Comparative effects of four types of resistant starch on the techno-functional properties of low-fat meat emulsions.

The behavior of resistant starch (RS) in meat matrix depends largely on its type. Hence, the comparative impacts of high amylose corn starch (RS2), retrograded starch (RS3), acetylated starch (RS4) and high amylose-lauric acid complex (RS5) on water-fat binding capacities, texture, color and microstructure of low-fat meat emulsions were investigated. Four types of RS improved water retention, emulsion stability, textural properties and brightness of low-fat meat emulsions, displaying even better potential than inulin (positive control).

Effects of transgenerational photoperiod experience on the reproduction and development of , an egg parasitoid of the spotted lanternfly.

Transgenerational experience can affect a range of natural enemies' life-history traits and can be involved in the control of developmental plasticity. As a major egg parasitoid of the spotted lanternfly, (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), the wasp (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) is effective at suppressing its host populations. The reproductive and developmental traits of is known to depend on photoperiod conditions, but transgenerational photoperiodic effects have yet to be evaluated.