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Comparison of Electrical Penetration Graph Waveforms of Squash Bug Feeding on Watermelon and Its Relatives
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-07-01)
Cucurbit yellow vine disease is caused by the bacterium Serratia marcescens, which is transmitted by the squash bug, a serious pest of cucurbit. Watermelon is an economically important crop and serves as an alternate host ...
Determination of lycopene isomers in model food systems and their effectiveness as antioxidants
(2012-05)
Scope and Method of Study: We compared methods of extraction and processing that could be used to develop potential value-added products from watermelon culls and determined the effect of these extraction and processing ...
Evaluation of watermelon pomace as a potential food ingredient
(2010-12)
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Osmotic Dehydration of Watermelon Flesh
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)
Late harvested or second-class watermelons are often wasted or left in the field. A food preservation process yielding an acceptable product is needed to capitalize on this otherwise wasted commodity. Watermelons were dried ...
Quantifying antioxidant activity of lycopene and influence of watermelon maturity on tissue ultrastructure and lycopene distribution
(2006-07)
Scope and Method of Study: Lycopene, a lipophilic antioxidant, plays a crucial role in biological systems. Watermelon, a natural source of lycopene (~48.7µg/g), could be a useful ingredient in functional foods. Correlating ...
Effects of Freeze-dried Watermelon on Bone and Clinical Parameters of Ovariectomized Mice
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)
The role of fruits and vegetables in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis are continuously being explored. The purpose of this study was to investigate the dose-dependent effects of ...