School of Life and Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Thermal inactivation kinetics of Sporolactobacillus nakayamae spores, a spoilage bacerium isolated from a model mashed potato-scallion mixture.
Published 2017Sporolactobacillus species have been occasionally isolated from spoiled foods and environmental sources. Thus, food processors should be aware of their potential presence and characteristics. In this study, the heat ...Article -
Environmental drivers for persistence of Escherischia coli and Salmonella in manure-amended soils: A meta-analysis.
Published 2020Application of organic amendments to agricultural land improves soil quality and provides nutrients essential for plant growth; however, they are also a reservoir for zoonotic pathogens whose presence poses a significant ...Other -
Evaluation of hospital-grade disinfectants on viral deposition on surfaces after toilet flushing.
Published 2018Background: Past studies have shown that infectious aerosols created during toilet flushing result in surface contamination of the restroom. The goals of this study were to quantify viral contamination of surfaces in ...Other -
Tracking and controlling soft surface contamination in health care settings
Published 2018Background: Study objectives were to track the transfer of microbes on soft surfaces in health care environments and determine the efficiency of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered soft surface sanitizer ...Other -
Strategies for eliminating chicken manure odour in horticultural applications
Published 2017Application of chicken manure is commonly practiced in the horticultural industry due to its value as a fertiliser, ability to improve soil properties and relatively low cost. An unpleasant odour is inherently associated ...Other