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Daniel L Brabec (Dan)
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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Leveraging insecticide-treated netting to improve fumigation efficacy for the protection of bulk storage of commodities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Developing a multi-spectral NIR LED-based instrument for detection of pesticide residues containing chlorpyrifos-methyl in rough, brown and milled rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez, F.S., Armstrong, P.R., Maghirang, E.B., Yaptenco, K.F., Scully, E.D., Arthur, F.H., Brabec, D.L., Adviento-Borbe, A.A., Suministrado, D.C. 2024. Developing a multi-spectral NIR LED-based instrument for detection of pesticide residues containing chlorpyrifos-methyl in rough, brown and milled rice. Sensors. 24(13). Article 4055. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24134055.
Harvesting insect pests for animal feed - ()
Cohnstaedt, L.W., Lado, P., Ewing, R.D., Cherico, J.A., Wagner Iii, R.R., Brabec, D.L., Shults, P.T., Chaskopaoulu, A., Donoghue, A.M., Arsi, K. 2024. Harvesting insect pests for animal feed. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae131.
Conceptualization, design and construction of a novel insect mass trapping device: the USDA Biomass Harverst Trap (USDA-BHT) - ()
Cohnstaedt, L.W., Lado, P., Ewing, R.D., Cherico, J.A., Wagner Iii, R.R., Brabec, D.L., Shults, P.T., Chaskopaoulu, A. 2024. Conceptualization, design and construction of a novel insect mass trapping device: the USDA Biomass Harverst Trap (USDA-BHT). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae129.
Assessment of the USDA biomass harvest trap device as an insect harvest and mosquito surveillance tool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lado, P., Rogers, D., Cernicchiaro, N., Swistek, S., Van Nest, K., Shults, P.T., Ewing, R.D., Okeson, D., Brabec, D.L., Cohnstaedt, L.W. 2024. Assessment of the USDA biomass harvest trap device as an insect harvest and mosquito surveillance tool. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae095.
Numerical simulation of pyrethrin aerosol deposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Potential of flatbed scanner for evaluation of flour samples for dark specks and flour color - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Grothe, S.M., Perez-Fajardo, M.A., Pordesimo, L.O., Yeater, K.M. 2024. Potential of flatbed scanner for evaluation of flour samples for dark specks and flour color. Cereal Chemistry. 101:508–517. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10758.
Aerosolize insecticide spray distributions and relationships to storage insect efficacies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Lanka, S., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K. 2023. Aerosolize insecticide spray distributions and relationships to storage insect efficacies. Insects. 14(12). Article 914. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14120914.
Quantification of methoprene aerosol deposition using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Norton, A.E., Brabec, D.L., Tilley, M., Yeater, K.M., Scheff, D.S. 2022. Quantification of methoprene aerosol deposition using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Stored Products Research. 99: Article 102039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2022.102039.
Testing barley samples for potential insect infestations with a conductance mill - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Grothe, S.M., Athanassiou, C. 2023. Testing barley samples for potential insect infestations with a conductance mill. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 39(5):535-541. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15663.
Immediate and delayed movement of resistant and susceptible adults of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after short exposures to phosphine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Brabec, D.L., Bruce, A., Arthur, F.H., Athanassiou, C.G. 2023. Immediate and delayed movement of resistant and susceptible adults of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) after short exposures to phosphine. Pest Management Science. 79:2006-2074. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7383.
Predicting single kernel and bulk milled rice alkali spreading value and gelatinization temperature class using nir spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, P.R., Maghirang, E.B., Chen, M., McClung, A.M., Yaptenco, K.F., Brabec, D.L., Wu, T., Wei, Y. 2022. Predicting single kernel and bulk milled rice alkali spreading value and gelatinization temperature class using nir spectroscopy. Cereal Chemistry. 99(6):1234-1245. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10587.
Estimating chalkiness in endosperm of typical and bleached durum kernels from transmission scanned images - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Pordesimo, L.O. 2022. Estimating chalkiness in endosperm of typical and bleached durum kernels from transmission scanned images. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(4):651-658. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15023.
Fumigation monitoring and modeling of hopper-bottom railcars loaded with corn grits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Kaloudis, E., Athanassiou, C., Campbell, J.F., Agrafioti, P., Scheff, D.S., Bantas, S., Sotiroudas, V. 2022. Fumigation monitoring and modeling of hopper-bottom railcars loaded with corn grits. Journal of Biosystems Engineering. 47:358-369. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-022-00148-8.
Evaluation of dosimeter tubes for monitoring phosphine fumigations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Morrison III, W.R., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Bruce, A.I., Yeater, K.M. 2021. Evaluation of dosimeter tubes for monitoring phosphine fumigations. Journal of Stored Products Research. 91. Article 101762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2021.101762.
Scaling recovery of susceptible and resistant stored product insects after short exposures to phosphine by using automated video-tracking software - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agrafioti, P., Brabec, D.L., Morrison III, W.R., Campbell, J.F., Athanassiou, C.G. 2021. Scaling recovery of susceptible and resistant stored product insects after short exposures to phosphine by using automated video-tracking software. Pest Management Science. 77(3):1245-1255. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6135.
Spray characterization of aerosol delivery systems for use in stored product insect facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asuncion, F.B., Brabec, D.L., Casada, M.E., Maghirang, R.G., Arthur, F.H., Campbell, J.F., Zhu, K., Martin, D.E. 2020. Spray characterization of aerosol delivery systems for use in stored product insect facilities. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(6):1925-1937. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.14010.
NIR spectroscopy detects chlorpyrifos-methyl pesticide residues in rough, brown, and milled rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodriguez, F.S., Armstrong, P.R., Maghirang, E.B., Yaptenco, K.F., Scully, E.D., Arthur, F.H., Brabec, D.L., Adviento-Borbe, A.A., Suministrado, D.C. 2020. NIR spectroscopy detects chlorpyrifos-methyl pesticide residues in rough, brown, and milled rice. Transactions of the ASABE. 36(6):983-993. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.14001.
Detection of chalk in single kernels of long-grain milled rice using imaging and visible/near infrared instruments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, P.R., McClung, A.M., Maghirang, E.B., Chen, M., Brabec, D.L., Yaptenco, K.F., Famoso, A.N., Addison, C.K. 2019. Detection of chalk in single kernels of long-grain milled rice using imaging and visible/near infrared instruments. Cereal Chemistry. 96(6):1103-1111. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10220.
Aerosol concentration, deposition, particle size, and exposure interval as mortality factors Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Scheff, D.S., Brabec, D.L., Bindel, J. 2019. Aerosol concentration, deposition, particle size, and exposure interval as mortality factors Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Journal of Stored Products Research. 83:191-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2019.06.005.
Methyl benzoate as a putative alternative, environmentally-friendly fumigant for the control of stored product insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Larson, N.R., Brabec, D.L., Zhang, A. 2019. Methyl benzoate as a putative alternative, environmentally-friendly fumigant for the control of stored product insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(5):2458-2468. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz179.
Case study: A practical application of an aerosol treatment in commercial mill - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scheff, D.S., Brabec, D.L., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H. 2019. Case study: A practical application of an aerosol treatment in commercial mill. Insects. 10(5):E150. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10050150.
Evaluation of wireless phosphine sensors for monitoring fumigation gas in wheat stored in farm-bins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Casada, M.E., Tilley, D.R. 2019. Evaluation of wireless phosphine sensors for monitoring fumigation gas in wheat stored in farm-bins. Insects. 10(5):121. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10050121.
Grain technologies, instruments, and sorting applications - (Abstract Only)
Low-temperature tolerance of maize and sorghum seedlings grown under the same environmental conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Antony, R., Kirkham, M., Todd, T., Bean, S.R., Wilson, J.D., Armstrong, P.R., Maghirang, E.B., Brabec, D.L. 2019. Low-temperature tolerance of maize and sorghum seedlings grown under the same environmental conditions. Journal of Crop Improvement. 33(3):287-305. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2019.1579139.
Using immobilization as a quick diagnostic indicator for resistance to phosphine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Athanassiou, C.G., Kavallieratos, N.G., Brabec, D.L., Agrafioti, P., Sakka, M., Campbell, J.F. 2019. Using immobilization as a quick diagnostic indicator for resistance to phosphine. Journal of Stored Products Research. 82:17-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2019.01.004.
From immobilization to recovery: Towards the development of a rapid diagnostic indicator for phosphine resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Athanassiou, C.G., Kavallieratos, N.G., Brabec, D.L., Oppert, B.S., Guedes, R.C., Campbell, J.F. 2019. From immobilization to recovery: Towards the development of a rapid diagnostic indicator for phosphine resistance. Journal of Stored Products Research. 80:28-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2018.10.004.
Impact of grain morphology and genotype by environment interactions on test weight of spring and winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yabwalo, D.N., Berzonsky, W.A., Brabec, D.L., Pearson, T., Glover, K.D., Kleinjan, J. 2018. Impact of grain morphology and genotype by environment interactions on test weight of spring and winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Euphytica. 214:125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-018-2202-7.
Temporal and spatial patterns in aerosol insecticide droplet distribution: Modifying application strategies to improve coverage and efficacy - (Proceedings)
Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Brabec, D.L., Scheff, D.S. 2018. Temporal and spatial patterns in aerosol insecticide droplet distribution: Modifying application strategies to improve coverage and efficacy. In: (Juluis-Kuhr-Archieve) 12th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection, October 7-11, 2018, Berlin, Germany. 463:998-1002.
Effectiveness of modified 1-hour air-oven moisture methods for determining popcorn moisture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Perez-Fajardo, M., Dogan, H., Yeater, K.M., Maghirang, E.B. 2018. Effectiveness of modified 1-hour air-oven moisture methods for determining popcorn moisture. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 34(3):617-621. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.12621.
Aerosol insecticide distribution inside a flour mill: Assessment using droplet measurements and bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Campbell, J.F., Brabec, D.L., Ducatte, G., Donaldson, J. 2018. Aerosol insecticide distribution inside a flour mill: Assessment using droplet measurements and bioassays. Journal of Stored Products Research. 77:26-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2017.12.004.
Effectiveness of an image-based sorter to select for kernel color within early segregating hard winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Guttieri, M.J., Pearson, T., Carsrud, B. 2017. Effectiveness of an image-based sorter to select for kernel color within early segregating hard winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) populations. Cereal Research Communications. 45(3): 488-499. doi: 10.1556/0806.45.2017.034.
Detection of internally infested popcorn using electrically conductive roller mills Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Dowell, F.E., Campbell, J.F. 2016. Detection of internally infested popcorn using electrically conductive roller mills. Journal of Stored Products Research. 70:37-43. doi:10.1016/j.jspr.2016.11.002.
Effect of mixing time and speed on experimental baking and dough testing with a 200g pin-mixer Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Rosenau, S., Shipman, M. 2015. Effect of mixing time and speed on experimental baking and dough testing with a 200g pin-mixer. Cereal Chemistry. 92(5): 449-454. doi: 10.1094/CCHEM-02-15-0021-R.
Detection of fragments from internal insects in wheat samples using a laboratory entoleter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Pearson, T.C., Maghirang, E.B., Flinn, P.W. 2015. Detection of fragments from internal insects in wheat samples using a laboratory entoleter. Cereal Chemistry. 92(1):8-13. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/CCHEM-08-13-0173-R.
Automated detection of insect-damaged sunflower seeds by X-ray imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Prasifka, J.R., Brabec, D.L., Haff, R.P., Hulke, B.S. 2014. Automated detection of insect-damaged sunflower seeds by X-ray imaging. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 30(1):125-131.
Sorting of fungal-damaged white sorghum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Wicklow, D.T., Bean, S., Brabec, D.L. 2013. Sorting of fungal-damaged white sorghum. American Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 1:93-103.
Detection of lesser grain borer larvae in internally infested kernels of brown rice and wheat using an electrically conductive roller mill - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Pearson, T.C., Flinn, P.W. 2012. Detection of lesser grain borer larvae in internally infested kernels of brown rice and wheat using an electrically conductive roller mill. Cereal Foods World. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/CPLEX-2012-0316-01R.
Detection of internal insects in wheat using a conductive roller mill and estimation of insect fragments in the resulting flour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Pearson, T.C., Flinn, P.W., Katzke, D. 2010. Detection of internal insects in wheat using a conductive roller mill and estimation of insect fragments in the resulting flour. Journal of Stored Products Research. 46(3):180-185.
Technical Note: Characteristics and Sorting of White Food Corn Contaminated with Mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearson, T.C., Wicklow, D.T., Brabec, D.L. 2010. Technical Note: Characteristics and Sorting of White Food Corn Contaminated with Mycotoxins. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(1):109-113.
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.
Wheat Newsletter - ()
Tilley, M., Dowell, F.E., Seabourn, B.W., Wilson, J.D., Bean, S., Maghirang, E.B., Chung, O.K., Park, S., Pearson, T.C., Xie, F., Schober, T.J., Akdogan, H.P., Lookhart, G.L., Caley, M.S., Xiao, Z.S., Arthur, F.H., Casada, M., Bechtel, D.B., Brabec, D.L., Tilley, D.R., Lyne, R.K., Kaufman, R.C. 2008. Wheat Newsletter. 73:173-181.
Evaluation of intraspecific competition (Aspergillus flavus Link) and aflatoxin formation in suspended disc culture and preharvest maize - (Abstract Only)
Wicklow, D.T., Pearson, T.C., Brabec, D.L. 2008. Evaluation of intraspecific competition (Aspergillus flavus Link) and aflatoxin formation in suspended disc culture and preharvest maize. Meeting Abstract.
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.
NIR spectroscopy as a tool for optimizing sorting of white corn kernels contaminated with mycotoxins - (Abstract Only)
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.
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.
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.
TOWARD BICHROMATIC OPTICAL SORTING OF SCAB-DAMAGED WHEAT - (Abstract Only)
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.
HIGH-SPEED BICHROMATIC SORTING OF FUSARIUM-DAMAGED WHEAT KERNELS - (Abstract Only)
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.
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.
CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELING OF A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER-FOGGING SYSTEM FOR GRAIN DUST CONTROL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Maghirang, R.G., Casada, M., Haque, E. 2005. Characterization and modeling of a high-pressure water-fogging system for grain dust control. Transactions of the ASAE. 48 (1):331-339.
EFFECTIVENESS OF A HIGH-PRESSURE, WATER FOGGING SYSTEM IN CONTROLLING DUST EMISSIONS AT GRAIN RECEIVING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brabec, D.L., Maghirang, R.G., Casada, M. 2004. Effectiveness of a high-pressure, water fogging system in controlling dust emissions at grain receiving. Transactions of the ASAE. 2004. 47(2):505-511.
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.
AUTOMATED DETECTION OF HIDDEN INTERNAL INSECT INFESTATIONS IN WHEAT KERNELS USING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTANCE - (Proceedings)
PEARSON, T.C., BRABEC, D.L. AUTOMATED DETECTION OF HIDDEN INTERNAL INSECT INFESTATIONS IN WHEAT KERNELS USING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTANCE. ASAE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MEETING. 2002.