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Identification and Characterization of Bacteria Capable of Suppressing Human Pathogens in Agricultural Soils

Objective

<p>The objective of this project is to: 1) identify human disease suppressive soils in produce fields and 2) examine the effects of the addition of composted animal manures on the suppression of human pathogens in soils.</p>

Investigators
McGarvey, Jeffery
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2018
End date
2019
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
ARS (NP108)
Project number
2030-42000-039-13-S
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