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Creator:: Becraft, Alexandra R.
Abstract:: Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is rich in lycopene and citrulline and has high phenolic content and antioxidant capacity. Previous studies demonstrate the health benefits of watermelon intake on improved blood pressure regulation along with others. Similarly, cherries, raspberries, walnuts and green tea are rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols, and polyunsaturated fatty acids...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Alexandra Becraft for

Creator:: Racine, Jason R.
Abstract:: 2020 and 2021 brought the first reported outbreaks of salmonellosis epidemiologically linked to dry bulb onions in the United States. Outbreak investigations were not able to implicate a specific source of the contamination but speculated that contaminated water was a significant contributor. The Produce Safety Rule established minimum standards for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Alexandra Nerney: data collection, writing and editing Samantha Kilgore: data collection, writing and

Creator:: Bland, Rebecca N.
Abstract:: Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen frequently associated with food processing environments. Its presence is particularly concerning in facilities handling minimally processed and ready-to-eat foods. Recent outbreaks associated with fresh produce, such as packaged salads and mushrooms, highlight the need to better understand and control these pathogens in environments that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Pierce, Gavin W.
Abstract:: Objective: Red raspberries are rich in polyphenols and fiber, relatively low in sugar compared with other fruits, and have been demonstrated to have favorable effects on energy homeostasis in mice. However, it has been unclear precisely which compounds within red raspberries possess the greatest bioactivity, and their mechanism of action....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Mariana Egea, Alexandra Becraft, and Fabienne Heger, have made my time at Oregon State University truly

Creator:: Tseng, Angela Y.
Abstract:: Wine grape pomace (WGP), the byproduct from winemaking, is a good source of polyphenols and dietary fibers, and may be utilized as antioxidant dietary fibers (ADF) for food applications. The objectives of this thesis research were to first determine the phenolic compounds, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in red WGP under...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) conditions. Food Chemistry, 105 (4), 1504-1511. Jayaprakasha, G. K., Selvi, T., & Sakariah, K. K. (2003

Creator:: Ohman, Erik
Abstract:: Production of fresh produce takes place outdoors, and therefore, is exposed to many routes of contamination (e.g., soil, contaminated water, manure, etc.) by human pathogens. Although precautions are taken to reduce this risk, pathogens can be regularly introduced to produce handling facilities. To manage the risk of cross-contamination from potentially...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Li, Jingwen
Abstract:: The production of high-quality wine is an important target for wineries worldwide, and low crop level (yield) has been one vineyard management criterion long believed to achieve wine quality. Low yields are most often achieved by removing clusters from the grapevine. Some studies show that cluster thinning can enhance grape...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Alexandra Stone for serving as my committee members and giving me assistance and guidance on my research

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