on the extractability and biosynthesis of nutraceuticals in carrot (Daucus carota)

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Antioxidant capacity, anthocyanins and total phenolics in purple- and red-fleshed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) genotypes

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Assessing accumulation (growth and internal mobility) of Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 in fresh-cut cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) for optimization of decontamination strategies (vol 32, pg 574, 2013)

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Large variation found in the phytochemical and antioxidant activity of peach and plum germplasm

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American Society For Horticultural Science

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Partial purification and enzymatic characterization of avocado (Persea americana Mill, cv. Hass) lipoxygenase

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Hygroscopic coatings control surface white discoloration of peeled (minimally processed) carrots during storage

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Hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activities of guava fruits.

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Jacobo-Velzquez, D.A and Cisneros-Zevallos, L. An Alternative Use of Horticultural Crops: Stressed Plants as Biofactories of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds. Agriculture 2012, 2, 259-271

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Application of casein-lipid edible film emulsions to reduce white blush on minimally processed carrots

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Stoichiometric and kinetic studies of phenolic antioxidants from Andean purple corn and red-fleshed sweetpotato.

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Postharvest behavior of camu-camu fruits based on harvesting time and nutraceutical properties

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Plants as biofactories: Stress-induced production of chlorogenic acid isomers in potato tubers as affected by wounding intensity and storage time

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Fractionation of monomeric and polymeric anthocyainins from Concord grape (Vitis labrusca L.) juice by membrane ultrafiltration.

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Plants as biofactories: glyphosate-induced production of shikimic acid and phenolic antioxidants in wounded carrot tissue.

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Screening methods to measure antioxidant activity of sorghum (sorghum bicolor) and sorghum products.

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Plants as Biofactories: Postharvest Stress-Induced Accumulation of Phenolic Compounds and Glucosinolates in Broccoli Subjected to Wounding Stress and Exogenous Phytohormones.

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[Effect of blanching and hygroscopic coating on quality of fresh cut carrots (Daucus carota var. chantenay) during storage].

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Effect of Electrical Conductivity of the Nutrient Solution on Fruit Quality of Three Native Tomato Genotypes (Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme)

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Shelf life and sensory characteristics of baby spinach subjected to electron beam irradiation.

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A three-component gene expression system and its application for inducible flavonoid overproduction in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana.

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Wounding stress increases the phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of purple-flesh potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.).

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UVA, UVB and UVC Light Enhances the Biosynthesis of Phenolic Antioxidants in Fresh-Cut Carrot through a Synergistic Effect with Wounding.

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Thermal Inactivation Kinetics of Peroxidase and Lipoxygenase from Broccoli, Green Asparagus and Carrots

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Characterization of Starch from Two Andean Potatoes: Ccompis (Solanum tuberosum spp. andigena) and Huayro (Solanum x chaucha)

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Hypobaria and hypoxia affects growth and phytochemical contents of lettuce

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Bioactive and functional properties of purple sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam)

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Effect of electron beam irradiation on the bacterial load and sensorial quality of sliced cantaloupe

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Chemical composition, oxidative stability and antioxidant capacity of oil extracted from roasted seeds of Sacha-inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.).

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Surface modification of food processing and handling gloves for enhanced food safety and hygiene

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Phenolic profiles of Andean purple corn (Zea mays L.)

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Solving the controversy of healthier organic fruit: Leaf wounding triggers distant gene expression response of polyphenol biosynthesis in strawberry fruit (Fragaria x ananassa).

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Wound-induced responses during low temperature storage of shredded carrot

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Bactericidal effects of nonthermal low-pressure oxygen plasma on S. typhimurium LT2 attached to fresh produce surfaces

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The effect of exogenous ethylene and methyl jasmonate on pal activity, phenolic profiles and antioxidant capacity of carrots (Daucus carota) under different wounding intensities

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Chemical composition and phenolic compounds profile of cladodes from Opuntia spp. cultivars with different domestication gradient

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Phenolics in Peaches and Plums Preferentially Suppress the Growth of Estrogen-Independent MDA-MB-435 Breast Cancer Cells

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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The increase in antioxidant capacity after wounding depends on the type of fruit or vegetable tissue

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Optimization of edible coatings on minimally processed carrots using response surface methodology

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Activity-guided identification of acetogenins as novel lipophilic antioxidants present in avocado pulp (Persea americana).

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A practical guide for designing effective nutraceutical combinations in the form of foods, beverages, and dietary supplements against chronic degenerative diseases

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An alternative use of horticultural crops: stressed plants as biofactories of bioactive glucosinolate and phenolic compounds

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Total phenolic and anthocyanin content in red-fleshed peaches and plums

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Nanoporous aerogel as a bacteria repelling hygienic material for healthcare environment.

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Phytochemical constituents and antioxidant capacity of different pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] cultivars

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Selecting new peach and plum genotypes rich in phenolic compounds and enhanced functional properties

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UVA, UVB Light Doses and Harvesting Time Differentially Tailor Glucosinolate and Phenolic Profiles in Broccoli Sprouts.

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Application of wounding stress to produce a nutraceutical-rich carrot powder ingredient and its incorporation to nixtamalized corn flour tortillas

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Polyphenolics from peach (Prunus persica var. Rich Lady) inhibit tumor growth and metastasis of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells in vivo.

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Elucidating the wound signal mechanism in fresh-cut produce: scientific implications and opportunities for practical applications and novel technologies

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

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Protective role of terpenes and polyphenols from three species of Oregano (Lippia graveolens, Lippia palmeri and Hedeoma patens) on the suppression of lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells.

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Priming with nano-aerosolized water and sequential dip-washing with hydrogen peroxide: An efficient sanitization method to inactivate Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 on spinach (vol 161, pg 8, 2015)

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[Edible coating effects on the sensory quality of green bell pepper fruits (Capsicum annuum L.) during storage].

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Plants as biofactories: physiological role of reactive oxygen species on the accumulation of phenolic antioxidants in carrot tissue under wounding and hyperoxia stress.

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Biosynthesis of phenolic antioxidants in carrot tissue increases with wounding intensity.

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Chlorogenic Acid: Recent Advances on Its Dual Role as a Food Additive and a Nutraceutical against Metabolic Syndrome.

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Corrigendum to Postharvest behavior of camu-camu fruits based on harvesting time and nutraceutical properties [Scientia Horticulturae, volume 217(2017), pages 276-284]

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Hypobaria and hypoxia affects phytochemical production, gas exchange, and growth of lettuce

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Effect of exogenous amylolytic enzymes on the accumulation of chlorogenic acid isomers in wounded potato tubers.

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The effects of exogenous ethylene and methyl jasmonate on the accumulation of phenolic antioxidants in selected whole and wounded fresh produce

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Dependence of Coating Thickness on Viscosity of Coating Solution Applied to Fruits and Vegetables by Dipping Method

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Combined effect of water loss and wounding stress on gene activation of metabolic pathways associated with phenolic biosynthesis in carrot.

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Characterization of starch from two ecotypes of andean achira roots (Canna edulis).

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Antioxidants in Pecan Nut Cultivars [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch]

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Preventing adhesion of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Typhimurium LT2 on tomato surfaces via ultrathin polyethylene glycol film.

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Evaluation of quality in fruits of seven native tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum var. cerasiforme) genotypes

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Correlations of antioxidant activity against phenolic content revisited: a new approach in data analysis for food and medicinal plants.

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Bacteria Super-Repellent and Water-efficient, Self-Cleaning Surfaces for Vegetable Washing, Grading, and Packing Machinery and Equipment

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United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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USDA-National Institute of Food And Agriculture

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Labex US Biodiversity:  New Products and Bioactive Compounds

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Agricultural Research Service - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Roles of Produce Surface Topography and Physico-Chemistry On Development and Application of Novel Interventions To Inhibit Pathogen Attachment

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United States Department of Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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USDA-National Institute of Food And Agriculture

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Texas A&M University; Horticultural Sciences; 2133 TAMU

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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Bug attacks make organic fruits and veg healthier

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Study Shows 'Organic' Wounds Improve Produce

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New study shows 'organic' wounds improve produce

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Insects wounding fruit, vegetable crop leaves may make produce healthier: Study

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Scientists Find Simple Leaf Wounding in Plants Produces Healthier Organic Fruit

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Organic produce can benefit from bug bites, study finds

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New Dual-Action Coating Keeps Bacteria From Cross-Contaminating Fresh Produce

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New study shows 'organic' wounds improve produce

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Puerta-Gomez, Alex Frank (2006-04). Improving chemical aqueous based intervention methods for microorganism elimination from fresh produce surfaces. Master's Thesis.

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Schreckinger Minoli, Maria Elisa (2016-07). Anti-Inflammatory Properties and Identification of Putative Protein Targets of Phytochemicals Present in Mashua (Tropaeolum Tuberosum) Tuber and Acerola (Malpighia Emarginata) Leaf by DARTS Methodology. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Troya, Maria Rosa (2006-08). Improving liquid chemical intervention methods to control pathogens on fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Master's Thesis.

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Pedreschi, Romina Paola (2005-08). Fractionation of phenolic compounds from a purple corn extract and evaluation of antioxidant and antimutagenic activities. Master's Thesis.

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Vizzotto, Marcia (2006-04). Inhibition of invasive breast cancer cell growth by selected peach and plum phenolic antioxidants. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Noratto Dongo, Giuliana Doris (2009-05). Anticancer activity of peach and plum extracts against human breast cancer in vitro and in vivo. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Villarreal Lozoya, Jose Emilio (2009-05). Cultivar and E-Beam irradiation effects on phytochemical content and antioxidant properties of pecan kernels. Master's Thesis.