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<p>Objective 1: Identify and chacterize the microbial genes that are involved in the attachment, colonization and survival of enteric pathogens on produce.</p> <p>Objective 2: Determine the genetic and biochemical factors in plants that effect the attachment, growth and survival of human pathogens in/on plants.</p> <p>Objective 3: Assess the role of other microflora and aerosols in survival and transmission of enteric pathogens in agricultural environments.</p> <p>Objective 4: Develop methods for the detection of enteric viral and bacterial pathogens from produce and soil.</p>
Approach:
Plant-microbe model systems in combination population studies, molecular methods, genomics, and microscopy, will be used to investigate the interaction of human pathogens with plants and plant-associated bacteria, as well as well as to develop improved methods for detection of human pathogens on produce. Replacing 5325-42000-044-00D 03/2011.