Other Publications

Book Chapters:

Rupasinghe, H.P.V., S. Thilakarathna, and S. Nair. 2012. Polyphenols of Apples and Their Potential Health Benefits. In: Polyphenols: Chemistry, Dietary Sources and Health Benefits (Eds.) J. Sun, K. N. Prasad, A. Ismail, B. Yang, X. You and L. Li, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY, USA. ISBN: 978-1-62081-868-8 (In Press).

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. and A.P.K. Joshi. 2012. Phytochemicals and Health benefits of Dried Apple Snacks. In: Dried Fruits: Phytochemicals and Health Applications (Ed.) C. Alasalvar and F. Shahidi, Wiley Publishers, Inc. Oxford, UK. (In Press).

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. and L. J. Yu. 2012. Emerging Preservation Methods for Fruit Juices and Beverages. In: Food Additives (Ed. Y. El-Samragy), pp 65-82. InTech - Open Access Publisher. Rijeka, Croatia. ISBN: 979-953-307-112-0.

Kathiirvel P. and H.P.V. Rupasinghe. 2012. Plant-derived antioxidants as potential omega-3 PUFA stabilizers. In: Fish Oil: Production, Consumption and Health Benefits (Ed.) M. Van Dijk and J. Vitek, pp. 157-186. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Hauppauge, NY, USA. ISBN: 978-1-61470-963-3.

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. 2008. The role of polyphenols in quality, postharvest handling, and processing of fruits. In: Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers (Ed.) Paliyath, G., Murr, D.P., Handa, A.K., and S. Lurie, S. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. pp.260-281. ISBN: 978 0 8138 0408 8.

Schofield, A., H.P.V. Rupasinghe, and G. Paliyath. 2008. Biosynthesis of isoprenoids in fruits and vegetables. In: Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers (Ed.) Paliyath, G., Murr, D.P., Handa, A.K., and S. Lurie, S. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. pp. 282-300.

Jackson, C-J. C. and H.P.V. Rupasinghe. 2002. Food sources and composition of phytoestrogens. In: Phytoestrogens and Health (Ed.) M. Messina, AOCS Press, Champaign, IL, USA. pp. 95-123.

Patent Applications:

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. et al. Antioxidant extract from fruit skin. A US provisional Patent application (61/014958); PCT Publication Number WO 2009/076776 A1 (Published on June 25, 2009).

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. et al. Non-fried apple food products processing for their preparation. A US provisional Patent application (61/106008) (submitted on October 16, 2008).

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. and G.S. Robertson. Phenolic compositions derived from apple skin and uses thereof in the prevention and treatment of oxidative stress. A US provisional Patent application (61/333,091) (submitted on May 10, 2010).

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. et al.. Apple skin extracts for reduction of cholesterol levels. A US provisional Patent application (61/349,177) (submitted on May 27, 2010).

Selected Semi-Technical Reports:

MacIntosh, R.I.W., H.P.V. Rupasinghe, C. Embree, and D. Erith. 2006. Apple-based bio-product: market and industry development analysis – Phase 1 Overview of existing markets for traditional apple products. pp. 38.

Rupasinghe, H.P.V., and C. Embree. 2005. Tree Fruit Research in Japan. The Annual Report 2005 of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association. Kentville, NS. pp. 67-72.

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. 2004. Opportunities for Value-added Apple Products. Annual Report 2004 of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association. Kentville, NS. pp. 74-76.

Rupasinghe, H.P.V. 2003. Using change for success: Fruit-based Bio-product Research at the NSAC. Annual Report 2004 of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association. Kentville, NS. pp. 66-69.

Contact Information:

Department of Environmental Sciences,
Nova Scotia Agricultural College,
Rm 219-C Cox Institute Building,
50 Pictou Road (PO Box 550),
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 5E3

Phone: (902) 893-6623
Fax: (902) 893-1404
E-mail: vrupasinghe@nsac.ca