Dr. Juan L. Silva

Abdallah, A., Silva, J. L., Schilling, W., Stafne, E. T., White, S. B. 2025. Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on Spinach and Blueberries Treated With Aqueous Chlorine Dioxide and Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) Extract. Journal of Food Protection 88(8):100559.

Abdallah, A., Silva, J. L., Schilling, M. W., Stafne, E. T., White, S. 2025. Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on spinach and blueberries treated with aqueous chlorine dioxide and muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) extract. Journal of food Protection

Abdallah-Ruiz, A., Esteban-Perez, C., White, S. B., Schilling, W., Zhang, X., Stafne, E. T., Rodríguez-Magaña, A., Peña-Baracaldo, F., Moreno-Ortiz, C. A., Silva, J. L. 2024. Baseline microbiota of blueberries, soil, and irrigation water from blueberry farms located in three geographical regions. Heliyon 10(23):e40762.

Leopard, J., Mathews, R., Silva, ., White, S. 2023. Assessing Microbial Risks of Raw Goat Milk and Dairy Goat Farmer Food Safety Perceptions in Mississippi. Mississippi Academy of Sciences 68(2-3).

Adegoye, G. A., Tolar-Peterson, T., Ene-Obong, H. N., Nuntah, J. N., Pasqualino, M. M., Mathews, R., Silva, J. L., Cheng, W., Evans, M. W., Pincus, L. 2023. Development and Validation of Nutrition and Food Safety Educational Material for Fish Processors in Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20(6):4891.

Haque, M., Silva, J. L. 2023. Proximate Composition, Retained Water, and Bacterial Load for Two Sizes of Hybrid Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus × Ictalurus punctatus) Fillets at Different Process Steps. Foods 12(5):1112.

Kerdsup, P., Hattayapichat, P., Silva, J. L., Tantratian, S. 2022. Survival of potential probiotic isolated from fermented tea leaf and encapsulated in multilayer beads stored in makiang (Cleistocalyx nervosum var. paniala) juice. Food Bioscience 50:102015.

Canales Medina, D., Silva, J. L., Anderson, J. F. 2022. The Adoption of Food Safety Practices and the Implications of Regulation for Small Scale Farms. Journal of Extension 60(2).

Liao, Y., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Hu, W., Chen, B. 2022. Effects of roasting degrees on phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in coffee beans from different geographic origins. LWT 168:113965.

Abdallah-Ruiz, A., Wood, L. S., Kim, T., Schilling, W., White, S. B., Chen, B., Durango-Villadiego, A., Silva, J. L. 2022. Microbial Indicators and Possible Focal Points of Contamination during Production and Processing of Catfish. Foods 11(18):2778.

Abdallah Ruiz, A., Siberio Wood, L., Kim, T., Schilling, M. W., White, S., Chen, B., Durango-Villadiego, A., Silva, J. L. 2022. Microbial indicators and possible focal points of contamination during production and processing of catfish. . Foods 11(2778).

Liao, Y., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Chen, B. 2022. A New Approach for Quantifying Purpurogallin in Brewed Beverages Using LC-MS in Combination with Solid Phase Extraction. Foods 11(10):1429.

Kim, S., Meyers, S. L., Silva, J. L., Schilling, M. W., Wood, L. S. 2021. Sensory and Nutritional Characteristics of Concept Frozen Desserts Made from Underutilized Sweetpotato Roots. HortTechnology 1(aop):1--7.

Jinnoros, J., Innawong, B., Udomkun, P., Parakulsuksatid, P., Silva, J. L. 2021. The Feasibility of Using Pulsed-Vacuum in Stimulating Calcium-Alginate Hydrogel Balls. Foods 10(7):1521.

Kim, S., Meyers, S. L., Silva, J. L., Schilling, M. W., Wood, L. S. 2021. Sensory and Nutritional Characteristics of Concept Frozen Desserts Made from Underutilized Sweetpotato Roots. HortTechnology 31(3):259-265.

Ramos Cassellis, M., Luna Guevara, M., Silva, J. L. 2020. Evaluation of cellulase activity of fungi isolated from vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia ex Andrews). International Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Research 38(8):33-39.

Silva, J. L., Cassellis,, M., Maria E. Ramos Cassellis1, Maria L. Luna Guevara1*, Jorge E. Campos Contreras2,Victor M Salazar Rojas2, Alma Karina Leon Teutli, . 2020. Evaluation of cellulase activity of fungi isolated from vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia Jacks. ex Andrews). Int. J. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res. 8:33-39.

Luna-Guevara, J. J., Arenas-Hernandez, M. M., Martínez de la Peña, C., Silva, J. L., Luna-Guevara, M. L. 2019. The Role of PathogenicE. coliin Fresh Vegetables: Behavior, Contamination Factors, and Preventive Measures. International Journal of Microbiology 2019:1-10.

Siberio, L., Kim, T., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L. 2019. Incidence of Salmonella spp. in catfish farming environments by improved detection method. Food Control

Hendrix, J. D., Zhang, X., Campbell, Y. L., Zhang, L., Siberio, L., Cord, C., Silva, J. L., Goddard, J., Kim, T., Phillips, T. W., Schilling, M. W. 2018. Effects of temperature, relative humidity, and protective netting on Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank)(Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) infestation, fungal growth, and product quality of dry cured hams. Journal of Stored Products Research 77:211--218.

Silva, J. L. 2018. Effects of temperature on biofilm formation and quorum sensing of Aeromonas hydrophilla. J Italian Food Science 30(3):456-466.

Hendrix, J. D., Zhang, X., Campbell, Y. L., Zhang, L., Siberio, L., Cord, C. L., Silva, J. L., Goddard, J., Kim, T., Phillips, T. W., Schilling, M. W. 2018. Effects of temperature, relative humidity, and protective netting on Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae) infestation, fungal growth, and product quality of dry cured hams. Journal of Stored Products Research 77:211-218.

Becerra Ossa, J. P., Durango Villadiego, A. M., Silva, J. L., Murillo Bocanegra, J. E., Corredor Gómez, A. 2017. Incidencia de Salmonella spp en bagre de canal (Ictalurus punctatus) en Mississippi, Estados Unidos. Producción + Limpia 12(1).

Luna-Guevara, J. J., Luna-Guevara, M. L., Cruz-Diaz, Y., Leyva-Abascal, L., Silva, J. L., Herrera-Cabrera, B. E. 2016. Medidas y limites de control durante el proceso de beneficiado de Vainilla planifolia Jacks. ex Andrews. Agroproductividad. Agroproductividad 9(Suplemento):33-34.

Ciaramella, M., Allen, P., Joseph, P., D’Abramo, L., Silva, J. L., Kim, T., Schilling, M. 2014. Effect of salt treatments on survival and consumer acceptability of freshwater prawn, Macrobranchium rosenbergii. Aquaculture 428:184–188.

Desai, M. A., Joseph, P., Suman, S. P., Silva, J. L., Kim, T., Schilling, M. W. 2014. Proteome basis of red color defect in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fillets. LWT-Food Science and Technology 57(1):141–148.

Shen, Q., Jangam, P. M., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, W., Silva, J. L. 2014. Low, Medium, and High Heat Tolerant Strains of Listeria monocytogenes and Increased Heat Stress Resistance after Exposure to Sublethal Heat. Journal of Food Protection 77(8):1298-1307.

Shen, Q., Jangam, P. M., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, W., Silva, J. L. 2014. Low, medium, and high heat tolerant strains of Listeria monocytogenes and increased heat stress resistance after exposure to sublethal heat. Journal of food protection 77(8):1298-307.

Desai, M. A., Joseph, P., Suman, S. P., Silva, J. L., Kim, T., Schilling, M. W. 2014. Proteome basis of red color defect in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) fillets. LWT - Food Science and Technology 57(1):141-148.

Sheibani, E., Kim, T., Wang, D. S., Silva, J. L., Arancibia, R., Matta, F. B., Picha, D. 2014. Optimization of Hot Water Treatment for Sprout and Spoilage Inhibition of Cured Sweet Potato. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 38(1):493-498.

Soni, K. A., Oladunjoye, A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L., Mikel, B., Bailey, H. 2013. Inhibition and inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium biofilms from polystyrene and stainless steel surfaces by essential oils and phenolic constituent carvacrol. Journal of food protection 76(2):205--212.

Kin, S., Morrison, R., Tolentino, A. C., Pham, A. J., Smith, B. S., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Schilling, M. W. 2013. Sensory and Physicochemical Properties of Smoked Catfish Sausages. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 22(5):496–507.

Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L., Pham, A. J., Kim, T., D’Abramo, L. R., Jackson, V. 2013. Sensory Enhancement of Freshwater Prawns Through Post-Harvest Salt Acclimation. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 22(2):129–136.

Oladunjoye, A., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L., Mikel, B., Bailey, R. H., Mahmoud, B. S., Sharma, C. S. 2013. Synergistic activity between lauric arginate and carvacrol in reducing Salmonella in ground turkey. Poultry Science 92(5):1357-1365.

Oladunjoye, A., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L., Mikel, B., Bailey, H., Mahmoud, B. S., Sharma, C. S. 2013. Synergistic activity between lauric arginate and carvacrol in reducing Salmonella in ground turkey. Poultry science 92(5):1357-65.

Soni, K. A., Oladunjoye, A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Mikel, W. B., Bailey, H. 2013. Inhibition and inactivation of Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enterica biofilms from polystyrene and stainless steel surfaces by essential oils. Journal of Food Protection 76(2):205-212.

Soni, K. A., Oladunjoye, A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L., Mikel, B., Bailey, R. H. 2013. Inhibition and Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium Biofilms from Polystyrene and Stainless Steel Surfaces by Essential Oils and Phenolic Constituent Carvacrol. Journal of Food Protection 76(2):205-212.

Kin, S., Schilling, M. W., Kim, T., Smith, B. S., Silva, J. L., Campano, S. G., Jackson, V. 2012. Effects of potassium lactate and acetate on listeria monocytogenes inhibition, physicochemical and sensory properties of smoked catfish fillets. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 21(4):338–350.

Kin, S., Wes Schilling, M., Smith, B. S., Kim, T., Byron Williams, J., Silva, J. L. 2012. Use of Antimicrobials to Extend Shelf Life in Fresh Catfish Fillets. MAFES (Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station) 24.

Desai, M. A., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L. 2012. Reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Catfish Fillets by Essential Oils and Phenolic Constituent Carvacrol. Journal of Food Science 77(9).

Desai, M. A., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L. 2012. Reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in raw catfish fillets by essential oils and phenolic constituent carvacrol. Journal of food science 77(9):M516-22.

Desai, M. A., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L. 2012. Reduction of Listeria monocytogenes Biofilms on Stainless Steel and Polystyrene Surfaces by Essential Oils. Journal of Food Protection 75(7):1332-1337.

Desai, M. A., Soni, K. A., Nannapaneni, R., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L. 2012. Reduction of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on stainless steel and polystyrene surfaces by essential oils. Journal of food protection 75(7):1332-7.

Lilly, R. A., Schilling, M., Silva, J. L., Martin, J., Corzo, A. 2011. The effects of dietary amino acid density in broiler feed on carcass characteristics and meat quality. The Journal of Applied Poultry Research 20(1):56–67.

Kim, T. J., Corbitt, M. P., Silva, J. L., Wang, D. S., Jung, Y., Spencer, B. 2011. Optimization of Hot Water Treatment for Removing Microbial Colonies on Fresh Blueberry Surface. Journal of Food Science 76(6).

Kin, S., Schilling, M. W., Smith, B. S., Silva, J. L., Kim, T., Pham, A. J., Campano, S. G. 2011. Potassium Acetate and Potassium Lactate Enhance the Microbiological and Physical Properties of Marinated Catfish Fillets. Journal of Food Science 76(4).

Kin, S., Schilling, M. W., Smith, B. S., Silva, J. L., Kim, T., Pham, A. J., Campano, S. G. 2011. Potassium acetate and potassium lactate enhance the microbiological and physical properties of marinated catfish fillets. Journal of food science 76(4):S242-50.

Pyla, R., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Jung, Y. 2010. Proteome analysis of Azotobacter vinelandii ∆arrF mutant that overproduces poly-β-hydroxybutyrate polymer. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 88(6):1343-1354.

Chen, B., Pyla, R., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Jung, Y. 2010. Incidence and Persistence of in the Catfish Processing Environment and Fresh Fillets. Journal of Food Protection 73(9):1641-1650.

Chen, B., Pyla, R., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Jung, Y. 2010. Prevalence and contamination patterns of Listeria monocytogenes in catfish processing environment and fresh fillets. Food Microbiology 27(5):645-652.

Pyla, R., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Jung, Y. 2010. Enhanced antimicrobial activity of starch-based film impregnated with thermally processed tannic acid, a strong antioxidant. International Journal of Food Microbiology 137(2-3):154-160.

Kin, S., Schilling, M. W., Smith, B. S., Silva, J. L., Jackson, V., Kim, T. 2010. Phosphate type affects the quality of injected catfish fillets. Journal of food science 75(1):S74-80.

Chen, B., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Jung, Y. 2009. Positive Correlation Between the Expression of inlA and inlB Genes of Listeria monocytogenes and Its Attachment Strength on Glass Surface. Food Biophysics 4(4):304-311.

Kin, S., Schilling, M. W., Silva, J. L., Smith, B. S., Jackson, V., Kim, T. 2009. Effects of phosphate type on the quality of vacuum-tumbled catfish fillets. Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology 18(4):400–415.

Kin, S., Schilling, M. W., Smith, B. S., Kim, T., Williams, J., Silva, J. L. 2009. Ingredient Optimization in Fresh, Marinated Catfish Fillets. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station

Pyla, R., Kim, T., Silva, J. L., Jung, Y. 2009. Overproduction of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate in the Azotobacter vinelandii mutant that does not express small RNA ArrF. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 84(4):717-724.

Zheljazkov, V. D., Silva, J. L., Patel, M., Stojanovic, J., Lu, Y., Kim, T., Horgan, T. 2008. Human Hair as a Nutrient Source for Horticultural Crops. HortTechnology 18(4):592-596.

Laohakunjit, N., Kerdchoechuen, O., Matta, F. B., Silva, J. L., Holmes, W. E. 2007. Postharvest Survey of Volatile Compounds in Five Tropical Fruits Using Headspace-solid Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME). HortScience 42(2):309-314.

Stojanovic, J., Silva, J. L. 2007. Influence of osmotic concentration, continuous high frequency ultrasound and dehydration on antioxidants, colour and chemical properties of rabbiteye blueberries. Food Chemistry 101(3):898-906.

Chou, C., Silva, J. L., Wang, C. 2006. Prevalence and typing of Listeria monocytogenes in raw catfish fillets. Journal of food protection 69(4):815--819.

Chou, C., Silva, J. L., Wang, C. 2006. Prevalence and Typing of Listeria monocytogenes in Raw Catfish Fillets. Journal of Food Protection 69(4):815-819.

Bosworth, B. G., Wolters, W. R., Silva, J. L., Chamul, R. S. 2006. Slush-Ice Storage of Catfish Carcasses. North American Journal of Aquaculture 68(1):99-102.

Silva, J. L., Marroquin, E., Matta, F. B., Garner, J. O., Stojanovic, J. 2005. Physicochemical, carbohydrate and sensory characteristics of highbush and rabbiteye blueberry cultivars. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 85(11):1815-1821.

Bosworth, B. G., Wolters, W. R., Silva, J. L., Chamul, R. S., Park, S. 2004. Comparison of Production, Meat Yield, and Meat Quality Traits of NWAC103 Line Channel Catfish, Norris Line Channel Catfish, and Female Channel Catfish × Male Blue Catfish F1 Hybrids. North American Journal of Aquaculture 66(3):177-183.

Wang, C., Silva, J. L. 1999. Prevalence and characteristics of Aeromonas species isolated from processed channel catfish. Journal of food protection 62(1):30--34.

Wang, C., Silva, J. L. 1999. Prevalence and Characteristics of Aeromonas Species Isolated from Processed Channel Catfish. Journal of Food Protection 62(1):30-34.

Cai, P., Harrison, M. A., Huang, Y., Silva, J. L. 1997. Toxin Production by Clostridium botulinum Type E in Packaged Channel Catfish. Journal of Food Protection 60(11):1358-1363.

Fernandes, C. F., Flick, G. J., Silva, J. L., Mccaskey, T. A. 1997. Influence of Processing Schemes on Indicative Bacteria and Quality of Fresh Aquacultured Catfish Filletst. Journal of Food Protection 60(1):54-58.

Pankasemsuk, T., Garner, J. O., Matta, F. B., Silva, J. L. 1996. Translucent Flesh Disorder of Mangosteen Fruit (Garcinia mangostana L.). HortScience 31(1):112-113.

Silva, J. L., Marroquin, E., Matta, F. B., Herrera, E. A. 1995. Eating Quality and Other Characteristics of New Mexico Pecan Cultivars Harvested over Three Years. HortTechnology 5(3):206-208.

Silva, J. L., Matta, F. B., Herrera, E. A. 1995. Quality Indices and Sensory Scores Support Early Harvest of Pecans. HortTechnology 5(3):208-211.

Silva, J. L., Alexis, K. 1994. PREDICTION OF STARCH AND OTHER SOLIDS CONTENT IN SWEETPOTATOES BY VISCOSITY. HortScience 29(7):738d-738.

Silva, J. L. 1993. EVALUATION AND BATING OF SENSORY ATTRIBUTES IN BAKED AND CANNED SWEETPOTATOES. HortScience 28(4):262D-262.

Phromtong, C., Woods, F. M., Garner, J. O., Silva, J. L. 1990. DIFFERENCES IN CHILLING TOLERANCE OF SWEET POTATO GENOTYPES. HortScience 25(8):863d-863.

Bardwell, T., Garner, J. O., Xing, H. J., Silva, J. L. 1990. ENZYMATIC CHANGES IN REFRIGERATED SHELLED SOUTHERN PEAS. HortScience 25(8):863c-863.