Dr. Anuradha Prakash

Dr. Anuradha Prakash

Professor
Schmid College of Science and Technology; Food Science
Expertise: Food irradiation; phytosanitary; Texture Analysis; Quality; Shelf-Life;
Office Location: Keck Center for Science and Engineering 257
Phone: (714) 744-7826
Education:
University of Mumbai, Bachelor of Science
The Ohio State University, Master of Science
The Ohio State University, Ph.D.

Biography

Anuradha Prakash, Ph.D., is Professor of Food Science at Chapman University in Orange, CA and Science Advisor to the FDA Pacific Regional Lab-Southwest. She is an Associate Editor for Radiation Physics and Chemistry. For the last nineteen years, her research program has focused on using irradiation to enhance the safety and shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals. At present, she is evaluating the effect of irradiation on the quality of fruit treated by irradiation for insect disinfestation with the ultimate goal of eliminating global trade barriers by reducing the threat posed by invasive pests. The objectives of her USDA funded research are to:

  • Conduct dose response studies to determine tolerance of fruit to irradiation
  • Compare irradiation to conventional treatments
  • Determine the impact of commercial treatment and distribution conditions on the quality of irradiated fruit

She teaches Food Processing and Food Product Development.

Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications

Atamian, H.S., Loayza, F.E.D, Prakash, A. 2023. A transcriptomic study of ‘Granny Smith’ _apple fruit response to x-ray irradiation using RNA-Seq. Scientia Horticulturae 311-111777. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111777
Colella AP, Prakash A, Miklavcic JJ. 2023. Homogenization and thermal processing reduce the concentration of extracellular vesicles in bovine milk. Food Sci Nutr. 00:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3749
Ornelas-Paz JJ, Prakash A, González-Armendáriz EG, Pérez-Martínez JD, Gardea-Bejar AA, Ibarra-Junquera V, Rios-Velasco C, Maya-Meraz IO. 2023. Effects of phytosanitary irradiation treatment and refrigerated storage on the physicochemical properties of three pectin types isolated from mandarin pulp. Food Hydrocolloids 144, 108952, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108952.
Hsu JL, Ahles S, Senger LW and Prakash A. 2024. Exploring pathways to food science careers in Southern California: A case study in food science career development. J. Food Science, 89, 727–739. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16835
Murray AD, Gallardo RK, and Prakash A. 2024. Mexican Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Irradiated and Imported Apples. Agribusiness. 2024:1-25. https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21922
Melo, A.A.M., Olabode, P.N., Atamian, H.S., Nyakundi, B., Toto-Pacioles, C., Prakash, A. 2021. Irradiation reduces superficial scald by downregulating ethylene and a-farnesene biosynthetic enzymes in ‘Granny Smith’ apples. Rad. Phy. Chem. 189, 109650. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109650.
Fernandes, D and Prakash, A. 2020. Use of Gamma Irradiation as an Intervention Treatment to Inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Freshly Extracted Apple Juice. Rad. Phy. Chem. 168: 108531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108531
Prakash, A. 2019. What is the benefit of irradiation compared to other methods of food preservation? In Preservation of Food by Irradiation, Veslemøy Andersen (Ed.). Elsevier (In press).
Prakash, A and Ornelas Paz JJ. 2019. Irradiation of fruits and vegetables. In Postharvest Technology of Perishable Horticultural Commodities, Chapter 17, Elhadi Yahia (Ed.). Woodhead Publishing. Elsevier, Cambridge, UK.
Kheshti N, Melo AAM, Cedeno AB, Obenland D, Prakash A. 2019. Physiological response of ‘Fuji’ apples to irradiation and the effect on quality. Rad. Phy. Chem. 165:108389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108389
Dror AD, Virk K, Lee K, Gerston A, Prakash A, Abbott M, Jaque SV, Sumida KD. 2018. Resistance Training Threshold for Elevating Bone Mineral Density in Growing Female Rats. Int J Sports Med. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-125447
Rodriguez (Friscia) KC, Ornelas-Paz JJ, Ibarra-Junquera V, Toto MC, Jain A, Prakash A. 2018. Effects of fruit position in standard place pack cartons and gamma irradiation on the postharvest quality of ‘Banfield’ Navel oranges. Food and Bioprocess Tech. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-018-2174-6
Melo AAM, Olabode PN, Michael BC, Prakash A. 2018. Causes of irradiation-induced softening in peaches. Rad. Phy. Chem. 152:107-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2018.08.012
Jain A, Ornelas JJ, Obenland D, Rodriguez (Friscia) K, Prakash A. 2017. Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the quality of two varieties of pummelos (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.) Scientia Horticulturae. DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.01.029
Ornelas JJ, Meza MB, Obenland D, Rodriguez (Friscia) K, Jain A, Thornton S, and Prakash A. 2017. Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the postharvest quality of Seedless Kishu mandarins (Citrus kinokuni mukakukishu. Food Chemistry 230, 712-720. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.02.125
Serapian T and Prakash A. 2016. Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Methyl Bromide Fumigation and Phytosanitary Irradiation on the Quality of Fresh Strawberries. Scientia Horticulturae 201: 109-117.
Thang K, Au K, Rakovski C and Prakash A. 2016. Effect of phytosanitary irradiation and methyl bromide fumigation on the physical, sensory, and microbiological quality of blueberries and sweet cherries. J. Sci Food Agri. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.7648
Prakash A. 2016. Particular applications of irradiation for fresh produce. Rad. Phy. Chem. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2016.07.017
Joo W, Singh H, Ahles CP, Lee Y, Colazas W, Lee LC, Prakash A, Jaque SV, Sumida KD. 2015. Training-induced increase in bone mineral density between growing male and female rats. Int. J. Sports Med. Doi 10.1055/s-0035-1555777.
Tong J, Kraikittikun P, Rakovski C, and Prakash A. 2015. Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the quality of fresh blueberries and grapes during storage. HortSci (accepted for publication).
Sea S, Rakovski C, and Prakash A. 2015. Ripening Quality of 'Bartlett' Pears (Pyrus communis L.) Subjected to Phytosanitary X-ray Irradiation Treatment Followed by Simulated Retail Display. HortSci. 50(2): 279-287.
Kim GC, Rakovski C, Caporaso F, Prakash A. 2013. Low-Dose Irradiation can be used as a Phytosanitary Treatment for Fresh Table Grapes. J. Food Sci. 79 (1), S81-S91. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.12307
Prakash A. 2013. Non-thermal processing technologies to improve safety of nuts. In Safety and Quality of Nuts. Diane Barrett (Ed.). Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, UK.
Davis S and Prakash A. 2013. A pilot study to develop nutritional guidance signage for a University cafeteria based on a traffic light design. J.Foodservice Mngmt and Edu 7(1): 33-38.
McDonald H, Arpaia ML, Caporaso F, Obenland D, Were L, Rakovski C, Prakash A. 2013. Effect of gamma irradiation treatment at phytosanitary dose levels on the quality of ‘Lane Late’ navel oranges. Postharvest Biol. Technol. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2013.06.018
Abolhassani Y, Caporaso F, Rakovski C, Prakash A. 2013. The Effect of Gamma Irradiation as a Phytosanitary Treatment on Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Bartlett Pears. . J. Food Sci. 78 (9), S1437-S1444. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.12192
Prakash A. 2012. Irradiation of tree nuts. In Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Christopher Sommers and Xuetong Fan (Eds.). 2nd edition. IFT Press and Blackwell Publishing. In Press.
Ahles CP, Singh H, Joo W, Lee Y, Lee LC, Colazas W, Pierce RA, Prakash A, Jaque SV, and Sumida KD. 2012. High volumes of resistance exercise are not required for greater BMD during growth. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Available online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22843104
Hughey CA, Janusziewicz R, Minardi, CS, Phung J, Huffman BA, Reyes L, Wilcox B, Prakash A. 2012. Distribution of almond polyphenols in blanch water and skins as a function of blanching time and temperature. Food Chemistry 131(4): 1165-1173.
McDonald H, McCulloch M, Caporaso F, Winborne I, Oubichon M, Rakovski C, Prakash A. 2012. Commercial Scale Irradiation for Insect Disinfestation Preserves Peach Quality. Radiation Physics and Chemistry 81:697-704.
Prakash A. In Deen K. Chatterjee, ed., Springer Encyclopedia of Global Justice. Heidelberg: Springer. Author of entry on “Food.”
Murugesan L, Williams-Hill D, Prakash A. 2011. Effect of irradiation on Salmonella survival and quality of two varieties of green onions. J. Food Science. 76(6): M439-M444.
Chou K, Williams-Hill DM, Fazel N, Prakash A, Orlandi PA. 2011. Purification of Hepatitis A Virus Genomic RNA for Improved Detection. FDA/ORA/DFS Laboratory Information Bulletin 4494. August 2011.
Prakash A., Lim, F.T., Duong, C., Caporaso, F., Foley, D. 2010. The effects of ionizing irradiation on Salmonella inoculated on raw almonds and changes in sensory properties. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 79(4):502-506.
Fan, X, Niemira, B., and Prakash, A. 2008. Irradiation of fruits and vegetables. Food Technology. 3:37-43
Prakash, A., Chen, P.C., Pilling, R.L., Johnson, N., Foley, D. 2006. 1% CaCl2 treatment in combination with gamma irradiation is beneficial to physicochemical and microbial properties of diced tomatoes. Foodborne Pathogens Disease. 4(1):89-98.
Kwakwa, A. and Prakash, A. 2006. Irradiation of tree nuts. In Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Christopher Sommers and Xuetong Fan (Eds.). IFT Press and Blackwell Publishing.
Prakash, A., Johnson, N., Foley, D. 2006. Irradiation D-values of Salmonella spp in 1% calcium chloride dipped diced tomatoes. Foodborne Pathogens Disease. 4(1):84-88
Foley, D. M., Trimboli S.L., Lamb, J. Gogley, J., Thompson, J., Caporaso, F., Calicchia, M., Prakash, A. 2005. Acid-adaptation does not increase the resistance of Listeria monocytogenes to irradiation in a seafood salad. International J. Food Microbiology. 99(2): 147-156.

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