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Quality Assurance and Quality Control

2007. Juliani, H.R., Koroch , A.R., Simon, J.E., Asante-Dartey, J. and Acquaye, D. Chemistry and quality of fresh ginger varieties (Zingerber officinale) from Ghana.  Acta Hort. (ISHS) 756:399-406

2007. Koroch A. L. Ranarivelo, O. Behra, H. R. Juliani and J. E. Simon. Quality attributes of ginger and cinnamon essential oils from Madagascar. In: Issues in New Crops and New Uses. Ed. by J. Janick and A. Whipkey. ASHP, Virginia. pp, 338-341.

2007. Cara Welch, Qing-Li Wu and James E. Simon. Recent Advances on Anthocyanin Analysis and Characterization.  Current Analytical Chemistry, (in press) (invited review as senior author).

2007. Qing-Li Wu, Yong-Hong Yang and Jame E. Simon. Determination of Proanthocyanidins in Areca Nuts by High-performance Liquid Chromatography Combined with Mass Spectrometry, Chemistry and Biodiversity, (in press)

2007. Juliani, H.R., T. Kwon, A.R. Koroch, J. Asante-Dartey, D. Acquaye and J.E. Simon. Xylopia aethiopica (Annonaceae): Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Functional Properties of an “African Pepper”. Ho, C.T., Y. Shao and J.E. Simon (eds). Dietary Supplements. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 925. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. USA (in press)

2007.  Juliani, H.R., C. Welch, J. Asante-Dartey,  D. Acquaye, M. Wang and J.E. Simon. Chemistry, quality and functional properties of Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta), a rediscovered spice. In: C.T., Y. Shao and J.E. Simon (eds). Dietary Supplements. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 925. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. USA (in press).

2007. Zhou, L., Q.L. Wu, J.E. Simon, C.Y. Liu, J.S. Yang and Y.H. Liao. Phytochemistry and quality control of black cohosh, other medicinal Cimicifuga species and their derived products. In: C.T., Y. Shao and J.E. Simon (eds). Dietary Supplements. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 925. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. USA (in press).

2007. Wang, M., K.W. Cheng, Q.L. Wu and J.E. Simon. Quantification of nepatalactones in catnip (Nepeta cateria L.) by HPLC coupled with ultraviolet and mass spectrometric detection.  Phytochemical Analysis: 18 (2): 157-160.

2006. Juliani, H.J.,  A. Koroch, J.E. Simon, N. Hitimana, A. Daka, L. Ranarivelo and P. Langenhoven. Quality of Geranium oils (Pelargonium Species): Case Studies in Southern and Eastern Africa. J. Essent. Oil Res., 18: 116-121.

2006.  Juliani H.R., J. Kapteyn, D. Jones, A. R. Koroch, O. Behra, L. Ranarivelo, A. Y. Mensah, C. Quansah, D. Acquaye, D. Charles, M. Wang, H. Moharram. and J.E. Simon. Applications Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy in Quality Control and Adulteration of African essential oils. Phytochemical Analysis: 17:121-128 

2006. Diandian Shen, Qing-Li Wu, Ming-Fu Wang,  Yong-Hong Yang, Edmond Lavoie J. and Jame E. Simon, Quantification of the Predominant Catechins in Leaves of Acacia Catechu by LC/ESI-MS. Journal of Food and Agricultural Chemistry, 54: 3219-3224.

2005. Z.Z. Ma, Q.L. Wu, D.Y.W. Lee, M. Tracy and S.E. Lukas. Determination of puerarin in human plasma by high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatography B, 823: 108-114.

2005. Wang, M., C.H. Park, Q. Wu, and J.E. Simon. Analysis of artemisinin in Artemisia annua L. by LC-MS with selected ion monitoring. Journal Agric. Food Chem. 53: 7010-7013.

2005. Q.L. Wu, M. Wang and J. E. Simon. Determination of proanthocyanidins in fresh grapes and grape products using liquid chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 19: 2062-2068.

2005. Wang, M.,  R. Juliani, J.E. Simon, A. Ekanem, C.-P. Liang and C.T. Ho. Honeybush Tea: Chemical and Pharmacological Analyses, pp. 118-128.  In: Shahidi, F. and C.T. Ho (eds). Phenolic Compounds  in Foods and Natural Health Products. American Chemical Society Symposium Series Book 909. American Chemical Society, Oxford Univ. Press, Washington, DC. 2005.

2005. H.R. Juliani, O. Behra, H. Moharram, L. Ranarivelo, B. Ralijerson, M. Andriantsiferana, N. Ranjatoson, J. Rasoarahona, P. Ramanoelina, M. Wang and and J.E. Simon. Searching for the real Ravensara (Ravensara aromatic Sonn.). Perfumer and Flavorist vol 30: Jan/Feb, 2005: 60-65.

2005. Wang, M., Y. Jin, J.E. Simon and C.T.Ho. Chemistry, Pharmacology and Quality Control of Selected Popular Oriental Herbs in the US Market, pp. 73-102. In: J. Shi, C.T. Ho and F. Shahidi (eds). Asian Functional Foods. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. Oriental Herbs. CRS Press, Boca Raton, Fl.  

2005. M.F. Wang, Q.L. Wu, J.E. Simon, C.P. Liang and C.T. Ho. Instrumental analysis of popular botanical products in the US market, pp. 39-54. In: M. Wang, S. Sang, L.S. Hwang and C.T. Ho (eds).  Herbs: Challenges in Chemistry and Biology. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 925. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. USA.

2005. Juliani, H. R. M.Wang, H. Moharram, J.Asante-Dartey, D. Acquaye, A.. Koroch and J.E. Simon. Intraspecific Variation in Quality Control Parameters, Polyphenol Profile and Antioxidant Activity in Wild Populations of Lippia multiflora from Ghana, pp. 126-142. In: M. Wang, S. Sang, L.S. Hwang and C.T. Ho (eds).  Herbs: Challenges in Chemistry and Biology. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 925. American Chemical Society, Washington, D.C. USA

2004. Q.L. Wu, M. Wang and J.E. Simon. Analytical methods to determine phytoestrogenic compounds.  Journal of chromatography B 812: 325-355. (invited review as senior author).

2004. Q.L. Wu, M. Wang, B. Sciarappa and J.E. Simon. LC/UV/ESI-MS Analysis of Isoflavones in Edamame and Tofu Soybeans, Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 52:2763-2769.

2003. Q.L. Wu, M. Wang and J.E. Simon. Determination of Isoflavones in Red Clover and Related Species by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Combined with Ultraviolet and Mass Spectrometric Detection. J. Chromatography A: 1016:195-209.

2002. Tadmor, Y., E. Jefthas, J. Goliath, M. Smith, P. Langenhoven, D. Acquaye, R. Juliani, W. Letchamo, E. Renaud, N. Zimba, I. Raskin, J. Brown, and J.E. Simon. Quality Assurance and Quality Control for African Natural Plant Products from the Ground Up, pp. 93-99. In: Janick, J. and A. Whipkey (eds). Trends in New Crops and New Uses. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.  Press, Alexandria, VA.

2001. Singh, N., R. K. Singh, A. K. Bhunia, R. L. Stroshine and J. E. Simon. Sequential disinfection of E. coli O157:H7 on shredded lettuce leaves by aqueous chlorine dioxide, ozonated water and thyme essential oil. Proc. Annual Int. Food Tech. Meeting.

2000. Charles, D.J and J. E. Simon. 2000. Lavender: Is it Real or Synthetic? AromaTherapy News.

1999. Simon, J.E. Domestication and production considerations in quality control of  botanicals, pp. 133-137. In: D. Eskinazi, M. Blumenthal, N. Farnsworth, and C.W. Riggins (eds). Botanical Medicine. Efficacy, Quality Assurance, and Regulation.  Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Larchmont, NY.

1998. Ozer,N., B.A. Engel and J.E.Simon. A mulitple impact approach for the non-destructive measurement of fruit firmenss. Trans. Amer. Soc. of Agric. Eng. 41(3):871-876.

1996. Simon, J.E., A. Hetzroni, B. Bordelon, G.E. Miles and D.J. Charles.  Electronic sensing of aromatic volatiles for quality sorting of blueberry fruit. J. Food Science 61(5):967-969 & 972.

1996. Ozer N., B.A. Engel, and J. E. Simon. A New Training Set Selection Criteria to Stabilize the Recurrecnt Autoassociative Neural Networks. ASAE Paper No. 65-3038. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 49085-9659. 15 pages. From Int. Meeting of the American Society Agricultural Engineers, Phoenix, AZ, July, 14-18, 1996.

1995. Benady, M., J.E. Simon, G.E. Miles, and D.J. Charles. Fruit Ripeness Determination by Electronic Sensing of Aromatic Volatiles. Trans. of the American Soc. Agricultural Engineering 38(1):251-257.

1995. Ozer, N., B.A. Engel and J.E. Simon. Fusion classification techniques for fruit quality sorting. Trans. American Soc. of Agricultural Engineering 38(6):1927-1934.

1995. Ozer N., B.A. Engel, and J. E. Simon. Neural Network for Quality Sorting and Grading of  cantaloupes by multiple nondestructive sensors. ASAE Paper No. 95-3218. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. 49085-9659. American Society Agricultural Engineers. 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. 49085-9659.

1994. Ozer, N., B.A. Engel and J.E. Simon. An adaptive technique for multi-sensor fusion and classification of fruit. ASAE Paper No. 94-6025,  June. American Society Agricultural Engineers. 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. 49085-9659. 13 pages 

1994. Hetzroni, A. J.E. Simon, M. Benady and B. Bordelon. Electronic sensing of aromatic volatiles for quality sorting in strawberries. ASAE Paper No. 94-6029,  June. American Society Agricultural Engineers. 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI. 49085-9659. 7 pages.

1994. Wu, Q.L. and Y.X. Feng. Comparative Study on Constituents of Essential Oil from Traditional Chinese Drugs Haifenteng Attributed to Piper. Natural Products Research and Development 6(3):9-16.

1993. Stroshine, R.L., G.G. Dull, J. Abbott, V. Bellon, D. Beaumelle, M. Benady, R.Cavalieri, P.Chen, W.R. Forbus, Jr., N. Galili, A. Mizrach, S. Nelson, Y. Sarig, D. Slaughter, J.E. Simon and B. Zion. Nondestructive sensing of internal composition. Proc of  BARD Workshop on quality sorting of fruits and vegetables. June, 1993, Seattle, WA.

1992. Benady, M., J.E. Simon, D.J. Charles and G.E. Miles. Determining melon ripeness by analyzing headspace gas emissions. ASAE Paper No. 92-6055.  International Meeting, Amer. Soc. Agric. Engineers. June 21-24, Charlotte, North Carolina. American Society Agricultural Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. 49085-9659. 13 pp.

1991. Wu, Z.H., C.F. Cheng and Q.L. Wu. Pharmacognostic study of “Xin-Yi” (Magnolia) in Anhui. China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica. 16:13-17.

1990.  Charles, D.J. and J.E. Simon.  Comparison of extraction methods for the rapid determination of essential oil content and composition of basil.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 115(3):458-462.