Projects

PROCESSING AND BIOTECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENT OF FOODS TO PREVENT OBESITY RELATED AND OTHER DEGENERATIVE DISEASES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408538

NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO PROCESS VALUE-ADDED, HEALTHY FOODS FROM FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409241

IMPROVEMENT OF RICE QUALITY AND SAFETY Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 407832

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF SPECIALTY CROPS AND FISH BY-PRODUCTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409594

RICE UTILIZATION AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Trust (T)   Accession Number: 408258

IMPROVEMENT OF CONSISTENCY AND ACCURACY OF RICE SAMPLE MILLING Trust (T)   Accession Number: 409589

Publications

Comparison Between the Continuous and Intermittent Heating Methods for Simultaneous Infrared Dry-Blanching and Dehydration of Apple Slices - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhu, Y., Pan, Z. 2008. Comparison Between the Continuous and Intermittent Heating Methods for Simultaneous Infrared Dry-Blanching and Dehydration of Apple Slices. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 084053. 1-10.

Banana Dehydration Utilizing Infrared Radiation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pekke, M., Pan, Z., Smith, G., Thompson, J. 2008. Banana Dehydration Utilizing Infrared Radiation. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 084163. 1-20.

Effect of Berry Size and Sodium Hydroxide Pretreatment on the Drying Characteristics of Blueberries under Infrared Radiation Heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H., Wood, D.F., Zhu, Y., Avena-Bustillos, R.D., Hirschberg, E. 2008. Effect of Berry Size and Sodium Hydroxide Pretreatment on the Drying Characteristics of Blueberries under Infrared Radiation Heating. Journal of Food Science. 73(6):E259-E265.

Efficacy in Microbial Sterilization of Pulsed Magnetic Field Treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ma, H., Pan, Z., Gao, M., Luo, L. 2008. Efficacy in Microbial Sterilization of Pulsed Magnetic Field Treatment. International Journal of Food Engineering. 4(4):1-14.

Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis Population Sizes on Almond Kernels with Infrared Heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brandl, M., Pan, Z., Huynh, S., Zhu, Y., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2008. Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis Population Sizes on Almond Kernels with Infrared Heat. Journal of Food Protection. 71(5)-897-902

Study of Banana Dehydration using Sequential Infrared Radiation Heating and Freeze-Drying - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Shih, C., Mc Hugh, T.H., Hirschberg, E. 2008. Study of Banana Dehydration using Sequential Infrared Radiation Heating and Freeze-Drying. Lebensmittel Wissenschaft und Technologie. 41:1944-1951.

Quality of Frozen Fruit Bars Manufactured through Infrared Pre-dehydration - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Jan-08)

Drying and Quality Characteristics of Fresh and Sugar-infused Blueberries Dried with Infrared Radiation Heating - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H., Wood, D.F., Hirschberg, E., Olson, D.A. 2008. Drying and Quality Characteristics of Fresh and Sugar-infused Blueberries Dried with Infrared Radiation Heating. Lebensmittel Wissenschaft und Technologie. 41:1962-1972.

Latest Development of Infrared Radiation Heating for Food Processing - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z., Zhu, Y. 2007. Latest Development of Infrared Radiation Heating for Food Processing. Proceedings of 1st International Congress on Food Technology, Quality and Safety. November 13-15, 2007. Novi Sad, Serbia.

Infrared Radiation Heating for Rough Rice Disinfestation and Drying with Improved Efficiency and Milling Quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z. 2007. Infrared Radiation Heating for Rough Rice Disinfestation and Drying with Improved Efficiency and Milling Quality. US-Japan Coop Pgm on Dev and Util of Natural Products Abstracts Proceedings, Food and Agriculture Panel Meeting, October 21-25, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan.

Nonionic Surfactants and Noncatalytic Protein Treatment on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pretreated Creeping Wild Ryegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Wang, D., Jenkins, B. 2007. Non-ionic Surfactants and Non-catalytic Protein Treatment on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pretreated Creeping Wild Ryegrass. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. DOI 10.1007/s12010-007-8035-9.

Adsorption Characteristics of Cellulase and Beta-Glucosidase to Lignin, Cellulose and Pretreated Creeping Wild Rye Grass - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Labavitch, J., Wang, D., Jenkins, B.M. 2007. Adsorption Characteristics of Cellulase and Beta-Glucosidase to Lignin, Cellulose and Pretreated Creeping Wild Rye Grass. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 077074. St. Joseph, Mich.:1-13.

Drying Characteristics and Quality of Rough Rice Under Infrared Radiation Heating - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Khir, R., Pan, Z., Salim, A., Thompson, J.F. Drying Characteristics and Quality of Rough Rice Under Infrared Radiation Heating. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 076261. St. Joseph, Mich.:1-18.

Feasibility of Simultaneous Rough Rice Drying and Disinfestations by Infrared Radiation Heating and Rice Milling Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Khir, R., Godfrey, L., Lewis, R., Thompson, J.F., Salim, A. 2008. Feasibility of Simultaneous Rough Rice Drying and Disinfestations by Infrared Radiation Heating and Rice Milling Quality. Journal of Food Engineering. 84:469-479.

Effect of Sucrose Concentration and Solution Temperature on Mass Transfer During Sugar Infusion of Blueberries - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shi, J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H., Hirschberg, E. 2007. Effect of Sucrose Concentration and Solution Temperature on Mass Transfer During Sugar Infusion of Blueberries. Proceedings of the 3rd CIGR World Congress Meetings. Section VI Int'l Symposium on Food and Agricultural Products, 1-13.

Application of Radiofrequency Power for Non-Chemical Disinfestation of Rough Rice with Full Retention of Quality Attributes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lagunas-Solar, M.C., Pan, Z., Zeng, N.X., Truong Tin, D., Khir, R., Amaratunga, K. 2007. Application of Radiofrequency Power for Non-Chemical Disinfestation of Rough Rice with Full Retention of Quality Attributes. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(5):647-654.

Moisture Diffusivity Characteristics of Rough Rice Under Infrared Radiation Heating - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Khir, R., Pan, Z., Salim, A. 2007. Moisture Diffusivity Characteristics of Rough Rice Under Infrared Radiation Heating. Proceedings of 3rd CIGR World Congress Meetings Section VI Int'l Symposium on Food and Agricultural Products, 1-15.

Effect of Dipping Treatments on Color Stabilization and Texture of Apple Cubes for Infrared Dry-Blanching Process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, Y., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2007. Effect of Dipping Treatments on Color Stabilization and Texture of Apple Cubes for Infrared Dry-Blanching Process. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 31:632-648.

Relationship between Rice Sample Milling Conditions and Milling Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Amaratunga, K., Thompson, J.F. 2007. Relationship between Rice Sample Milling Conditions and Milling Quality. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(4):1307-1313.

Physical Properties of Medium-Density Particleboard Made From Saline Eucalyptus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Zheng, Y., Zhang, R., Jenkins, B.M. 2007. Physical Properties of Medium-Density Particleboard Made From Saline Eucalyptus. Industrial Crops and Products. 26(2):185-194.

Simultaneous Infrared Dry-Blanching and Dehydration of apple slices Controlled by Intermittent Heating Mode - (Abstract)

Zhu, Y., Pan, Z. 2007. Simultaneous Infrared Dry-Blanching and Dehydration of Apple Slices Controlled by Intermittent Heating Mode. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. July 28-August 1, 2007. Chicago, IL

Quality Characteristics of Dried Bananas Produced with Infrared Radiation Technology - (Abstract)

Pekke, M., Pan, Z. 2007. Quality Characteristics of Dried Bananas Produced with Infrared Radiation Technology. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. July 28-August 1, 2007, Chicago, IL

Study on Optimal Extracting Conditions and Anti-Cancer Effects of Fig Flavones - (Abstract)

Wang, Z., Ma, H., Pan, Z., Ma, X. 2007. Study on Optimal Extracting Conditions and Anti-Cancer Effects of Fig Flavones. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. July 28-August 1, 2007. Chicago, IL.

Properties of Extruded Expandable Breadfruit Products - (Abstract) - (16-Feb-07)

Effect of IR Drying Temperature on the Quality of Partially Dried Fresh and Infused Blueberries - (Abstract) - (16-Feb-07)

Influence of Milling Procedures on Milling Quality of Rough Rice with Varying Quality - (Abstract) - (15-Feb-07)

Effects of Plant Essential Oils and Oil Compounds on Mechanical, Barrier and Antimicrobial Properties of Alginate-Apple Puree Edible Films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rojas-Grau, M.A., Olsen, C.W., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Friedman, M., Henika, P.R., Martin-Belloso, O., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2007. Effects of Plant Essential Oils and Oil Compounds on Mechanical, Barrier and Antimicrobial Properties of Alginate-Apple Puree Edible Films. Journal of Food Engineering. 81(3):634-641.

Effect of Pulsed Electric Field Pre-Treatment on Osmotic Dehydration of Strawberries - (Abstract) - (15-Dec-06)

Evaluation of Different Biomass Materials as Feedstock for Fermentable Sugar Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Labavitch, J.M., Wang, D., Teter, S.A., Jenkins, B.M. 2007. Evaluation of Different Biomass Materials as Feedstock for Fermentable Sugar Production. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. V136-140:423-435.

CATALYTIC INFRARED DEHYDRATION OF ONIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gabel, M., Pan, Z., Amaratunga, K., Harris, L.J., Thompson, J.H. 2006. Catalytic infrared dehydration of onions. Journal of Food Science. V71(9):E351-E357.

Drying and Quality Characteristics of Different Components of Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, X., Jiang, Y., Pan, Z. 2007. Drying and Quality Characteristics of Different Components of Alfalfa. Transactions of the CSAE.23(2)97-101.

Study of Banana Dehydration Using Sequential Infrared Radiation and Freeze-Drying - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z., Shih, C., Mc Hugh, T.H., Hirschberg, E. 2006. Study of Banana Dehydration Using Sequential Infrared Radiation and Freeze-Drying. Proceedings of XVI CIGR World Congress, 9/3-9/7/06, Bonn, Germany. Paper 1-16.

SIMULTANEOUS ROUGH RICE DRYING AND DISINFESTATION WITH INFRARED RADIATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhongli Pan, Ragab Khir, Richard Lewis, Larry Godfrey, Adel Salim, James F. Thompson, J. 2006. Simultaneous rough rice drying and disinfestation with infrared radiation. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 066087:1-18. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE.

DRYING RATES OF THIN LAYER ROUGH RICE DRYING USING INFRARED RADIATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ragab Khir, Zhongli Pan, Adel Salim, 2006. Drying rates of thin layer rough rice drying using infrared radiation. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 066011:1-16. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE.

ACID AND ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF SALINE BIOMASS FOR SUGAR PRODUCTION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Yi Zheng, Zhongli Pan, Ruihong Zhang, Donghai Wang, John Labavitch, Bryan M. Jenkins, 2006. Acid and enzymatic hydrolysis of saline biomass for sugar production. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 067003:1-12. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE

Physical Properties of Medium density Particleboard Made from Saline Eucalyptus - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Yi Zheng, Zhongli Pan, Ruihong Zhang, Bryan M. Jenkins, 2006. Physical Properties of Medium-density Particleboard Made from Saline Eucalyptus. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 066215:1-16. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASABE

A NOVEL METHOD FOR MICROENCAPSULATION OF PROTEIN USING HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTROSTATIC FIELD SYSTEM - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bauguo Li, Zhang Wujie, Zhongli Pan, 2006. A novel method for microencapsulation of protein using high-voltage electrostatic field system. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 067098:1-8. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASABE

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON PREPARATION OF MICROPARTICLES USING SUPERCRITICAL CO2 SPRAY DRYING - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Baoguo Li, Wu Yaqing, Zhongli Pan, Z. 2006. Experimental study on preparation of microparticles using supercritical co2 spray drying. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 066204:1-16. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASABE

Microencapsulation of Multiple-Layer Emulsion with High-Voltage Electrostatic Field - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Li, B., Meng, X., Pan, Z., Zhang, Y. 2006. Microencapsulation of multiple-layer emulsion with high-voltage electrostatic field. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 066106:1-7. St. Joseph, Mich.

Particleboard quality characteristics of saline jose tall wheatgrass and chemical treatment effect - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Jenkins, B.M., Blunk, S. 2007. Particleboard quality characteristics of saline jose tall wheatgrass and chemical treatment effect. Industrial Crops and Products. 98(6):1304-1310.

PARTICLEBOARD QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF SALINE JOSE TALL WHEATGRASS AND EFFECT OF CHEMICAL TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Y. Zheng, Z. Pan, R. Zhang, B.M. Jenkins, S. Blunk, 2006. Particleboard quality characteristics of saline jose tall wheatgrass and effect of chemical treatment. Bioresource Technology. V 04.036:1-7.

Particleboard Quality Characteristics of Saline Jose Tall Wheatgrass and Chemical Treatment Effect - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Jenkins, B.M., Blunk, S. 2007. Particleboard Properties of Saline Jose Tall Wheatgrass and Effect of Chemical Treatment. Bioresource Technology. 98:1304-1310.

EFFECTIVENESS OF INFRARED RADIATION FOR ROUGH RICE DISINFESTATIONS - (Abstract) - (20-Dec-05)

EFFECT OF POST MILLING CONDITIONS ON MILLED RICE QUALITY - (Abstract) - (20-Dec-05)

SIMULTANEOUS ROUGH RICE DRYING AND DISINFESTATIONS WITH INFRARED RADIATION - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

DRYING RATES OF THIN LAYER ROUGH RICE DRYING USING INFRARED RADIATION - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER MODELING OF APPLE UNDER INFRARED SIMULTANEOUS DRY-BLANCHING AND DEHYDRATION PROCESS - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

STUDY OF STRAWBERRY DEHYDRATION USING SEQUENTIAL INFRARED RADIATION AND FREEZE-DRYING - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURED FROM SALINE CREEPING WILD RYE RESIDUE OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

QUALITY OF MEDIUM-DENSITY PARTICLEBOARD FROM SALINE EUCALYPTUS - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

INACTIVATION OF DIFFERENT MICROORGANISMS WITH PULSED MAGNETIC FIELD TREATMENT - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

ACID AND ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS OF SALINE BIOMASS FOR SUGAR PRODUCTION - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

A NOVEL METHOD FOR MICROENCAPSULATION OF PROTEIN USING HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTROSTATIC FIELD SYSTEM - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON PREPARATION OF MICROPARTICLES USING SUPERCRITICAL CO2 SPRAY DRYING - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

MICROENCAPSULATION OF MULTIPLE-LAYER EMULSION WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTROSTATIC FIELD - (Abstract) - (01-Dec-05)

EFFECT OF COOLING METHODS AND MILLING PROCEDURES ON THE APPRAISAL OF RICE MILLING QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Thompson, J.F., Amaratunga, K., Anderson, T., Zheng, X. 2005. Effect of Cooling Methods and Milling Procedures on the Appraisal of Rice Milling Quality. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(5):1865-1871.

PROPERTIES OF MEDIUM-DENSITY PARTICLEBOARD FROM SALINE ATHEL WOOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Pan,Z., Zhang, R., Jenkins, B.M., Blunk, S. 2006. Properties of medium-density particleboard from saline athel wood. Industrial Crops and Products. 23(3):318-326.

DEVELOPMENTS AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF INFRARED TECHNOLOGY FOR PROCESSING FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - (Abstract) - (15-Sep-05)

NEW USE OF SALINE BIOMASS AS RAW MATERIAL FOR PARTICLEBOARDS - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-05)

FEASIBILITY OF USING INFRARED HEATING FOR BLANCHING AND DEHYDRATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Ameratanga, K., Olsen, C.W., Zhu, Y., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Feasibility of using infrared heating for blanching and dehydration of fruits and vegetables. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. ASAE Paper No. 056086. p. 1-13. St. Joseph. MI.

PROPERTIES OF MEDIUM-DENSITY PARTICLEBOARD FROM SALINE ATHEL WOOD - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Jenkins, B., Blunk, S. 2005. Properties of Medium-density Particleboard from Saline Athel Wood. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. ASAE Paper No. 056128. p. 1-15. St. Joseph, MI.

MEDIUM-DENSITY PARTICLEBOARDS FROM SALINE JOSE TALL WHEATGRASS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zheng, Y., Pan, Z., Zhang, R., Jenkins, B., Blunk, S. 2005. Medium-density Particleboards from Saline Jose Tall Wheatgrass. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. ASAE Paper No. 056127. p. 1-12. St. Joseph, MI.

COMPARISON OF DRYING CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITY OF ROUGH RICE DRIED WITH INFRARED AND HEATED AIR - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Amaratunga, K., Pan, Z., Zheng, X., Thompson, J.F. 2005. Comparison of Drying Characteristics and Quality of Rough Rice Dried with Infrared and Heated Air. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. ASAE Paper No. 056005. p. 1-10. St. Joseph, MI.

FUEL PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SALINE BIOMASS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Blunk, S.L., Jenkins, B.M., Aldas, R.E., Zhang, R.H., Pan, Z.L., Yu, C.W., Sakr, N.R., Zheng, Y. 2005. Fuel Properties and Characteristics of Saline Biomass. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. ASAE Paper No. 056132. p. 1-19. St. Joseph, MI.

PROPERTIES OF PARTICLEBOARD BOND WITH RICE BRAN AND POLYMERIC METHYLENE DIPHENYL DIISOCYANATE ADHESIVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Z. Pan, A. Cathcart, D. Wang, 2006. Properties of particleboard bond with rice bran and polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate adhesives. Industrial Crops and Products. 23(1):40-45.

THERMAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENTS TO IMPROVE ADHESIVE PROPERTY OF RICE BRAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pan, Z., Cathcart, A., Wang, D. 2005. Thermal and Chemical Treatments to Improve Adhesive Property of Rice Bran. Industrial Crops and Products. 22:233-240.

DEHYDRATION AS A STABILIZATION METHOD FOR ALASKAN POLLOCK SKINS PRIOR TO GELATIN EXTRACTION - (Abstract)

Mc Hugh, T.H., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Olsen, C.W., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Bechtel, P.J., Bower, C.K., Pantoja, A. 2005. Dehydration as a stabilization method for alaskan pollock skins prior to gelatin extraction. Meeting Abstract No. 99C-24. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

EVALUATION OF POWER ULTRASOUND AS A PROCESSING AID FOR FISH GELATIN EXTRACTION - (Abstract)

Olson, D.A., Avena Bustillos, R.D., Olsen, C.W., Chiou, B., Yee, E., Bower, C.K., Bechtel, P.J., Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Evaluation of power ultrasound as a processing aid for fish gelatin extraction. Meeting Abstract No. 71C-26. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

PROCESSING AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF PEARS PROCESSED BY A NEW INFRARED DRY BLANCHING/DEHYDRATION METHOD - (Abstract)

Pan, Z., Olson, D.A., Ameratanga, K., Olsen, C.W., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2005. Processing and quality characteristics of pears processed by a new infrared dry blanching/dehydration method. Meeting Abstract No. 84-7. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

QUALITY COMPARISON OF APPLE CUBES BLANCHED WITH INFRARED AND STEAM HEATING - (Abstract)

Zhu, Y., Pan, Z. 2005. Quality comparison of apple cubes blanched with infrared and steam heating. Meeting Abstract No. 36E-84. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

EFFECTS OF DIPPING TREATMENTS ON COLOR STABILIZATION AND QUALITY OF APPLE CUBES - (Abstract)

Zhu, Y., Pan, Z. 2005. Effects of dipping treatments on color stabilization and quality of apple cubes. Meeting Abstract No. 96-3. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

INFRARED STAGE DRYING OF ONIONS - (Abstract)

Gabel, M., Pan, Z., Amaratanga, K. 2005. Infrared stage drying of onions. Meeting Abstract No. 99C-11. IFT Annual Meeting. July 2005. New Orleans, LA.

DRYING AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF ALFALFA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zheng, X., Jiang, Y., Pan, Z. 2005. Drying and Quality Characteristics of Different Components of Alfalfa. American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Paper No. 056185:1-11.

APPLICATIONS OF INFRARED TECHNOLOGY FOR PROCESSING FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Pan, Z. 2004. Applications of infrared technology for processing food and agricultural products. Proceedings of the XXVIII International Congress of CIOSTA-CIGRV. 1-16.

NOVEL INFRARED DRY BLANCHING (IDB) INFRARED BLANCHING, AND INFRARED DRYING TECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOD PROCESSING - (Patent Application)

Pan, Z., Mc Hugh, T.H. Novel Infrared Dry Blanching (IDB) Infrared Blanching, and Infrared Drying Technologies for Food Processing. Patent Application Serial #10/917797.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTICLEBOARD BOUND WITH RICE BRAN BASED ADHESIVE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Characteristics of Particleboard Bound with Rice Bran Based Adhesive

QUALITY AND SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED DRIED ONION PRODUCTS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Gabel, M., Pan, Z., Amaratunga, S. 2004. Quality and Safety Characteristics of Infrared Dried Onion Products. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers. Paper No. 046189, 1-10.

TREATMENT OF SWINE WASTEWATER WITH BIOLOGICAL CONVERSION, FILTRATION, AND REVERSE OSMOSIS - A LABORATORY STUDY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, R., Yang, P., Pan, Z., Wolf, T., Turnbull, J. 2004. Treatment of Swine Wastewater with Biological Conversion, Filtration, and Reverse Osmosis - A Laboratory Study. Transactions of the ASAE. 47(1):243-250