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Kathy Messens

63 Results

2022

From genetics to chemical characterisation and flavour profiling of Vietnamese cocoa

Helena EveraertKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

2021

Selection and validation of reference genes for accurate RT-qPCR gene expression normalization in cacao beans during fermentation

Jocelyn De WeverTibo De ConinckHelena EveraertFrauke CoppietersHayley RottiersKoen DewettinckJo VandesompeleSteve LefeverKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in TREE GENETICS & GENOMES

2020

A combined RNA preservation and extraction protocol for gene expression studies in cacao beans

Jocelyn De WeverDieter TulkensJan VerwaerenHelena EveraertHayley RottiersKoen DewettinckSteve LefeverKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE

Genetic classification of Vietnamese cacao cultivars assessed by SNP and SSR markers

Helena EveraertJocelyn De WeverKevin MaebeHayley RottiersSteve LefeverGuy SmaggheKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in TREE GENETICS & GENOMES

Genotyping and bean transcriptomics towards identification of cacao flavor genes

Jocelyn De WeverKathy MessensSteve Lefever

Pod storage with roasting : a tool to diversifying the flavor profiles of dark chocolates produced from ‘bulk’ cocoa beans? (Part II : quality and sensory profiling of chocolates)

Michael HinnehDavy Van de WalleDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

2019

A multipronged flavor comparison of Ecuadorian CCN51 and Nacional cocoa cultivars

Hayley RottiersDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaValérie LemarcqJocelyn De WeverHelena EveraertKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

Applicability of the melanger for chocolate refining and Stephan mixer for conching as small-scale alternative chocolate production techniques

Michael HinnehDavy Van de WalleArifin Dwi SaputroKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING

Comparing flavor profiles of dark chocolates refined with melanger and conched with Stephan mixer in various alternative chocolate production techniques

Michael HinnehDavy Van de WalleDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

Discrimination of cocoa liquors based on their odor fingerprint : a fast GC electronic nose suitability study

Hayley RottiersDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaMichael HinnehHelena EveraertJocelyn De WeverKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS

Dynamics of volatile compounds and flavor precursors during spontaneous fermentation of fine flavor Trinitario cocoa beans

Hayley RottiersDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaJessika De ClippeleerIlse De LeersnyderJocelyn De WeverHelena EveraertKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

From genetics to flavor dynamics and sensory profiling of fine and bulk Ecuadorian cocoa

Hayley RottiersKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

Pod storage with roasting : a tool to diversifying the flavor profiles of dark chocolates produced from ‘bulk’ cocoa beans? (part I : aroma profiling of chocolates)

Michael HinnehDavy Van de WalleDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

The development of a novel SNP genotyping assay to differentiate cacao clones

Jocelyn De WeverHelena EveraertFrauke CoppietersHayley RottiersKoen DewettinckSteve LefeverKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Tuning the aroma profiles of FORASTERO cocoa liquors by varying pod storage and bean roasting temperature

Michael HinnehDavy Van de WalleDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

2018

Assessing the influence of pod storage on sugar and free amino acid profiles and the implications on some Maillard reaction related flavor volatiles in Forastero cocoa beans

Michael HinnehEvangeline SemanhyiaDavy Van de WalleDaylan Amelia Tzompa SosaGustavo Luis Leonardo ScaloneBruno De MeulenaerKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

Unraveling the genetic background of the Yangambi Research Center cacao germplasm collection, DR Congo

Hayley RottiersHelena EveraertPascal BoeckxGeert BaertJocelyn De WeverKevin MaebeGuy SmaggheKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in TREE GENETICS & GENOMES

2017

Molecular characterization of Theobroma cacao L. clones from Vietnam

Helena EveraertHayley RottiersJocelyn De WeverSteve LefeverFrauke CoppietersDiem Phuong TranKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

Molecular characterization of Vietnamese cocoa genotypes (Theobroma cacao L.) using microsatellite markers

Helena EveraertHayley RottiersViet Ha Lam ThiDiem Phuong TranJocelyn De WeverKevin MaebeGuy SmaggheKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in TREE GENETICS & GENOMES

Phylogenetic relationships among Vietnamese cocoa accessions using a non-coding region of the chloroplast DNA

Viet Ha Lam ThiHelena EveraertKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY

2016

A comparative study of the physico-chemical properties and dietary fiber composition of Vietnamese cocoa bean and beans from other major cocoa producing countries

Viet Ha Lam ThiBangun Prajanto NusantoroKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

Characterization of leaf, flower, and pod morphology among Vietnamese cocoa varieties (Theobroma cacao L.)

Viet Ha Lam ThiHelena EveraertHayley RottiersKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY

Physico-chemical properties of fourteen popular cocoa bean varieties in Dongnai-highland Vietnam

Viet Ha Lam ThiBangun Prajanto NusantoroKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A2 Journal Article in CAN THO UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE

Quantitative and functional requirements for bioluminescent cancer models

Lynn FeysBenedicte DescampsChristian VanhoveJo VandesompeleKatrien VanderheydenKathy MessensMarc BrackeOlivier De Wever

A1 Journal Article in IN VIVO

2015

Assessing cocoa aroma quality by multiple analytical approaches

Diem Phuong TranDavy Van de WalleKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

Assessment of genetic diversity among the main fourteen cocoa varieties in Vietnam using plant c/d sequences

Viet Ha Lam ThiKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A2 Journal Article in Tạp chí Khoa học Trường Đại học Cần Thơ = CANTHO UNIVERSITY JOURNAL

Characterisation of morphology and anatomy of the main cocoa varieties in the Southern Vietnam

Viet Ha Lam ThiKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A2 Journal Article in Tạp chí Khoa học & Bản tin Trường Đại học Cần Thơ, Phần A

Characterisation of morphology and anatomy of the main cocoa varieties in the Southern Vietnam

Viet Ha Lam ThiKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

Comparative evaluation of six extraction methods for DNA quantification and PCR detection in cocoa and cocoa-derived products

Viet Ha Lam ThiLore VanlerbergheKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY

Comparative evaluation of three extraction methods for DNA quantification and PCR detection in cocoa and cocoa-derived products

Viet Ha Lam ThiLore VanlerbergheKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

Evaluation of three extraction methods for DNA quantification and PCR detection in cocoa-derived products: assessment of genetic diversity of the main fourteen cocoa varieties in Vietnam using non-coding c/d sequences

Viet Ha Lam ThiKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

2014

DTREEv2, a computer-based support system for the risk assessment of genetically modified plants

Ine PertryDirk IserentantKathy MessensMarc De LooseDulce De OliveiraSylvia BurssensGodelieve Gheysen

A1 Journal Article in NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY

2013

Correlation between genetic relation and their physic-chemical properties of fourteen Vietnamese cocoa clones

Viet Ha Lam ThiBangun Prajanto NusantoroKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

2011

Physical properties and microstructure of yoghurt enriched with milk fat globule membrane material

Trung Thien LeJohn Van CampGeert MeesenNatacha ThienpontKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL

2010

Detection of GM ingredients in fish feed

Kathy MessensNicolas GrysonKris AudenaertMia Eeckhout

Bookchapter in Safety analysis of foods of animal origin

Diversity of lactic acid bacteria from modified atmosphere packaged sliced cooked meat products at sell-by date assessed by PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis

Kris AudenaertKlaas D'HaeneKathy MessensTony RuyssenPeter VandammeGeert Huys

A1 Journal Article in FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

2009

Detection of GM ingredients in fish feed

Kathy MessensNicolas GrysonKris AudenaertMia Eeckhout

Bookchapter in Handbook of seafood and seafood products analysis

Fusarium head blight (FHB) in Flanders: population diversity, inter-species associations and DON contamination in commercial wheat varieties

Kris AudenaertBetty HeremansKathy MessensMonica HöfteGeert Haesaert

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY

2008

Fusarium spp. and Microdochium nivale populations on winter wheat in Flanders, in relation to presence of mycotoxins

Kris AudenaertKathy MessensMonica HöfteGeert Haesaert

Nutritional and technological aspects of milk fat globule membrane material

Koen DewettinckNatacha ThienpontTrung Thien LeKathy MessensJohn Van Camp

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL DAIRY JOURNAL

PCR detection of soy ingredients in bread

Nicolas GrysonKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

Survey of the Fusarium spp. and Microdochium nivale population on winter wheat in Flanders

Kris AudenaertMonica HöfteKathy MessensGeert Haesaert

2007

Co-existence and traceability of GM and non-GM products in the feed chain

Nicolas GrysonKathy MessensMia Eeckhout

A1 Journal Article in European Food Research and Technology

Detection of genetically modified soy in doughs and cookies

Nicolas GrysonKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in CEREAL CHEMISTRY

Identification and source tracking of spoilage organisms associated with modified atmosphere packaged cooked meat products

Kris AudenaertKathy MessensTony RuyssenKlaas D'HaeneEllen VandeputtePeter VandammeGeert Huys

Influence of cocoa components on the PCR detection of soy lecithin DNA

Nicolas GrysonKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

Managing traceability of GM and non-GM soy in the feed chain

Nicolas GrysonKathy MessensMia Eeckhout

Protein based detection of GM ingredients

Mia EeckhoutNicolas GrysonKoen DewettinckKathy Messens

Bookchapter in Advances in Food Diagnostics

2006

An approach to developing a marker assisted selection system for tolerance to pre-harvest sprouting in triticale

Sarah De LaethauwerKathy MessensVeerle DeryckeNicolas GrysonDirk ReheulGeert Haesaert

Analysemethoden voor voeding: recente ontwikkelingen

Mia EeckhoutPeter MaeneKathy MessensFilip Van Bockstaele

Potential of PCR-denaturing gel electrophoresis to explore the diversity of lactic acid bacteria associated with modified atmosphere packaged sliced cooked meat products

Kris AudenaertKathy MessensTony RuyssenKlaas D'HaenePeter VandammeGeert Huys

2004

Evaluation and optimisation of five different extraction methods for soy DNA in chocolate and biscuits. Extraction of DNA as a first step in GMO analysis

Nicolas GrysonKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

Influence of different oil-refining parameters and sampling size on the detection of genetically modified DNA in soybean oil

Nicolas GrysonKathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY

2002

Detection of DNA during the refining of soybean oil.

Nicolas GrysonFrederik RonsseKathy MessensMarc De LooseKoen Dewettinck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETY

Labelling, detection and traceability of GMOs.

Kathy MessensKoen Dewettinck

A2 Journal Article in Cerevisiae-Belgian Journal of Brewing and Biotechnology

2001

Detection of genetically modified organism (GMO's) in the food chain: an overview of the currently available methods.

Kathy MessensIlse TheunsKoen Dewettinck

A2 Journal Article in Cerevisiae-Belgian Journal of Brewing and Biotechnology

Extraction and PCR analysis of soy DNA in chocolate

Kathy MessensMarc De LooseKoen Dewettinck

Refining of soy bean oil : detection of DNA

Frederik RonsseKathy MessensMarc De LooseKoen Dewettinck

1998

Heterogeneous photobleaching in confocal microscopy caused by differences in refractive index and excitation mode.

Patric Van OostveldtKathy Messens

A1 Journal Article in CYTOMETRY

1996

The intranuclear topography of ribosomal gens and a highly repetitieve DNA equence in root nuclei of Arabidopsis thaliana

Kathy MessensPatric Van Oostveldt

1992

Estimation of polyploidy and aneuploidy by non-radioactive in situ hybridisation.

Serge BauwensGilbert EnglerKathy MessensPatric Van Oostveldt

A4 Journal Article in MEDEDELINGEN VAN DE FACULTEIT LANDBOUWWETENSCHAPPEN, RIJKSUNIVERSITEIT GENT

Estimation of polyploidy by non-radioactive in-situ hybridisation. Abstract, Intern. Symposium over fytofarmacie en fytiatrie. Fac. Landbouwwet., 5 mei 1992, Gent België.

Sabien BauwensGilbert EnglerKathy MessensPatric Van Oostveldt

The spatial localization of 45S rRNA genes in relation to the descent of the cells in the root cortex and epidermis of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings Belgian Society for microscopy, Beerse, 29 november 1997.

Kathy MessensNathalie Van Bruaene