Molecular Characterization of Spinach (Spinacia Oleracea) Microbial Community Structure and its Interaction With Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Modified Atmosphere Conditions
Leafy greens like lettuce and spinach are a common vehicle for foodborne illness in United States. It is unknown if native plant epiphytic bacteria may play a role in the establishment of enteric pathogens on leaf surfaces. The objective of this study was to characterize the bacterial communities of...
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Virginia Tech
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10919/37601 http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-04122010-100723/ |