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James E. Simon

Professor

Simon serves as the Director of the Rutgers Center for Agricultural Food Ecosystems (RUCAFE) whose mission is to bring a uniquely diverse and holistic approach to researching food systems. Simon and team developed and have implemented market-first science-driven models for the commercialization of new crops and improved varieties.  Simon has released many new sweet basils (2 new varieties with fusarium wilt resistance, 8 others with downy mildew resistance, others for aroma and flavor and as a source of essential oils (2 of his herb varietal releases were awarded the prestigious All American Selection Winners) and has one of the most extensive collections of Ocimum spp. germplasm (>500 accessions). Simon also served as Purdue University vegetable crops extension specialist for 17 years; and at Rutgers for 20 years provides leadership in extension, basic and applied research. Simon began his research career as a member of the Spice Unit, Israeli Ministry of Agriculture at the Newe Ya’ar Agricultural Experiment Station in northern Israel to introduce and commercialize indigenous herbs and spices in the Galilee Mountains. As part of his national extension program, Simon conducts grower outreach, trainings, and field demonstrations. Projects are designed to improve food security & generate new income opportunities and assist growers and the basil industry by providing improved varieties.

 

RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

  1. Merchant, E.V., M. Odendo, C. Ndinya, N. Nyabinda, N. Maiyo, S. Downs, D.J. Hoffman, and J.E. Simon. Barriers and Facilitators in Preparation and Consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables: A Qualitative Exploration from Kenya. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems: (in press).

 

  1. Merchant, E.V and J.E. Simon. Traditional and Indigenous Foods for Food Security and Sovereignty. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 4th Edition. Elsevier Press (in press).

 

  1. Rajmohan N., D.C. Price, T.J. Gianfagna, R. Buckley, S. Komar, B. Bamka, R. Cabrera, J.E. Simon, and C.A. Wyenandt. First report of Powdery Mildew caused by Golovinomyces ambrosiae on Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) in New Jersey. Plant Disease: DOI: 10.1094/PDIS-12-21-2657-PDN

 

  1. Van Doren, W.W., U.H. Iqbal, D.A. Helmer, D.R. Litke, J.E. Simon, Q.L. Wu, D. Zhao, Z. Yin, L. Ho, O. Osinubi and G.M. Pasinetti. Changes in polyphenol serum levels and cognitive performance after dietary supplementation with Concord grape juice in veterans with Gulf War Illness. Journal Life Science 119797: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119797

 

  1. Mahoney, O., C. Melo, A. Lockhart, N. Cornejal, S. Alsaidi, Q.L. Wu, J.E. Simon, R. Juliani, T.M. Zydowsky, C. Priano, A. Koroch and J.A. Fernández Romero. Antiviral activity of Aframomum melegueta against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronaviruses type 1 and 2. South African Journal of Botany 146:735-739. DOI: /doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.12.010

 

  1. Simon, J.E., D. Acquaye, R. Govindasamy, J. Asante-Dartey, R. Juliani, B. Diouf, M. Diatta, P. Langenhoven, E. Van Wyk, N. Hitimana, D. Seidel, E. Merchant, L. Amekuze, S. Weller, D. Hoffman, and Q.L. Wu. Building Community Resiliency through Horticultural Innovation. Scientia 134:13-21. https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA601

 

  1. Govindasamy, R., S. Arumugam, Q. Gao, M. Hausbeck, A. Wyenandt and J.E. Simon. Downy mildew impacts and control measures on cucurbits in the United States. Journal of American Society of Farm Managers And Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA): 78-88 https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/ASFMRA/aeb240ec-5d8f-447f-80ff-3c90f13db621/UploadedImages/Journal/2021/MildewImpacts_2021Journal.pdf

 

  1. Gomes, E.N.; M. Zorde; H. Patel; W. Lyu; Q.L. Wu and J.E. Simon. Chemodiversity in Nepeta spp.: A literature review on comparative germplasm studies with focus on iridoids and other terpenes.” Journal of Medicinally Active Plants 10, (4):82-115. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/jmap/vol10/iss4/4

 

  1. Lyu, W., D. Rodriguez, M. Ferruzzi, G.M. Pasinetti, J.W. Murrough, J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. Chemistry, Manufacturing and Standardization Controls of Grape Polyphenol Dietary Supplements for Support of a Clinical Study: Mass Uniformity, Polyphenol Dosage and Profile.  Frontiers in Nutrition: 8:780226. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.780226

 

  1. O’Brien, R., J.E. Simon, B. Tepper. How do trained panelists characterize baby leafy greens? A comparison of Descriptive Analysis and Napping. J. Food Science: 1–19. DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15985

 

  1. Lyu, W., T. Omar, H. Patel, D. Rodriguez, M.G. Ferruzzi, G.M. Pasinetti, J.W. Murrough, F.J. Muzzio, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Dissolution Study of Grape Polyphenol Hard Gelatin Capsule Dietary Supplements. Frontiers in Nutrition: 8:780260. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.780260

 

  1. Lyu, W., B. Yuan, S. Liu, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Assessment of lemon juice adulteration by targeted screening using LC-UV-MS and untargeted screening using UHPLC-QTOF/MS with machine learning. J. Food Chemistry 373(a):131424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131424

 

  1. Yin, Z., B. Yuan, W. Lyu, Q. Huang, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Method development and validation for analysis of phenolic compounds in fatty complex matrices using enhanced matrix removal (EMR) lipid cleanup and UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS. J. Food Chemistry: 30;373(Pt A):131096. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131096

 

  1. Carry, E., Kshatriya, D., Silva, J., Davies, D.L., Yuan, B., Wu, Q.L., Patel, H., Park, E.R., Gilleran, J., Hao, L., Roberge, J., Bello, N.T. and J.E. Simon. Identification of dihydromyricetin and metabolites in serum and brain associated with acute anti-ethanol intoxicating effects in mice. International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS): 22(14):7460 (pp. 1-14). doi.org/10.3390/ijms22147460.

 

  1. de Rus Jacquet, A., Ambaw, A., Tambe, M.A., Ma, S.Y., Timmers, M., Grace, M.H., Wu, Q.L., Simon, J.E., McCabe, G.P., Lila, M.A., Shi, R., and J.C. Rochet. Neuroprotective mechanisms of red clover and soy isoflavones in Parkinson’s disease models. J. Food and Function 12(23):11987-12007. doi: 10.1039/d1fo00007a.

 

  1. Reichert, W., H. Patel, C. Mazzei, H. Rodolfo Juliani and J.E. Simon. Two new high carvacrol yielding oregano (Origanum vulgare) cultivars: ‘Pierre’ and ‘Eli’. HortScience 56(12):1610–1613. 2021. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14886-20

 

  1. Yuan, B., D. Zhao, W. Lyu, Z. Yin, D. Kshatriya, J.E. Simon, N.T. Bello, and Q.L. Wu. Development and validation of a micro QuEChERS method with high-throughput enhanced matrix removal followed with UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS for analysis of raspberry ketone-related phenolic compounds in adipose tissues. Talanta 235:122716. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122716

 

  1. Brindisi, L. C.A. Wyenandt, V. Arora, D. Kenigsbuch, N. Dudai, I. Gonda and J.E. Simon. A rapid screening approach to identify chilling tolerant sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). J Medicinally Active Plants 1177:1-10.

 

  1. Vasilatis, A., T. Gianfagna, and J.E. Simon. Investigation of growth inhibition by thymol and carvacrol from Thymus spp. and Origanum vulgare on Botrytis cinerea. J Medicinally Active Plants 1177:24-31.

 

  1. Simon, J.E. and W. Reichert. Oregano Plant Named ‘Eli’. A distinct new high essential oil yielding and rich source of carvacrol and anti-inflammatory agents. US Plant Patent No. US2021/0259144P1. Date of Patent Issue: August 19, 2021. 10 pp.

 

  1. Simon, J.E. and W. Reichert. Oregano Plant Named ‘Pierre’. A distinct new high carvacrol yielding oregano. US Plant Patent No. PP33,095 P2. Date of Patent issue: May 25, 2021. 7 pp.

 

  1. Ayeni, A, T. Orton and J.E. Simon and M. Zorde. Habanero Pepper ‘Rutgers Rosebell Red’ (Capsicum chinense Jacq). A new habanero variety. U.S. PVP ST470-Plant Variety Protection Certificate Application No. 202000264, awarded June 04, 2021.

 

  1. Lyu, W., B. Yuan, S. Liu, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Assessment of lemon juice quality and adulteration by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/triple quadrupole mass spectrometry with interactive and interpretable machine learning. J. Food and Drug Analysis: 29(2), 275-286. doi:10.38212/2224-6614.3356

 

  1. Patel, M., Lee, R., Merchant, E.V., Juliani, H.R., Simon, J.E., and B.J. Tepper. Descriptive aroma profiles of fresh sweet basil cultivars (Ocimum spp.): Relationship to volatile chemical composition. J. Food Science: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15797

 

  1. Zhang, X., Y.C. Low, M.A. Lawton, J.E. Simon, and R. Di. CRISPR-editing of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) homoserine kinase gene for improved downy mildew disease resistance. Front. Genome Ed. 3:629769. doi: 10.3389/fgeed.2021.629769

 

  1. Yuan, B., W. Lyu, F.F. Dinssa, J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. Free amino acids in African indigenous vegetables: analysis with improved hydrophilic interaction ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry and interactive machine learning.  Journal of Chromatography A: 1637: 461733  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461733

 

  1. Simon, J., A. Wyenandt, R. Raid, M. McGrath, and K. Homa. A plant breeding breakthrough: downy mildew resistant sweet basil. American Vegetable Grower, June 2020:10-11.

 

  1. Zhen, J., J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Total synthesis of novel skeleton flavan-alkaloids. Molecules 24:4491:(10 pages). doi:10.3390/molecules25194491

 

  1. Hu S.T., Simon J.E., Wu Y.Z., Wang M.F., Wu Q.L. Use of Combretum micranthum extract in cosmetics. Pub No. WO2020052571.Publication Date: March 19, 2020.

 

  1. Simon, J.E., S. Weller, D. Hoffman, R. Govindasamy, X.K. Morin, E.V. Merchant, F.F. Dinssa, E. van Wyk, D. Byrnes, M. Odendo, C. Ndinya, H.H.A. Mvungi, J. Ochieng, N. Maiyo, M. Mataa, J. Shindano, H.B. Moonga, J.S. Yaninek, Q.L. Wu, N. Nyabinda, V. Afari-Sefa. Improving Income and Nutrition of Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Africa using a Market-First Science-Driven Approach to Enhance Value Chain Production of African Indigenous Vegetables. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(4):289-309.

 

  1. Ndinya, C., Dinssa, F., Simon, J.E., Nyabinda, N., Maiyo, N., Weller, S., Odendo, M., Onyango, E., Mwangi, M. and Makete, N. Assessment of Seed Quality of Selected African Leafy Vegetables Produced in Western Kenya using informal and semi-formal seed systems. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(4):269-280.

 

2020. Sanders, M.C.D., Albert O. Ayeni, A.O. and Simon, J.E. Comparison of yield and nutritional composition of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) genotypes grown in central New Jersey. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(4):242-252.

 

  1. Mvungi, H.H.A., A. Laizer, P.J. Lukumay, J. Ochieng, G. Ngoteya, F. Dinssa, J.E. Simon, R. Govindasamy, C. Ndinya and M. Odendo. 2020. Profitability Analysis of Traditional African Vegetable Seeds Production in Kenya. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(4):281-288.

 

  1. Govindasamy, R., Kelly, A., Simon, J.E., Van Wyk, E., Weller, S., Ramu, G., and Mbeweu, M. Postharvest handling, processing, value, and marketing of African indigenous vegetables: A case study from Zambia. Journal of Medicinally Active Plants 9(4):209-221.

 

  1. Homa, K., W.P. Barney, W.P. Davis, D. Guerrero, M.J. Berger, J.L. Lopez, C.A. Wyenandt and J.E. Simon. Cold plasma treatment strategies for the control of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. basilici in sweet basil. HortSci: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15338-20.

 

  1. Shi, X., C. Wang, C., J.E. Simon, W. Reichert, and Q.L. Wu. Repellency of novel catnip oils against the bed bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). J. Medical Entomology 58(2):528-534. doi: 10.1093/jme/tjaa218

 

  1. Ribeiro da Silva de Souza, L.C. Ming, M.A.L. Santos, J.E. Simon, H.R. Juliani, J.C.C. Saad. Effect of the water regimes and harvesting stages in essential oil accumulation in basil plant growing in sandy soil. Irrigation Science: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-021-00719-1

 

  1. Lyu, W., B. Yuan, F.F. Dinssa, J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. Rapid screening of glycoalkaloids in Solanum scabrumand S. nigrumberries using ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography with pathway‐specified-in‐source fragmentation tandem mass spectrometry. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.8882.

 

  1. Govindasamy, R., Q. Gao, J.E. Simon, E. Van Wyk, S. Weller, G. Ramu and M. Mbeweu. An assessment of African Indigenous Vegetables grower’s production practices and the environment: a case study from Zambia. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):195-208.

 

  1. Dinssa, F., N. Nyabinda, D.R. Byrnes, C. Ndinya, E.V. Merchant and J.E. Simon. Performances of vegetable Amaranth entries in yield and nutrient contents in Tanzania and Kenya and variety release J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):181-194.

 

  1. Brindisi, L., E.V. Merchant, B. Eliver, J. Odhiambo, E. Night, T. Nyawir, N. Nyabinda, S. Weller, J.E. Simon, and D. Hoffman. Comparative nutritional analysis between African Indigenous Vegetables grown by urban farmers and those available for purchase in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya: A Case Study. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):166-180.

 

  1. Somers, B., F.F. Dinnsa, Q.L. Wu and J.E. Simon. Elemental micronutrients, antioxidant activity, total polyphenol, and total flavonoid content of selected African spider plant accessions (Cleome gynandra) grown in eastern Africa and the eastern United States. J. of Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):157-165.
  2. Ndinya, C., E. Onyango, F. Dinssa, M. Odendo, J.E. Simon, S. Weller, E. Thuranira; N. Nyabinda and N. Maiyo. Participatory variety selection of three African leafy vegetables in western Kenya. J. of Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):145-156.
  3. Mataa, M., I.N. Siziya, J. Shindano, H.B. Moonga and J.E. Simon. 2020. Variation in leaf macro-nutrient and anti-nutrient contents associated with maturity in selected roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) genotypes. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):133-144.
  4. Odendo, M., C. Ndinya-Omboko, E.V. Merchant, N. Nyabinda, E. Minyatta-Onyango, N. Maiyo, D. Hoffman and J. E. Simon. Do preferences for attributes of African Indigenous Vegetable recipes vary between men and women? A case study from Western Kenya. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(3):126-132.
  5. Ribeiro da Silva de Souza, J.V., M.A. Liodorio dos Santos, M.M.P. Sartori, J.E. Simon, H.R. Juliani, J.C.C. Saad. Content of basil essential oil on a loam texture soil under water regimes and different harvest stages. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research 8(8):250-266. ( https://ijier.net/ijier/article/view/2513).

 

  1. Zorde, M., D.R. Byrnes, F.F. Dinssa, S. Weller and J.E. Simon. Selection for delayed flowering time in response to long photoperiod to increase vegetative growth and multiple harvests in spider plant (Cleome gynandra). J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(2):60-70.

 

  1. Wang, J., D. Zhao, S. Tiano, A. Esteban-Fernández, B. Yuan, C. Smith, J. Brathwaite, Z. Jlayer, Q.L. Wu, J.E. Simon, K.J. Trageser and G.M. Pasinetti. Prophylactic effect of flavanol rich preparation metabolites in promoting resilience to a mouse model of social stress. Translational Psychiatry 10:183 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-020-0859-x

 

  1. Yuan, B., D. Zhao, D. Kshatriya, N.T. Bello, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. UHPLC-QqQ-MS/Ms method development and validation with statistical analysis: Determination of raspberry ketone metabolites in mice plasma and brain. J. Chromatography B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci: 1149:122146. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122146.
  2. Arumugan, S., R. Govindasamy, J.E. Simon, E. Van Wyk, K. Chali, M. Mbewe, I. Siziya, S. Weller and X.K. Morin. African Indigenous Vegetables Production and Consumption Behavior of Farmers in Zambia: An Econometric Analysis. Technium Social Sciences Journal 8:220-228.
  3. Zhao, D., B. Yuan, D. Kshatriya, A. Polyak, J.E. Simon, N.T. Bello, and Q.L. Wu. Influence of diet-induced obesity on the bioavailability and metabolism of raspberry ketone (4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone) in mice. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research: 64(8): doi: 10.1002/mnfr.201900907
  4. Ono, K., D. Zhao, Q.L. Wu, J.E. Simon, J. Wang, A. Radu and G.M. Pasinetti. Pine Bark Polyphenolic Extract Attenuates Amyloid-β and Tau Misfolding in a Model System of Alzheimer’s Disease Neuropathology. J Alzheimers Dis.73(4): 1597-1606. doi: 10.3233/JAD-190543.

 

  1. Gomes, E.N., W. Reichert, A.A. Vasilatis, K.A. Allen, Q.L Wu and J.E. Simon. Essential oil yield and aromatic profile of lemon catnip and lemon-scented catnip selections at different harvesting times. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(1):21-33. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/jmap/vol9/iss1/4.

 

  1. Hwang, L., L.M Merja, J.E. Simon and H.R. Juliani. Developing New Natural Plant Products from the Spice Xylopia aethiopica from Ghana and Liberia. J. Medicinally Active Plants 9(1):14-20. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/jmap/vol9/iss1/3.

 

  1. Yuan, B., F.F. Dinssa, J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. Simultaneous quantification of polyphenols, glycoalkaloids and saponins in African nightshade leaves using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with acid assisted hydrolysis and multivariate analysis. Food Chemistry 312: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.126030.
  2. Zhao D.Y., J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. A Critical Review on Grape Polyphenols for Neuroprotection: Strategies to Enhance Bioefficacy. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 60(4):597-625.

 

  1. Hwang, L.C, H.R. Juliani, R. Govindasamy, and J.E. Simon. Traditional botanical uses of non-timber forest products (NTFP) in seven counties in Liberia, pp. 3-43. In: Juliani, H.R., J.E. Simon, and C.T. Ho (Editors). African Natural Plant Products, Volume III: Discoveries and Innovations in Chemistry, Bioactivity, and Applications. American Chemical Society, ACS Symposium Series 1361, Washington, D.C. USA. Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2020-1361.ch001

 

  1. Yuan, B., W. Lyu, F. Dinssa, D. Hoffman, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. African nightshades: Recent advances on the phytochemistry, nutrition and toxicity, pp103-137. In: Juliani, H.R., J.E. Simon, and C.T. Ho (Editors). African Natural Plant Products, Volume III: Discoveries and Innovations in Chemistry, Bioactivity, and Applications. American Chemical Society, ACS Symposium Series 1361, Washington, D.C. USA. Oxford University Press. DOI: 10.1021/bk-2020-1361.ch005

 

  1. Hwang, L.C., G.E. Beyene, H.R. Juliani, M.G. Robson, R. Govindasamy, and J.E. Simon. Resource Inventory of Griffonia simplicifolia in Liberia: A Case Study in the Lepula Community Forest in Nimba County. Special Issue of the Liberian Studies Journal: 42(1, 2): 200-223.

 

  1. Zhao, D. B. Yuan, D. Kshatriya, A. Polyak, J.E. Simon, N. Bello, and Q. L. Wu. Bioavailability and Metabolism of Raspberry Ketone with Potential Implications for Obesity Prevention (OR34-05-19). Curr Dev Nutr.2019 Jun; 3(Suppl 1). Published online 2019 Jun 13. doi: 10.1093/cdn/nzz031.OR34-05-19

 

  1. Ochieng, J. R. Govindasamy, F.F. Dinssa, V. Afari-Sefa and J.E. Simon. Retailing traditional African vegetables in Zambia. Agricultural Economics Research Review 32(2):175.185. DOI: 10.5958/0974-0279.2019.00030.2

 

  1. Kshatriya, X. Li, G.M. Giunta, B. Yuan, D. Zhao, J.E. Simon, Q.L. Wu, and N.T. Bello. Phenolic-enriched raspberry fruit extract (Rubus idaeus) resulted in lower weight gain, increased ambulatory activity, and elevated hepatic lipoprotein lipase and heme oxygenase-1 expression in male mice fed on a high-fat diet. Nutrition Research: 68:19-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2019.05.005

 

  1. Reichert, W., J. Ejercito, T. Guda, X. Dong, Q.L. Wu, A. Ray, and J.E. Simon. Repellency assessment of Nepeta cataria essential oils and isolated nepetalactones on Aedes aegypti. Scientific Reports 9(1): 1524. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36814-1

 

  1. Yuan, B., D. Byrnes, F. Dinssa, J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. Identification of polyphenols, glycoalkaloids and saponins in Solanum scabrum berries using HPLC-UV/Vis-MS. Journal of Food Science. 84(2): 235-243. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.14424

 

  1. Yuan, B., D. Byrnes, F.F. Dinssa, J.E. Simon and Q.L. Wu. Quantity assessment of polyphenols, glycoalkaloids and saponins in Solanum scabrum berries of different genetic sources and maturity by HPLC/UV-visible/MS methods. J. Sci. Food and Agriculture 99:3578-3587. DOI 10.1002/jsfa.9579

 

  1. Rajmohan, N., C.A. Wyenandt, J.E. Simon, and T.J. Gianfagna. First report of Golovinomyces monardaecausing powdery mildew on spearmint in NJ. Plant Disease: pdis-03-19-0660-pdn.

 

  1. Patel, N., D.Y. Kobayashi, A.J. Noto, A.C. Baldwin, J.E. Simon, and C.A. Wyenandt. First report of Pseudomonas cichorii causing bacterial leaf spot on sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) in New Jersey. Plant Disease: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-04-19-0895-PDN.

 

  1. Wolfson, S.J., A.W. Porter, T.S. Villani, J.E. Simon and L.Y. Young. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Can Be Transformed by Anaerobic Microbiomes in the Environment and in Waste-Treatment Processes. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 38(6) March 2019. DOI: 10.1002/etc.4406.

 

  1. Yuan, B., D.Y. Zhao, R.Y. Du, D. Kshatriya, N.T. Bello, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. A highly sensitive ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry method with in-source fragmentation for rapid quantification of raspberry ketone. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis. 27(3):778-785.

 

  1. Hoffman, D.J, E. Merchant, D.R. Byrnes, and J.E. Simon. Preventing micronutrient deficiencies using African Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya and Zambia. Sight and Life 32(2):177-181.

 

  1. Reichert, W., T. Villani, M.H. Pan, C.T. Ho, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Nepeta cataria Accessions. J. of Medicinally Active Plants 7(1): 19-27.

 

  1. Zhao, D., B. Yuan, E. Carry, G.M. Pasinetti, L. Ho, J. Faith, I. Mogno, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Development and validation of an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography/triple quadrupole mass spectrometry method for analyzing microbial-derived grape polyphenol metabolites. Journal of Chromatography B 1099: 34-45.

 

  1. Carry, E., D. Zhao, I. Mogno, J. Faith, L. Ho, T. Villani, H. Patel, G.M. Pasinetti, J.E. Simon, and Q.L. Wu. Targeted analysis of microbial-generated phenolic acid metabolites derived from grape flavanols by gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis 159:374-383. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.06.034

 

  1. Ho, L., H. Cheng, J. Wang, J.E. Simon, Q.L. Wu, D. Zhao, E. Carry, M.G. Feruzzi, J. Faith, B. Valcarcel, K. Hao and G.M Pasinetti. A comprehensive database and analysis framework to incorporate multiscale data types and enable integrated analysis of bioactive polyphenols. Molecular Pharmaceutics. 15(3):840-850. doi: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.7b00412

 

  1. Ho L, D. Zhao, K. Ono, K. Ruan, I. Mogno, M. Tsuji, E. Carry, J. Brathwaite, S. Sims, T. Frolinger, S. Westfall, P. Mazzola, Q.L. Wu  K. Hao, T.E. Lloyd, J.E. Simon, J. Faith and G.M. Pasinetti. Heterogeneity in gut microbiota drive polyphenol metabolism that influences α-synuclein misfolding and toxicity. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 64:170-181.
    2018.Yuan, B., Byrnes D., Giurleo D., Villani T., Simon J.E., Wu Q.L. Rapid screening of toxic glycoalkaloids and micronutrients in edible nightshades (Solanum spp.). Journal of Food and Drug Analysis 26(2):751-760.

 

  1. Pyne, R., J. Honig, J. Vaiciunas, C. Wyenandt and J.E. Simon. Population structure, genetic diversity, and downy mildew resistance among Ocimum species germplasm. BMC Plant Biology 23(18):69. Epub2018 Apr 23.

 

  1. Hwang, L.C., H.R. Juliani, and J.E. Simon. Assessing Traditional and Sustainable Harvesting Methods on the Collection of Two Leading Non-Timber Forest Products – Griffonia simplicifolia and Xylopia aethiopica – In Liberia. Sustainable Food Production Vol. 4:1-10.

 

  1. Wyenandt, C.A., L.R. Maimone, K. Homa, A. Madeiras, R.L. Wick and J.E. Simon. Detection of the downy mildew pathogen on seed of basil following field infection in southern New Jersey. HortTechnology 28(5):637-641. DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH03849-17

 

  1. Simon, J.E. C.A. Wyenandt and R.M. Pyne. Downy Mildew Resistant/Tolerant Sweet Basil Varieties. US Patent No. US 10,159,212 B1. Date of Patent issue: December 25, 2018. This patent includes eight downy mildew resistant basils, including the four now in the commercial marketplace.

 

  1. Juliani, H.R., D. Kolleh, L.C. Hwang, T.V.K. Brown Sr., C.K. Mulbah, D.L. Jordan, P.G.S. Ndaloma, C.E. Farin, B. Thapa, M. Kesselman, R. Govindasamy, A. Ayeni, A. Busia, O. Alidou, R. Horton, L. Tucker, M.G. Robson, and J.E. Simon. Developing a revised and modernized curriculum for Cuttington University’s College of Agriculture and Sustainable Development (CASD): A collaborative effort between Rutgers, North Carolina State and Cuttington Universities. Special Issue of the Liberian Studies Journal 43(1 and 2):158-188.