Transmission of <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Manure to Root Zones of Field-Grown Lettuce and Leek Plants

Transmission of <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Manure to Root Zones of Field-Grown Lettuce and Leek Plants

Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains are responsible for food-borne disease outbreaks upon consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. The aim of this study was to establish the transmission route of <i>E. coli</i> strain 0611, as proxy for human pathogenic <i>E....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Leo van Overbeek, Marie Duhamel, Stefan Aanstoot, Carin Lombaers van der Plas, Els Nijhuis, Leo Poleij, Lina Russ, Patricia van der Zouwen, Beatriz Andreo-Jimenez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Escherichia coli</i>
plants
manure
transmission
food safety
metagenome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2289

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2289

Similar Items