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Evaluation of vegetable washing chemicals
Vegetables, including leafy vegetables, are an important component of a healthy diet; they contain nutrients that are now known to be beneficial for the health … Read more
The production of baby-leaf lettuce under floating crop covers
The fresh-cut and ready-to-eat salad processing industry is the major vector for salad consumption growth in Australia . The industry seasonally experiences unacceptable levels of … Read more
Remediation of soil contaminated by Salmonella enterica to expedite plant or replant of vegetables
This project was the first research study undertaken on survival of Salmonella enterica in soil contaminated with chicken manure conducted under Australian conditions. The research investigated the … Read more
Pathogen persistence from paddock to plate
Consumers naturally expect that food they eat will not make them sick. Bacteria that cause illness, such as E. coli and Salmonella, can be present … Read more