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INTERRELATIONS OF LIVESTOCK MANURES AND SAFETY OF FOOD CROPS

Objective

1) Determine potential inoculation pathways by which pathogens/toxins are transferred to food crops when manure laden water is applied as irrigation. 2) Determine potential inoculation pathways by which pathogens/toxins are transferred to food crops when covered with manure laden particulates. 3) Determine any potential hazards when food crops are grown on land that has received manure.

Investigators
Rice, William
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2000
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6209-32000-004-00D
Accession number
403275
Categories
Parasites
Natural Toxins
Viruses and Prions
Bacterial Pathogens
Chemical Contaminants
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