To provide the California Egg Commission with a comprehensive, science based literature review on the nutritional value and potential function of nutraceutical qualities of the egg.
Project Number: 00-04-000
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Processing and New Product Development
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Burns-Whitmore, Bonny
To develop a training program and curriculum for use in educating those involved in the use of Aluminum Phosphide (AlP), and to help determine a need for its use. Once data on the use of AlP is gathered, a summary and assessment of risk to application personnel and bystanders will be completed.
Project Number: 00-04-001
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Production and Cultural Practices
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Baker, Rex O.
To characterize the ability of botanicals such as saw palmetto to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells that mimic the initial and advanced states of prostate carcinoma in vitro. The effects of botanicals on growth, induction of apoptosis and modulation will also be determined.
Project Number: 00-04-002
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Biotechnology
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Bidlack, Wei W.
To provide the California Egg Commission with a comprehensive, science-based literature review on the nutritional value and potential function of nutraceutical qualities of the egg.
Project Number: 00-04-003
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Processing and New Product Development
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Burns-Whitmore, Bonny
To investigate folate nutriture associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, neural tube defects (NTD) and certain types of cancers in women. Target group of this study will be given controlled dietary balance of folate to measure its effects on NTDs and cancer.
Project Number: 00-04-005
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Processing and New Product Development
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Caudill, Marie
To help provide a better understanding of the complex interactions in the brain that bring about the changes of puberty and reproductive functions in cows, sows and ewes.
Project Number: 00-04-007
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Production and Cultural Practices
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Fernandez, David L.
To determine what factors produce the highest sperm absorbency values for measuring overall sperm mobility for boars. Second phase of the study will involve cooperator operations and perform mobility assays on ejaculates from boars before use in artificial insemination.
Project Number: 00-04-010
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Production and Cultural Practices
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Fonda, Edward S.
To aid in developing a laboratory for conducting nutritional studies with cats. Research should aid in development of improved cat foods that will provide nutrients felines may not be obtaining through existing foods
Project Number: 00-04-011
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Processing and New Product Development
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Foster, Louis
To promote the efficient usage of water by agriculture and urban users. Project will provide water, hydraulics and irrigation learning opportunities to irrigation designers, interested professionals, and university and high school students.
Project Number: 00-04-013
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Water and Irrigation Technology
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Kumar, Ramesh
To educate educators on food safety issues and improved food processing methods. Information will help educators advise the public and rally support for vital new foods and technologies.
Project Number: 00-04-014
Funding Round: 1 (1999-2000)
Research Focus Area: Public Policy
ARI Member Campus: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Director: Meskin, Mark
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