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EVALUATION OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES AS POTENTIAL RESERVOIRS OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS IN FRESH PRODUCE ENVIRONMENTS

Objective

The overall goal of the proposed project is to conduct research that will provide a science-based approach that will reduce or eliminate bacterial contamination of leafy green produce by amphibians and reptiles while minimizing negative impacts on native wildlife and their habitat. We will accomplish our goal by completing three objectives:

Investigators
Mandrell, Robert
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2011
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-42000-047-03R
Accession number
421150
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
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