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Leaf Age May Contribute To Contamination Of Lettuce With E. Coli And Salmonella
A new study presents the first evidence that harmful pathogens frequently linked with food-borne illnesses are more... Read More
E.coli Outbreak from Romaine Lettuce
Based on new updates about E.coli outbreaks the CDC extends its warning to include all types of romaine lettuce. It avoids... Read More
Protecting Romaine Lettuce From Pathogens
July 3, 2008 — Knowing the preferences of foodborne pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 is essential to... Read More
The nitrogen and nitrate economy of butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata L.)
The nitrogen and nitrate economy of butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata L.) Martin R. Broadley*,1, Ido... Read More
Galaxy gardening more than hobby for future moon, Mars residents
Special chambers had to be built to create conditions similar to the... Read More
A plant-derived edible vaccine against hepatitis B virus
J. KAPUSTA, A. MODELSKA, M. FIGLEROWICZ, T. PNIEWSKI, M. LETELLIER, O. LISOWA, V. YUSIBOV, H. KOPROWSKI, A. PLUCIENNICZAKand... Read More
Protozoa May Enable Food-Borne Pathogens On Leafy Vegetables
April 27, 2008 — Protozoa found on lettuce and spinach may sequester harmful food-borne pathogens ultimately contributing... Read More
Escherichia coli Contamination of Vegetables Grown in Soils Fertilized with Noncomposted Bovine Manure: Garden-Scale Studies
Escherichia coli Contamination of Vegetables Grown in Soils Fertilized with Noncomposted Bovine Manure: Garden-Scale... Read More
Tracheophyte
Definition noun, plural: tracheophytes A vascular plant contains the conducting systems which consist of xylem for... Read More
Vascular plants
Definition of Vascular plants The term 'vascular' is derived from the Latin word vāsculum, vās, meaning "a container and... Read More
Antimicrobials Target Pathogens On Fruits And Vegetables
A novel food safety treatment tested by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists could become an asset to... Read More
Methods of Breaking Seed Dormancy
Definition of Seed Dormancy: Non – germination of seeds due to absence of suitable conditions is termed as dormancy.... Read More
Dr. Mom Was Right — And Wrong — About Washing Fruits And Vegetables
April 16, 2008 — Washing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating may reduce the risk of food poisoning and those awful... Read More
New Invention Effectively Kills Foodborne Pathogens In Minutes
June 26, 2008 — University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of... Read More
Eating your greens could prove life-saving if a heart attack strikes
A diet rich in leafy vegetables may minimize the tissue damage caused by heart attacks, according to researchers at the... Read More
Sediments In Many Central Valley Streams Contain Toxic Levels Of Pyrethroid Pesticides
BERKELEY A family of pesticides used increasingly nationwide in place of more heavily restricted organophosphate... Read More
Fruits, Flowers, and Seeds – Quiz
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