Special Reference Briefs Series
no. SRB 2008-02

Updates SRB 2000-03
[Publications from 1945-2000]

Compiled by: Mary V. Gold
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
Information Research Services Branch
National Agricultural Library
Agricultural Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture

August 2008

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• References
• Author Index
• Subject Index
• About the Alternative Farming Systems Information Center
• Request Library Materials

National Agricultural Library Cataloging Record

Gold, Mary V.
  Organically produced foods: nutritive content : citations January 2000-July 2008.
  (Special reference briefs ; NAL SRB. 2008-02)
  1. Natural foods--Composition--Bibliography. 2. Natural foods--Quality--Bibliography.
  I. Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (U.S.) II. Title.
aS21.D27S64 no. 2008-02

Introduction

What is in this bibliography. This bibliography contains 283 citations for articles, conference papers, reports and book chapters published 2000 through July 2008. Cited works focus specifically on the nutrient content of organically produced foods: vitamin and mineral content, phytonutrients (phytochemicals), fatty acids and related chemical constituents. Each cited item relates directly to food produced from organic agricultural and/or handling practices.

All items cited in this bibliography were published in English; however, important work pertaining to this topic is being conducted internationally and reported on in many languages. This bibliography updates but does not duplicate AFSIC's 2000 Special Reference Brief 2000-03, Organically Produced Foods: Nutritive Content (216 citations, 1945-2000) available online at http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/srb0003.shtml.

The descriptive Keywords attached to each citation are terms taken primarily from the National Agricultural Library's Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary (http://agclass.nal.usda.gov/agt/agt.shtml). They were selected on the basis of each cited author's article text and/or abstract. See the bibliography's Subject Index to find citations sorted by these Keywords.

The Subject Index is accompanied by an Author Index. Numbers listed after names and terms in the indexes refer to citation numbers in the text.

The majority of cited articles describe research results. Many (52) are overviews of literature and/or research (see “literature reviews” in the Subject Index to identify all such citations). 230 of the 283 cited articles discuss comparisons of organic foods with conventional foods at some level. These sources are noted in the citation and the Subject Index with the phrase, “comparative studies.”

Research on the nutritional qualities of organic food varies widely in focus, methodology, results and scientific validity. Although this bibliography, for the most part, is restricted to references from peer-reviewed sources, no attempt has been made by the bibliography author to judge the credibility of cited research. Evaluation in this regard is left to the reader.

What is not in this bibliography. There is a great deal of literature related to other aspects of organically produced foods. Except where they relate to the nutrient content of food, the following topics are NOT covered in this bibliography:

• Food sensory qualities – how food tastes
• Food appearance – physical/ cosmetic qualities
• Pesticide residues
• Antibiotic and hormone residues
• Economics – cost of organic food
• Consumer studies and preferences
• Environmental impacts of food production
• Geographic distribution issues, including “local food” topics

Research trends revealed in the literature. Interest in nutritional qualities of organic food has increased dramatically since the publication of the first AFSIC bibliography on the topic in 2000. It is evidenced in the sheer numbers of publications cited here.

Numbers by publication year (total=283):

• 2000-2001: 30
• 2002-2003: 46
• 2004-2005: 71
• 2006-2007: 116

Numbers by general commodity (total=283; some citations may refer to more than one commodity):

• Vegetables: 89/ 31%
• Fruit: 81/ 29%
• Dairy: 32/ 11%
• Meat: 28/ 10%

Numbers by top 5 research countries (total=283; affiliation of first author; foreign language publications are not included in this bibliography):

• United States: 51 (including 12 with USDA affiliation)/ 18%
• Italy: 27/ 9%
• United Kingdom: 22/ 8%
• Denmark: 21/ 7%
• Finland: 13/ 5%

Hot topics as reflected in the literature (total=283):

• Phytonutrient/ phytochemical content: 75/ 26%
• Fatty acid composition in animal products: 35/ 12%
• Post harvest/storage treatments as they affect nutritional qualities of organic foods: 29/ 10%
• Product authentication (laboratory testing of foods, plants and animals for identifiable “organic” traits): 15/ 5%

Accessing full text for cited works. Obtaining full-text for cited materials may be accomplished in one of several ways.

• Where full text is available at no cost on the Internet, a direct link is provided.
• Digital Object Identifer (DOI) codes are provided for most journal articles. The DOI system enables users to have consistent access to electronic, copyright protected texts. To locate the information about an individual article including full citation, abstract and availability information, simply attach the article DOI code to the end of this URL: http://dx.doi.org/ For more information on the DOI system, see the Web site: http://dx.doi.org/
• For access to other texts, contact your public or institutional library.

Other AFSIC Research Guides on organic food, farming and marketing topics may be found at http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/ofp/ofp.shtml

References

1. “Agri-Environmental Grass Hay: Nutritive Value and Intake in Comparison with Hay from Intensively Managed Grassland,” by L.O. Fiems, J.L. De Boever, A. De Vliegher, J.M. Vanacker, D.L. De Brabander and L. Carlier. Archives of Animal Nutrition 58, no. 3 (2004): pp. 233-244. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00039420410001701369
   Keywords: animal experimentation, animal feeding, animal health, comparative studies, nutritive value, cattle, hay, plant composition, digestibility, dietary surveys, sheep; Research affiliation: Belgium

2. “Analyzing Data to Compare Nutrients in Conventional versus Organic Crops,” by V. Worthington. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 8, no. 5 (2002): pp. 529-532. Note: Review article. Letter to the editor. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/107555302320825002
   Keywords: comparative studies, fruit composition, fruits (food), grains, literature reviews, mineral content, nutrient content, research methods, vegetables, vitamins

3. “Antioxidant Activities of Organic Grape, Pomace, Juice, Must, Wine and Their Correlation with Phenolic Content,” by H.K. Yildirim, Y.D. Akcay, U. Guvenc, A. Altindisli and E.Y. Sozmen. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 40, no. 2 (2005): pp. 133-142. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.00921.x
   Keywords: phytochemicals, processed foods, wines, wine quality, antioxidants, phenols, grapes, lipoproteins, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: Turkey

4. “Antioxidant Capacity of Leafy Vegetables as Affected by High Tunnel Environment, Fertilisation and Growth Stage,” by X. Zhao, T. Iwamoto and E.E. Carey. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 87, no. 14 (2007): pp. 2692-2699. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2866
   Keywords: comparative studies, fertilizer application, vegetables, antioxidants, research methods, greenhouse production, green leafy vegetables, lettuces, spinach, pac choi; Research affiliation: United States/ Kansas

5. “Antioxidant Content of Bio and Conventional Spice Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum L) as Determined by HPLC,” by H.G. Daood, R. Tomoskozi-Farkas and J. Kapitany. Acta Agronomica Hungarica 54, no. 2 (2006): pp. 133-140.
   Keywords: antioxidants, vegetables, high performance liquid chromatography, peppers, carotenoids, tocopherols, vitamins, varietal differences, comparative studies, ascorbic acid, cultivars; Research affiliation: Hungary

6. “Antioxidant Effectiveness of Organically and Non-Organically Grown Red Oranges in Cell Culture Systems,” by A. Tarozzi, S. Hrelia, C. Angeloni, F. Morroni, P. Biagi, M. Guardigli, G. Cantelli-Forti and P. Hrelia. European Journal of Nutrition 45, no. 3 (2006): pp. 152-158. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-005-0575-6
   Keywords: comparative studies, phytochemicals, in vitro studies, antioxidants, phenols, phytochemicals, vitamins, high performance liquid chromatography, anthocyanins, laboratory techniques, cell culture, citrus fruit, oranges, fruit composition, fruits (food); Research affiliation: Italy

7. “Antioxidant Levels and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation in Vitro by Extracts from Organically and Conventionally Cultivated Strawberries,” by M.E. Olsson, C.S. Andersson, S. Oredsson, R.H. Berglund and K.E. Gustavsson. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 54, no. 4 (2006): pp. 1248-1255. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0524776
   Keywords: comparative studies, phytochemicals, coumaric acids, antioxidants, fruit composition, fruits (food), phenols, flavanols, anthocyanins, varietal differences, cell culture, laboratory techniques, anticarcinogenic activity, ascorbic acid, strawberries, cultivars; Research affiliation: Sweden

8. “Antioxidative and Antimutagenic Activities and Polyphenol Content of Pesticide-Free and Organically Cultivated Green Vegetables Using Water-Soluble Chitosan as a Soil Modifier and Leaf Surface Spray,” by H. Ren, H. Endo and T. Hayashi. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 81, no. 15 (2001): pp. 1426-1432. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.955
   Keywords: antioxidants, phytochemicals, polyphenols, juices, vegetables, comparative studies, green leafy vegetables, peppers, spinach, onions, antimutagenic activity, laboratory techniques; Research affiliation: Japan

9. “Apple Orchard Productivity and Fruit Quality under Organic, Conventional, and Integrated Management,” by G.M. Peck, P.K. Andrews, J.P. Reganold and J.K. Fellman. Hortscience 41, no. 1 (2006): pp. 99-107.
   Keywords: antioxidants, fruits (food), fruit composition, comparative studies, mineral content, apples, sensory properties, crop quality, storage conditions, acidity; Research affiliation: United States/ Washington

10. “Are Organically Grown Apples Tastier and Healthier? A Comparative Field Study Using Conventional and Alternative Methods to Measure Fruit Quality,” by F.P. Weibel, R. Bickel, S. Leuthold and T. Alfoldi. Acta Horticulturae, no. 517 (2000): pp. 417-426. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the XXV International Horticultural Congress. Part 7. Quality of Horticultural Products: Starting Material, Auxiliary Products, Quality Control, Brussels, Belgium, August 2-7, 1998.
    Keywords: ascorbic acid, crop quality, phenols, selenium, vitamins, animal experimentation, flavanols, sensory properties, storage conditions, fruits (food), fruit composition, apples, comparative studies, phytochemicals; Research affiliation: Switzerland

11. “Artificial Rearing and Intramuscular Fatty Acid Composition of Unweaned Lambs,” by G.F. Cifuni, A. Braghieri, A.M. Riviezzi, A. Girolami and F. Napolitano. Italian Journal of Food Science 15, no. 2 (2003): pp. 241-248.
    Keywords: fatty acid composition, meat composition, comparative studies, lambs, lamb meat, cholesterol, dietary surveys, carcass quality; Research affiliation: Italy

12. “Assessment of Processing Technologies Which May Improve the Nutritional Composition of Dairy Products - Overview of Progress,” by B. Rehberger, W. Bisig, P. Eberhard, S. Mallia, P. Piccinali, H. Schlichtherle-Cerny, U. Wyss, N. Busscher, J. Kahl, M. Roose and A. Ploeger. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors,pp. 384-387. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Review article. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/10119/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: comparative studies, dairy products, milk composition, processed foods, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), literature reviews, milk processing, nutritive value; Research affiliation: Switzerland/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

13. “Basic Nutritional Attributes of Hippophae rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Populations from Uttarakhand Himalaya, India,” by D. Dhyani, R.K. Maikhuri, K.S. Rao, L. Kumar, V.K. Purohit, M. Sundriyal and K.G. Saxena. Current Science (Bangalore) 92, no. 8 (2007): pp. 1148-1152.
    Keywords: fruit composition, fruits (food), mineral content, nutrient content, acidity, sugar content, sea buckthorn; Research affiliation: India

14. “Behaviour of Different Processing Tomato Cultivars Grown Organically in Tunisia,” by A. Riahi, C. Hdider, N. Tarchoun, M.B. Khedher and I. Guezel. Acta Horticulturae, no. 758 (2007): pp. 327-331. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on the Processing Tomato, Tunis, Tunisia, June 6-8, 2006.
    Keywords: comparative studies, lycopene, phenols, varietal differences, vegetables, tomatoes, phytochemicals, brix, crop quality, acidity, cultivars; Research affiliation: Tunisia

15. “Biologically Active Compounds in Tomatoes from Various Fertilisation Systems,” by V. Schulzova and J. Hajslova. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/9872/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, tomatoes, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, fertilizer application, glycoalkaloids, nutrient content, harvest date, lycopene; Research affiliation: Czech Republic/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

16. “Carbon and Nitrogen Stable Isotope Composition of Cattle Hair: Ecological Fingerprints of Production Systems?” by M. Schwertl, K. Auerswald, R. Schaufele and H. Schnyder. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 109, no. 1 (2005): pp. 153-165. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2005.01.015
    Keywords: research methods, comparative studies, fiber quality, hairs (animal), product authenticity, cattle, laboratory techniques, isotopes; Research affiliation: Germany

17. “Carotenoids and Flavonoids in Organically Grown Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L) Genotypes after Deep Frozen Storage,” by U. Kidmose, P. Knuthsen, M. Edelenbos, U. Justesen and E. Hegelund. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 81, no. 9 (2001): pp. 918-923. Note: Conference paper: International Conference on the Nutritional Enhancement of Plant Foods, September 6-9, 2000, Norwich, UK. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.902
    Keywords: phytochemicals, spinach, vegetables, green leafy vegetables, carotenoids, flavonoids, high performance liquid chromatography, laboratory techniques, beta-carotene, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: Denmark

18. “Changes During Storage in Conventional and Ecological Wine: Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity,” by P. Zafrilla, J. Morillas, J. Mulero, J.M. Cayuela, A. Martinez-Cacha, F. Pardo and J.M. Lopez-Nicolas. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 51, no. 16 (2003): pp. 4694-4700. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf021251p
    Keywords: phytochemicals, antioxidants, storage conditions, polyphenols, wine quality, wines, varietal differences, flavanols, comparative studies, cultivars; Research affiliation: Spain

19. “Changes of Tomato Yield and Fruit Elemental Composition in Conventional, Low Input, and Organic Systems,” by G. Colla, J.P. Mitchell, D.D. Poudel and S.R. Temple. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 20, no. 2 (2002): pp. 53-67. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J064v20n02_07
    Keywords: calcium, mineral content, fertilizer application, vegetables, tomatoes, nitrogen, comparative studies; Research affiliation: Italy

20. “Characteristics of Banana Fruit from Nearby Organic versus Conventional Plantations: A Case Study,” by L.P. Caussiol and D.C. Joyce. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 79, no. 5 (2004): pp. 678-682.
    Keywords: bananas, comparative studies, fruit composition, fruits (food), storage conditions, harvest date, sensory properties; Research affiliation: Dominican Republic/ United Kingdom

21. “Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Selenium-Containing Phycocyanin Isolated from Spirulina platensis,” by Z. Huang, B.J. Guo, R.N.S. Wong and Y. Jiang. Food Chemistry 100, no. 3 (2007): pp. 1137-1143. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2005.11.023
    Keywords: antioxidants, selenium, cyanin, microalgae, Spirulina; Research affiliation: China

22. “Chemical Composition and Physical Properties of Organically Grown Onions in Central Brazil,” by C.L. Moretti, F.L.N. Berg, L.M. Mattos, J.Z. Santos, T.C.O. Saminez, F.V. Resende, J.L. Mendonca and D.B. Lima. Acta Horticulturae, no. 688 (2005): pp. 317-321. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the IVth International Symposium on Edible Alliaceae, Beijing, China, April 21-26, 2004.
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, onions, plant composition, varietal differences, crop quality, cultivars; Research affiliation: Brazil

23. “Chemical Composition, Functional Properties and Sensory Profiling of Einkorn (Triticum monococcum L),” by H. Loje, B. Moller, A.M. Laustsen and A. Hansen. Journal of Cereal Science 37, no. 2 (2003): pp. 231-240.
    Keywords: grains, wheat, einkorn, emmer, spelt, crop quality, nutrient content, sensory properties, varietal differences, protein, cultivars; Research affiliation: Denmark

24. “Chemical Composition of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) from Tenerife, the Canary Islands,” by M. Hernandez-Suarez, E.M. Rodriguez-Rodriguez and C. Diaz-Romero. Food Chemistry 106, no. 3 (2008): pp. 1046-1056. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.07.025
    Keywords: vegetables, tomatoes, nutrient content, protein, sugar content, varietal differences, comparative studies, hydroponics, cultivars; Research affiliation: Spain

25. “Chemical Parameters, Biologically Active Polyphenols and Sensory Characteristics of Some Italian Organic Wines,” by A. Lante, A. Crapisi, G. Lomolino and P. Spettoli. Journal of Wine Research 15, no. 3 (2004): pp. 203-209. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09571260500142054
    Keywords: comparative studies, coumaric acids, phytochemicals, polyphenols, quercetin, sensory properties, varietal differences, wine quality, wines, nutrient content, cultivars; Research affiliation: Italy

26. “Chemical Properties and Consumer Perception of Fluid Milk from Conventional and Pasture-Based Production Systems,” by A.E. Croissant, S.P. Washburn, L.L. Dean and M.A. Drake. Journal of Dairy Science 90, no. 11 (2007): pp. 4942-4953. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2007-0456
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, sensory properties, comparative studies, fatty acid composition, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), dairy cows, cattle; Research affiliation: United States/ USDA/ North Carolina

27. “Chemicals - a Double Standard,” by G.P. Savage. Food New Zealand 1, no. 5 (Scientific Suppl.) (2001): pp. S1-S4. Note: Review article.
    Keywords: comparative studies, literature reviews, vitamins; Research affiliation: New Zealand

28. “Chlorophyll Fluorescence-Based Low-O2 CA Storage of Organic ‘Cortland’ and ‘Delicious’ Apples,” by J.M. DeLong, R.K. Prange and P.A. Harrison. Acta Horticulturae, no. 737 (2007): pp. 31-37. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Organic Apple and Pear, Wolfville, Canada, February 28-March 2, 2006.
    Keywords: comparative studies, apples, fruits (food), fruit composition, storage conditions, crop quality, acidity; Research affiliation: Canada

29. “Cold-Storage Affects Antioxidant Properties of Apples in Caco-2 Cells,” by A. Tarozzi, A. Marchesi, G. Cantelli-Forti and P. Hrelia. Journal of Nutrition 134, no. 5 (2004): pp. 1105-1109.
    Keywords: phytochemicals, antioxidants, apples, fruit composition, fruits (food), phenols, storage conditions, anticarcinogenic activity, comparative studies, in vitro studies, laboratory techniques; Research affiliation: Italy

30. “Comment on ‘Comparison of the Total Phenolic and Ascorbic Acid Content of Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried Marionberry, Strawberry, and Corn Grown Using Conventional, Organic, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices’,” by A.S. Felsot and J.D. Rosen. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 52, no. 1 (2004): pp. 146-149. Note: Original article by D.K. Asami, Y.J. Hong, D.M. Barrett and A.E. Mitchell, this journal, v. 51, p. 1237-1241, 2003. Rebuttal to comment by A. E. Mitchell and D. M. Barrett, p. 150-152. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf030515k. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0305332
    Keywords: phytochemicals, phenols, vitamins, ascorbic acid, fruit composition, fruits (food), processed foods, vegetables, corn, strawberries, blackberries, comparative studies; Research affiliation: United States/ Washington

31. “Comparative Investigation of Concentrations of Major and Trace Elements in Organic and Conventional Danish Agricultural Crops. 1. Onions (Allium cepa Hysam) and Peas (Pisum sativum Ping Pong),” by V. Gundersen, I.E. Bechmann, A. Behrens and S. Sturup. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 48, no. 12 (2000): pp. 6094-6102. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0009652
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, onions, peas, mineral content, statistical analysis, product authenticity, nutrient content, plant composition; Research affiliation: Denmark

32. “Comparative Morphological Analysis of Cherry Tomato Fruits from Three Cropping Systems,” by S.C. Stertz, A.P.do E. Santo, C. Bona and R.J.S. de Freitas. Scientia Agricola 62, no. 3 (2005): pp. 296-298.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90162005000300015
    Keywords: vegetables, tomatoes, comparative studies, hydroponics, crop quality; Research affiliation: Brazil

33. “Comparative Study between Biocrystallization and Chemical Analyses of Carrots (Daucus carota L) Grown Organically Using Different Levels of Green Manures,” by J.O. Andersen, K. Kaack, M. Nielsen, K. Thorup-Kristensen and R. Labouriau. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 19, no. 1 (2001): pp. 29-48.
    Keywords: carrots, vegetables, fertilizer application, laboratory techniques, plant composition, nitrogen, harvest date, amino acids, crystallography; Research affiliation: Denmark

34. “A Comparative Study of Composition and Postharvest Performance of Organically and Conventionally Grown Kiwifruits,” by M.L. Amodio, G. Colelli, J.K. Hasey and A.A. Kader. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 87, no. 7 (2007): pp. 1228-1236. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2820
    Keywords: phytochemicals, crop quality, fruits (food), fruit composition, mineral content, ascorbic acid, phenols, storage conditions, kiwifruit; Research affiliation: United States/ California

35. “A Comparative Study on the Ripening and Mineral Content of Organically and Conventionally Grown Cavendish Bananas,” by M.O. Nyanjage, H. Wainwright, C.F.H. Bishop and F.J. Cullum. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 18, no. 3 (2001): pp. 221-234.
    Keywords: bananas, fruit composition, fruits (food), plant composition, mineral content, nutrient content, storage conditions, harvest date, ripening, comparative studies; Research affiliation: United Kingdom

36. “Comparing the Fatty Acid Composition of Organic and Conventional Milk,” by K.A. Ellis, G. Innocent, D. Grove-White, P. Cripps, W.G. McLean, C.V. Howard and M. Mihm. Journal of Dairy Science 89, no. 6 (2006): pp. 1938-1950.
    Keywords: fatty acid composition, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), dairy products, milk composition, comparative studies; Research affiliation: United Kingdom

37. “A Comparison of Carotenoid Content and Total Antioxidant Activity in Catsup from Several Commercial Sources in the United States,” by B.K. Ishida and M.H. Chapman. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 52, no. 26 (2004): pp. 8017-8020. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf040154o
    Keywords: processed foods, carotenoids, antioxidants, comparative studies, lycopene, laboratory techniques, vegetables, ketchup, tomatoes; Research affiliation: United States/ USDA/ California

38. “A Comparison of Flavonoids, Carotenoids and Vitamin C in Commercial Organic and Conventional Marinara Pasta Sauce,” by Eunmi Koh, K.M.S. Wimalasiri, E.N.C. Renaud and A.E. Mitchell. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 88, no. 2 (2008): pp. 344-354. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3097
    Keywords: phytochemicals, kaempferol, quercetin, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, comparative studies, flavonoids, lycopene, beta-carotene, processed foods, tomatoes; Research affiliation: United States/ California

39. A Comparison of Lycopene and Other Phytochemicals in Tomatoes Grown under Conventional and Organic Management Systems, by H.M. Lumpkin. AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center (Taiwan), 2005.
    Keywords: phytochemicals, comparative studies, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, lycopene, phenols, vegetables, tomatoes, on-farm research; Research affiliation: Taiwan

40. “Comparison of Nutritional Composition and Histological Changes of the Soybean Seeds Cultivated by Conventional and Organic Farming Systems after Long-Term Storage - Preliminary Study,” by Y.N. Nakamura, M. Fujita, Y. Nakamura and T. Gotoh. Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture Kyushu University 52, no. 1 (2007): pp. 1-10.
    Keywords: comparative studies, soybeans, storage conditions, vegetables, nutrient content, protein, mineral content, plant composition, seeds, seed anatomy; Research affiliation: Japan

41. “A Comparison of Organic and Conventionally-Produced Lamb Purchased from Three Major UK Supermarkets: Price, Eating Quality and Fatty Acid Composition,” by K.M. Angood, J.D. Wood, G.R. Nute, F.M. Whittington, S.I. Hughes and P.R. Sheard. Meat Science 78, no. 3 (2008): pp. 176-184.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.06.002
    Keywords: comparative studies, lamb meat, meat composition, meat quality, fatty acid composition, sensory properties; Research affiliation: United Kingdom

42. “Comparison of Organic and Synthetic-Inorganic Nutrition of Soilless Grown Summer Squash,” by H.Y. Dasgan and A. Bozkoylu. Acta Horticulturae, no. 747 (2007): pp. 523-528. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the VIIIth International Symposium of Protected Cultivation in Mild Winter Climates: Advances in Soil and Soilless Cultivation under Protected Environment, Agadir, Morocco, February 19-24, 2006.
    Keywords: comparative studies, greenhouse production, vegetables, squashes, hydroponics, plant composition, mineral content, crop quality; Research affiliation: Turkey

43. “Comparison of Pond Production Efficiency, Fatty Acid Profiles, and Contaminants in Litopenaeus vannamei Fed Organic Plant-Based and Fish-Meal-Based Diets,” by C. Browdy, G. Seaborn, H. Atwood, D.A. Davis, R.A. Bullis, T.M. Samocha, E. Wirth and J.W. Leffler. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 37, no. 4 (2006): pp. 437-451.
    Keywords: animal feeding, carcass characteristics, comparative studies, fatty acid composition, food composition, fish, shrimp, aquaculture, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: United States/ South Carolina

44. “Comparison of Taste and Aroma of Integrated and Organic Apple Fruit,” by E. Roth, A.Z. Berna, K. Beullens, A. Schenk, J. Lammertyn and B. Nicolai. Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences 70, no. 2 (2005): pp. 225-229. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the 11th Symposium on Applied Biological Sciences, Leuven, Belgium, October 6, 2005.
    Keywords: apples, fruits (food), fruit composition, storage conditions, sensory properties, comparative studies, crop quality, brix; Research affiliation: Belgium

45. “Comparison of the Anthocyanin Composition During Ripening of Syrah Grapes Grown Using Organic or Conventional Agricultural Practices,” by M.A. Vian, V. Tomao, P.O. Coulomb, J.M. Lacombe and O. Dangles. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 54, no. 15 (2006): pp. 5230-5235.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0531609
    Keywords: comparative studies, fruits (food), fruit composition, grapes, anthocyanins, harvest date, high performance liquid chromatography; Research affiliation: France

46. “A Comparison of the Nutritional Value, Sensory Qualities, and Food Safety of Organically and Conventionally Produced Foods,” by D. Bourn and J. Prescott. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 42, no. 1 (2002): pp. 1-34. Note: Review article.
    Keywords: comparative studies, literature reviews, food safety, nutrient content, pesticide residues, sensory properties; Research affiliation: New Zealand

47. “Comparison of the Nutritive Quality of Tomato Fruits from Organic and Conventional Production in Poland,” by E. Hallmann and E. Rembialkowska. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors,pp. 131-134. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/9944/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: vegetables, tomatoes, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, lycopene, comparative studies, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: Poland/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

48. “Comparison of the Total Phenolic and Ascorbic Acid Content of Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried Marionberry, Strawberry, and Corn Grown Using Conventional, Organic, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices,” by D.K. Asami, Y.J. Hong, D.M. Barrett and A.E. Mitchell. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 51, no. 5 (2003): pp. 1237-1241. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf020635c
    Keywords: phytochemicals, phytochemicals, phenols, vitamins, ascorbic acid, fruit composition, fruits (food), processed foods, vegetables, corn, strawberries, blackberries, comparative studies, dried foods; Research affiliation: United States/ Oregon

49. “Composition, Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility and Nutritive Value of Organically Grown Legume Seeds and Conventional Rapeseed Cakes for Pigs,” by K. Partanen, J. Valaja, T. Jalava and H. Siljander-Rasi. Agricultural and Food Science in Finland 10, no. 4 (2001): pp. 309-322.
    Keywords: comparative studies, amino acids, animal experimentation, animal feeding, animal health, digestibility, nutritive value, plant composition, pigs, swine, protein, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Finland

50. “Composition of Organic and Conventionally Produced Sunflower Seed Oil,” by G. Perretti, E. Finotti, S. Adamuccio, R.D. Sera and L. Montanari. Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society 81, no. 12 (2004): pp. 1119-1123.
    Keywords: antioxidants, fatty acid composition, nutrient content, processed foods, in vitro studies, seed oils, sunflower oil, comparative studies; Research affiliation: Italy

51. “Composition of Raw Milk from Sustainable Production Systems,” by P. Toledo, A. Andren and L. Bjorck. International Dairy Journal 12, no. 1 (2002): pp. 75-80. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0958-6946(01)00148-0
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, selenium, somatic cell count, urea, comparative studies; Research affiliation: Sweden

52. “Composition, Sensory and Shelf Life Stability Analyses of Longissimus dorsi Muscle from Steers Reared under Organic and Conventional Production Systems,” by B.E. Walshe, E.M. Sheehan, C.M. Delahunty, P.A. Morrissey and J.P. Kerry. Meat Science 73, no. 2 (2006): pp. 319-325. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.12.008
    Keywords: comparative studies, carcass characteristics, beef, meat composition, meat quality, storage conditions, fatty acid composition, protein, tocopherols; Research affiliation: Irish Republic

53. “Concentrate Mixture, Grass Pellets, Fodder Beets, or Barley as Supplements to Silage Ad Libitum for High-Yielding Dairy Cows on Organic Farms,” by L. Mogensen and T. Kristensen. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A, Animal Science 53, no. 4 (2003): pp. 186-196. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064700310019073
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, protein, fatty acid composition, animal feeding, dairy cows, cattle; Research affiliation: Denmark

54. “Consumer Perceptions of Meat Quality and Shelf-Life in Commercially Raised Broilers Compared to Organic Free Range Broilers,” by C.Z. Alvarado, E. Wenger and S.F. O’Keefe. Proceedings of the XVII European Symposium on the Quality of Poultry Meat and XI European Symposium on the Quality of Eggs and Egg Products, Golden Tulip Parkhotel Doorwerth, Doorwerth, Netherlands, 23-26 May 2005, pp. 257-261. World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA), 2005. Note: Conference paper.
    Keywords: comparative studies, chicken meat, meat composition, meat quality, storage conditions, sensory properties; Research affiliation: United States/ Texas

55. “Consumption of Organic Foods and Risk of Atopic Disease During the First 2 Years of Life in the Netherlands,” by I. Kummeling, C. Thijs, M. Huber, L.P. van de Vijver, B.E. Snijders, J. Penders, F. Stelma, R. van Ree, P.A. van den Brandt and P.C. Dagnelie. British Journal of Nutrition 99, no. 3 (2008): pp. 598-605.
    Keywords: dairy products, dietary surveys, children, comparative studies, nutritive value, fruits (food), vegetables, meats, eggs; Research affiliation: Netherlands

56. “Content of Beta-Carotene in Organic Milk,” by P. Toledo and A. Andren. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 1, no. 2 (2003): pp. 122-125.
    Keywords: comparative studies, antioxidants, milk composition, beta-carotene, sensory properties, grazing intensity, dairy products, seasonal variation, dairy cows, cattle; Research affiliation: Sweden

57. “The Content of Bioactive Compounds in Rat Experimental Diets Based on Organic, Low-Input and Conventional Plant Materials,” by E. Rembialkowska, E. Hallmann, A. Rusaczonek, R.N. Bennett, K. Brandt, L. Lueck and C. Leifert. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors,pp. 112-117. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/9912/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: animal experimentation, animal feeding, animal health, comparative studies, rats, nutritive value, plant composition, polyphenols, phytochemicals, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Poland/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

58. “Content of Free Phenolic Compounds in Bananas from Tenerife (Canary Islands) and Ecuador,” by C.del.M. Verde-Mendez, M.P. Forster, M.A. Rodriguez-Delgado, E.M. Rodriguez-Rodriguez and C. Diaz-Romero. European Food Research and Technology 217, no. 4 (2003): pp. 287-290.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00217-003-0762-8
    Keywords: phytochemicals, gallic acid, high performance liquid chromatography, greenhouse production, fruit composition, fruits (food), comparative studies, bananas, catechin; Research affiliation: Canary Islands/ Ecuador/ Spain

59. “The Content of Nitrates V and III and Vitamin C in Juices Obtained from Organic and Conventional Raw Materials,” by M. Smiechowska. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 12, no. 2 (2003): pp. 57-61.
    Keywords: fruit juices, fruits (food), processed foods, ascorbic acid, vegetables, nitrates, laboratory techniques, comparative studies, food safety; Research affiliation: Poland

60. “Cultivation Conditions and Selenium Fertilization Alter the Phenolic Profile, Glucosinolate, and Sulforaphane Content of Broccoli,” by R.J. Robbins, A.S. Keck, G. Banuelos and J.W. Finley. Journal of Medicinal Food 8, no. 2 (2005): pp. 204-14.
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, phytochemicals, phenols, greenhouse production, fertilizer application, selenium, high performance liquid chromatography, flavonoids, varietal differences, glucosinolates, broccoli, cultivars; Research affiliation: United States/ USDA/ Maryland

61. “Cultural Practices Affect Fruit Quality and Antioxidant Capacity in Blueberries,” by S. Wang, C.T. Chen, W. Sciarappa and C. Wang. Hortscience 42, no. 4, suppl. S (2007): pp. 958.
    Keywords: phytochemicals, anthocyanins, myricetin, quercetin, antioxidants, crop quality, fruits (food), fruit composition, comparative studies, flavonoids, phenols, blueberries; Research affiliation: United States/ USDA/ New Jersey

62. “Decreased Absorption and Retention Rates of Magnesium in the Rats Fed on Spinach-Supplemented Diets: Possible Explanations,” by N. Takamatsu, A. Nishio, S. Nagata, J. Matsumoto, Y. Kamimura, A. Miyamoto and S. Ishiguro. Magnesium Research (Official Organ of the International Society for the Development of Research on Magnesium) 14, no. 4 (2001): pp. 247-56.
    Keywords: comparative studies, animal experimentation, animal feeding, animal health, mineral content, vegetables, fertilizer application, urine, magnesium, rats, nutritive value, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Japan

63. “Dependent on Dietary Treatments of Mothers, Rats Showed Individual Preference of Diets Containing Ingredients Produced with Different Cultivation Strategies,” by C. Yong, U. Halekoh, H. Jorgensen and C. Lauridsen. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences 14, no. 4 (2005): pp. 715-726. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/9344/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: animal experimentation, animal feeding, animal health, comparative studies, rats, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Denmark

64. “Differences in Meat Quality between Organically and Conventionally Produced Pigs,” by V. Olsson, K. Andersson, I. Hansson and K. Lundstrom. Meat Science 64, no. 3 (2003): pp. 287-297. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0309-1740(02)00200-0
    Keywords: meat composition, meat quality, pigs, pork, swine, carcass characteristics, carcass quality, comparative studies, swine breeds, genotype; Research affiliation: Sweden

65. “Different Level of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) in Dairy Products from Italy,” by A. Prandini, S. Sigolo, G. Tansini, N. Brogna and G. Piva. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis: An Official Publication of the United Nations University International Network of Food Data Systems 20, no. 6 (2007): pp. 472-479. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2007.03.001
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, cheeses, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), fatty acid composition, yogurt, processed foods, comparative studies, dairy sheep, dairy goats, goats, sheep, dairy cows, cattle; Research affiliation: Italy

66. “Differential Characteristics in the Chemical Composition of Bananas from Tenerife (Canary Islands) and Ecuador,” by M.P. Forster, E. Rodriguez-Rodriguez and C. Diaz-Romero. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 50, no. 26 (2002): pp. 7586-7592. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0257796
    Keywords: comparative studies, fruit composition, fruits (food), greenhouse production, mineral content, sugar content, protein, product authenticity, bananas, statistical analysis, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: Ecuador/ Canary Islands/ Spain

67. “Differential Effect of Organic Cultivation on the Levels of Phenolics, Peroxidase and Capsidiol in Sweet Peppers,” by F.M. del Amor, A. Serrano-Martínez, I. Fortea and E. Nunez-Delicado. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 88, no. 5 (2008): pp. 770-777. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3140
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, peppers, phytochemicals, phenols, capsidiol, nutrient content, greenhouse production, harvest date; Research affiliation: Spain

68. “Differentiation of Organically and Conventionally Produced Milk by Stable Isotope and Fatty Acid Analysis,” by J. Molkentin and A. Giesemann. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 388, no. 1 (2007): pp. 297-305.
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, laboratory techniques, fatty acid composition, research methods, product authenticity, comparative studies, dairy cows, cattle, isotopes; Research affiliation: Germany

69. “Distinguishing Organic Wines from Normal Wines on the Basis of Concentrations of Phenolic Compounds and Spectral Data,” by S. Tinttunen and P. Lehtonen. European Food Research and Technology 212, no. 3 (2001): pp. 390-394.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002170000265
    Keywords: phytochemicals, phenols, gallic acid, laboratory techniques, research methods, high performance liquid chromatography, wine quality, wines, comparative studies, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: Finland

70. “Do Organic Animal Husbandry Practices Make Beef and Dairy Products Safer?” by G.C. Smith, J.D. Tatum, J.N. Sofos, K.E. Belk and J.A. Scanga. Abstracts of Papers American Chemical Society 228, part 1 (2004): pp. U86-U87. Note: Review article.
    Keywords: literature reviews, dairy products, milk composition, meat composition, egg composition, beef; Research affiliation: United States/ USDA/ Colorado

71. “Does Organic Farming Reduce the Content of Cd and Certain Other Trace Metals in Plant Foods? A Pilot Study,” by L. Jorhem and P. Slanina. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 80, no. 1 (2000): pp. 43-48. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0010(20000101)80:1<43::AID-JSFA482>
    3.3.CO;2-P
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, potatoes, carrots, rye, grains, nutrient content, mineral content, plant composition, food safety, heavy metals, cadmium; Research affiliation: Sweden

72. “Does Organic Production Enhance Phytochemical Content of Fruit and Vegetables? Current Knowledge and Prospects for Research,” by X. Zhao, E.E. Carey, W. Wang and C.B. Rajashekar. Horttechnology 16, no. 3 (2006): pp. 449-456. Note: Review article.
    Keywords: fruits (food), vegetables, phytochemicals, comparative studies, research methods, literature reviews; Research affiliation: United States/ Kansas

73. “The Effect of a Protective Culture and Exclusion of Nitrate on the Survival of Enterohemorrhagic E coli and Listeria in Edam Cheese Made from Finnish Organic Milk,” by J. Luukkonen, A. Kemppinen, M. Karki, H. Laitinen, M. Maki, S. Sivela, A.M. Taimisto and E.L. Ryhanen. International Dairy Journal 15, no. 5 (2005): pp. 449-457.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2004.09.005
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, food safety, nutrient content, somatic cell count, cheeses, urea, comparative studies, processed foods; Research affiliation: Finland

74. “Effect of Barley or Rape Seed Cake as Supplement to Silage for High-Yielding Organic Dairy Cows,” by L. Mogensen and T. Kristensen. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section A, Animal Science 52, no. 4 (2002): pp. 243-252. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/090647002762381122 Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/1342/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, protein, fatty acid composition, animal feeding, dietary surveys, animal health, protein, dairy cows, cattle; Research affiliation: Denmark

75. “Effect of Consumption of Organically and Conventionally Produced Apples on Antioxidant Activity and DNA Damage in Humans,” by K. Briviba, B.A. Stracke, C.E. Rufer, B. Watzl, F.P. Weibel and A. Bub. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 55, no. 19 (2007): pp. 7716-7721. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0710534
    Keywords: phytochemicals, antioxidants, fruits (food), fruit composition, polyphenols, apples, lipoproteins, dietary surveys, DNA damage, comparative studies, human nutrition; Research affiliation: Germany

76. “Effect of Diets Based on Foods from Conventional versus Organic Production on Intake and Excretion of Flavonoids and Markers of Antioxidative Defense in Humans,” by L. Grinder-Pedersen, S.E. Rasmussen, S. Bugel, L.V. Jorgensen, L.O. Dragsted, V. Gundersen and B. Sandstrom. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 51, no. 19 (2003): pp. 5671-5676. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf030217n
    Keywords: phytochemicals, kaempferol, antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary surveys, human nutrition, flavonoids, biomarkers, comparative studies, quercetin, urine, cultivars; Research affiliation: Denmark

77. “Effect of Different Organic Growing Conditions on Quality of Cooked Potatoes,” by A.K. Thybo, J.P. Molgaard and U. Kidmose. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 82, no. 1 (2001): pp. 12-18. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.1009
    Keywords: vegetables, potatoes, sensory properties, nutrient content, fertilizer application, phytochemicals, phenols, processed foods, crop quality; Research affiliation: Denmark

78. “Effect of Forage to Concentrate Ratio on Growth Performance, and on Carcass and Meat Quality of Podolian Young Bulls,” by R. Marino, M. Albenzio, A. Girolami, A. Muscio, A. Sevi and A. Braghieri. Meat Science 72, no. 3 (2006): pp. 415-424. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2005.08.007
    Keywords: beef, carcass characteristics, meat composition, meat quality, animal feeding, fatty acid composition, vitamins, sensory properties, storage conditions, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Italy

79. “Effect of Genotype on Slaughtering Performance and Meat Physical and Sensory Characteristics of Organic Laying Hens,” by C. Rizzi, A. Marangon and G.M. Chiericato. Poultry Science 86, no. 1 (2007): pp. 128-135.
    Keywords: chicken meat, meat quality, carcass characteristics, chicken breeds, genotype; Research affiliation: Italy

80. “Effect of Organic and Conventional Systems on Fruit Quality of Strawberry (Fragaria x Ananassa Duch) Grown under Plastic House Conditions in the Jordan Valley,” by T.R. Abu Zahra, K. Al Ismail and F. Shatat. Acta Horticulturae, no. 741 (2007): pp. 159-171. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Fresh Food Quality Standards: Better Food by Quality and Assurance.
    Keywords: comparative studies, anthocyanins, ascorbic acid, fruit composition, fruits (food), phenols, greenhouse production, sensory properties, strawberries, phytochemicals, acidity; Research affiliation: Jordan

81. “Effect of Organic and Mineral Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Composition of Pepper (Capsicum annuum L),” by L. Aliyu. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 18, no. 1 (2000): pp. 29-36.
    Keywords: vegetables, peppers, fertilizer application, nutrient content, mineral content, crop quality; Research affiliation: Nigeria

82. “Effect of Organic Farming on Storage Life of Brinjal Fruits,” by K.P. Prasanna and S. Rajan. South Indian Horticulture 49, special issue (2001): pp. 255-256. Note: Conference paper: Changing Scenario in the Production Systems of Horticultural Crops. Proceedings of a National Seminar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, August 28-30, 2001.
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, eggplant, nutrient content, fertilizer application, mineral content, storage conditions; Research affiliation: India

83. “Effect of Organic Farming System on Yield and Quality of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L) Var Pusa Purple Cluster under Mid-Hill Conditions of Himachal Pradesh,” by S.R. Singh. Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences 33, no. 3/4 (2004): pp. 265-266.
    Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, eggplant, ascorbic acid, crop quality, nutrient content, protein, nitrates, plant composition; Research affiliation: India

84. “Effect of Organic Growing Systems on Sensory Quality and Chemical Composition of Tomatoes,” by A.K. Thybo, M. Edelenbos, L.P. Christensen, J.N. Sorensen and K. Thorup-Kristensen. Lebensmittel Wissenschaft und Technologie [LWT - Food Science and Technology] 39, no. 8 (2006): pp. 835-843. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2005.09.010 Food Technology Information Service: http://www.aseanfood.info/Articles/11019099.pdf (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: vegetables, tomatoes, greenhouse production, plant composition, mineral content, sensory properties; Research affiliation: Denmark

85. “Effect of Organic, ‘Low Input’ and Conventional Crop Production Systems on Crop Yield, Quality and Health; the Nafferton Factorial Systems Comparison Experiments,” by C. Leifert. Aspects of Applied Biology, no. 80 (2006): pp. 215. Note: Review article. Conference paper: Delivering Sustainability within Profitable Farming Systems - is it Possible? Studley Castle, Warwickshire, UK, December 14-15, 2006.
    Keywords: comparative studies, literature reviews, research methods; Research affiliation: United Kingdom/ Nafferton Ecological Farming Group

86. “Effect of Organic Pig Production Systems on Performance and Meat Quality,” by L.L. Hansen, C. Claudi-Magnussen, S.K. Jensen and H.J. Andersen. Meat Science 74, no. 4 (2006): pp. 605-615. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2006.02.014 Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/10016/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: meat quality, meat composition, animal feeding, animal health, fatty acid composition, comparative studies, swine, pork, pigs, carcass quality; Research affiliation: Denmark

87. “Effect of Organic Production System on Broiler Carcass and Meat Quality,” by C. Castellini, C. Mugnai and A. dal Bosco. Meat Science 60, no. 3 (2002): pp. 219-225. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0309-1740(01)00124-3
    Keywords: comparative studies, chicken meat, mineral content, fatty acid composition, animal feeding, sensory properties, lipid composition, meat composition, meat quality; Research affiliation: Italy

88. “Effect of Plant Cultivation Methods on Content of Major and Trace Elements in Foodstuffs and Retention in Rats,” by M. Kristensen, L.F. Ostergaard, U. Halekoh, H. Jorgensen, C. Lauridsen, K. Brandt and S. Bugel. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (2008 (Published online: Aug. 5)). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3328 Keywords: comparative studies, carrots, kale, peas, potatoes, apples, vegetables, fruit composition, fruits (food), animal feeding, nutrient content, urine, mineral content, dietary surveys, animal experimentation, rats, dried foods; Research affiliation: Denmark

89. “Effect of Production System and Geographic Location on Milk Quality Parameters,” by G. Butler, S. Stergiadis, M. Eyre, C. Leifert, A. Borsari, A. Canever, T. Slots and H.J. Nielsen. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/10625/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: comparative studies, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids, fatty acid composition, antioxidants, dairy products, milk composition, nutrient content; Research affiliation: United Kingdom/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

90. “The Effect of Short Term Feeding with Organic and Conventional Diets on Selected Immune Parameters in Rat,” by A. Baranska, K. Skwaro-Sonta, E. Rembialkowska, K. Brandt, L. Lueck and C. Leifert. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors,pp. 108-111. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/9921/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: animal experimentation, animal feeding, animal health, nutritive value, rats, comparative studies, immune system, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Poland/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

91. “Effect of Wheat Variety, Farming Site, and Bread-Baking on Total Phenolics,” by P. Gelinas and C.M. McKinnon. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 41, no. 3 (2006): pp. 329-332. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2005.
    01057.x Keywords: phytochemicals, gallic acid, phenols, processed foods, bread, wheat, wheat flour, varietal differences, bread, cultivars; Research affiliation: Canada

92. “Effects of Additional Feedstuffs on Milk Quality and Health Status in Organic Goats,” by J. Spruzs, E. Selegovska, I. Remeza and S. Vasiljeva. Veterinarija Ir Zootechnika 35, no. 57 (2006): pp. 89-94. Journal site: http://www.lva.lt/vetzoo/data/vols/2006/35/
    en/spruzs.pdf (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
    Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, somatic cell count, dairy goats, goats, protein, fatty acid composition, animal feeding, animal health; Research affiliation: Latvia

93. “Effects of Agricultural Practices on Color, Carotenoids Composition, and Minerals Contents of Sweet Peppers, Cv. Almuden,” by A.J. Perez-Lopez, J.M. Lopez-Nicolas, E. Nunez-Delicado, F.M. del Amor and A.A. Carbonell-Barrachina. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 55, no. 20 (2007): pp. 8158-8164. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf071534n
    Keywords: greenhouse production, vegetables, peppers, mineral content, carotenoids, comparative studies, antioxidants; Research affiliation: Spain

94. “Effects of Agricultural Practices on Instrumental Colour, Mineral Content, Carotenoid Composition, and Sensory Quality of Mandarin Orange Juice, cv. Hernandina,” by F. Beltran-Gonzalez, A.J. Perez-Lopez, J.M. Lopez-Nicolas and A.A. Carbonell-Barrachina. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 88, no. 10 (2008): pp. 1731-1738. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3272
    Keywords: fruit composition, fruit juices, fruits (food), citrus fruit, oranges, nutrient content, mineral content, antioxidants, carotenoids, comparative studies; Research affiliation: ?

95. “Effects of Clover-Grass Silages and Concentrate Supplementation on the Content of Phytoestrogens in Dairy Cow Milk,” by H. Steinshamn, S. Purup, E. Thuen and J. Hansen-Moller. Journal of Dairy Science 91 (2008): pp. 2715-2725. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2007-0857
    Keywords: animal feeding, animal health, feeds, dairy cows, cattle, milk composition, dietary surveys, flavonoids, phytochemicals, comparative studies, silage, phytoestrogens; Research affiliation: Norway

96. “The Effects of Consumption of Organic and Nonorganic Red Wine on Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation and Antioxidant Capacity in Humans,” by Y.D. Akcay, H.K. Yildirim, U. Guvenc and E.Y. Sozmen. Nutrition Research 24, no. 7 (2004): pp. 541-554.
    Keywords: phytochemicals, wine quality, wines, antioxidants, phenols, polyphenols, lipoproteins, human nutrition, comparative studies, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Turkey

97. “Effects of Fertilization and Other Agronomic Measures on Nutritional Quality of Crops,” by Z.H. Wang, S.X. Li and S. Malhi. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 88, no. 1 (2008): pp. 7-23. Note: Review article. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3084
    Keywords: fruits (food), fertilizer application, vegetables, comparative studies, grains, crop quality, literature reviews, acidity; Research affiliation: China

98. “Effects of Genotype, Root Size, Storage, and Processing on Bioactive Compounds in Organically Grown Carrots (Daucus carota L),” by U. Kidmose, S.L. Hansen, L.P. Christensen, M. Edelenbos, E. Larsen and R. Norbaek. Journal of Food Science 69, no. 9 (2004): pp. S388-S394. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.tb09955
    Keywords: vegetables, carrots, carotenoids, beta-carotene, phytochemicals, processed foods, storage conditions, nutrient content, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: Denmark

99. “Effects of Light Exposure or Shading During Growth of Kiwifruit on the Respiration of Mitochondria Isolated from the Pulp of Cold-Stored Fruit,” by A. de Santis, A. Spagnoletta, E. Tampieri and E. Baraldi. Acta Horticulturae, no. 753 (vol. 1) (2007): pp. 439-445. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Kiwifruit, Rotorua, New Zealand, February 20-24, 2006.
    Keywords: fruit composition, fruits (food), kiwifruit, calcium, protein, laboratory techniques, plant composition, amino acids, storage conditions; Research affiliation: Italy

100. “Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on the Nutritional Value of Organically and Conventionally Grown Tomatoes,” by S. De Pascale, R. Tamburrino, A. Maggio, G. Barbieri, V. Fogliano and R. Pernice. Acta Horticulturae, no. 700 (2006): pp. 107-110. Note: Conference paper: International Symposium Towards Ecologically Sound Fertilisation Strategies for Field Vegetable Production, Perugia Italy, June 7-10, 2004.
     Keywords: antioxidants, carotenoids, fertilizer application, vegetables, tomatoes, comparative studies, nutrient content, nitrogen fertilizers; Research affiliation: Italy

101. “Effects of Organic and Conventional Growth Management on Apple Fruit Quality at Harvest,” by G. Reig, C. Larrigaudiere and Y. Soria. Acta Horticulturae, no. 737 (2007): pp. 61-65. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Organic Apple and Pear, Wolfville, Canada, February 28-March 2, 2006.
     Keywords: comparative studies, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, apples, crop quality, harvest date, nutrient content, fruit composition, fruits (food), acidity; Research affiliation: Spain

102. “Effects of Organic and ‘Low Input’ Production Methods on Food Quality and Safety,” by C. Leifert, E. Rembialkowska, J.H. Nielson, J.M. Cooper, G. Butler and L. Lueck. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors,pp. 75-95. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Review article. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/10482/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: comparative studies, literature reviews, research methods; Research affiliation: United Kingdom/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

103. “Effects of Organic Farming on Minerals Contents and Aroma Composition of Clemenules Mandarin Juice,” by A.J. Perez-Lopez, J.M. Lopez-Nicolas and A.A. Carbonell-Barrachina. European Food Research and Technology 225, no. 2 (2007): pp. 255-260. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00217-006-0412-z
     Keywords: comparative studies, fruit composition, fruit juices, fruits (food), oranges, citrus fruit, mineral content, nutrient content, sensory properties, juices, processed foods; Research affiliation: Spain

104. “Effects of Organic Fertility Management on Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Quality of Diverse Rice Cultivars,” by E.T. Champagne, K.L. Bett-Garber, C.C. Grimm and A.M. McClung. Cereal Chemistry 84, no. 4 (2007): pp. 320-327.
     Keywords: comparative studies, grains, rice, sensory properties, protein, mineral content, nutrient content, varietal differences, crop quality, nitrogen fertilizers, plant composition, cultivars; Research affiliation: United States/ Texas

105. “Effects of Organic Husbandry Methods and Feeding Regimes on Poultry Quality,” by H. Hirt, E. Zeltner and C. Leifert. Handbook of Organic Food Quality and Safety, by J. Cooper, C. Leifert and U. Niggli, editors. CRC Press, 2007. Note: Book chapter.
     Keywords: chickens, chicken meat, poultry, meat quality, meat composition, animal feeding

106. “Effects of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) on Yield, Growth and Nutrient Contents in Organically Growing Raspberry,” by E. Orhan, A. Esitken, S. Ercisli, M. Turan and F. Sahin. Scientia Horticulturae 111, no. 1 (2006): pp. 38-43. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2006.09.002
     Keywords: fruit composition, fruits (food), raspberries, plant composition, mineral content, nutrient content, fertilizer application, nitrogen fertilizers; Research affiliation: Turkey

107. “Effects of Varieties and Cultivation Conditions on the Composition of Strawberries,” by M. Hakala, A. Lapvetelainen, R. Huopalahti, H. Kallio and R. Tahvonen. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis: An Official Publication of the United Nations University International Network of Food Data Systems 16, no. 1 (2003): pp. 67-80.
     Keywords: comparative studies, fruit composition, fruits (food), strawberries, mineral content, crop quality, ascorbic acid, varietal differences, processed foods, pesticide residues, laboratory techniques, cultivars; Research affiliation: Finland

108. “Evaluation of Markers for the Traceability of Potato Tubers Grown in an Organic versus Conventional Regime,” by F. Camin, A. Moschella, F. Miselli, B. Parisi, G. Versini, P. Ranalli and P. Bagnaresi. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 87, no. 7 (2007): pp. 1330-1336. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2853
     Keywords: vegetables, potatoes, plant composition, product authenticity, nitrogen, ascorbic acid, protein, laboratory techniques, comparative studies, isotopes; Research affiliation: Italy

109. “Evaluation of the Mineral Nutrients and Organic Food Contents of the Seeds of Lablab purpureus, Leucaena leucocephala and Mucuna utilis for Domestic Consumption and Industrial Utilization,” by D.A. Alabi and A.A. Alausa. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2, no. 1 (2006): pp. 115-118. International Digital Organization for Scientific Information (IDOSI): http://www.idosi.org/wjas/wjas2(1)/19.pdf (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: forage legumes, Leucaena, lablab bean, velvet bean, seeds, nutrient content, protein, mineral content, lipid composition; Research affiliation: Nigeria

110. “Exploring the Benefits of Organic Nutrient Sources for Crop Production and Soil Quality,” by C.J. Rosen and D.L. Allan. Horttechnology 17, no. 4 (2007): pp. 422-430. Note: Review article. Conference paper: Nutrient Management in Organic Production Workshop, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 30, 2006.
     Keywords: comparative studies, fertilizer application, food safety, literature reviews; Research affiliation: United States/ Minnesota

111. “Factors Affecting the Concentration of Zn, Fe and Mn in Herbage from Organic Farms and in Relation to Dietary Requirements of Ruminants,” by E. Govasmark, A. Steen, A.K. Bakken, T. Strom and S. Hansen. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B, Soil and Plant Science 55, no. 2 (2005): pp. 131-142. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064710510008586
     Keywords: animal feeding, animal health, forage, feeds, plant composition, harvest date, nutrient content, cattle, sheep, nutrient uptake, cattle, sheep; Research affiliation: Norway

112. “Farming Systems and Nutritional Quality of Crops - a Brief Review,” by D.D. Poudel and R.E. Wildman. Journal of Nutraceuticals Functional and Medical Foods 3, no. 4 (2001): pp. 85-92. Note: Review article. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J133v03n04_08
     Keywords: literature reviews, food safety, nutritive value, comparative studies; Research affiliation: United States/ Louisiana

113. “Fat-Soluble Vitamin Contents and Fatty Acid Composition in Organic and Conventional Italian Dairy Products,” by P. Bergamo, E. Fedele, L. Iannibelli and G. Marzillo. Food Chemistry 82, no. 4 (2003): pp. 625-631. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0308-8146(03)00036-0
     Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, fatty acid composition, vitamins, cheeses, comparative studies, processed foods, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), beta-carotene, dairy cows, cattle, buffaloes; Research affiliation: Italy

114. “Fatty Acid and Fat Soluble Antioxidant Concentrations in Milk from High and Low Input Conventional and Organic Systems; Seasonal Variation,” by Butler. G., J.H. Nielsen, T. Slots, C. Seal, M.D. Eyre, R. Sanderson and C. Leifert. Journal of Science of Agriculture and Food 88, no. 8 (2008): pp. 1431-1441. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.3235 Eurosfaire: http://www.eurosfaire.prd.fr/7pc/documents/
     1214298061_vahe_et_qualite_de_lait_qlif.pdf (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: comparative studies, antioxidants, fatty acid composition, dairy products, carotenoids, grazing intensity, milk composition, dairy cows, cattle; Research affiliation: United Kingdom

115. “Fatty Acid Composition and Tocopherol Content of Muscle in Pigs Fed Organic and Conventional Feed with Different N6/N3 Ratios, Respectively,” by A. Hogberg, J. Pickova, K. Andersson and K. Lundstrom. Food Chemistry 80, no. 2 (2003): pp. 177-186.
     Keywords: animal feeding, carcass characteristics, chicken meat, comparative studies, fat content, fatty acid composition, lipid composition, meat composition, meat quality, pork, swine, tocopherols, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Sweden

116. “Fatty Acid Composition, Antioxidants and Lipid Oxidation in Chicken Breasts from Different Production Regimes,” by K. Jahan, A. Paterson and C.M. Spickett. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 39, no. 4 (2004): pp. 443-453. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2004.00799.x
     Keywords: antioxidants, meat composition, fatty acid composition, storage conditions, lipid composition, chicken meat, comparative studies; Research affiliation: United Kingdom

117. “Fatty Acid Composition in Milk from Flemish Conventional and Organic Dairy Farm Management Systems,” by V. Fievez and B. Vlaeminck. Journal of Animal Science 84, suppl. 1 (2006): pp. 60.
     Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, comparative studies, fatty acid composition; Research affiliation: Belgium

118. “Fatty Acid Composition of Edible Oils Derived from Certified Organic and Conventional Agricultural Methods,” by S. Samman, J.W.Y. Chow, M.J. Foster, Z.I. Ahmad, J.L. Phuyal and P. Petocz. Food Chemistry 109, no. 3 (2008): pp. 670-674. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.12.067
     Keywords: comparative studies, fatty acid composition, food composition, processed foods, seed oils, cooking fats and oils, laboratory techniques; Research affiliation: Australia

119. “Feeding of Goats under Conditions of Organic Farming,” by J. Spruzs and E. Selegovska. Veterinarija Ir Zootechnika 27, no. 49 (2004): pp. 101-105. Journal site: http://www.lva.lt/vetzoo/old/Nr_27/pdf/spruz.pdf (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: dairy products, milk composition, protein, cholesterol, fatty acid composition, urea, dairy goats, goats, animal feeding, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Latvia

120. “Feeding Weaned Piglets and Growing-Finishing Pigs with Diets Based on Mainly Home-Grown Organic Feedstuffs,” by K. Partanen, H. Siljander-Rasi and T. Alaviuhkola. Agricultural and Food Science 15, no. 2 (2006): pp. 89-105.
     Keywords: animal feeding, carcass characteristics, comparative studies, fat content, meat composition, meat quality, pork, sensory properties, swine, dietary surveys; Research affiliation: Finland

121. “Firmness and Antioxidant Capacity of Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L) Grown on Three Types of Organic Bed,” by J. Grajkowski, I. Ochman and Z. Mulinski. Vegetable Crops Research Bulletin 66 (2007): pp. 155-159.
     Keywords: antioxidants, storage conditions, crop quality, fruit composition, fruits (food), comparative studies, blueberries, laboratory techniques; Research affiliation: Poland

122. “Flavone C-Glycoside, Phenolic Acid, and Nitrogen Contents in Leaves of Barley Subject to Organic Fertilization Treatments,” by R. Norbaek, D.B.F. Aaboer, I.S. Bleeg, B.T. Christensen, T. Kondo and K. Brandt. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 51, no. 3 (2003): pp. 809-813. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0258914
     Keywords: phytochemicals, phenols, flavanols, fertilizer application, grains, nitrogen fertilizers, barley, plant composition; Research affiliation: Denmark/ Askov Long-Term Experiments

123. “Flavonol Content Varies Among Black Currant Cultivars,” by T.P. Mikkonen, K.R. Maatta, A.T. Hukkanen, H.I. Kokko, A.R. Torronen, S.O. Karenlampi and R.O. Karjalainen. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 49, no. 7 (2001): pp. 3274-3277. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0010228
     Keywords: phytochemicals, high performance liquid chromatography, antioxidants, flavanols, fruit composition, fruits (food), quercetin, varietal differences, comparative studies, black currants, kaempferol, cultivars; Research affiliation: Finland

124. “Food Quality,” by K. Brandt and J.P. Molgaard. Organic Agriculture: A Global Perspective, P. Kristiansen, A. Taji and J. Reganold, editors,pp. 305-327. Cornell University Press, 2006. Note: Review article. Book chapter.
     Keywords: literature reviews, food safety, research methods, comparative studies; Research affiliation: United Kingdom

125. “Food Safety and Nutritional Quality of Organic Vegetables,” by L. Gennaro and G.B. Quaglia. Acta Horticulturae, no. 614 (vol. 2) (2003): pp. 675-680. Note: Review article. Conference paper: Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Protected Cultivation in Mild Winter Climate: Product and Process Innovation, Ragusa-Sicilia, Italy, March 5-8, 2002.
     Keywords: comparative studies, food safety, crop quality, nutrient content, sensory properties, vegetables, literature reviews; Research affiliation: Italy

126. “Fresh Organically Grown Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Composition and Effects on LPS-Induced PGE2 Production,” by S.D. Jolad, R.C. Lantz, A.M. Solyom, G.J. Chen, R.B. Bates and B.N. Timmermann. Phytochemistry (Amsterdam) 65, no. 13 (2004): pp. 1937-1954. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2004.06.008
     Keywords: ginger, nutrient content, plant composition, high performance liquid chromatography, laboratory techniques, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: United States/ Arizona

127. “Fruit Quality, Antioxidant Capacity, and Flavonoid Content of Organically and Conventionally Grown Blueberries,” by S.Y. Wang, C.-T. Chen, W. Sciarappa, C.Y. Wang and M.J. Camp. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 56, no. 14 (2008): pp. 5788-5794. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf703775r
     Keywords: comparative studies, antioxidants, anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenols, phytochemicals, blueberries, fruit composition, fruits (food), sugar content, quercetin, myricetin; Research affiliation: United States/ New Jersey

128. “Fruit Storage Life of New Selections of Actinidia arguta Grown Organically,” by F. Stanica, D. Nicolae and G. Zuccherelli. Acta Horticulturae, no. 753 (vol. 1) (2007): pp. 269-272. Note: Conference paper: Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Kiwifruit, Rotorua, New Zealand, February 20-24, 2006.
     Keywords: fruit composition, fruits (food), kiwifruit, mineral content, nutrient content, storage conditions, crop quality, varietal differences, sugar content, cultivars; Research affiliation: Romania

129. “Grain Mineral Concentrations and Yield of Wheat Grown under Organic and Conventional Management,” by M.H. Ryan, J.W. Derrick and P.R. Dann. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 84, no. 3 (2004): pp. 207-216. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.1634
     Keywords: comparative studies, grains, wheat, fertilizer application, mineral content, nutrient content; Research affiliation: Australia

130. “Grain Yield, Nitrogen-Use Efficiency and Baking Quality of Old and Modern Italian Bread-Wheat Cultivars Grown at Different Nitrogen Levels,” by G. Guarda, S. Padovan and G. Delogu. European Journal of Agronomy 21, no. 2 (2004): pp. 181-192. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2003.08.001
     Keywords: grains, wheat, wheat flour, nutrient content, processed foods, bread, varietal differences, nitrogen fertilizers, fertilizer application, crop quality, sensory properties, cultivars; Research affiliation: Italy

131. “Growth and Productivity of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annum L) Grown in Plastic House as Affected by Organic, Mineral and Bio-N-Fertilisers,” by A. Ghoname and M.R. Shafeek. Journal of Agronomy 4, no. 4 (2005): pp. 369-372.
     Keywords: vegetables, peppers, fertilizer application, greenhouse production, ascorbic acid, mineral content, crop quality, nutrient content, plant composition, acidity; Research affiliation: Egypt

132. “Growth, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Some Medicinal Plants Grown under Organic Farming Condition,” by M.Y. Khalil, A.A. Moustafa and N.Y. Naguib. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 4 (2007): pp. 451-457.
     Keywords: comparative studies, phytochemicals, phenols, antioxidants, salicylic acid, herbs, medicinal plants, crop quality; Research affiliation: Egypt

133. “Growth, Yield and Leaf Nutrient Content of Organically Grown Banana Plants in the Canary Islands,” by C. Enrique-Alvarez, A. Ortega, M. Fernandez and A. Antonio-Borges. Fruits (Paris) 56, no. 1 (2001): pp. 17-26. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/fruits:2001108
     Keywords: comparative studies, bananas, fruit composition, fruits (food), plant composition, mineral content, crop quality, harvest date; Research affiliation: Canary Islands/ Spain

134. “Health-Promoting Substances and Heavy Metal Content in Tomatoes Grown with Different Farming Techniques,” by F. Rossi, F. Godani, T. Bertuzzi, M. Trevisan, F. Ferrari and S. Gatti. European Journal of Nutrition (2008 (Published online: July 5)). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-008-0721-z
     Keywords: comparative studies, vegetables, tomatoes, phytochemicals, lycopene, mineral content, protein, beta-carotene, salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, food safety, heavy metals; Research affiliation: Italy

135. “High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Analysis of Black Currant (Ribes nigrum L) Fruit Phenolics Grown Either Conventionally or Organically,” by M.J. Anttonen and R.O. Karjalainen. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 54, no. 20 (2006): pp. 7530-7538. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0615350
     Keywords: phytochemicals, antioxidants, anthocyanins, black currants, flavanols, fruit composition, fruits (food), high performance liquid chromatography, phenols, laboratory techniques, comparative studies, coumaric acids; Research affiliation: Finland

136. “Hormonal Responses to a Fast-Food Meal Compared with Nutritionally Comparable Meals of Different Composition,” by G.A. Bray, M. Most, J. Rood, S. Redmann and S.R. Smith. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 51, no. 2 (2007): pp. 163-171.
     Keywords: nutritive value, dietary surveys, human nutrition, hormones, cholesterol, meat composition, sugar content, protein, fatty acid composition, lipid composition, comparative studies, meals, processed foods; Research affiliation: United States/ Louisiana

137. “Identification of Organically Farmed Atlantic Salmon by Analysis of Stable Isotopes and Fatty Acids,” by J. Molkentin, H. Meisel, I. Lehmann and H. Rehbein. European Food Research and Technology 224, no. 5 (2007): pp. 535-543. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00217-006-0314-0
     Keywords: research methods, laboratory techniques, fish, salmon, fatty acid composition, product authenticity, comparative studies, isotopes; Research affiliation: Germany

138. “Impact of Cultivar and Production Practices on Yield and Phytonutrient Content of Organically Grown Watermelon,” by A.R. Davis, C.L. Webber, P. Perkins-Veazie and J. Collins. Journal of Vegetable Science 12, no. 4 (2006): pp. 83-91. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J484v12n04_06
     Keywords: fruit composition, fruits (food), fertilizer application, nutrient content, phytochemicals, lycopene, crop quality, brix, watermelon, varietal differences, cultivars; Research affiliation: United States/ USDA/ Oklahoma

139. “The Impact of Organic Agriculture on Food Quality,” by E. Rembialkowska. Agricultura Slovenia 3, no. 1 (2004): pp. 19-26. Note: Review article.
     Keywords: literature reviews, comparative studies; Research affiliation: Poland

140. “Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Yield, Taste, and Nutritional Quality of Tomatoes,” by A. Heeb, B. Lundegardh, G. Savage and T. Ericsson. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 169, no. 4 (2006): pp. 535-541. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.200520553
     Keywords: greenhouse production, fertilizer application, sensory properties, comparative studies, vegetables, tomatoes; Research affiliation: Sweden

141. “Impact of Organic Sources on Uptake, Quality and Availability of Nutrients after Harvest of Tomato,” by C.R. Sable, T.D. Ghuge, S.B. Jadhav and A.K. Gore. Journal of Soils and Crops 17, no. 2 (2007): pp. 284-287.
     Keywords: crop quality, storage conditions, ascorbic acid, vegetables, tomatoes, nutrient uptake; Research affiliation: India

142. “Influence of Agricultural Practices on the Quality of Sweet Pepper Fruits as Affected by the Maturity Stage,” by A.J. Perez-Lopez, F. Moises del Amor, A. Serrano-Martinez, M.I. Fortea and E. Nunez-Delicado. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 87, no. 11 (2007): pp. 2075-2080. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2966
     Keywords: carotenoids, phenols, ascorbic acid, vegetables, peppers, greenhouse production, harvest date, comparative studies, phytochemicals; Research affiliation: Spain

143. “Influence of Humic Substances and Nitrogen on Yield, Fruit Quality, and Leaf Mineral Elements of ‘Early Spur Rome’ Apple,” by E. Fallahi, B. Fallahi and M.M. Seyedbagheri. Journal of Plant Nutrition 29, no. 10 (2006): pp. 1819-1833. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904160600899337
     Keywords: apples, fruits (food), fruit composition, crop quality, fertilizer application, mineral content, plant composition; Research affiliation: United States/ Idaho

144. “Influence of Organic and Conventional Management on Yield and Composition of Grape cv ‘Grignolino’,” by E. Malusa, E. Laurenti, E. Ghibaudi and L. Rolle. Acta Horticulturae, no. 640 (2004): pp. 135-141. Note: Conference paper: Viticulture - Living with Limitations. A Proceedings of the XXVI International Horticultural Congress, Toronto, Canada, August 11-17, 2002.
     Keywords: phytochemicals, anthocyanins, antioxidants, flavonoids, fruit composition, fruits (food), grapes, polyphenols, comparative studies, wines, fertilizer application, nitrogen fertilizers, acidity; Research affiliation: Italy

145. “The Influence of Organic and Integrated Production on Nutritional, Sensory and Agricultural Aspects of Vegetable Raw Materials for Food Production,” by S. Fjelkner-Modig, H. Bengtsson, R. Stegmark and S. Nystrom. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B, Soil and Plant Science 50, no. 3/4 (2000): pp. 102-113. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/090647100750374250
     Keywords: carrots, cabbages, onions, peas, potatoes, pesticide residues, nitrates, glycoalkaloids, ascorbic acid, mineral content, nutrient content, plant composition, comparative studies, spinach, dill; Research affiliation: Sweden

146. “Influence of Organic Diet on the Amount of Conjugated Linoleic Acids in Breast Milk of Lactating Women in the Netherlands,” by L. Rist, A. Mueller, C. Barthel, B. Snijders, M. Jansen, A.P. Simoes-Wuest, M. Huber, I. Kummeling, U. von Mandach, H. Steinhart and C. Thijs. British Journal of Nutrition 97, no. 4 (2007): pp. 735-743. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/10645/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: dairy products, dietary surveys, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), fatty acid composition, comparative studies, nutritive value; Research affiliation: Netherlands

147. “The Influence of Organic Production on Nutritional Quality of Fruit and Vegetables: A Meta-Analysis,” by X. Zhao, T. Carey and C. Benbrook. Hortscience 42, no. 4, suppl. S (2007): pp. 885-886. Note: Conference paper abstract: American Society for Horticultural Science, Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, July 2007.
     Keywords: comparative studies, nutrient content, literature reviews, statistical analysis; Research affiliation: United States/ Kansas

148. “Influence of Organic versus Conventional Agricultural Practice on the Antioxidant Microconstituent Content of Tomatoes and Derived Purees; Consequences on Antioxidant Plasma Status in Humans,” by C. Caris-Veyrat, M.J. Amiot, V. Tyssandier, D. Grasselly, M. Buret, M. Mikolajczak, J.C. Guilland, C. Bouteloup-Demange and P. Borel. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 52, no. 21 (2004): pp. 6503-6509. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf0346861
     Keywords: comparative studies, antioxidants, carotenoids, lycopene, vegetables, tomatoes, ascorbic acid, processed foods, dietary surveys, human nutrition, polyphenols, blood plasma; Research affiliation: France

149. “Influence of Processing on Bioactive Substances Content and Antioxidant Properties of Apple Puree from Organic and Conventional Production in Poland,” by E. Rembialkowska, E. Hallmann and A. Rusaczonek. Improving Sustainability in Organic and Low Input Food Production Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 20-23, 2007, U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alfoldi, L. Luck and H. Willer, editors,pp. 139-143. European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), 2007. Note: Conference paper. Organic Eprints: http://orgprints.org/9943/ (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: phytochemicals, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, apples, flavanols, phenols, comparative studies, processed foods, fruit composition, fruits (food), pureed foods; Research affiliation: Poland/ Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) Project

150. “Influence of Processing on the Fatty Acid Composition and the Content of Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Organic and Conventional Dairy Products - a Review,” by W. Bisig, P. Eberhard, M. Collomb and B. Rehberger. Lait 87, no. 1 (2007): pp. 1-19. Note: Review article. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/lait:2007001
     Keywords: dairy products, fatty acid composition, processed foods, comparative studies, storage conditions, milk composition, yogurt, cheeses, butter, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), literature reviews; Research affiliation: Switzerland

151. “The Influence of Production Systems on Meat Quality, with Emphasis on Pork,” by V. Olsson and J. Pickova. Ambio: A Journal of the Human Environment 34, no. 4 (2005): pp. 338-343. Note: Review article.
     Keywords: acidity, meat composition, meat quality, comparative studies, literature reviews, pork, pigs, swine, fatty acid composition, lipid composition; Research affiliation: Sweden

152. “Influence of Raising Method on the Quality of Hen Eggs,” by M. Smiechowska and P. Dmowski. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences 14, no. suppl.1 (2005): pp. 117-120. Journal site: http://journal.pan.olsztyn.pl//pdfy/2005/1s/21_smiechowska.pdf (accessed Aug. 8, 2008)
     Keywords: comparative studies, egg composition, laying hens, acidity; Research affiliation: Poland

153. “Influence of Thermal Processing on Bioactive Compounds Content in Apple Puree Prepared from Organic Fruits of Old and New Apple Cultivars,” by E. Hallmann and E. Rembialkowska. Polish Journal of Natural Sciences, Supplement, no. 4 (2007): pp. 37-42.
     Keywords: phytochemicals, antioxidants, ascorbic acid, apples, flavanols, phenols, comparative studies, processed foods, fruit composition, fruits (food), varietal differences, pureed foods, cultivars; Research affiliation: Poland

154. “Influence of Two Fertilization Regimens on the Amounts of Organic Acids and Phenolic Compounds of Tronchuda Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L var Costata DC),” by C. Sousa, P. Valentao, J. Rangel, G. Lopes, J.A. Pereira, F. Ferreres, R.M. Seabra and P.B. Andrade. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 53, no. 23 (2005): pp. 9128-9132. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf051445f
     Keywords: comparative studies, ascorbic acid, high performance liquid chromatography, phenols, kaempferol, fertilizer application, phytochemicals, cabbages, vegetables; Research affiliation: Portugal

155. “Integrat