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Bin Zhou
Food Quality Laboratory
Research Food Technologist

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Fax: (301) 504-5107

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Projects
Reducing Postharvest Loss and Improving Fresh Produce Marketability and Nutritive Values through Technological Innovations and Process Optimization
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438414
Next-Gen Smart Surfaces/Coatings to Improve Food Safety and Water Efficiency of US Specialty Crops in Harvesting, Storage, Sorting, and Processing
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 446444
Machine Learning-Enabled Produce Quality Monitoring Platform for Nondestructive Supply Chain Management
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444727
Anti-microbial Coating and Surface Treatment to Improve Food Quality
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445079

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
In search of optimum fresh-cut raw material: Using computer vision systems as a sensory screening tool for browning resistant romaine lettuce accessions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bornhorst, E.R., Luo, Y., Park, E., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Teng, Z., Simko, I., Fonseca, J.M., Trouth, F.J. 2024. In search of optimum fresh-cut raw material: Using computer vision systems as a sensory screening tool for browning resistant romaine lettuce accessions. Horticulturae. 10(7). Article e10070731. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10070731.
Flash heating process for efficient meat preservation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mao, Y., Ma, P., Li, T., Liu, S., Wang, X., Chen, G., Xie, H., Brozena, A.H., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Cheng, H., Wang, Q., Briber, R.M., Hu, L. 2024. Flash heating process for efficient meat preservation. Nature Communications. 15. Article e3893. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-47967-1.
Evaluation of a novel fungicidal extract from blue spruce, Picea pungens Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, Y.H., Zhou, B., Pooler, M.R. 2024. Evaluation of a novel fungicidal extract from blue spruce, Picea pungens. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-10-23-0089-RS.
Effect of far-red light on biomass accumulation, plant morphology, and phytonutrient composition of ruby streaks mustard at microgreen, baby leaf, and flowering stages Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Sun, J., Pearlstein, D.J., Oehler, M., Fitzwater, J.D., Zhou, B., Hussan, M.A., Chang, C.Y., Chen, P., Wang, Q., Fonseca, J.M. 2024. Effect of far-red light on biomass accumulation, plant morphology, and phytonutrient composition of ruby streaks mustard at microgreen, baby leaf, and flowering stages. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 72(17):9587–9598. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06834.
Differential microbiota shift on whole romaine lettuce subjected to source or forward processing and on fresh-cut products during cold storage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Ding, Q., Redding, M., Yang, Y., O'Brien, R., Gu, T., Zhang, B., Zhou, B., Micallef, S.A., Luo, Y., Fonseca, J.M., Nou, X. 2024. Differential microbiota shift on whole romaine lettuce subjected to source or forward processing and on fresh-cut products during cold storage. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110665.
Varied attributes of jalapeño pepper cultivars influence fresh-cut product quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, E., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Fonseca, J.M., Stommel, J.R. 2024. Varied attributes of jalapeño pepper cultivars influence fresh-cut product quality. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 149(3):152-161. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05346-23.
Genome-wide association mapping reveals loci for enzymatic discoloration on cut lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Pearlstein, D.J., Wang, D., Turner, E.R., Nou, X., Wang, T.T., Tao, Y., Fonseca, J.M., Simko, I. 2024. Genome-wide association mapping reveals loci for enzymatic discoloration on cut lettuce. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 207. Article 112577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2023.112577.
Improved metabolomic approach for evaluation of phytochemicals in mustard, kale, and broccoli microgreens under different controlled environmental agriculture conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Zhang, M., Yu, L., Luo, Y., Chen, P., Sun, J. 2023. Improved metabolomic approach for evaluation of phytochemicals in mustard, kale, and broccoli microgreens under different controlled environmental agriculture conditions. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 14: 100719. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100719.
Impact of sanitizer application on salmonella mitigation and microbiome shift on diced tomato during washing and storage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Zhou, B., Mendes Oliveira, G., Redding, M., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2023. Impact of sanitizer application on salmonella mitigation and microbiome shift on diced tomato during washing and storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2023.112268.
Effects of different light-emitting diode illumination on bioactive compounds in mustard “Ruby Streak” microgreens by Ultra-high Performance Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Teng, Z., Pearlstein, D.J., Chen, P., Yu, L., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Sun, J. 2022. Effects of different light-emitting diode illumination on bioactive compounds in mustard “Ruby Streak” microgreens by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry. ACS Food Science and Technology. 2(9):1483–1494. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00193.
Agarose hydrogel composite supports microgreen growth with continuous water supply under terrestrial and microgravitational conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Pearlstein, D.J., Zhou, B., Johnson, C.M., Wang, Q., Fonseca, J.M. 2022. Agarose hydrogel composite supports microgreen growth with continuous water supply under terrestrial and microgravitational conditions. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 220:135-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.046.
Effects of a novel combination of gallic acid, hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid on pathogen inactivation and shelf-life of baby spinach Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Mwangi, E., Poverenov, E., Demokritou, P., Fonseca, J.M. 2023. Effects of a novel combination of gallic acid, hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid on pathogen inactivation and shelf-life of baby spinach. Food Control. 143. Article 109284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109284.
Sequential application of peracetic acid and UV irradiation (PAAUV/PAA) for improved bacterial inactivation in fresh-cut produce wash water Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, T., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Huang, C., Nou, X. 2022. Sequential application of peracetic acid and UV irradiation (PAAUV/PAA) for improved bacterial inactivation in fresh-cut produce wash water. ACS Environmental Science & Technology Water. 2(7):1247-1253. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.2c00087.
Determining effects of temperature abuse timing on shelf life of RTE baby spinach through microbial growth models and its correlation with sensory quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Huang, L., Fonseca, J.M., Yan, H., Huang, J. 2022. Determining effects of temperature abuse timing on shelf life of RTE baby spinach through microbial growth models and its correlation with sensory quality. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 133. Article 108639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108639.
Phenotypic characterization and inheritance of browning on cut surfaces of stems and leaf ribs of romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E.R., Fonseca, J.M., Simko, I. 2021. Phenotypic characterization and inheritance of enzymatic browning on cut surfaces of stems and leaf ribs of romaine lettuce. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 181. Article 111653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111653.
Numerical simulation and experimental validation of bacterial detachment using a spherical produce model in an industrial-scale flume washer Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tan, J., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Karwe, M. 2021. Numerical simulation and experimental validation of bacterial detachment using a spherical produce model in an industrial-scale flume washer. Food Control. 130:108300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108300.
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of stem and rib browning in romaine lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Peng, H., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E.R., Fonseca, J.M., Simko, I. 2021. Phenotypic and genetic characterization of stem and rib browning in romaine lettuce. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, August 5-9, 2021, Denver, Colorado.
Characterization and mitigation of chemical oxygen demand and chlorine demand from fresh produce wash water Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Wang, Q., Hapeman, C.J. 2021. Characterization and mitigation of chemical oxygen demand and chlorine demand from fresh produce wash water. Food Control. 127:1008112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108112.
Machine learning-enabled non-destructive paper chromogenic array detection of multiplexed viable pathogens on food Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, X., Yang, M., Luo, Y., Wang, S., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Dillow, H., Gu, T., Reed, K., Sharm, A., Jia, Z., Yu, H., Zhang, B. 2021. Machine learning-enabled non-destructive paper chromogenic array detection of multiplexed viable pathogens on food. Nature Food. 2:110-117. https://www.x-mol.com/paperRedirect/1362513694001762304.
Factors impacting water quality and microbiota during simulated dump tank wash of grape tomatoes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2022. Factors impacting water quality and microbiota during simulated dump tank wash of grape tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 84:695-703. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-343.
Salmonella inactivation and sponge/microfiber mediated cross-contamination during papaya wash with chlorine or peracetic acid as sanitizer Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Bolten, S., Mendes-Oliveira, G., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Pearlstein, D., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2020. Salmonella inactivation and sponge/microfiber mediated cross-contamination during papaya wash with chlorine or peracetic acid as sanitizer. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103677.
A novel in-flight washing system on bacterial reduction and quality of fresh-cut lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Millner, P.D., Pearlstein, A. 2020. A novel in-flight washing system on bacterial reduction and quality of fresh-cut lettuce. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107538.
Temperature profiling of open- and closed-doored produce cases in retail grocery stores Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vorst, K., Brown, W., Steinmaus, S., Brecht, J.K., Xie, Y., Luo, Y., Bornhorst, E.R., Zhou, B., Shaw, A., Monge-Brenes, A. 2020. Temperature profiling of open- and closed-doored produce cases in retail grocery stores. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107158.
Effects of door opening pattern of an enclosed refrigerated display case on product temperature and energy consumption Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Frias, A., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Zhang, B., Ingram, D., Vorst, K., Brecht, J., Stommel, J.R. 2019. Effects of door opening pattern of an enclosed refrigerated display case on product temperature and energy consumption. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.107044.
Salmonella inactivation and cross-contamination on cherry and grape tomatoes during washing in simulated commercial wash water Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolten, S., Gu, G., Luo, Y., Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D., Micallef, S.A., Nou, X. 2019. Salmonella inactivation and cross-contamination on cherry and grape tomatoes during washing in simulated commercial wash water. Food Microbiology. 87:103359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2019.103359.
Dynamic changes in the physicochemical properties of fresh-cut produce wash water as impacted by commodity type and processing conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Teng, Z., Weng, S., Srinivasan, P., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Luo, Y. 2019. Dynamic changes in the physicochemical properties of fresh-cut produce wash water as impacted by commodity type and processing conditions. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222174.
The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: possibilities and limitations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Sampers, I., Van Haverbeke, M., Millner, P.D. 2019. The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: possibilities and limitations. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.110957.
Identification of romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) varieties with reduced browning discoloration for fresh-cut processing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Bornhorst, E., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Park, E., Turner, E.R., Simko, I. 2019. Identification of romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) varieties with reduced browning discoloration for fresh-cut processing. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 156:110931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.110931.
Survival and growth of Salmonella enterica and Listeria Monocytogenes on fresh-cut fruits and radish under different temperature abuse conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, J., Zhou, B., Zheng, J., Nou, X., Luo, Y. 2019. Survival and growth of Salmonella enterica and Listeria Monocytogenes on fresh-cut fruits and radish under different temperature abuse conditions. Food Control. 100:300-304.
Impacts and interactions of organic compounds with chlorine sanitizer in recirculated and reused produce processing water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Hapeman, C.J., Millner, P.D., Wamg, Q., Luo, Y. 2018. Impacts and interactions of organic compounds with chlorine sanitizer in recirculated and reused produce processing water. PLoS One. 13(12):1-15.
Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) carrier for incorporation of volatile antimicrobial essential oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, Y., Luo, Y., Zhang, B., Zhou, B., Wang, Q. 2018. Porous metal-organic framework (MOF) carrier for incorporation of volatile antimicrobial essential oil. Food Control. 98:174-178.
Immersion-free, single-pass, commercial fresh-cut produce washing system: an alternative to traditional flume processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bornhorst, E.R., Luo, Y., Park, E., Vinyard, B.T., Nou, X., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D. 2018. Immersion-free, single-pass, commercial fresh-cut produce washing system: an alternative to traditional flume processing. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 146:124-133.
Minimizing pathogen growth and quality deterioration of packaged leafy greens by maintaining optimum temperature in refrigerated display cases with doors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Frias, A.J., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2018. Minimizing pathogen growth and quality deterioration of packaged leafy greens by maintaining optimum temperature in refrigerated display cases with doors. Food Control. 92:488-495.
A novel sensing chip for probing chlorine permeation into simulated produce cracks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guan, Y., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Mei, L., Bauchan, G.R., Wang, Q. 2018. A novel sensing chip for probing chlorine permeation into simulated produce cracks. Advanced Materials Interfaces. 5(13):119-130.
Can UV absorbance rapidly estimate the chlorine demand in wash water during fresh-cut produce washing processes? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, S., Luo, Y., Sampers, I., Mei, L., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2018. Can UV absorbance rapidly estimate the chlorine demand in wash water during fresh-cut produce washing processes? Postharvest Biology and Technology. 142:19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.02.002.
Listeria monocytogenes persistence and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment is affected by equipment surface type and cleanliness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyarko, E., Kniel, K.E., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Sharma, M. 2018. Listeria monocytogenes persistence and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment is affected by equipment surface type and cleanliness. Food Control. 85:177-185.
Visualizing pathogen internalization pathways in fresh tomatoes using MicroCT and confocal laser scanning microscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Bauchan, G.R., Feng, H., Stommel, J.R. 2017. Visualizing pathogen internalization pathways in fresh tomatoes using MicroCT and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Food Control. 85:276-282.
Association between bacterial survival and free chlorine concentration during commercial fresh-cut produce wash operation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Van Haute, S., Nou, X., Zhang, B., Teng, Z., Turner, E.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2017. Association between bacterial survival and free chlorine concentration during commercial fresh-cut produce wash operation. Food Microbiology. 70:120-128.
Practices and conditions which promote persistence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment surfaces and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment - (Abstract Only)
Investigation on chlorine-based sanitization under stabilized conditions in the presence of organic load - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Alborzi, S., Zhou, B., Chen, L., Zhang, J., Zhang, B., Millner, P.D., Wang, Q. 2017. Investigation on chlorine-based sanitization under stabilized conditions in the presence of organic load. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 67:150-157.
Dual effectiveness of ascorbic acid and ethanol combined treatment to inhibit browning and inactivate pathogens on fresh-cut apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, S., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Ingram, D. 2017. Dual effectiveness of ascorbic acid and ethanol combined treatment to inhibit browning and inactivate pathogens on fresh-cut apples. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 80:311-320.