Seed Disinfestation Practices to Control Seed-Borne Fungi and Bacteria in Home Production of Sprouts

Seed Disinfestation Practices to Control Seed-Borne Fungi and Bacteria in Home Production of Sprouts

Concern over microbial contamination limits the adoption of home production of sprouts as a nutritious and sustainable food. Simple, accessible approaches to seed disinfection could support safe home seed sprouting. Here, we quantify bacterial and fungal contamination of seeds of 14 plant cultivars...

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Main Authors: Gregory S. Gilbert, Alyssa Diaz, Haylee A. Bregoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
seed microbiology
bacteria
fungi
seed disinfection
seed sterilization
seed sprouts
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/4/747

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