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RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Salmonella spp.

2008 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Detection of Salmonella spp. by PCR in Poultry Litter 
(R. Sanchez-Ingunza, M.A. Harrison, R.A. Morrow, and C. Reilly)

Survival and Growth of Salmonella in Salsa and Related Ingredients
(L. Ma, G. Zhang, P. Gerner-Smidt, R.V. Tauxe, and M.P. Doyle)

Microbiological Examination of Vegetable Seed Sprouts in Korea
(H. Kim, Y. Lee, L. R. Beuchat, and J.-H. Ryu)

Reduction of Salmonellae on Produce and Poultry by Organic acid Plus Detergent
(M.P. Doyle)

Inactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Alfalfa Seeds by Levulinic Acid and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Washing Treatment
(T. Zhao, P. Zhao, and M.P. Doyle)

Inactivation of Salmonella spp. and E. coli O157:H7 on Tomatoes by Allyl Isothiocyanate, Carvacrol and Cinnamaldehyde in Vapor-State
(M.M. Obaidat and J.F. Frank)

Inactivation of Pathogens in Chicken Litter Compost Mixtures
(M. C. Erickson, J. Liao, and X. Jiang)

Inactivation of Pathogens in Animal Manure Compost Systems Simulating Surface Conditions
(M. C. Erickson, C. Smith, and X. Jiang)

2007 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Silver Nanorod Array as a SERS substrate for Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria Detection
(H.-Y. Chu , Y.W. Huang, and Y.-P. Zhao)

Isolation and Enumeration of Salmonella from Pot Pies from Oregon
(G. Zhang, L. Ma, V. Phelan, P. Gerner-Smidt, and M.P. Doyle)

Pre-harvest Factors Affecting Internalization of Zoonotic Pathogens into Lettuce
(M.C. Erickson, J. Liao, A. Payton, C. Webb, L. Ma, G. Zhang, M. Doyle, and L.R. Beuchat)

Survival and Growth of Acid-adapted and Unadapted Salmonella in and on Raw Tomatoes as Affected by Stage of Ripeness and Storage Temperature
(L. R. Beuchat and D. A. Mann)

Inactivation of Pathogens in Compost Mixtures as Influenced by Type of Manure
(M.C. Erickson, C. Smith, X. Jiang, and M.P. Doyle)

Competitive Inhibition Microorganisms for the Control of Zoonotic Pathogens in Compost
(L. Ma, G. Zhang, V. Mantripragada, M. C. Erickson, and M. P. Doyle)

Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Peanut Butter
(L. Ma, G. Zhang, V. Mantripragada, P. Gerner-Smidt, and M. P. Doyle)

2006 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Inactivation of Zoonotic Pathogens during Static Composting of Chicken Litter and Peanut Hulls
(M.C. Erickson, C. Smith, J. Liao, G.E. Boyhan, M.P. Doyle, L. Ma, and X. Jiang)

2005 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Death of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in Shelf-stable, Dairy-based, Pourable Salad Dressings
(L. R. Beuchat, J.-H. Ryu, B. B. Adler, and M. D. Harrison)

Green Fluorescent Protein Labeling of Listeria and Salmonella for Food Safety-Related Studies
(G. Zhang, L. Ma, and M. P. Doyle)

Attachment of Salmonella Poona to Cantaloupe Rind and Stem Scar Tissues as Affected by Temperature of Fruit and Inoculum
(G. M. Richards and L.R. Beuchat)

Inactivation of Salmonella in Manure-based Composts with Varying C:N Ratios
(M. C. Erickson, J. Liao, L. Ma, X. Jiang, and M. P. Doyle)

Contamination of Commercial Broiler Breeder Roosters by Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Clostridium perfringens
(N. A. Cox, C. L. Hofacre, R. J. Buhr, J. L. Wilson, J. S. Bailey, L. J. Richardson, D. E. Cosby, M. T. Musgrove, K. L. Hiett, and S. M. Russell)

Evaluation of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide as a Sanitizer for Killing Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Yeasts and Molds on Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce 
(K. V. Sy, M. B. Murray, M. D. Harrison, and L. R. Beuchat)

Thermal Tolerance of Acid-adapted and Unadapted Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in Cantaloupe Juice and  Watermelon Juice
(M. Sharma, B. B. Adler, M. D. Harrison, and L. R. Beuchat)

2004 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Survey of Yeasts for Antagonistic Activity Against Salmonella Poona in Cantaloupe Juice and Wounds in Rinds Co-infected with Phytopathogenic Molds 
(G. M. Richards, J. W. Buck, and L. R. Beuchat)

Evaluation of Salmonella Reduction in Broilers from Breeders Vaccinated with Live and Killed Salmonella:  A Field Study  
(S.D. Young, O. Olusanya, K.H. Jones, T. Liu, K.A. Liljebjelke, and C.L. Hofacre)

Efficacy of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide as a Sanitizer for Killing Salmonella, Yeasts, and Molds on Blueberries, Strawberries, and Raspberries 
(K. V. Sy, K. H. McWatters, and L. R. Beuchat)

Effectiveness of Cleaners and Sanitizers in Killing Salmonella Newport in the Gut of a Free-living Nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans
 (S. J. Kenney, G. L. Anderson, P. L. Williams, P. D. Millner, and L. R. Beuchat)

Fate of acid-adapted and nonadapted Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella on ground or whole beef jerky 
(R. A. Morrow, M. A. Harrison, and J. A. Harrison)

Migration of Caenorhabditis elegans to Manure and Manure Compost and Potential Vectoring of Salmonella Newport to Fruits and Vegetables 
(S. J. Kenney, G. L. Anderson, P. L. Williams, P. D. Millner, and L. R. Beuchat)

Infection of cantaloupe rind with Cladosporium cladosporioides and Penicillium expansum, and associated migration of Salmonella Poona into edible tissues 
(G. M. Richards and L. R. Beuchat)

Metabiotic Associations of Molds and Salmonella Poona on Intact and Wounded Cantaloupe Rind 
(G. M. Richards and L. R. Beuchat)

Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Poona in the Gut of a Free-living Nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, and Transmission to Progeny and Uninfected Nematodes 
(S. J. Kenney, G. L. Anderson, P. L. Williams, P. D. Millner, and L. R. Beuchat)

Following Drug-Resistant Salmonella thru the Food Chain: a Molecular Ecology Approach.
(J.J. Maurer)

2003 projects (pdf file containing summaries)

Competitive Exclusion Bacteria Against Salmonella Colonization in Chickens 
(G. Zhang, L. Ma, and M. P. Doyle)

Fate of Salmonella in Nutrient Broth and on the Surface of Raw Oysters as Affected by Chitosan 
(W. Klypradit, P. Chhabra, and Y. W. Huang)

Radio-frequency Heating of Alfalfa Seed for Reducing Human Pathogens 
(S. O. Nelson, C.-Y. Lu, L. R. Beuchat, and M. A. Harrison)

Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella spp. in Reduced Sodium Home-style Beef Jerky
(M. A. Harrison)

Attraction of a Free-living Nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, to Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria, and Its Potential as a Vector of Salmonella Poona for Preharvest Contamination of Cantaloupe 
(K. N. Caldwell, G. L. Anderson, P. L. Williams, and L. R. Beuchat)

Intestinal Carriage of Campylobacter and Salmonella in Turkeys in Response to Sub-therapeutic Levels of Antimicrobials in Feed 
(N. A. Cox, S. E. Craven, M. T. Musgrove, M. E. Berrang, and N. J. Stern)

Interaction of a Free-living Soil Nematode, Canenorhabditis elegans, with Surrogates of Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria 
(G. L. Anderson, K. N. Caldwell, L. R. Beuchat, and P. L. Williams)

Surface Material, Temperature and Soil Effects on the Survival of Selected Foodborne Pathogens in the Presence of Condensate 
(J. Allan, J. L. Kornacki, and Z. Yan)

Effect of Inoculum Size, Relative Humidity, Storage Temperature, and Ripening Stage  on the  Attachment of Salmonella Montevideo to Tomatoes and Tomatillos 
(M. H. Iturriaga, E. F. Escartin, L. R. Beuchat, and R. Martinez-Peniche)

Factors Affecting Survival, Growth, and Retrieval of Salmonella Poona on Intact and Wounded Cantaloupe Rind and in Stem Scar Tissue 
(L. R. Beuchat and A. J. Scouten)

Evaluation of Inoculation Method and Inoculum Drying Time for Their Effects on Survival and Efficiency of Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes Inoculated on the Surface of Tomatoes
(M. M. Lang, L. J. Harris, and L. R. Beuchat)

Survival and Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes on Lettuce and Parsley as Affected by Method of Inoculation, Time Between Inoculation and Analysis, and Treatment with Chlorinated Water 
(M. M. Lang, L. J. Harris, and L. R. Beuchat)

Application of Nested PCR to Detection of Salmonella in Poultry Environment
(J. J. Maurer)

Detection of Salmonella and Campylobacter in Poultry by PCR-ELISA
(J. J. Maurer)

A Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism Based Polymerase Chain Reaction as an Alternative to Serotyping for Identifying Salmonella Serotypes  
(J. J. Maurer)

Rapid Detection of Poultry Salmonella enterica Serotypes Enteritidis, Hadar, Heidelberg , and Typhimurium by Multiplex PCR to Common O and H Antigen Genes and Alleles
(J. J. Maurer)