Publications and Presentations

Joshi, A.P.K., H.P.V. Rupasinghe and N.L. Pitts. 2010. Comparison of non-fried apple snacks with commercially available fried snacks. Food Sci. Technol. Internat. (In Press).

Joshi, A.P.K., H.P.V. Rupasinghe, and N.L. Pitts. 2010. Sensory and nutritional quality of the apple snacks prepared by vaccum impregnation process. J. Food Quality (In Press).

N.L. Pitts, Marta Chiappe, Bizuayehu Mengiste. 2010. Internationalizing our Classrooms: Drawing on our Discipline and Pedagogical Experiences. A peer-reviewed poster accepted for the Annual International Conference of AIAEE (Association of International Agricultural Education and Extension). May 2010, Saskatoon, SK

N.L. Pitts, S.N. Goodyear, T. Astatkie. 2010. Approaches Used and Lessons Learned in Participatory Curriculum Development with Partner Institutions in The Gambia, Ethiopia and Colombia. A peer-reviewed poster accepted for the Annual International Conference of AIAEE. May 2010, Saskatoon, SK

H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe, Laixin Wang, Nancy L. Pitts, and T. Astatkie. 2009. Baking and Sensory Characteristics of Muffins incorporated with Apple Skin Powder. J. Food Quality. 32: 685-694.

Vasantha Rupasinghe, H-P.; Laixin, Wang.; Huber, G.M.; Pitts, N.L. 2008. Effect of baking on dietary fibre and phenolics of muffins incorporated with apple skin powder. Food Chemistry. 107(3): 1217-1224.

Joshi, A.P.K., H.P.V. Rupasinghe, S. Khanizadeh, and N.L. Pitts. 2007. Biochemical characterization of enzymatic browning in selected apple genotypes. Can. J. Plant Sci. 87:1067-1074.

Ajit P.K. Joshi, H. P. V. Rupasinghe, N. L. Pitts, and S. Khanizadeh. Development of Healthy and Convenient Snack Food. 2007. A poster at the Atlantic Agricultural Science and Communication Workshop, NSAC.

N.L. Pitts. 2007. Mature Students at Waterside University-College. A M. Ad. Ed. thesis, St FX.

Ajit P.K. Joshi, S. Cheng, S. Khanizadeh, N.L. Pitts, and P. V. Rupasinghe. 2007. Enzymatic browning in selected apple genotypes. Plant Canada. June 2007.

Ajit P.K. Joshi, H. P. V. Rupasinghe, N. L. Pitts. 2007. Development of Value-added Non-fried Apple Chips. A poster presented at NSAC Research Day, Spring 2007.

H.P.V. Rupasinghe, C. Kean, L. Wang, and N. L. Pitts, 2006. Degradation of apple phenolics in a model muffin system. Phenolics Communications, XXIII International Conference on Polyphenols, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

H.P.V., Rupasinghe, L. Wang, G. Huber, and N. L. Pitts. Apple peels as a value-added food ingredient in a model muffin system. Presented at the Halifax 2006 Joint Colloquium.

N.L. Pitts. 2006. Mature Students in First Year University Chemistry. Atlantic Canada Association of Science Educators, Fredericton, N.B.

N. L. Pitts. 2006. Are you older than me? (Mature students in the Classroom) AAU 2005 Conference Proceedings, NSAC, Truro N.S.

N. L. Pitts. 2006. Training Manual and Resource Materials for Analysis of Agricultural Samples. Customized training and educational resource for Ethiopian colleagues, Truro, N.S.

N. L. Pitts. 2006. Are you older than me? (Mature students in the Classroom) AAU 2005 Conference Proceedings, NSAC, Truro N.S.

N.C. Posecion, N. L. Crowe, A.R. Robinson, and S.K. Asiedu. 2005. The development of a goat's milk yogurt. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 85: 1909.

N.L. Crowe. 2004. How high school has transformed my university classroom. Atlantic Canada Association of Science Educators Conference, Mount Allison, NB.

N. L. Crowe and P. Betts. 2004. Learning from both sides of the desk. Atlantic Canada Association of Science Educators Conference, Mount Allison, NB.

N. L. Crowe. 2004. Experiencing aspects of the transitions firsthand. AAU 2004 Conference Proceedings, Dalhousie University, Halifax. N.S.

G. Pearson, N. Crowe, C. Madigan. 2004. Learning communities for engineering: The next two years at NSAC. AAU 2004 Conference Proceeding, Dalhousie University, Halifax. N.S

N.L. Crowe. 2003. A snapshot of the schism between high school and university classes. STLHE Annual Conference Proceedings. University of British Columbia.

D. Percival, N. Crowe, D. Stevens, P. O'Laughlin. 2002. Reduction in anthocyanin exudation from individual quick frozen lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium AIT.) through use of edible films. Acta Hort. 574: 139.

N.L. Crowe. June 2002. “My New Perspectives on Agriculture”, presented as part of the CASE-NSAC Community Awareness Seminar.

N.L. Crowe. May 2002. "Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Foods". Invited agri-science expert. PEI Department of Education.

N.L. Crowe. May 2002. “Readings from my International Travel Journals”. Presented to the Margaret Jean Lacey UCW group, Onslow United Church.

N.L. Crowe. September 2001. “Genetically Modified Foods - A Balanced View”. Invited speaker at the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC). Halifax, NS.

N.L.Crowe. August 2001. "Food Safety". Canadian Home Economics Association “Eyes Wide Open” Conference, NSAC.

N.C. Posecion, N.L. Crowe, A.R.Robinson, S.K. Asiedu. June 4, 2001. "The Development of a Goat Milk Yogurt". A paper presented at NSAC International Research Day, NSAC.

N. L. Crowe. July 2001.“Reflections on International “Train-the-Trainers” Activities”. Pictorial Poster prepared for the International Research Day, NSAC

N.L. Crowe . 2001. "Sharing a Piece of Our World"; a compilation of thoughts on internationalization and the CASE-NSAC project; published in the NSAC International, February 2001.

N.L. Crowe , May 2001. "Jamaican agriculture and food practices" and " Potatoes - from a Food Scientist's Perspective"; presentations made to PEI high school classrooms as an invited agri-science expert and guest speaker

N.L. Crowe , April 2001. "New Thoughts on Some Familiar Themes: Ideas to Rejuvenate our Classrooms", presented in the NSAC Seminar Series

N.L. Crowe , February 2001. "My International Food Experiences", presented to the NSAC community.

N.L. Crowe , October 2000."Recent Advances in Food Biotechnology", presented at the Association of Science Teachers, Halifax.

N.L. Crowe , August 2000. "Food Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Foods", presented at the PEI Educators Conference, Charlottetown, PEI.

N.L.Crowe. August 1999. "How about Carrots ... or Potato Chips to Help Bridge the Gap?"APICS Education Conference, Halifax, N.S.

N.L. Crowe. May 2001. Visiting Expert, PEI Department of Education, spoke to PEI Agri-science classes on :
"International Agricultural and Food Experiences"
" Pink French Fries - Potato and Potato Chip Quality"
"Chromatography" (hands-on)
"Estimating Fat Content in Foods"

N. L. Crowe. Novermber 1999. "Food Issues - Local and Global", presented to NS High School Students.

N. L. Crowe. Spring 2000. " Menu du jour", a hands-on presentation to NS Agri-science teachers.

N.L. Crowe , August 2000. "Food Biotechnology", presented at the Agriculture and Agri-foods XI Summer Institute, NSAC.

N.C.Posecion, N.L. Crowe , A.R. Robinson, S.K. Asiedu. October 2000. The Development of a Goat Milk Yogurt. A poster presented at the Atlantic Agricultural Science and Technology Workshop, NSAC.

S. Menon, K. Rouvinen-Watt, N.Crowe, B. Rathgeber. October 2000. Fur Product Quality - Effect of Poultry and Herring Based Diets on Amino Acid, Fatty Acid and Mineral Profiles in Mink. A poster presented at the Atlantic Agricultural Science and Technology Workshop, NSAC.

N.L. Crowe . 1999. "Quality of Potato Products" "International Food Experiences", and "Chromatography". Presented as a Resource Expert to the PEI Agriculture course.

N.L. Crowe . 1999. "Food Safety" Invited Keynote Speaker at the PEI Educator Conference, PEI Agricultural Human Resource Council, August, 1999. Charlottetown, PEI,

N.L. Crowe . 1999. "HACCP and ISO9000 in the N.A. Food Industry", "Postharvest and Food Quality", "Nutraceuticals in Canada and the U.S.A.", and "Biotechnolgoy and the N.A. Food Industry". Invited Seminars presented December 1999 at Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China as a Beijing-sponsored Foreign Expert.

N.L. Crowe . 1998. "Understanding Food Labels" An invited speaker to the Association of Science Teachers, October, 1998, Halifax, N.S.

N.L. Crowe . 1998. "The Exciting World of Food Chemistry". Presented as part of an in-service day for PEI Science Teachers, October 1998, Truro, N.S.

N.L. Crowe . 1998. "Overview of HACCP. An invited speaker to the On Farm Food Safety Workshop, N.B. Federation of Agrciulture, March, 1998, Moncton, N.B.

N. L. Crowe, 1997. "Biotechnology and the Food Industry". An invited speaker at the Association of Science Teachers, October, 1997, Halifax, N.S.

J.P. Cant, A.H. Fredeen, T. MacIntyre, J. Gunn, N. Crowe . 1997. Effect of fish oil and monensin on milk composition in dairy cows. Can. J. Animal Sci. 77:125.

N.L. Crowe . 1997. Flour Power - Aspects of Flour in Commercial Baking. Presented to the Atlantic Section of the Bakery Association, Truro, N.S.

C.L. Landsburg, N.L. Crowe , N. Goodyear. 1997. Quality Evaluation of Nova Scotia Mint. Presented at the Agricultural Institute of Canada Annual Conference, August, Truro, N.S.

N.L. Crowe . 1996. Concerns and Questions about Food Labels. Presented at the annual Association of Science Teachers, Halifax, N.S.

N.L. Crowe . 1996. "Helping Students with Vitamin C Analysis" and "Black Boxes of Chemistry" at an N.S. Science Teachers In-Service Day, Truro, N.S.

J.T. Gunn, A.H. Fredeen, N.L.Crowe, R.G. Ackman. 1995. Omega-3 enriched milk. Presented at NSAC Research Showcase.

C.D. Landsburg, N.L. Crowe , N. Goodyear. 1995. Quality evaluation of NS grown mint. Presented at NSAC Research Showcase.

C.D. Landsburg, N.L. Crowe , N. Goodyear. 1995. Quality evaluation of essential oil from N.S. grown mint. Presented at CIFST Annual Conference, Halifax, N.S.

N.L. Crowe and M.W. Pitts. 1995. Quality aspects of meat from Texel-sired lambs. Presented at CIFST Annual Conference, Halifax, N.S.

E. Chen, I. Alli, V. Ervin, N. Crowe , B. Baker. 1993. Process of Preparing Protein Concentrates from Brewer's Spent Grain. Canadian Patent 1, 317, 413.

D.R. Lynch, D. Kichelski, S. Peloquin, C.S. Schaupmeyer, L. Lacroix, D. Waterer, W.T. Andrew, J. Holley, N. Crowe , B. Mcconnell. 1991. Niska - A maincrop chipping potato cultivar with high specific gravity and good quality after storage. Am. Pot. J. 68:143.

Crowe, N.L. and Rasper, V.F. 1988. The ability of chlorine and chlorine-related oxidants to induce oxidative gelation in wheat flour pentosans. J. Cereal Sci. 7:283.

Crowe, N.L. , Dench, M., and Hironaka, J. 1989. Development and evaluation of a carrot leather snack food. A poster presented at the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference, May 1989 in Quebec City, P.Q.

Crowe, N.L. 1988. Effect of chlorine compounds and other oxidants on the oxidative gelation and cake baking properties of wheat flour pentosans. Ph.D. Thesis. University of Guelph.

Crowe, N.L. and Rasper, V.F. 1988. Physicochemical characteristics of chlorinated pentosans. A paper presented at the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference, May 1988 in Winnipeg, MB.

Crowe, N.L. and Rasper, V.F. 1988. The ability of chlorine and chlorine-related oxidants to induce oxidative gelation in wheat flour pentosans. J. Cereal Sci. 7:283.

Crowe, N.L. and Rasper, V.F. 1987. An examination of chlorinated pentosans in cake batter systems. Paper presented at the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference, May 1987 in Hamilton, ON.

Crowe, N.L. and Rasper, V.F. 1986. Chlorinated pentosans and the functionality of cake batters. A paper presented at the American Association of Cereal Chemists Conference, October 1986, in Toronto, ON.

Crowe, N.L. and Rasper, V.F. 1986. Chlorination of wheat flour pentosans. A poster presented at the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference, July 1986, in Calgary, AB.

Crowe, N.L. , Alli, I., and Baker, B.E. 1985. Solubilization of nitrogenous constituents of Brewer's spent grain, J. Inst. Brew. 91:148.

Crowe, N.L. 1984. Studies on the Nitrogenous Constituents of Brewer's Spent Grain. M.Sc. Thesis. McGill University.