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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and phenolic acids in food barleys of diverse origin

Hambira, Chipo 11 January 2010 (has links)
Phytochemicals found in grains complement those found in fruits and vegetables. These phytochemicals, though minor compounds, contribute to the antioxidant properties which are related to the health benefits associated with the consumption of whole grain. In this thesis project, nine barley genotypes of diverse origin namely CI2230 from Nepal, CI1248 from Israel, 3 Peruvian genotypes; Peru 3, Peru 16 and Peru 35, Hokuto Hadaka from Japan, EX116; a cross between Moroccan and Canadian genotype, EX83; a cross between two Canadian genotypes and EX127; a cross between Canadian and German genotypes were studied. The genotypes were categorized based on appearance into purple, black and yellow grains. Phenolic acids and flavonoids were identified and quantified in these diverse genotypes using HPLC-ESI-MS analysis. The main classes of dietary flavonoids studied in the barleys were anthocyanins and flavan-3-ols. Phenolic acids were identified and quantified (p-coumaric, ferulic, sinapic, caffeic, vanillic). Three ferulic acid dehydrodimers (8-0-4’ DFA, 8-5’ benzofuran form and 5-5’ DFA) were also identified. The most abundant dimeric flavan-3-ols were procyanidins B3 and prodelphinidin B3. The monomeric unit, (+)-catechin, was the most abundant while catechin glucoside (m/z 451) was also identified. Among the Peruvian genotypes, Peru 16 and Peru 35 exhibited relatively high levels of total PA content. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of methanolic, acetone and alkali hydrolyzed extracts of the nine barley genotypes was determined by the Folin- Ciocalteau assay, DPPH radical scavenging assay and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC assay).The acetone extract exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity using all the methods of analysis. Furthermore, dark colored grains were found to exhibit higher contents of phenolic compounds. The phenolic acids, PAs and anthocyanins identified and quantified had significant contribution to the overall antioxidant capacity of the barley whole grain. Four hull-less genotypes namely CI2230, EX127, CI1248 and Peru 35 were further partially sprouted to establish the effects of sprouting on phenolic acid composition. Partial sprouting was observed to significantly increase the soluble conjugated phenolic acids. The barley genotypes studied were found to contain different quantities of phytochemicals and had high proanthocyanidin content thereby rendering them as alternative sources of antioxidants. Barley sprouts present a possible novel food ingredient with improved properties such as phenolic acid composition and other benefits such as easier incorporation into food products under development.
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Proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and phenolic acids in food barleys of diverse origin

Hambira, Chipo 11 January 2010 (has links)
Phytochemicals found in grains complement those found in fruits and vegetables. These phytochemicals, though minor compounds, contribute to the antioxidant properties which are related to the health benefits associated with the consumption of whole grain. In this thesis project, nine barley genotypes of diverse origin namely CI2230 from Nepal, CI1248 from Israel, 3 Peruvian genotypes; Peru 3, Peru 16 and Peru 35, Hokuto Hadaka from Japan, EX116; a cross between Moroccan and Canadian genotype, EX83; a cross between two Canadian genotypes and EX127; a cross between Canadian and German genotypes were studied. The genotypes were categorized based on appearance into purple, black and yellow grains. Phenolic acids and flavonoids were identified and quantified in these diverse genotypes using HPLC-ESI-MS analysis. The main classes of dietary flavonoids studied in the barleys were anthocyanins and flavan-3-ols. Phenolic acids were identified and quantified (p-coumaric, ferulic, sinapic, caffeic, vanillic). Three ferulic acid dehydrodimers (8-0-4’ DFA, 8-5’ benzofuran form and 5-5’ DFA) were also identified. The most abundant dimeric flavan-3-ols were procyanidins B3 and prodelphinidin B3. The monomeric unit, (+)-catechin, was the most abundant while catechin glucoside (m/z 451) was also identified. Among the Peruvian genotypes, Peru 16 and Peru 35 exhibited relatively high levels of total PA content. Total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of methanolic, acetone and alkali hydrolyzed extracts of the nine barley genotypes was determined by the Folin- Ciocalteau assay, DPPH radical scavenging assay and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC assay).The acetone extract exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity using all the methods of analysis. Furthermore, dark colored grains were found to exhibit higher contents of phenolic compounds. The phenolic acids, PAs and anthocyanins identified and quantified had significant contribution to the overall antioxidant capacity of the barley whole grain. Four hull-less genotypes namely CI2230, EX127, CI1248 and Peru 35 were further partially sprouted to establish the effects of sprouting on phenolic acid composition. Partial sprouting was observed to significantly increase the soluble conjugated phenolic acids. The barley genotypes studied were found to contain different quantities of phytochemicals and had high proanthocyanidin content thereby rendering them as alternative sources of antioxidants. Barley sprouts present a possible novel food ingredient with improved properties such as phenolic acid composition and other benefits such as easier incorporation into food products under development.
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Supramolecular transition metal architectures

Cordes, David B., n/a January 2005 (has links)
This thesis describes the investigation of the coordination and supramolecular chemistry of three different types of pyridine-containing ligand with a selection of Ag(I), Cu(I), Cu(II) and Cd(II) salts. The ligand types are flexible and four-armed, rigid and four-armed and bent with two rigid arms. All the ligands also display the ability to form additional supramolecular interactions. Chapter one introduces supramolecular chemistry and crystal engineering and covers background on several areas of current interest in these fields. Network structures, both coordination polymers and hydrogen-bonded systems, are discussed and topological analysis as a method of describing and comparing network structures is introduced. An outline of the ligand design, choice of transition metals and anions is given. Chapter two provides a review of flexible four-armed pyridine-containing ligands and their use in coordination chemistry. The synthesis and characterisation of three flexible four-armed ligands 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl-sulfanylmethyl)benzene (2tet), 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(3-pyridylmethyl-sulfanylmethyl)benzene (3tet) and 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(4-pyridylmethyl-sulfanylmethyl)benzene (4tet) are given. The synthesis and characterisation of the Ag(I), Cu(II) and Cd(II) complexes formed with these three ligands are also given. The complex of [Cd(2tet)(NO₃)₄] was structurally characterised by X-ray diffraction and was found to be a discrete species. The complexes {[Ag₂(3tet)](ClO₄)₂}n̲, {[Ag₂(3tet)](PF₆)₂}n̲, {[Ag₂(3tet)](CF₃CO₂)₂}n̲, {[Ag₂(4tet)]-(ClO₄)₂�2MeCN�2CHCl₃}n̲, {[Ag₂(4tet)](PF₆)₂�6MeCN}n̲ and {[Ag₂(4tet)](ClO₄)₂-�3H₂O}n̲ were likewise structurally characterised by X-ray diffraction. All these complexes were three-dimensional coordination polymers. A comparison of the seven structures is given at the end of the chapter. Chapter three reviews rigid four-armed pyridine-containing ligands and their use in coordination chemistry. The preparation of the rigid four-armed ligand 2,3,4,5-tetrakis(4-pyridyl)thiophene (pyth) is given. The synthesis and characterisation of the Ag(I), Cu(I) and Cd(II) complexes formed with this ligand are also given. The complexes [Ag(pyth)](BF₄)�3MeCN�CH₂Cl₂}n̲, [Ag(pyth)](PF₆)�MeCN�CH₂Cl₂}n̲, [Ag(pyth)]-(CF₃SO₃)�2MeCN�CH₂Cl₂}n̲, [Cu(pyth)](PF₆)�MeCN�CH₂Cl₂}n̲ and [(Cu₂I₂)(pyth)]-(BF₄)�1/2CH₂Cl₂�H₂O}n̲ were structurally characterised by X-ray diffraction. The complex with CuI was a two-dimensional coordination polymer, and the other four complexes were three-dimensional coordination polymers. A comparison of the five structures is given at the end of the chapter. Chapter four begins with a review of rigid angular bridging ligands and their use in coordination and supramolecular chemistry. The preparation of the ligand bis(4-pyridyl)amine (bpa) is given. The structural arrangement of bpa in the solid state was determined by X-ray diffraction. Complexes of Ag(I), Cu(I), Cu(II) and Cd(II) formed with this ligand were synthesised and characterised. The complexes {[Ag(bpa)(MeCN)](CF₃SO₃)}n̲, {[Ag(bpa)](PF₆)�MeCN}n̲, {[Ag(bpa)](ClO₄)-�2MeCN}n̲, {[Ag(bpa)](ClO₄)}n̲, {[Ag(bpa)](NO₃)}n̲, [(Cu₂I₂)(bpa)₂]n̲, {[Cu(bpa)₂Cl₂]-�3DMF�3/2H₂O}n̲, {[Cd(bpa)₂(NO₃)(H₂O)](NO₃)}n̲, {[Cd(bpa)₂(SO₄)(H₂O)]�3H₂O}n̲, [Cd(bpaH)₂(SO₄)₂(H₂O)₂]�2MeCN and {[Cd(bpa)(SCN)₂]�1/5iPrOH}n̲ were structurally characterised by X-ray diffraction. All complexes with Ag(I) were one-dimensional coordination polymers, with two of them helical, the other three zigzag. Both complexes with Cu(I) and (II) were two-dimensional coordination polymers. One complex with CdSO₄ was discrete, with the bpa ligands mono-protonated, but all other three other Cd(II) complexes were three-dimensional coordination polymers. Seven of these complexes showed hydrogen-bonding interactions linking them together to form supramolecular structures of higher dimensionalities. A comparison of the twelve structures is given at the end of the chapter. Chapter five is a brief summary of the outcomes of this thesis.
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Preparation, characterization, and applications of polysaccharide-stabilized metal nanoparticles for remediation of chlorinated solvents in soils and groundwater

He, Feng, Zhao, Dongye. January 2007 (has links) (PDF)
Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Auburn University, 2007. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographic references (p.238-254).
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Investigation of Copper-Natural Ligand Complexes by RP-HPLC Photodiode Array UV-VIS and Fluorescence Detection

Liao, Jing-Piin 08 1900 (has links)
In this study, reversed phase HPLC with dual UV photodiode (PDA) and fluorescence (FL) detection were used to investigate copper complexes with fulvic, caffeic, vanillic, salicylic, and adipic acids. Application of the RE method provided valuable information on the retention behavior and spectral characteristics of FA and model compounds. Even though the method was only applicable to VA, the use of the PDA detector allowed the UV-V is scanning of the separated peaks. This allowed the comparison between the UV-Vis spectra of uncomplexed species. The overall results provide an experimental framework for validation of the proposed Cu-humate interaction models.
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Sledování (anti-progestagenní aktivity v odpadních vodách pomocí in vitro biotestu / Monitoring of (anti-)progestagenic activity in wastewater by in vitro bioassay

BERANOVÁ, Petra January 2017 (has links)
The aim of this diploma thesis was to detect (anti-)progestagenic activity in wastewater samples from the influent and effluent of six wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) located in South Bohemia. Subsequently, the efficiency of the treatment process of this WWTPs was assessed from this point of view. The wastewater from WWTPs was transported to the laboratory and extracted oby solid phase extraction. The eluates were washed, evaporated and dissolved in DMSO. Detection of (anti-)progestagenic activity was performed by using the PR-CALUX in vitro bioassay. Transgenic cells were seeded on well plates and were exposed to ORG2058, reference substance for progestagenic activity, or RU-486, reference substance for antiprogestagenic activity, as well as a number of diluted wastewater extracts. After that, luminiscence of the cells was measured and it was was expressed in relative light units which were a measure of (anti-)progestagenic activity.(Anti-)progestagenic activity was reported in equivalent concentrations of the reference substance. Progestagenic activity in WWTPs influent ranged from below LOQ up to 1.8 ng/l ORG2058 eq. In effluent this activity ranged from below LOQ up to 0.5 ng/l ORG2058 eq. The elimination rate of progestagenic activity ranged from -25% to 100%. Antiprogestagenic activity in WWTPs inffluent was below the LOQ up to 1 ng/l RU-486 eq. In effluent this activity was below LOQ up to 9.7 ng/l RU-486 eq. The elimination rate of antiprogestagenic activity ranged from -50% to 100%.(Anti-)progestagenic activity in waste water has been demonstrated by using the PR-CALUX in vitro bioassay. Negative removal efficiency of some WWTPs was also documented. This is probably caused by biotransformation of some substances which don´t have (anti-)progestagenic activity to substances which have this activity or it is caused by deconjugation of metabolits of compounds with (anti-)progestagenic activity. Antiprogestagenic activity may be more hazardous for organisms living in the aquatic environment than progestagenic activity because of concentrations in WWTPs effluent. However this activity should not be underestimated.
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Desenvolvimento de um dosimetro termoluminescente de Lisub(2)Bsub(4)Osub(7):Tm.Producao, caracterizacao e estudos fisicos

RZYSKI, BARBARA M. 09 October 2014 (has links)
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Études chimique et sensorielle du vieillissement des vins de réserve de Champagne.Développement d’outils de sélection des vins de la Maison Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin / Chemical and sensorial studies of Champagne reserve wines aging. Development of selection tools for wines Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin management

Le Menn, Nicolas 23 April 2018 (has links)
Grâce à la définition sensorielle conceptuelle des vins de réserve de Champagne, nous avons pu caractériser les notes aromatiques développées lors d’un vieillissement qualitatif. L’intensité du sous-bois, truffe, fruits frais, fruits confits, tabac, grillé, torréfié, fumé, épicé, viennoiserie, miellé, beurré/lacté, fruits à coques et pétrolé a été évaluée dans 51 vins de réserve monovariétaux de chardonnay, pinot noir et meunier âgés de 1 à 28 ans. Une convergence sensorielle était soulignée et supposait des déterminants moléculaires communs du vieillissement.Par une approche moléculaire ciblée, le di-méthyl-sulfure (DMS), la tabanone, le 3-méthylbutanoate d’éthyle, 2-méthylbutanoate d’éthyle, l’acétate de butyle, le 5-méthylfurfural, le 2-acétylfuran, le 2-acétylthophène, le 2-méthylpyrazine, le 2-acéthyl-3-methylpyrazine, le 2-ethylthiazole et le thiazole ont montré des teneurs qui s’accumulaient dans les vins au cours du vieillissement.L’analyse conceptuelle du potentiel de vieillissement des vins de réserve a été décryptée afin de développer une nouvelle méthode d’analyse sensorielle illustrée permettant de l’évaluer. Les acides aminés libres et le potentiel en DMS proposaient des précurseurs en lien avec le potentiel des vins à vieillir.La méthode de fractionnement de l'extrait de 31 vins de réserve a permis, d’un point de vue sensoriel, une décomposition des notes aromatiques typiques de ces vins. L’identification de composés par GC-O et GC-MS présents dans les fractions a mis en évidence la présence du cyclotène et l’isophorone. L’analyse sensorielle des fractions a apportée de nombreuses pistes pour enrichir la liste des composés odorants du vieillissement. / The study of the conceptual sensory definition of Champagne reserve wines revealed the characterisation of the aromatic notes developed during the qualitative aging of these wines. The aromatic intensity of undergrowth, truffle, fresh fruits, jummy fruits, tobacco, toasted, roasted , smoked, spicy, pastries, honey, butter / milk, nuts and petrol notes was evaluated in 51 single-varietal reserve wines of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Miller aged from 1 to 28 years. A sensory convergence was highlighted, suggesting common molecular determinants of aging.A molecular study, targeting specific classes of aromatic compounds, demonstrated that levels of dimethyl sulphide, tabanone, ethyl 3-methylbutanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutanoate, butyl acetate, 5-methylfurfural, 2-acetylfuran, 2-acetylthophene, 2-methylpyrazine, 2-acetyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-ethylthiazole and thiazole increase during aging.The conceptual analysis of the aging potential of reserve wines has been decrypted in order to develop a new illustrated sensory analysis method allowing its evaluation. The free amino acids and the potential in DMS may also be indicators of the aging potential of wines.The fractionation method of 31 Champagne reserve wines extract resulted, from a sensory point of view, in an aromatic notes decomposition, typical of these wines. The composition of the involved fractions was then studied by instrumental methods revealing the identification of two molecular markers; cyclotene and isophorone. The sensory analysis of the fractions opened up new perspectives, suggesting the existence of other compounds involved to qualitative aging of these wines.
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Implication des composés organiques volatils dans la capacité des plantes de service à perturber le comportement et les performances de Myzus êrsicae (sulzer) le puceron vert du verger / Involvement of volatile organic compounds in the ability of companion plant to disrupt the behaviour and performance of Myzus persicae (Sulzer), the green peach aphid

Dardouri, Tarek 27 November 2018 (has links)
La recherche de solutions alternatives à l’usage de pesticides en production horticole est devenue une exigence de santé publique. Ainsi, l’introduction de plantes de service (PdS) est une méthode écologique qui peut contribuer à diminuer le recours à la lutte chimique contre Myzus persicae, le puceron vert du pêcher. L’intérêt de certaines de ces PdS réside dans leur capacité à perturber l’installation du puceron sur son hôte et/ou à diminuer ses performances grâce à l’émission des composés organiques volatils (COV). Cependant, un obstacle majeur à leur utilisation est que leur efficacité se limite à un périmètre restreint et que leur production olfactive est sensible à de nombreuses variables biotiques et abiotiques. Identifier les plantes les plus performantes, comprendre leur mode d’action et chercher à optimiser leur efficacité est donc une démarche propre à favoriser leur emploi en horticulture. L’analyse de l’environnement olfactif est une clé pour évaluer et comprendre les interactions PdS-plante hôte-puceron.Au laboratoire, un typage avec un olfactomètre en Y a permis de sélectionner deux PdS émettrices de mélanges de COV ayant un effet répulsif marqué sur M. persicae : le basilic (Ocimum basilicum) qui agit directement sur l’insecte, et l’œillet d’Inde (Tagetes patula) qui agit indirectement via la plante hôte. Ainsi, les COV émis par T. patula rendent la plante-hôte (le poivron, Capsicum annuum) répulsive. En effet, lors des tests de choix, les pucerons s’orientent vers les poivrons seuls mais évitent les COV émis par des poivrons précédemment mis en culture associée pendant 5 jours avec l’œillet d’inde. Deux composés, le (E)-β-farnésène (EBF) et l'eugénol ont de fortes propriétés répulsives envers M. persicae.Différents facteurs peuvent affecter l’efficacité répulsive de ces plantes (climat, conduite, génétique). Nous avons comparé les COV émis selon les espèces et les chémotypes et testé l’effet répulsif individuel des COV. Cet effet « génotype » a été examiné en étudiant le comportement olfactif de M. persicae en présence des COV individuels émis par différents clones de Romarin (Rosmarinus officinalis). Cinq composés sont répulsifs, l’acétate de bornyle, le camphre, l’α-terpinéol, le terpinène-4-ol et le géranyle acétone. Seul le clone de romarin Voltz Splindler s’est avéré répulsif, alors que les autres clones contiennent également ces 5 composés répulsifs mais dans des proportions différentes. On peut donc conclure que la présence de ces composés ne suffit pas à induire une perturbation du comportement olfactif du puceron et que la concentration, la proportion, voire l’association des COV présents dans les bouquets olfactifs libérés, sont à l’origine de ces résultats contrastés. Par la technique d’électropénétrographie (EPG), nous avons mis en évidence un deuxième effet des COV émis par O. basilicum au stade végétatif et par T. patula au stade floraison sur le puceron. Ils perturbent fortement son comportement alimentaire, en réduisant notamment la durée d’ingestion du phloème qui se traduit par une baisse des ressources nutritionnelles et aboutit à une diminution de sa fécondité. Un suivi de la fécondité sur organe détaché nous a permis de mettre en évidence l’importance du stade phénologique de la PdS sur la composition et l’efficacité du mélange olfactif libéré. Une dernière étape de mon travail a permis de confirmer dans des conditions de cultures sous tunnels, l’effet de COV émis par ces deux PdS sur la démographie de M. persicae liée à une baisse de sa fécondité.En conclusion, cette thèse a mis en évidence que les COV émis dans l’environnement d’une plante hôte par des plantes voisines peuvent fournir un service aux cultures en réduisant les performances de ravageurs tels que M. persicae. Nous avons montré que des variables comme le chémotype ou le stade phénologique de la PdS peuvent modifier son message olfactif et constituer un moyen d’optimiser ce service. / The search for alternatives to the use of pesticides in horticultural production has become a public health requirement. Thus, the introduction of Companion plants (CP) is an ecological method that can help reduce the use of chemical control against Myzus persicae, the green peach aphid. The interest of some of these CP lies in their ability to disturb the installation of the aphid on its host plant and/or to reduce its performance through the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, a major obstacle to their use is that their effectiveness is limited to a limited scope and their olfactory production is sensitive to many biotic and abiotic variables. Identifying the most efficient plants, understanding their mode of action and seeking to optimize their effectiveness is therefore an appropriate approach to promote their use in horticulture. Olfactory environment analysis is a key to assessing and understanding CP-host plant -aphid interactions.In the laboratory, we selected with a Y-olfactometer two CP producing VOC mixtures with a marked repellent effect on M. persicae: basil (Ocimum basilicum) which acts directly on the insect, and french marigold (Tagetes patula) which acts indirectly via the host plant. Thus, the VOCs emitted by T. patula make the host plant (pepper, Capsicum annuum) repellent: during the choice tests, the aphids move towards the peppers alone but avoid the VOCs emitted by peppers previously grown intercropped for 5 days with the french marigold. Two compounds, (E)-β-farnesene (EBF) and eugenol have strong repellent properties against M. persicae.Different factors can affect the repellent effectiveness of these plants (climate, plant management, genetics). We compared the VOCs emitted by species and chemotypes and tested the individual repellent effect of VOCs. This "genotype" effect was examined by studying the olfactory behaviour of M. persicae in the presence of individual VOCs emitted by different clones of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Five compounds are repellent, bornyl acetate, camphor, α-terpineol, terpinene-4-ol and geranyl acetone. Only the rosemary clone Voltz Splindler was found to be repellent, while the other clones also contain these 5 repellent compounds in varying proportions. It can therefore be concluded that the presence of these compounds is not sufficient to induce a disturbance of the aphid's olfactory behaviour and that the concentration, proportion or even association of VOCs present in the released olfactory bouquets are at the origin of these contrasting results. By the electropenetrography (EPG) technique, we have demonstrated a second effect of the VOCs emitted by O. basilicum in the vegetative stage and by T. patula in the flowering stage on the aphid. They strongly disrupt its feeding behaviour, in particular by reducing the duration of phloem ingestion, which results in a decrease in nutritional resources and leads to a decrease in its fertility. A fertility monitoring on detached organs has allowed us to highlight the importance of the phenological stage of the CP on the composition and efficacy of the olfactory mixture released. A final step in my work confirmed, under tunnel conditions, the effect of VOCs emitted by these two CP on the demographics of M. persicae due to a decrease in its fertility. In conclusion, this thesis highlighted that VOCs emitted into the environment of a host plant by neighbouring plants can provide a service to crops by reducing the performance of pests such as M. persicae. We have shown that variables such as chemotype or phenological stage of the CP can modify its olfactory message and provide a way to optimize this service. We have thus identified disruptive CP and VOCs repellent to M. persicae, the first step towards the development of the push component of a stimulodissuasive diversion strategy to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides against M. persicae.
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Flavor development of cheddar cheese under different manufacturing practices

Lemus, Freddy Mauricio 19 September 2012 (has links)
Cheddar Cheese samples (good cheese, weak cheese, cheese made with pasteurized milk, cheese made with heat-shocked milk, cheese from production plant A, cheese from production plant B, cheese made with adjunct culture, and cheese made without adjunct culture), were evaluated during the ripening stage. Proteolysis was studied by a fractionation scheme, resulting in an insoluble fraction analyzed by urea polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (Urea-PAGE), and a soluble fraction which was further investigated through water soluble nitrogen (WSN), trichloroacetic acid soluble nitrogen (TCA-SN) and phosphotungstic acid soluble nitrogen (PTA-SN) analyzed by total Kjeldahl nitrogen content (TKN). Reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) was used to study the peptide profile of the water soluble fraction. Lipolyisis was studied by levels of individual free fatty acids determined through gas chromatography-flame ionization detection (GC-FID) after isolation employing solid phase extraction (SPE). Volatile sulfur compounds were studied using head space solid phase micro-extraction (SPME) coupled with gas chromatography-pulsed flame photometric detection (PFPD). It was found that Urea-PAGE is capable to differentiate samples according their age, but cannot discriminate samples regarding the treatment assessed, quality or origin of the samples. However, measurements of total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) of the WSN, TCA-SN, and PTA-SN fractions, and the principal component analysis of the RP-HPLC peptide profile of the WSN fraction, revealed differences in the rate and pattern of proteolysis for each one of the manufacturing cases. Good cheese, cheese produce in plant TCCA, cheese made in plant CRP with adjunct culture isolated from plant TCCA cheese, and cheese made with heat-shocked milk developed higher level of total nitrogen for the WSN, TCA-SN and PTA-SN fractions, indicating that primary and secondary proteolysis were faster for these samples. This is supported by a PCA model with three principal components that account for the 80-83% of the variability of the data from the RP-HPLC peptide profile analysis, which discriminates the samples according to age and manufacturing practice. In addition, FFA profiles demonstrated higher levels of low and medium chain free fatty acids for good cheese, cheese produce in plant TCCA, cheese made in plant CRP with adjunct culture, and cheese made with heat-shocked milk samples, which suggest faster lipolysis during ripening. The Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSC) analysis showed higher levels of DMS and MeSH and lower levels of H2S, suggesting faster catabolism of sulfur containing amino acids in good cheese, cheese produce in plant TCCA, cheese made in plant CRP with adjunct culture, and cheese made with heat-shocked milk. / Graduation date: 2013

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