Microbiology of Fresh Produce
By: Matthews, Karl. R
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BookSeries: Publisher: USA: ASM Press; 2005Edition: 1st ed.Description: 239 p.ISBN: 1555813577 (hardcover); 9781555813574 (hardcover).Subject(s): Fruit--Microbiology | Food Microbiology | Food Science and Human NutritionDDC classification: 664.001579 Matthews 20441 1st 2006 Food.Science Summary: Presents the latest research and industry practices promoting microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables. • Examines key issues of microbiological safety of fresh produce, from production to consumption, and focuses on the unique challenges the specialists encounter in controlling microorganisms found on produce. • Highlights microorganisms associated with human illness and linked to consumption of contaminated produce. • Discusses industry trends and topical issues, including the microbiology of imported and domestic produce, good agricultural practices, irradiation, edible films, and diagnostic techniques used in the field. • Features a chapter devoted to the practices related to the safety of seed sprouts, covering valuable information relevant to the producer, researcher, and extension spec
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Presents the latest research and industry practices promoting microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables. • Examines key issues of microbiological safety of fresh produce, from production to consumption, and focuses on the unique challenges the specialists encounter in controlling microorganisms found on produce. • Highlights microorganisms associated with human illness and linked to consumption of contaminated produce. • Discusses industry trends and topical issues, including the microbiology of imported and domestic produce, good agricultural practices, irradiation, edible films, and diagnostic techniques used in the field. • Features a chapter devoted to the practices related to the safety of seed sprouts, covering valuable information relevant to the producer, researcher, and extension spec
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