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Tom Pearson
Mark Casada
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Tom C Pearson
Engineering and Wind Erosion Research Unit
Agricultural Engineer

Phone: (785) 776-2729
Fax: (785) 537-5550
Room 219
USDA-ARS, GMPRC
GMPRC
1515 COLLEGE AVENUE
MANHATTAN, KS, 66502

Projects
Objective Grading and End-Use Property Assessment of Single Kernels and Bulk Grain Samples
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 417944

Publications
Detection of insects in grain - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Throne, J.E., Pearson, T.C. 2008. Detection of insects in grain. In: Mancini, R., M.O.Carvalho, B. Timlick, and C. Adler (eds.), Contribution for Integrated Management of Stored Rice Pests. Handbook. Instituto de investigacao Cientifica Tropical, Lisbon, Portugal, p. 123-136.
Color image based sorter for separating red and white wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L., Haley, S. 2008. Color image based sorter for separating red and white wheat. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 2:280-288.
Improved discrimination of soft and hard white wheat using SKCS and imaging parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L., Dogan, H. 2008. Improved discrimination of soft and hard white wheat using the SKCS and imaging parameters. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 3:89-99.
Separating in shell pistachio nuts from kernels using impact vibration analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Pearson, T.C. 2007. Separating in shell pistachio nuts from kernels using impact vibration analysis. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 1(4):188-192
An Automatic Algorithm for Detection of Inclusions in X-ray Images of Agricultural Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Pearson, T.C. 2007. An Automatic Algorithm for detection of Infestations in X-ray Images of Agricultural Products. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 1(3):143-150
The Relationship Between Single Wheat Kernel Particle Size Distribution and the Perten SKCS 4100 Hardness Index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Wilson, J.D., Gwirtz, J., Maghirang, E.B., Dowell, F.E., Mccluskey, P., Bean, S. 2007. The Relationship Between Single Wheat Kernel Particle Size Distribution and the Perten SKCS 4100 Hardness Index. Cereal Chemistry. 84(6):567-575. Online. doi:10.1094/CCHEM-84-6-0567.
Detection of insects in grain - (Abstract)
Throne, J.E., Pearson, T.C. 2007. Detection of insects in grain [abstract]. International Workshop on Management of Stored Rice Pests, Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, September 17-19, 2007.
NIR spectroscopy as a tool for optimizing sorting of white corn kernels contaminated with mycotoxins - (Abstract)
Wicklow, D.T., Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2007. NIR spectroscopy as a tool for optimizing sorting of white corn kernels contaminated with mycotoxins [abstract]. Corn Dry Milling Conference Proceedings.
Mechanical-Acoustic and Sensory Evaluations of Corn Starch-Whey Protein Isolate Extrudates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, E.M., Alavi, S., Pearson, T.C., Agbisit, R. 2007. Mechanical-Acoustic and Sensory Evaluations of Corn Starch-Whey Protein Isolate Extrudates. Journal of Texture Studies. Vol. 38(4):473-498.
Detection of Wheat Kernels with Hidden Insect Infestations Using an Electrically Conductive Roller Mill - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2007. Detection of Wheat Kernels with Hidden Insect Infestations Using an Electrically Conductive Roller Mill. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(5):639-645.
Detection and Removal of Single Mycotoxin Contaminated Maize Grains Following Harvest - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Wicklow, D.T., Pearson, T.C. 2006. Detection and removal of single mycotoxin contaminated maize grains following harvest. Proceedings of the 9th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection. p. 109-119.
Detection of Underdeveloped Hazelnuts from Fully Developed Nuts by Impact Acoustics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Onaran, I., Pearson, T.C., Yardimici, Y., Cetin, E. 2006. Detection of underdeveloped hazelnuts from fully developed nuts by impact acoustics. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 49(6):1971-1976.
Camera Attachment for Automatic Measurement of Single-Wheat Kernel Size on a Perten Skcs 4100 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2006. Camera attachment for automatic measurement of single-wheat kernel size on a perten skcs 4100. 2006. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. Volume 22(6):927-933.
Detection and Sorting of Single Symptomatic Maize Grains Infected by Different Fungal Species and Contaminated with Mycotoxins - (Abstract)
Wicklow, D.T., Pearson, T.C. 2006. Detection and sorting of single symptomatic maize grains infected by different fungal species and contaminated with mycotoxins [abstract]. American Phytopathology Society.
Relation of Single Wheat Kernel Particle Size Distribution to Perten Skcs 4100 Hardness Index - (Abstract)
Pearson, T.C., Wilson, J.D., Gwirtz, J., Mccluskey, P., Dowell, F.E. 2006. Relation of single wheat kernel particle size distribution to Perten SKCS 4100 hardness index [abstract]. AACC International Meeting. Poster No. 259.
Detection of Corn Kernels Infected by Fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Wicklow, D.T. 2006. Properties of corn kernels infected by fungi. Transactions of the ASABE. 49(4):1235-1245.
Spectral Band Selection for Optical Sorting of Pistachio Nut Defects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Pearson, T.C. 2006. Spectral Band Selection for Optical Sorting of Pistachio Nut Defects. Transactions of the ASABE. 49(4): 1105-1113
Toward Bichromatic Optical Sorting of Scab-Damaged Wheat - (Abstract)
Delwiche, S.R., Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2005. Toward bichromatic optical sorting of scab-damaged wheat. In: Proceedings of the 2005 National Fusarium Had Blight Forum, December 11-13, 2005, Milwaukee, WI. East Lansing, Michigan State University. p. 176.
Calibration Development to Predict Maize Seed Composition Using Single Kernel Near Infrared Spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baye, T.M., Pearson, T.C., Settles, M.A. 2006. Calibration development to predict maize seed composition using single kernel near infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Cereal Science. 43(2): 236-243.
Imaging and Automated Detection of Sitophilus Oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Pupae in Hard Red Winter Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toews, M.D., Pearson, T.C., Campbell, J.F. 2006. Imaging and automated detection of Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) pupae in hard red winter wheat. Journal of Economic Entomology 99: 583-592.
Nir Spectroscopy As a Tool for Optimizine Sorting of White Corn Kernels Contaminated with Fumonisin - (Abstract)
Pearson, T.C., Wicklow, D.T. 2005. Nir spectroscopy as a tool for optimizine sorting of white corn kernels contaminated with fumonisin. Aflatoxin Workshop.
High-Speed Bichromatic Sorting of Fusarium-Damaged Wheat Kernels - (Abstract)
Delwiche, S.R., Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2005. High-speed bichromatic sorting of fusarium-damaged wheat kernels. AACC Pacific Rim Conference Abstracts. Available: http://www.aaccnet.org/meetings/2005/abstracts/o-64.htm.
Feasibility of impact-acoustic emissions for detection of damaged wheat kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Cetin, E.A., Tewfik, A.H., Haff, R.P. 2007. Feasibility of impact-acoustic emissions for detection of damaged wheat kernels. Digital Signal Processing. 17(3):617-633.
Non-Destructive Detection of Pits and Pit Fragments in Dried Plums - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Jackson, E.S., Pearson, T.C. 2005. Non-destructive detection of pits and pit fragments in dried plums. Applied Engineering in Agriculture.21(6):1021-1026.
High-Speed Optical Sorting of Soft Wheat for Reduction of Deoxynivalenol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delwiche, S.R., Pearson, T.C., Brabec,, D.L. 2005. High-speed optical sorting of soft wheat for reduction of deoxynivalenol. Plant Disease Journal. 89(11):1214-1219.
Nir Spectroscopy As a Tool for Optimizing Sorting of White Corn Kernels Contaminated with Fumonisin - (Abstract)
Pearson, T.C., Wicklow, D.T. 2005. Nir spectroscopy as a tool for optimizing sorting of white corn kernels contaminated with fumonisin [abstract]. 46th Annual Corn Dry Milling Conference. p. 7.
Imaging and Automated Detection of Sitophilus Oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Pupae in Hard Red Winter Wheat - (Other)
Toews, M.D., Pearson, T.C., Arthur, F.H., Campbell, J.F. 2005. Imaging and automated detection of Sitophilus oryzae l. (Coleoptera: curculionidae) pupae in hard red winter wheat. Meeting Abstract, 2005 Industry Alliance Meeting, Fayetteville, AR.
High-Speed Optical Sorting of Soft Red Winter Wheat for Removal of Fusarium-Damaged Kernels - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Delwiche, S.R., Pearson, T.C., Gaines, C.S. 2004. High-speed optical sorting of soft red winter wheat for removal of Fusarium-damaged kernels. Second International Symposium on Fusarium Head Blight Proceedings. Dec. 11-15, 2004, Orlando, Florida. p. 397.
Properties of Corn Kernels Infected by Fungi - (Abstract) - (28-Oct-04)
Determining Vitreousness of Durum Wheat Using Transmitted and Reflected Images - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, N., Zhang, N., Dowell, F.E., Pearson, T.C. 2005. Determining vitreousness of durum wheat using transmitted and reflected images. Transactions of the ASAE. Vol 48(1):219-222.
Optical Recognition of Scab-Damaged Wheat - (Abstract)
Delwiche, S.R., Pearson, T.C. 2004. Optical recognition of scab-damaged wheat. AACC Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available: http://www.aaccnet.org/meetings/2004/abstracts/a04ma47.htm.
Applications of High-Speed Sorting Technology to the Grain Industry - (Abstract)
Dowell, F.E., Pearson, T.C. 2004. Applications of high-speed sorting technology to the grain industry. Meeting Abstract.
High Throughput Grain Quality Analysis - (Abstract)
Dowell, F.E., Pearson, T.C., Armstrong, P.R. 2004. High throughput grain quality analysis. Meeting Abstract.
Insect Damage Detection in Wheat Kernels Using Transmittance Images - (Research Notes) - (14-May-04)
Detecting Vitreous Wheat Kernels Using Reflectance and Transmittance Image Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xie, F., Pearson, T.C., Dowell, F.E., Zhang, N. 2004. Detecting vitreous wheat kernels using reflectance and transmittance image analysis. Cereal Chemistry. 2004. 81(5):594-597.
Reduction of Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Yellow Corn by high-Speed Bi-Chromatic Sorting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Wicklow, D.T., Pasikatan, M.C. 2004. Reduction of aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in yellow corn by high-speed bi-chromatic sorting. Cereal Chemistry. 2004. 81(4):490-498.
Classification of Closed and Open-Shell Pistachio Nuts Using Voice-Recognition Technology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cetin, A., Pearson, T.C., Tewfik, A.H. 2004. Classification of closed- and open-shell pistachio nuts using voice-recognition technology. Transactions of the ASAE. 2004. 47(2):659-664.
Optical Sorting of Whole Kernels Contaminated with Aflatoxin Or Fumonisn - (Abstract)
Pearson, T.C., D.T. Wicklow. Optical sorting of whole corn kernels contaminated with aflatoxin or fumonisin. Abstract only.
Automated Detection of Internal Insect Infestations in Whole Wheat Kernels Using a Perten Skcs 4100 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2003. Automated detection of internal insect infestations in whole wheat kernels using a perten skcs 4100. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 2003. 19(6):727-733.
Detection of Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contaminated Corn by Near Infrared Spectroscopy - (Abstract) - (25-Oct-02)
Physical and Optical Properties of Corn Infested with Aspergillus Flavus, Fusarium Verticillioides and Other Molds - (Proceedings/Symposium)
PEARSON, T.C., WICKLOW, D.T. PHYSICAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CORN INFESTED WITH ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS, FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES AND OTHER MOLDS. AFLATOXIN ELIMINATION WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS OF THE AFLATOXIN ELIMINATION WORKSHOP. 2002. ABSTRACT ONLY.
High Speed Inspection Systems for Agricultural Commodities. Presentation of This Ahbstract to Be Made at the International Aacc Meeting in Montreal, Canada in the Fall of 2002. - (Proceedings/Symposium)
PEARSON, T.C. HIGH SPEED INSPECTION SYSTEMS FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CEREAL CHEMISTS MEETING. 2002. ABSTRACT ONLY.
Automated Detection of Hidden Internal Insect Infestations in Wheat Kernels Using Electrical Conductance - (Proceedings/Symposium)
PEARSON, T.C., BRABEC, D.L. AUTOMATED DETECTION OF HIDDEN INTERNAL INSECT INFESTATIONS IN WHEAT KERNELS USING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTANCE. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2002.

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