Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface

This study was conducted to optimize a process of low-temperature plasma treatment for the decontamination of Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) on corn kernels. Impacts of plasma-treated time (30, 60, 90 s), plasma-treated power (300, 400, 500 W), and vacuum degree (85, 90, 95 Pa) on the decontaminatio...

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Main Authors: Shuai Li, Haiyang Zou, Mo Niu, Yingnan Zeng, Jingxin Song
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:CyTA - Journal of Food
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2338276
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Mo Niu
Yingnan Zeng
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description This study was conducted to optimize a process of low-temperature plasma treatment for the decontamination of Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) on corn kernels. Impacts of plasma-treated time (30, 60, 90 s), plasma-treated power (300, 400, 500 W), and vacuum degree (85, 90, 95 Pa) on the decontamination effect in this process were explored. The optimal conditions included vacuum degree at 90 Pa, plasma treating time of 90 s, and plasma treating power of 500 W, under which the A. flavus spores was 4.03 log (cfu/g). Plasma treatment triggered antioxidative defense system, broke cell structures, and dispersed cell contents. A large number of free radicals act on lipids and proteins, and malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulate in large quantities, further leading to damage to cell structures.
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spelling doaj-art-9f0f079a369a4b8da56d71305ca547d22024-12-18T13:34:52ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCyTA - Journal of Food1947-63371947-63452024-12-0122110.1080/19476337.2024.2338276Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surfaceShuai Li0Haiyang Zou1Mo Niu2Yingnan Zeng3Jingxin Song4School of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin, People’s Republic of ChinaCustoms Portoupatient Department, Mudanjiang International Travel Healthcare Center, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of ChinaComprehensive Laboratory, Technical Center of Harbin Customs, Mudanjiang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin, People’s Republic of ChinaSystems Engineering Institute, Academy of Military Sciences of the People’s Liberation Army Institute of Systems Engineering, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaThis study was conducted to optimize a process of low-temperature plasma treatment for the decontamination of Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) on corn kernels. Impacts of plasma-treated time (30, 60, 90 s), plasma-treated power (300, 400, 500 W), and vacuum degree (85, 90, 95 Pa) on the decontamination effect in this process were explored. The optimal conditions included vacuum degree at 90 Pa, plasma treating time of 90 s, and plasma treating power of 500 W, under which the A. flavus spores was 4.03 log (cfu/g). Plasma treatment triggered antioxidative defense system, broke cell structures, and dispersed cell contents. A large number of free radicals act on lipids and proteins, and malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulate in large quantities, further leading to damage to cell structures.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2338276Low-temperature plasmacorn kernelsdecontaminationmorphologyAspergillus flavus
spellingShingle Shuai Li
Haiyang Zou
Mo Niu
Yingnan Zeng
Jingxin Song
Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
CyTA - Journal of Food
Low-temperature plasma
corn kernels
decontamination
morphology
Aspergillus flavus
title Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
title_full Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
title_fullStr Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
title_full_unstemmed Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
title_short Modeling of low-temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of Aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
title_sort modeling of low temperature plasma inhibition and mechanism of aspergillus flavus on corn kernels surface
topic Low-temperature plasma
corn kernels
decontamination
morphology
Aspergillus flavus
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2338276
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