Large differences in quality existed between soybean samples. In order to rapidly detect soybean quality between samples from different areas, we have developed near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) models for the moisture, crude fat, and protein content of soybeans, based on 360 soybean samples collected from different areas. Compared with whole kernels, soybean powder with particle sizes of 60 mesh was more suitable for modeling of moisture, crude fat, and protein content. To increase the reproducibility of the prediction model, uniform particle sizes of soybeans were prepared by grinding and sieving soybeans with different sizes and colors. Modeling analysis showed that the internal cross‐validation correlation coefficients (R cv) for the moisture, crude fat, and protein content of soybeans were .965, .941, and .949, respectively, and the determination coefficients (R 2) were .966, .958, and .958. NIRS performed well as a rapid method for the determination of routine quality parameters and provided reference data for the analysis of soybean quality using FT‐NIRS.

The attenuation in hemodynamic response during CSD could possibly be caused by increased baseline value of vessel tone and blood velocity. Our findings suggest that when investigators use DMSO to dissolve water-insoluble, topically applied drugs in the hemodynamic study of CSD, dose of DMSO should be kept below 0.1% in order to avoid false results.

Background and objectives Characteristic difference between microwave (MW; 2.45 GHz, 1.5 W/g) and traditional thermal (TT; water bath, 100°C) sterilization on representative fungi (Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus glaucus, Penicillium chrysogenum, Alternaria alternata, and Fusarium nivale) on high‐moisture paddy rice was evaluated by observing heat absorption of rice surface, fungal mortality, growth, and cell permeation. Findings Using MW (2.45 GHz, 1.5 W/g) can inhibit the growth of fungi, such as Aspergillus candidus. Under our experimental conditions, MW radiation was effective for safe storage of high‐moisture rice with fungal mortality of 95%. Fungal dehydrogenase activities after MW treatment were nearly 50% lower than fungal dehydrogenase activities after TT. Both MW and TT at the same temperature (60°C) can inhibit the growth of fungal spores. However, MW had better inhibitory effect, which is conducive to the safe storage of high‐moisture paddy rice. Conclusions Microwave and TT sterilization destroy fungal cell, causing substantial cell leakage and death. MW is more destructive to organisms on high‐moisture paddy rice than TT, which may be due to the nonthermal effects of MW. Significance and novelty Compared with TT, MW has better sterilization and could prevent fungal contamination in high‐moisture paddy rice storage and other cereals.