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Persistence of Enteric Pathogens in Manure-amended Soils in Northeast U.S. Produce-Growing Environments

Objective

<p>Determine the persistence of enteric pathogens (Escherichia coli) in soils in the Northeast U.S. (Vermont) and their potential transfer to produce commodities; if manure application techniques affect enteric pathogen survival in amended soils; and determine if enteric pathogens present in manure-amended soil can be transferred to leafy green vegetables and their persistence on these vegetables.</p>

Investigators
Sharma, Manan; Millner, Patricia; Luo, Yaguang
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2014
End date
2018
Project number
8042-32420-006-15S
Accession number
427485