Research Project: Pulse Crop Health Initiative

Location: Sugarbeet and Potato Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Resistant starches from dietary pulses modulate the gut metabolome in association with microbiome in a humanized murine model of ageing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kadyan, S., Park, G., Wang, B., Signh, P., Arjmandi, B., Nagpal, R. 2023. Resistant starches from dietary pulses modulate the gut metabolome in association with microbiome in a humanized murine model of ageing. Scientific Reports. 13. Article 10566. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37036-w.

Evaluating the efficacy of non-thermal microbial load reduction treatments of heat labile food components for in vitro fermentation experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paff, A., Cockburn, D.W. 2023. Evaluating the efficacy of non-thermal microbial load reduction treatments of heat labile food components for in vitro fermentation experiments. PLOS ONE. 18(3). Article e0283287. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283287.

Maternal pea protein intake provides sex-specific protection against dyslipidemia in offspring from obese pregnancies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rideout, T.C., Andreani, G.A., Pembroke, J., Choudhary, D., Browne, R.W., Mahmood, S., Patel, M.S. 2023. Maternal pea protein intake provides sex-specific protection against dyslipidemia in offspring from obese pregnancies. Nutrients. 15(4). Article 867. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15040867.

Prebiotic mechanisms of resistant starches from dietary beans and pulses on gut microbiome and metabolic health in a humanized murine model of aging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kadyan, S., Park, G., Singh, P., Arjmandi, B., Nagpal, R. 2023. Prebiotic mechanisms of resistant starches from dietary beans and pulses on gut microbiome and metabolic health in a humanized murine model of aging. Frontiers in Nutrition. 10. Article 1106463. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1106463.

Overview on pulse proteins for future foods: ingredient development and novel applications - (Review Article)
Rajpurohit, B., Li, Y. 2023. Overview on pulse proteins for future foods: ingredient development and novel applications. Future Foods. 3(4):340-356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfutfo.2023.03.005.

A comprehensive review on pulse protein fractionation and extraction: processes, functionality, and food applications - (Review Article)
Rivera, J., Siliveru, K., Li, Y. 2022. A comprehensive review on pulse protein fractionation and extraction: processes, functionality, and food applications. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2139223.

Effects of zinc fertilization on grain cadmium accumulation, gene expression, and essential mineral partitioning in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tavarez, M., Grusak, M.A., Sankaran, R.P. 2022. Effects of zinc fertilization on grain cadmium accumulation, gene expression, and essential mineral partitioning in rice. Agronomy. 12. Article 2182. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12092182.

Physicochemical and functional properties of texturized vegetable proteins and cooked patty textures: Comprehensive characterization and correlation analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hong, S., Shen, Y., Li, Y. 2022. Physicochemical and functional properties of texturized vegetable proteins and cooked patty textures: Comprehensive characterization and correlation analysis. Foods. 11(17). Article 2619. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11172619.

Multi-trait genomic prediction improves selection accuracy for enhancing seed mineral concentrations in pea (Pisum sativum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Atanda, S.A., Steffes, J., Lan, Y., Al Bari, M., Kim, J., Morales, M., Johnson, J., Saludares, R.A., Worral, H., Piche, L., Ross, A., Grusak, M.A., Coyne, C.J., McGee, R.J., Rao, J., Bandillo, N. 2022. Multi-trait genomic prediction improves selection accuracy for enhancing seed mineral concentrations in pea (Pisum sativum L.). The Plant Genome. 2022. Article e20260. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20260.

Dry bean: A protein-rich superfood with carbohydrate characteristics that can close the dietary fiber gap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brick, M.A., Kleintop, A., Echeverria, D., Kammlade, S., Brick, L.A., Osorno, J.M., Mcclean, P., Thompson, H.J. 2022. Dry bean: A protein-rich superfood with carbohydrate characteristics that can close the dietary fiber gap. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 914412. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.914412.

The role of pulses in improving human health: A review - (Review Article)
Didinger, C., Thompson, H.J. 2022. The role of pulses in improving human health: A review. Legume Science. Article e147. https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.147.

Prebiotic potential of dietary beans and pulses and their resistant starch for aging-associated gut and metabolic health - (Review Article)
Kadyan, S., Sharma, A., Arjmandi, B.H., Singh, P., Nagpal, R. 2022. Prebiotic potential of dietary beans and pulses and their resistant starch for aging-associated gut and metabolic health. Nutrients. 14. Article 1726. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14091726.

Relandscaping the gut microbiota with a whole food: Dose–response effects to common bean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lutsiv, T., Mcginley, J.N., Neil-Mcdonald, E.S., Weir, T.L., Foster, M.T., Thompson, H.J. 2022. Relandscaping the gut microbiota with a whole food: Dose–response effects to common bean. Foods. 11. Article 1153. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11081153.

Improving functional properties of pea protein through “green” modifications using enzymes and polysaccharides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Y., Hong, S., Singh, G., Koppel, K., Li, Y. 2022. Improving functional properties of pea protein through “green” modifications using enzymes and polysaccharides. Food Chemistry. 385. Article 132687. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132687.

Iron biofortification through genetic modification in rice, wheat, and cassava and its potential contribution to nutritional security - (Review Article)
Narayanan, N., Cueto-Reaño, M.F., Eroglu, S., Ludwig, Y., Okwuonu, I., Taylor, N.J., Grusak, M.A. 2022. Iron biofortification through genetic modification in rice, wheat, and cassava and its potential contribution to nutritional security. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 17. Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews202217011.

Emulsifying properties of pea protein/guar gum conjugates and mayonnaise application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Y., Babu, K.S., Amamcharla, J., Li, Y. 2022. Emulsifying properties of pea protein/guar gum conjugates and mayonnaise application. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 57:3955–3966. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.15564.

Compositional changes of the high-fat diet-induced gut microbiota upon consumption of common pulses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lutsiv, T., Weir, T.L., Mcginley, J.N., Neil, E.S., Wei, Y., Thompson, H.J. 2021. Compositional changes of the high-fat diet-induced gut microbiota upon consumption of common pulses. Nutrients. 13. Article 3992. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13113992.

Effect of adding modified pea protein as functional extender on the physical and sensory properties of beef patties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Y., Hong, S., Du, Z., Chao, M., O'Quinn, T., Li, Y. 2021. Effect of adding modified pea protein as functional extender on the physical and sensory properties of beef patties. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 154. Article 112774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112774.

Cultivar differences in the biochemical and physiological responses of common beans to aluminum stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tóth, B., Moloi, M.J., Szoke, L., Danter, M., Grusak, M.A. 2021. Cultivar differences in the biochemical and physiological responses of common beans to aluminum stress. Plants. 10(10):2097. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10102097.

Structure and function of pea, lentil and faba bean proteins treated by high pressure processing and heat treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, A.E., Moraru, C.I. 2021. Structure and function of pea, lentil and faba bean proteins treated by high pressure processing and heat treatment. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 152. Article 112349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112349.

Effect of high pressure processing and heat treatment on in vitro digestibility and trypsin inhibitor activity in lentil and faba bean protein concentrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, A.E., Moraru, C.I. 2021. Effect of high pressure processing and heat treatment on in vitro digestibility and trypsin inhibitor activity in lentil and faba bean protein concentrates. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 152. Article 112342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112342.

Parallel comparison of functional and physicochemical properties of common pulse proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tang, X., Shen, Y., Zhang, Y., Schilling, M., Li, Y. 2021. Parallel comparison of functional and physicochemical properties of common pulse proteins. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 146. Article 111594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111594.

Defining nutritional and functional niches of legumes: A call for clarity to distinguish a future role for pulses in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans - (Review Article)
Didinger, C., Thompson, H.J. 2021. Defining nutritional and functional niches of legumes: A call for clarity to distinguish a future role for pulses in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Nutrients. 13. Article 1100. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13041100.

Acylation modification and/or guar gum conjugation enhanced functional properties of pea protein isolate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, Y., Li, Y. 2021. Acylation modification and/or guar gum conjugation enhanced functional properties of pea protein isolate. Food Hydrocolloids. 117:106686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106686.

The effect of cooling and rehydration methods in high moisture meat analogs with pulse proteins-peas, lentils, and faba beans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, T., Riaz, M.N., Awika, J., Teferra, T.F. 2021. The effect of cooling and rehydration methods in high moisture meat analogs with pulse proteins-peas, lentils, and faba beans. Journal of Food Science. 86:1322-1334. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15660.

No evidence of regulation in root-mediated iron reduction in two Strategy I cluster-rooted Banksia species (Proteaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cawthray, G.R., Denton, M.D., Grusak, M.A., Shane, M.W., Veneklaas, E.J., Lambers, H. 2021. No evidence of regulation in root-mediated iron reduction in two Strategy I cluster-rooted Banksia species (Proteaceae). Plant and Soil. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-021-04849-5.

Legume proteins are smart carriers to encapsulate hydrophilic and hydrophobic bioactive compounds and probiotic bacteria: A review - (Review Article)
Gharibzahedi, S.M.T., Smith, B. 2020. Legume proteins are smart carriers to encapsulate hydrophilic and hydrophobic bioactive compounds and probiotic bacteria: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 20:1250-1279. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12699.

Stacking disease resistance and mineral biofortification in cassava varieties to enhance yields and consumer health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Narayanan, N., Beyene, G., Chauhan, R., Grusak, M.A., Taylor, N. 2020. Stacking disease resistance and mineral biofortification in cassava varieties to enhance yields and consumer health. Plant Biotechnology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13511.

Pulse knowledge, attitudes, practices, and cooking experience of Midwestern US university students - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Winham, D.M., Davitt, E.D., Heer, M.M., Shelley, M.C. 2020. Pulse knowledge, attitudes, practices, and cooking experience of Midwestern US university students. Nutrients. 12:3499. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12113499.

The biology of legumes and their agronomic, economic and social impact - (Book / Chapter)
Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A., Pinto, E., Gomes, A., Ferreira, H., Balazs, B., Centofanti, T., Ntatsi, G., Savvas, D., Karkanis, A., Williams, M., Vandenberg, A., Toma, L., Shrestha, S., Akaichi, F., Barrios, C., Gruber, S., James, E.K., Maluk, M., Karley, A., Iannetta, P. 2020. The biology of legumes and their agronomic, economic and social impact. In: Hasanuzzaman, M., Araújo, S., Gill, S.S., editors. The Plant Family Fabaceae: Biology and Physiological Responses to Environmental Stresses. Singapore: Springer. p. 3-25. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4752-2_1.

Development and optimization of a reversed-phase HPLC method to separate pulse proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taghvaei, M., Smith, B. 2020. Development and optimization of a reversed-phase HPLC method to separate pulse proteins. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. 13:1482-1491. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-020-01771-x.

Influence of alternative soil amendments on mycorrhizal fungi and cowpea production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cobb, A.B., Wilson, G.W., Goad, C.L., Grusak, M.A. 2018. Influence of alternative soil amendments on mycorrhizal fungi and cowpea production. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00704.