<p> CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL: Name: Randi Seljåsen Date of birth: 15.05.69 Address: Helvigåsen 52, N-4886 Grimstad, Norway Civil status: Married Nationality: Norwegian Position: Research Scientist, vegetables Tel. at work + 47 40 62 29 15 Tel. private: + 47 37 04 74 97 </p><p>Most relevant education: 1996-2000 Dr scient, Agricultural University of Norway (NLH), Department of Horticulture and Crop Sciences. Thesis: Effects of postharvest handling on sensory quality of carrots (Daucus carota L.) in relation to chemical parameters.</p><p>1991-96: Agricultural University of Norway (NLH), M.Sc. Horticulture (Cand agric.) 1996. Emphasis on vegetables and fruits. Thesis: Effects of plant extracts from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica a. Juss) against caterpillars in cabbage. </p><p>Most relevant work experience: 2002-present: Bioforsk, Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research, Arable Crops division, Landvik, N-4886 Grimstad, Scientist, vegetables 2000-2002: Vinterlandbruksskolen, Oslo High school teacher, horticulture 1996 – 2000: Norwegian Food Research Institute, Ås, Norway Employer and actual working site during PhD studies (vedlegg 4)</p><p>Review: Seljåsen, R., Skrede, G. and Hoftun, H. (1998). Chlorophylls, carotenoids and flavonoids: vegetable constituents with a positive role in cancer, cardiovascular and viral diseases. In: Recent Research Developments in Nutrition Research, Ed: Pandalai, S., G., Research Signpost, pp. 155-176.ed legg 17)</p><p>Scientific original work Seljåsen, R. and Meadow, R. (2006). Effects of Neem on oviposition and egg and larval development of Mamestra brassicae L: Dose response, residual activity, repellent effect and systemic activity in cabbage plants. Crop protection 25, 338-345.</p><p>Seljåsen, R., Hoftun, H., Selliseth J. and Bengtsson G. B. (2004). Effects of Washing and packing on sensory and chemical parameters in carrots (Daucus carota L). J. Sci Food Agric, 84: 955-965.</p><p>Seljåsen, R., Bengtsson, G.B., Hoftun, H., Vogt, G. (2001) Sensory and chemical changes in five varieties of carrot (Daucus carota L.) in response to mechanical stress at harvest and post-harvest. J Sci Food Agric 81:436-447 Seljåsen, R., Hoftun, H. and Bengtsson, G.B. (2001) Sensory quality of ethylene-exposed carrots (Daucus carota L, cv ’Yucon’) related to the content of 6-methoxymellein, terpenes and sugars. J Sci Food Agric 81:54-61</p><p>Seljåsen, R., Bengtsson, G., B., Skrede, G. and Vogt, G. (2000). Rapid analysis of 6- methoxymellein in carrots by boiling water extraction, solid phase extraction and HPLC. Food Chemistry 70: 397-401 </p><p>Meadow, R. and Seljåsen, R. (1999). Neem extracts against caterpillars in cabbage. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin 22: 213-217.</p><p>Meadow, R. and Seljåsen, R. (1999). Neem seed extract against Mamestra brassicae in field- grown cabbage. Vegetable Crops Research Bulletin 50.</p><p>Meadow, R. and Seljåsen, R. (1997). Dose-response tests with Neem Azal-T against the cabbage moth. Arthropod Management Tests 22, 411.</p><p>Proseedings: Seljåsen, R. and Slimestad, R. (2005). Fructooligosaccharides and phenolics in flesh and peel of spring harvested Helianthus tuberosus L. 1 st international symposium on human health effects of fruits and vegetables, Aug 17th –20th, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, Acta Hort. (in press).</p><p>Seljåsen R., Hoftun H. and Bengtsson B. (2003). Critical factors for reduced sensory quality of fresh carrots in the distribution chain. 3rd Int. Conf. Quality in Chains, 6-9.-july 2003, Wageningen, The Netherlands …</p><p>Seljåsen, R., Bengtsson G. B., Skrede, G. and Vogt G. (2000) A convinient and rapid method to quantify the phytoalexin 6-methoxymellein in carrot root. 4th International Conference on Postharvest Science, Jerusalem, Israel, March 26-31 (Submitted). Seljåsen, R., Bengtsson, G., B. and Hoftun, H. (1998). Effect of ethylene on sensory quality of carrots. Agri-Food Quality II: Quality Management of Fruits and Vegetables. Turku, Finland, pp. 193-196.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. and Meadow, R. (1997). Bekjemping av sommerfugl-larver i hodekål ved hjelp av ekstrakter fra neemtreet. Plantevern 97. Lillehammer, Norway. Grønn forskning 2, 209-13. Meadow, R. and Seljåsen, R. (1999). Neem extracts against major pests of cabbage. Proceedings of the World Neem Conference, 19-21 May 1999, Vancouver, Canada.</p><p>Meadow, R. and Seljåsen, R. (1997). Neem extracts against caterpillars in cabbage. IOBC/OILB Meeting Working Group IPM in Field Vegetables. Chania, Greece.</p><p>Meadow, R., Seljåsen, R., & Brynildsen, P. The effect of neem extracts on the turnip root fly and the cabbage moth. 9th Workshop on Practice Oriented Results on Use and Production of Neem-Ingredients and Pheromones. 13.-15.03.2000 Hohenahr, Germany.</p><p>Publikasjoner i norske tidsskrift: Seljåsen, R. (2007) Virkning av strategi for nitrogengjødsling på kvalitet i grønnsaker. Bioforsk FOKUS 2 (1) s 50-51. Seljåsen, R. (2006) Økologisk dyrking av grønnsaker i vekstskifter som er selvforsynt med nitrogen. Bioforsk FOKUS. 1 (3). s 100-101.</p><p>Seljåsen, R., Høgetveit, L. A., Tajet, T., Bengtsson, G. B., Meadow, R. (2006). Effekt av gulrotsuger (Trioza apicalis) på sensorisk kvalitet i gulrot. Bioforsk FOKUS. 1 (3). s 90- 91.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. (2004). Gulrotsmak. Grønn kunnskap 8 (2), s 274-279, ISBN 82-479-0366-0.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. (2004). Jordskokk – status og framtid. Grønn kunnskap 8 (2), s 284-290, ISBN 82-479-0366-0.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. (2004). Ytre og indre kvalitet i brokkoli. Grønn kunnskap 8 (2), s 261-269, ISBN 82-479-0366-0.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. (2002). Brokkoli – kvalitet og ernæringsverdi. Grønn forskning 44, ISBN 82- 479-0341-5, 31 s.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. (2000). Håndtering, emballasjetype og lagringsforhold virker inn på smaken i gulrot. Gartneryrket 14, s 12-15.</p><p>Seljåsen, R., Bengtsson, B. Og Hoftun H. (2000). Dårlig smak av hardhendt behandling. Innformat 3, s 24-27.</p><p>Seljåsen, R. and Meadow, R. (1997). Bekjemping av sommerfugllarver i hodekål ved hjelp av ekstrakter fra neemtreet (Azadirachta indica A. Juss), Gartneryrket, s. 13-15.</p>