On the basis of the reviewers’ appraisals and my own careful study of your manuscript, I have decided that your manuscript is not suitable for publication in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in its present form. However, your research has some positive components. I would consider a thoroughly rewritten manuscript, with substantial modification, incorporating the reviewers points and including any additional data they recommended.

If you choose to resubmit, please mention your previous manuscript by JF# in your cover letter, and include an itemized list of changes addressing reviewer comments. A special link to be used when you resubmit can be found on your Paragon Plus homepage, under the heading "Revisions and Resubmissions Requested by Editorial Office".

When submitting your revised manuscript, please be sure the following points are addressed:

Manuscript Format: Manuscripts are to be double-spaced and line-numbered. A separate summary or conclusion section is not to be used; any concluding statements are to be incorporated under Results and Discussion. Please make sure to remove any track changes, highlights, comments or font colors in your manuscript file.

TOC Graphic: The TOC graphic must be included. Authors of research articles, perspectives, and reviews are required to include a suitable graphic for publication in the table of contents (TOC) in the Web edition of the Journal. This graphic should capture the reader’s attention and, in conjunction with the manuscript’s title, give the reader a quick visual impression of the type of chemistry described. The TOC graphic may be up to 4.7 in. (12.0 cm) wide and 1.8 in. (4.6 cm) tall. (See detailed instructions at the Paragon Plus Web site.) Text should be limited to labels for compounds, reaction arrows, and figures. The use of color to enhance the scientific value is encouraged. The TOC graphic should be inserted on a separate page at the end of the manuscript file.

Your resubmission is due in two months.

If we do not receive it before this time, it will become inactivated and you will not have access to it from your Paragon Plus homepage. Please let us know if you need an extension before this time.

Reviewer comments are included below.

It has been a pleasure working with you on this manuscript, and we wish you success in your research. 返回小木虫查看更多