Developmental Rate and Longevity of \u3ci\u3eIllinoia Pepperi\u3c/i\u3e (Homoptera: Aphididae) on Excised Blueberry Leaf Disks [PDF]
The aphid Illinoia pepperi is the vector of blueberry shoestring virus, a serious disease of cultivated high bush blueberry. We present a laboratory study of the developmental rate of I.
Elsner, E. A, Whalon, M. E
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In this study, four different drying techniques, namely, hot air drying (HAD), vacuum drying (VD), ultrasound-assisted vacuum drying (UAVD), and freeze-drying (FD), were applied to blueberries. The drying times of blueberries were 1290, 1050, and 990 min
Alican Akçiçek +5 more
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Amperometric enzyme sensor to check the total antioxidant capacity of several mixed berries. comparison with two other spectrophotometric and fluorimetric methods [PDF]
The aim of this research was to test the correctness of response of a superoxide dismutase amperometric biosensor used for the purpose of measuring and ranking the total antioxidant capacity of several systematically analysed mixed berries.
CAMPANELLA, Luigi +4 more
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Polyphenol-rich rabbiteye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum Aiton) leaves have attracted attention as a food material. In this study, we compared the total polyphenols, total proanthocyanidin content, and antioxidant activity of the leaves of 18 blueberry ...
Yuki Toyama +5 more
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Variation in the impact of stem scar and cuticle on water loss in highbush blueberry fruit argue for the use of water permeance as a selection criterion in breeding [PDF]
The role of fruit scar on water loss from fresh harvested, fully blue highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) fruit was studied on three germplasm lines from each of three half-sib families at University of Talca, Chile. The stem scar of half of the
Beaudry, Randolph M. +3 more
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Control of Blueberry Maggot on Blueberries, 1995 [PDF]
Abstract This study was conducted in a ‘Bluecrop’ blueberry field in full production, near Whitesbog, NJ. Blueberry bushes were approximately 5 ft tall and spaced 9 X 4 ft apart. Treatments were applied to 108 ft X 275 ft plots with a Rears 50 gal airblast sprayer at 140 psi, calibrated to deliver 60 gal of spray solution per acre. There
S. Polavarapu, D. F. Polk
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Blueberry Supplementation in Midlife for Dementia Risk Reduction
Late-life dementia typically develops over a period of many years beginning in midlife. Prevalence of metabolic disturbance also accelerates in middle age and is a prominent risk factor for dementia.
R. Krikorian +4 more
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Hygroscopic Mechanism of Blueberry Powder Based on Glass Transition Theory [PDF]
Blueberry powder was made from two varieties of blueberries, ‘Jewelry’ and ‘Coast’, and the quality changes of blueberry powder before and after moisture sorption were studied.
CHU Wenjing, Sun yue, xiao liuliu, CHEN Andi, TAO Yani
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Blueberry firmness - A review of the textural and mechanical properties used in quality evaluations
Firmness is an important parameter for fresh blueberries as it influences the quality perceived by consumers and postharvest storage potential. However, the blueberry research community has not yet identified a universal standard method that can evaluate
S. Rivera +6 more
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Natural Enemies of Cranberry Fruitworm, \u3ci\u3eAcrobasis Vaccinii\u3c/i\u3e, (Lepidoptera: Pyraudae) in Michigan Highbush Blueberries [PDF]
A two-year study was conducted in Michigan highbush blueberries to determine the complex of parasitoids attacking cranberry fruitworm, Acrobasis vaccinii. Eight parasitoid species and one fungal pathogen were collected.
Howitt, Angus J +3 more
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