Soil Microclimate and Persistence of Foodborne Pathogens Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella enterica Newport in Soil Affected by Mulch Type

Mulching is a common agricultural practice that benefits crop production through soil moisture retention, weed suppression, and soil temperature regulation. However, little is known about the effect of mulch on foodborne pathogens present in soil. In this study, the influence of polyethylene plastic...

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Main Authors: Shirley A. Micallef, Mary Theresa Callahan, Rachel McEgan, Louisa Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Food Protection
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X23068436