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Effect of the Environmental Microbiome and Plant Genotype on the Lettuce Microbiome and Colonization by E. coli O157:H7

Objective

Investigate 1) the role of the water and soil microbiome on the microbiome of lettuce cultivated under commercial agricultural practices, and 2) the effect of plant genotype on the fresh-cut lettuce microbiome and colonization by E. coli O157:H7.

Investigators
Brandl, Maria
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2020
End date
2020
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
2030-42000-050-25-I
Accession number
438113
Categories
Escherichia coli
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