Incidence and survival of potential human pathogens in the production of the common cultivated mushr
Project Reference: 02-PG-029
Status: Completed
Commencement Date: October, 2002
Project Duration: 49 months
Abstract:
This project investigated the prevalence and potential risk of human pathogenic bacteria in cultivated mushrooms. Bacteria play an important role in the production of the mushroom fruiting body but other microorganisms, which cause mushroom disease, are still prevalent, despite prevention and control procedures. This gave rise to concerns that microbes harmful to humans may also be present. This research was especially timely considering the increase in consumption of ready-to-eat vegetables.
Principal Contractor(s):
Dr Patrick Naughton, University of Ulster, Coleraine
Collaborator(s):
Single supplier
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Reports:
The PhD thesis is available on request and can be accessed through the University of Ulster
