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Peishih Liang
Research Agricultural Engineer


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Avocado cultivar and tree-to-tree leaf compositional differences affect infestation severity of Pseudocysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bosch, M.J., Liang, P., Sun, X.N., Hall, S., Love, K., Cox, D., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Follett, P.A., Stockton, D.G. 2024. Avocado cultivar and tree-to-tree leaf compositional differences affect infestation severity of Pseudocysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae). Environmental Entomology. Article nvae066. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae066.
Non-destructive identification of varieties of Hawaii-grown avocados using near-infrared spectroscopy: Feasibility studies using bench-top and handheld spectrometers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Godbout, J.M., Ladizinsky, N.C., Harris, S., Postler, M.L., Sun, X.N., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Liang, P. 2024. Non-destructive identification of varieties of Hawaii-grown avocados using near-infrared spectroscopy: Feasibility studies using bench-top and handheld spectrometers. PLOS ONE. 19(6). Article e0303532. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303532.
Physical, chemical, and sensory properties of a turmeric-fortified pineapple juice beverage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Follett, P.A., Wall, M.M., Duff, K.S., Wu, X., Shu, C., Plotto, A., Liang, P., Stockton, D.G. 2023. Physical, chemical, and sensory properties of a turmeric-fortified pineapple juice beverage. Foods. 12(12). Article 2323. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12122323.
Characterization of the proximate composition, lipid oxidation status, and mineral content of mature tree nuts from nine hazelnut cultivars grown in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Breksa III, A.P., Vilches, A.M., Liang, P., Toyofuku, N., Haff, R.P. 2024. Characterization of the proximate composition, lipid oxidation status, and mineral content of mature tree nuts from nine hazelnut cultivars grown in the United States. Journal of Food Quality. 2024(1). Article 1469136. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1469136.
X-ray technology in postharvest - ()
Liang, P. 2023. X-ray technology in postharvest. In: Zhang, Q., editor. Encyclopedia of Digital Agricultural Technologies. Cham, CH: Springer, Cham. p. 1607-1616. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89123-7_208-1.
Artificial fruits and nuts for studying predation of cryptic prey: A case of 3D-printed coffee berries for studying predation of coffee berry borer by flat bark beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Ladizinsky, N.C., Asmus, G.M., Hamilton, L.J., Acebes-Doria, A.L., Manoukis, N., Follett, P.A. 2023. Artificial fruits and nuts for studying predation of cryptic prey: A case of 3D-printed coffee berries for studying predation of coffee berry borer by flat bark beetles. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 171(9):716-720. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13328.
Effect of pectin coatings containing trans-cinnamaldehyde on the postharvest quality of rambutan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A., Liang, P., Xu, S., Zhong, T. 2022. Effect of pectin coatings containing trans-cinnamaldehyde on the postharvest quality of rambutan. HortScience. 58(1):11-15. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16923-22.
Dose response of coconut rhinoceros beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) to 92 kV x-ray irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, D.M., Watanabe, S., Haff, R.P., Melzer, M.J., Jackson, E.S., Liang, P. 2021. Dose response of coconut rhinoceros beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) to 92 kV x-ray irradiation. Journal of Applied Entomology. 145(10):1039-1049. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12930.
Pine nut species recognition using NIR spectroscopy and image analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moscetti, R., Berhe, D.H., Agrimi, M., Haff, R.P., Liang, P., Ferri, S., Monarca, D., Massantini, R. 2020. Pine nut species recognition using NIR spectroscopy and image analysis. Journal of Food Engineering. 292. Article 110357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2020.110357.
X-ray based sterilization of larvae of the navel orangeworm (lepidoptera:pyralaide) for sterile insect technique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Ovchinnikova, I., Liang, P., Mahoney, N.E., Gee, W.S., Gomez, J., Toyofuku, N., Jackson, E.S., Hnasko, R.M., Light, D. 2020. X-ray based sterilization of larvae of the navel orangeworm (lepidoptera:pyralaide) for sterile insect technique. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(4):1685-1693. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa111.
Realizing the benefits of food irradiation - ()
Mchugh, T.H., Liang, P. 2019. Realizing the benefits of food irradiation. Food Technology. 73:63-65.
Curcumin and quercetin as potential radioprotectors and/or radiosensitizers for x-ray-based sterilization of male navel orangeworm larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P., Zayas, I.Y., Light, D.M., Mahoney, N.E., Kim, J. 2019. Curcumin and quercetin as potential radioprotectors and/or radiosensitizers for x-ray-based sterilization of male navel orangeworm larvae. Scientific Reports. 9:2016. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-38769-3.
Nondestructive determination of the astringency of pollination-variant persimmons (Diospyros kaki) using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Milczarek, R.R., Liang, P., Wong, T., Augustine, M.P., Smith, J.L., Woods, R., Sedej, I., Olsen, C.W., Vilches, A.M., Haff, R.P., Preece, J.E., Breksa, A.P. 2019. Nondestructive determination of the astringency of pollination-variant persimmons (Diospyros kaki) using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) relaxometry. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 149:50-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.11.006.
Nondestructive detection of zebra chip disease in potatoes using near-infrared spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P., Hua, S.T., Munyaneza, J.E., Yilmaz, M.T., Sarreal, S.L. 2017. Nondestructive detection of zebra chip disease in potatoes using near-infrared spectroscopy. Biosystems Engineering. 166:161-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2017.11.019.
Real-time monitoring of organic carrot (var. Romance) during hot-air drying using near-infrared spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moscetti, R., Haff, R.P., Ferri, S., Raponi, F., Monarca, D., Liang, P., Massantini, R. 2017. Real-time monitoring of organic carrot (var. Romance) during hot-air drying using near-infrared spectroscopy. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 10(11):2046.
Nondestructive determination of dry matter and soluble solids content in dehydrator onions and garlics using a handheld visible and near infrared instrument - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaiya, J., Slaughter, D., Liang, P., Siwalak, P. 2017. Nondestructive determination of dry matter and soluble solids content in dehydrator onions and garlics using a handheld visible and near infrared instrument. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 133:98-103. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2017.07.007.
Detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries using near infrared spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, P., Moscetti, R., Massintini, R., Light, D.M., Haff, R.P. 2017. Detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries using near infrared spectroscopy. Near Infrared Spectroscopy Journal. 25(3):196-202. https://doi.org/10.1177/0967033517712130.
NIR Detection of pits in cherries - (Abstract Only)
Haff, R.P., Liang, P. 2016. NIR Detection of pits in cherries. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). November 6-11,2016. lb.
NIR detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P. 2016. NIR detection of pits and pit fragments in fresh cherries (abstract). ASABE International Meeting, July 17-20, 2016, Orlando, FL. lb.
Non-destructive NIR detection of Zebra Chip disease in whole potatoes (abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Liang, P., Haff, R.P. 2016. Non-destructive NIR detection of Zebra Chip disease in whole potatoes (abstract). ASABE International Meeting, July 17-20, 2016, Orlando, FL.
Infrared spectroscopy detection of fungal infections and mycotoxins for food safety concerns - ()
Liang, P. 2015. Infrared spectroscopy detection of fungal infections and mycotoxins for food safety concerns. Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy. 3(5):241. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2332-0877.1000241.
Light Scattering based detection of food pathogens - ()
Liang, P., Park, T., Yoon, J. 2016. Light scattering based detection of food pathogens. In: Renfu, L., editor. Light Scattering Technology for Food Property, Quality and Safety Assessment. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. p. 429-444.