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TitlePrincipal InvestigatorDate StartedEnd DateRFP YearResources
Automated compost monitoring with low-cost RFID, drones, and machine learning for improved control and pathogen safety Chetan Badgujar, Ph.D. January 2026 December 2027 2025
Reassessing postharvest water management for pathogen infiltration/internalization Maria I. Gil, Ph.D. January 2026 December 2027 2025
Can clean get cleaner? Evaluation of cleaning and sanitation process improvements for harvest equipment of leafy greens Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2026 December 2027 2025
Evaluation of grower practices to mitigate risks of BSAAO use in leafy greens Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2026 December 2027 2025
Characterization and control of food safety risks associated with indoor leafy green growing and harvest Luxin Wang, Ph.D. November 2025 December 2027 2025
Developing methods to assess risk to crops exposed to animal facility fugitive dust Erin DiCaprio, Ph.D. January 2026 December 2027 2025
Developing an automated and digital tool for integrated bird pest management in fresh produce fields Chetan Badgujar, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2025 2024
Genomic and phenotypic assessment of E. coli O157:H7 REPEXH02 strains Teresa Bergholz, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Hydrogel affinity particles to enable high throughput screening of soft fruits for intact HAV virions Aaron Bivins, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2025 2024
How does weather influence transmission of E. coli O157:H7 from animal operations to produce fields? Kerry Cooper, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Color and material optimization of brushes for improved light-based sanitation Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Development of a screening assay for hepatitis A virus which correlates to infectivity Lee-Ann Jaykus, Ph.D., Lynette Johnston, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2025 2024
An immunomagnetic separation method for concentrating and increasing the recovery efficiency of Cyclospora Asis Khan, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2025 2024
Validation of novel DNA isolation procedures from limited numbers of Cyclospora oocysts Scott Lenaghan, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2025 2024
Methods for determining groundwater under the influence of surface water, and BMPs for mitigating distribution system contamination Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Two validated first-level screening assays for infectious hepatitis A virus by detection of an intact capsid on frozen berries Jose Santos Garcia Alvarado, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2025 2024
Solutions to brush sanitation tailored to the producer’s appetite for capital investment and labor intensity Abby Snyder, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Salmonella risk is enhanced by onion condition or defect Abby Snyder, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Agent-based models can predict appropriate risk-based set-back distances for flooded fields Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
Quantitative microbial risk assessments need to consider quality parameters to accurately predict produce food safety risks Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D. January 2025 December 2026 2024
CPS Tri-State Special Project on Harvest Equipment: A data-informed consensus of “clean for the intended purpose” Channah Rock, Ph.D. September 2023 June 2024 2023
Control of Listeria monocytogenes on avocado and avocado contact surfaces during dry packing by acetogenins naturally present in avocado seed Alejandro Castillo, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2024 2023
Survival of pathogens on work-in-process fresh-cut produce ingredients Xuetong Fan, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Evaluation of sanitation protocols for nonconventional food-contact surface materials used in produce packinghouses Kristen Gibson, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Improving methods for the assessment of infectious human enteric virus survival in produce Susana Guix, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Synergistic antimicrobial activity of food-grade compounds in wax coatings on fruits during wax drying Nitin Nitin, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Developing a user-friendly risk assessment tool to assess the food safety risks of fresh produce production and landscape use Alda Pires, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Development of a risk ranking tool for evaluating hazards and risks related to agricultural water subpart E Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Testing wetting agents for soil drag and bootie swabs and validating them in varied agricultural soils Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2024 2023
Characterization and mitigation of food safety risks associated with waxing roller brushes Luxin Wang, Ph.D. January 2024 December 2025 2023
Occurrence and transfer of pathogens from the production environment to leafy greens grown in controlled environment agriculture Ana Allende, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Identification of routes and mechanisms for distribution and establishment of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. in avocado packing environments Alejandro Castillo, Ph.D. April 2022 February 2024 2022
Optimizing methods for the detection and quantification of infectious human norovirus from fresh berries using human intestinal enteroids Malak Esseili, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Microbial risks during indoor leafy green production: Current knowledge and future research needs Kristen Gibson, Ph.D. November 2023 December 2023 2022
A viability assay for Cyclospora and its surrogates Eimeria Asis Khan, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Development of an infrared-functionalized microbalance sensor for Cyclospora cayetanensis detection and differentiation Jenny Maloney, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2023 2022
Microbiological risk assessment using QMRA in preharvest agriculture water treatment systems for leafy greens Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Flexible risk process models to quantify residual risks and the impact of interventions Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
A metagenomic approach to food safety risk mitigation in pears Laura Strawn, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Evidence for the industrial application of bacteriophages to control Listeria monocytogenes in leafy greens Pilar Truchado, Ph.D January 2023 December 2023 2022
Testbeds for microbial source tracking using microfluidic paper-based analytical devices Mohit Verma, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Supplementing food antimicrobials in commercial edible coatings to enhance the safety and extend the shelf-life of stone fruits Qixin Zhong, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Control of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes on peaches through spray-bar brush bed sanitizer intervention Meijun Zhu, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
Interaction of resident microbiome and Listeria on pears during cold storage Meijun Zhu, Ph.D. January 2023 December 2024 2022
CPS: Flood Rapid Response Channah Rock, Ph.D. February 2023 April 2023 2022
Quantifying risk associated with changes in EHEC physiology during post-harvest pre-processing stages of leafy green production Teresa Bergholz, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Microbial characterization of irrigation waters using rapid, inexpensive and portable next generation sequencing technologies Kerry Cooper, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella on surfaces found in the dry packinghouse environment and effectiveness of dry-cleaning processes on pathogen reduction Paul L. Dawson, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2022 2021
Strategic approaches to mitigate Salmonella contamination of bulb onions Vijay Joshi, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Towards a holistic assessment of the food-safety risks imposed by wild birds Daniel Karp, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Cross-contamination risks in dry environments Nitin Nitin, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Assessing Romaine lettuce “Forward Processing” for potential impacts on EHEC growth, antimicrobial susceptibility, and infectivity Xiangwu Nou, Ph.D January 2022 December 2023 2021
AFECCT: Assessing filtration efficacy for Cyclospora control Benjamin Rosenthal, S.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Practical application of superheated steam to harvesting, processing, and produce packing tools and equipment Abby Snyder, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Cyclospora cayetanensis monitoring in agricultural water Lia Stanciu-Gregory, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Validation study for the tree-fruit industry: effective strategies to sanitize harvest bins and picking bags Valentina Trinetta, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Assessing the potential for production practices to impact dry bulb onion safety Joy Waite-Cusic, Ph.D. January 2022 December 2023 2021
Identification of quantitative & qualitative patterns of environmental contamination by Listeria spp. & L. monocytogenes in fresh produce processing facilities & evaluation of practical control measures able to eliminate transient & persistent Ana Allende, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
When the E. coli hits the fan! Evaluating the risks of dust-associated produce cross-contamination Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Evaluating food safety challenges of blueberry harvesting Jinru Chen, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Control of Listeria monocytogenes in processing/packing plants using antimicrobial blue light (aBL) Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2021 2020
Survival of infectious human norovirus in water and on leafy greens Malak Esseili, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Determination of physical and chemical mechanisms to prevent Cyclospora infection Scott C. Lenaghan, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Using low-cost smartphone-based infrared cameras to evaluate cooling and storage conditions of fresh produce Kevin E. Mis Solval, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2021 2020
Bio-based antimicrobial coatings for reducing risk of cross-contamination during harvesting Nitin Nitin, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Understanding and predicting food safety risks posed by wild birds Nikki Shariat, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Digital farm-to-facility food safety testing optimization Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Application of ultra-fine bubble technology to reduce Listeria monocytogenes contamination of fresh produce Abhinav Upadhyay, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2021 2020
Field evaluation of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for microbial source tracking Mohit Verma, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Waxing of whole produce and its involvement in and impact on microbial food safety Luxin Wang, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Validation of sanitizer disinfection of wash water in dump tank operation of apple packing lines Meijun Zhu, Ph.D. January 2021 December 2022 2020
Investigation of potential preharvest and postharvest treatments targeting Salmonella spp. risk reduction on peach in Australia Kim-Yen Phan-Thien, Ph.D. January 2021 June 2021 2020
Produce surface treatments based on bacteriophages and bacteriocin-producing cultures to consistently reduce 2-log of Listeria monocytogenes on leafy greens and pre-cut fruit and vegetables Ana Allende, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
Verification and validation of environmental monitoring programs for biofilm control in the packinghouse Paul L. Dawson, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
Possibility, duration, and molecular predictors of sanitizer tolerance in Listeria monocytogenes Xiangyu Deng, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
Environmental microbial risks associated with vented produce in distribution centers Laurel Dunn, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2020 2019
Post-harvest fresh produce wash water disinfection by submerged cold plasma non-chemical continuous treatment system Alexander Fridman, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
Analysis of the presence of Cyclospora in waters of the Mid-Atlantic States and evaluation of removal and inactivation by filtration Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2020 2019
Sources and prevalence of Cyclospora cayetanensis in Southeastern US water sources and growing environments Mia Mattioli, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
The prevalence of Cyclospora in water and produce Ynes Ortega, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
Occurrence and accumulation of potentially infectious viruses in process water and impact of water disinfection practices to minimize viral cross-contamination Gloria Sánchez Moragas, Ph.D. January 2020 December 2021 2019
Factors affecting persistence of Listeria monocytogenes need to be identified for evaluation and prioritization of interventions. Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2020 December 2020 2019
Listeria develops reduced sanitizer sensitivity but not resistance at recommended sanitizer use levels Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2020 December 2020 2019
Agriculture Water Treatment – Southwest Region Channah Rock, Ph.D. November 2019 April 2021 2019
Significance of sanitizers used to maintain quality of process wash water on formation of viable but non-cultivable (VBNC) foodborne bacteria and conditions needed for their survival and resuscitation in fresh produce Ana Allende, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2020 2018
Preventive sanitation measures for Listeria monocytogenes biofilms in critical postharvest sites Kay Cooksey, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
Illuminating the role of whole genome sequencing in produce safety Kerry Cooper, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2020 2018
Development of a model to predict the impact of sediments on microbial irrigation water quality Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D January 2019 December 2020 2018
Exploring the relationship between product testing and risk Emma Hartnett, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
Modeling tools for design of science-based Listeria environmental monitoring programs and corrective action strategies Renata Ivanek, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
Identifying competitive exclusion microorganisms against Listeria monocytogenes from biological soil amendments by metagenomic, metatranscriptomic, and culturing approaches Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
Towards a decision-support tool for identifying and mitigating on-farm risks to food safety Daniel Karp, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2020 2018
Listeria monocytogenes growth potential, kinetics, and factors affecting its persistence on a broad range of fresh produce Xiangwu Nou, Ph.D January 2019 December 2020 2018
Fate of different Listeria monocytogenes strains on different whole apple varieties during long-term simulated commercial storage Elliot Ryser, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2020 2018
Simulation analysis of in-field produce sampling for risk-based sampling plan development Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2020 2018
A systematic review of Listeria growth and survival on fruit and vegetable surfaces: responding to critical knowledge gaps Laura Strawn, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
Non-fouling food contact surfaces - prevention of biofilm and surface-mediated cross-contamination Boce Zhang, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2020 2018
Managing time-temperature risk in fresh produce using predictive models for Listeria Donald Schaffner, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
Cyclospora prevalence in irrigation water in fresh produce growing regions Gerardo Lopez, Ph.D. January 2019 December 2019 2018
CPS Rapid Response - Yuma Valley Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2019 June 2019 2018
Preservation of stone fruits by spray application of edible coatings with antimicrobial properties Kay Cooksey, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2018 2017
Identifying optimal methods of recovering bacteria from food processing plants for downstream microbiome analyses (POC) - Project not completed. Edward G. Dudley, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2018 2017
Engineering and ecological approaches reduce Pacific tree frog intrusion into leafy green agriculture Michelle Green, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
FSMA agricultural-water die-off compliance provisions benefit from condition-specific modifiers Renata Ivanek, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
The effects of storage conditions and the microbiome of non-traditional salad ingredients on the fate of Listeria monocytogenes Amanda Lathrop, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
Mathematical modeling tools for practical chlorine control in produce wash process Daniel Munther, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2018 2017
Rechargeable antimicrobial and antifouling plastics for improved cleaning and sanitation of plastic bins and totes Nitin Nitin, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
Use of raptors to prevent wild bird and rodent intrusion into fresh produce field Paula Rivadeneira, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
UA Ag Water app-language expansion and practical grower-inspired improvements Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2018 2017
Metagenomics to identify viral indicators in the produce chain Gloria Sánchez Moragas, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
Scientifically valid corrective actions for multiple harvest shade-house production systems Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
Establishment of vegetative buffer zones to reduce the risk of STEC and Salmonella transmission from animal operations to fresh produce on co-managed farms. Siddhartha Thakur, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2019 2017
Listeria whole genome sequence data reference sets are needed to allow for improved persistence assessment and source tracking Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2018 December 2019 2017
Application of chitosan microparticles to eliminate foodborne pathogens in agricultural water that contacts fresh produce (POC) Anita Wright, Ph.D. January 2018 December 2018 2017
Establishment of operating standards for produce wash systems through the identification of specific metrics and test methods Ana Allende, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Listeria monocytogenes growth and survival on peaches and nectarines as influenced by stone fruit packing house operations, storage and transportation conditions. Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2017 2016
Developing cross-assembly phage as a viral indicator for irrigation waters Kyle Bibby, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Characterization and mitigation of bacteriological risks associated with packing fresh-market citrus Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Cyclospora: potential reservoirs and occurrence in irrigation waters Gerardo Lopez, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Detection, validation, and assessment of risks implied by the viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state of enteric bacterial pathogens in fresh produce Xiaonan Lu, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Resolving postharvest harborage sites of Listeria protects Zone 1 surfaces Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Significance of the dormant state in the persistence, interaction with growing plants and virulence of Shiga Toxin producing Escherichia coli Keith Warriner, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2017 2016
Remotely-sensed and field-collected hydrological, landscape and weather data can predict the quality of surface water used for produce production Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2017 December 2018 2016
Control of Listeria monocytogenes on apple through spray manifold-applied antimicrobial intervention Meijun Zhu, Ph.D. January 2017 December 2018 2016
Expanded sampling and mitigation strategy evaluation for cadmium in desert spinach Charles Sanchez, Ph.D. January 2016 May 2016 2016
The Effects of Soil Remediation Treatments on Microbial Populations Following an Extreme Flooding Event (Rapid Response) James Scott Monroe May 2015 December 2015 2015
Identification of novel indicator organisms to determine the risks of fecal contamination of irrigation waters Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D January 2016 December 2017 2015
Microbial food safety risks of reusing tail water for leafy green production Michael Cahn, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2017 2015
Factors that influence the introduction, fate and mitigation of foodborne pathogens on mangoes throughout the production chain Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D January 2016 December 2017 2015
Establishing die-off rates of surrogate and sirulent EHEC-STEC strains fromsStrawberry and cilantro surfaces: time, inoculum dose and chemical intervention - proof of concept Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2016 2015
Validating a physically heat-treated process for poultry litter in industry settings using the avirulent Salmonella surrogates or indicator microorganisms Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2017 2015
Evaluation of the efficacy of antimicrobial agents to prevent the transfer of Listeria monocytogenes from existing biofilms to produce or processing surfaces Rolf Joerger, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2017 2015
Evaluation of sanitizing treatments for sizer carriers in stone fruit packinghouses Steven Pao, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2016 2015
Control of cross-contamination during field-pack and retail handling of cantaloupe Laura Strawn, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2017 2015
Comparative genomics analysis and physiological assessment of the avirulent Salmonella surrogate relevant to produce safety Max Teplitski, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2017 2015
Pathogen physiological state has a greater effect on outcomes of challenge and validation studies than strain diversity Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2016 December 2017 2015
Methods for the detection of diverse parasites on packaged salads based on (viable) oocysts Stefan Wuertz, Ph.D. January 2016 December 2017 2015
Demonstration of practical, effective and environmentally sustainable agricultural water treatments to achieve compliance with microbiological criteria Ana Allende, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Impact of wash water disinfectants on Salmonella enterica transfer and survival in mango packing facility water tank operations Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Evaluation of falconry as an economically viable co-management strategy to deter nuisance birds in leafy green fields Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2015 2014
Towards preventing internalization and persistence of human bacterial pathogens in fresh produce Maeli Melotto, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2015 2014
Optimal strategies for monitoring irrigation water quality and the development of guidelines for the irrigation of food crops Marc Verhougstraete, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2015 2014
Validation of chlorine level in sanitization system to avoid cross-contamination Qin Wang, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Enteric viruses as new indicators of human and cattle fecal contamination of irrigation waters Kelly R. Bright, Ph.D January 2015 December 2016 2014
Contamination of leafy green crops with foodborne pathogens: Are wildlife a problem? Alan Franklin, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2015 2014
Improved sampling and analytical methods for testing agricultural water for pathogens, surrogates and source tracking indicators Vincent Hill, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Improving pasteurization validation methods for pistachio processing Bradley Marks, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Rapid bacterial testing for on-farm sampling Sam Nugen, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Investigation of risk criteria and foodborne pathogen reduction practices for irrigation water Steven Rideout, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2015 2014
Evaluation of an alternative irrigation water quality indicator Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Rapid tests to specifically differentiate clinically significant from environmental STEC towards reducing unnecessary crop destruction Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2015 December 2016 2014
Assessing postharvest food safety risks and identifying mitigation strategies for foodborne pathogens in pistachios. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Does Salmonella move through the irrigation systems of mixed produce farms of the southeastern United States? George Vellidis, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Does splash from overhead sprinkler irrigation systems contaminate produce with Salmonella in the southeastern United States? George Vellidis, Ph.D. January 2013 2013
Effectiveness of a batch ozonated retail wash system for iceberg lettuce. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. October 2013 January 2014 2013
Effect of physiochemical and biological parameters on survival, persistence and transmission of norovirus in water and on produce. Melissa Jones, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Enhancement of forced-air cooling to reduce Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and/or total surface microbiota on cantaloupes. Changqing Wu, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2014 2013
Evaluation of multiple disinfection methods to mitigate the risk of produce contamination by irrigation water. John Buchanan, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Evaluation of pathogen survival in fresh water sediments and potential impact on irrigation water quality sampling programs. Kristen Gibson, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2014 2013
Evaluation of risk-based water quality sampling strategies for the fresh produce industry. Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Feasibility of using nitric oxide donors to disperse biofilms of industrial significance to strengthen the efficacy of current industrial disinfectants. Massimiliano Marvasi, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2014 2013
Food safety risks at the fresh produce-animal interface: identifying pathogen sources and their movement on diversified farms. Siddhartha Thakur, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Remediation and recovery measures to expedite planting or replanting of vegetables following soil contamination by Salmonella enterica. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Selection of E. coli surrogates with attachment and survival patterns similar to those of human pathogens associated with produce. Kimberly Cook, Ph.D. January 2014 December 2015 2013
Survival of generic E. coli and Salmonella during the growth, curing, and storage of dry bulb onions produced with contaminated irrigation water. Joy Waite-Cusic, Ph.D. July 2013 June 2014 2013
Transfer and survival of organisms to produce from surface irrgation water. Faith Critzer, Ph.D. July 2013 June 2014 2013
Use of zero valent iron (ZVI) in irrigation of tomatoes with manure-contaminated water at varying E. coli levels. Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D. July 2013 June 2014 2013
Validation of geospatial algorithms to predict the prevalence and persistence of pathogens in produce fields to improve GAPs. Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2014 December 2015 2013
Assessment of sanitation techniques for tree fruit storage bins. Karen Killinger, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Avirulent Salmonella strains and their use to model behavior of the pathogen in water, composts, in and on vegetables. Max Teplitski, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Die-off rates of human pathogens in manure amended soil under natural climatic conditions using novel sentinel chamber system. Keith Warriner, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Evaluation of the level of white-tailed deer fecal colonization by E. coli O157:H7 and the ecological role of dung beetles with the pathogen in produce farms. Vivian C.H. Wu, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2013 2012
Genomic elucidation of the physiological state of enteric pathogens on pre-harvest lettuce Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2013 December 2014 2012
Novel coating systems with sustained release of food antimicrobials to improve safety of cantaloupe. Qixin Zhong, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Practical validation of surface pasteurization of netted melons. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Rapid assessment of oxidative stress induced in microbes to evaluate efficacy of sanitizers in wash water. Nitin Nitin, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Reducing the risk for transfer of zoonotic foodborne pathogens from domestic and wild animal to vegetable crops in the Southwest desert. Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2014 2012
Science-based evaluation of risks associated with wildlife exposure for contamination of irrigation water by Salmonella. Anita Wright, Ph.D. January 2013 December 2013 2012
Apple growing and packing microbial risk factors and their potential to lead to foodborne disease outbreaks. Richard Pleus, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2013 2011
Assessment of E. coli as an indicator of microbial quality of irrigation waters use for produce. Channah Rock, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2012 2011
Comparative assessment of field survival of Salmonella enterica and E. coli O157:H7 on cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) in relation to sequential cutting and re-growth. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2012 2011
Distribution of Salmonella in pistachios and development of effective sampling strategies. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2013 2011
DNA-based identification of foliar microbiota with potential to predict or preclude pathogen establishment on field-grown leafy greens. Johan Leveau, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2012 2011
Evaluation of sampling protocol to provide science-based metrics for use in identification of Salmonella in irrigation water testing programs in mixed produce farms in the Suwannee River watershed. George Vellidis, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2013 2011
Glucosinolate-derived compounds as a green manure for controlling E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in soil. Jitu Patel, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2013 2011
Identifying causative factors contributing to positive leafy green samples. (rapid response) Diane Wetherington August 2011 March 2012 2011
Microbial food safety on-farm risk assessment. (rapid response) Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. August 2011 December 2011 2011
On-farm evaluation of the prevalence of human enteric bacterial pathogens during the production of melons in California. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. March 2012 September 2012 2011
Sanitization of soft fruits with ultraviolet (UV-C) light. Xuetong Fan, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2012 2011
Sources and mechanisms of transfer of Salmonella in the production and postharvest tree nut environment. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2013 2011
The role of riparian zones in bacteria dispersal to produce farms. Martin Wiedmann, Ph.D January 2012 December 2013 2011
Toward a field‐amenable pathogen detection system in produce Jianghong Meng, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2013 2011
Validating Salmonella inactivation during thermal processing of the physically heat-treated chicken litter as soil amendment and organic fertilizer. Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D. January 2012 January 2014 2011
Validation of testing methods for the detection and quantification of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., fecal coliforms and non-pathogenic E. coli in compost. Manan Sharma, Ph.D. January 2012 December 2012 2011
Developing and validating practical strategies to improve microbial safety in composting process control and handling practices. Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D. January 2011 February 2013 2010
Developing a program to educate the walnut supply chain as it pertains to product handling and safety. Devon Zagory, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2011 2010
Developing buffer zone distances between sheep grazing operations and vegetable crops to maximize food safety. Bruce R. Hoar, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2011 2010
Enhancing the efficacy of fresh produce washing operations through establishing monitoring methods and water disinfection technologies based on a combination of filtration and UV. Keith Warriner, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2012 2010
Evaluation of amphibians and reptiles as potential reservoirs of foodborne pathogens and risk reduction to protect fresh produce and the environment. Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2011 2010
A baseline analysis of Washington State fresh market apple food safety programs and practices relating to microbial pathogens. Diane Wetherington January 2011 December 2011 2010
Escherichia coli O157:H7 in bioaerosols from cattle production areas: evaluation of proximity and airborne transport on leafy green crop contamination. Elaine D. Berry, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2012 2010
Influence of the pre-harvest environment on the physiological state of Salmonella and its impact on increased survival capability. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2012 2010
Investigation of E.coli survival on contaminated crop residue. Steven Koike January 2011 December 2012 2010
Investigation of potential reservoirs of shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella in produce production areas of Arizona and Mexico. (rapid response) Michele Jay-Russell, Ph.D. October 2010 April 2011 2010
Irrigation regime, fruit water congestion and produce safety: parameter optimization to reduce susceptibility of tomatoes and peppers to post-harvest contamination, pathogen transfer and proliferation of Salmonella. Max Teplitski, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2012 2010
Non invasive imaging approaches to evaluate potential infusion of pathogens during vacuum cooling of lettuce leaves and real time dynamics of microbes on leaf tissues as a function of moisture content. Nitin Nitin, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2011 2010
Pathogen transfer risks associated with specific tomato harvest and packing operations. Michelle Danyluk, Ph.D January 2011 December 2012 2010
Rapid testing of flume water organic load to better assess the efficacy of free chlorine against Escherichia coli O157:H7 during commercial lettuce processing. Elliot Ryser, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2012 2010
Risk assessment of Salmonella preharvest internalization in relation to irrigation water quality standards for melons and other cucurbits. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. January 2011 January 2012 2010
Science-based evaluation of regional risks for Salmonella contamination of irrigation water at mixed produce farms in the Suwannee River watershed. Anita Wright, Ph.D. October 2010 December 2012 2010
Survival, transfer, and inactivation of Salmonella on plastic materials used in tomato harvest. Lynne McLandsborough, PhD January 2011 December 2012 2010
The likelihood of cross‐contamination of head lettuce by E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella and norovirus during hand harvest and recommendations for glove sanitizing and use. Jennifer L. Cannon, Ph.D. January 2011 December 2012 2010
A high-throughput, culture-independent approach to identify index and indicator species for E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Gitta L. Coaker, Ph.D. April 2009 March 2010 2009
Assessing postharvest risks for Salmonella in pistachios. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. October 2009 June 2012 2009
Comparison of surrogate E. coli survival and epidemiology in the phyllosphere of diverse leafy green crops. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. April 2009 March 2010 2009
Contribution of phyllosphere microbiota to the persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 ATCC 700728 on field-grown lettuce. Maria Marco, Ph.D April 2009 March 2010 2009
Differential susceptibility of spinach grown under slow- and fast-growth conditions to enteric bacterial contamination. Astri Wayadande, Ph.D October 2009 September 2011 2009
Epidemiologic analysis and risk management practices for reducing E. coli in irrigation source water supplies and distribution systems. Edward R. Atwill, Ph.D. October 2009 September 2011 2009
Establishment of critical operating standards for chlorine dioxide in disinfection of dump tank and flume water for fresh tomatoes. Trevor Suslow, Ph.D. October 2009 September 2010 2009
Evaluation and optimization of postharvest intervention strategies for the reduction of bacterial contamination on tomatoes Keith Schneider, Ph.D. October 2009 October 2011 2009
Fly reservoirs of E. Coli O157:H7 and their role in contamination of leafy greens. Astri Wayadande, Ph.D April 2009 March 2010 2009
Food safety risks associated with sheep grazing in vegetable stubble fields. Bruce R. Hoar, Ph.D. April 2009 March 2010 2009
Impact of almond moisture, almond cultivar and Salmonella Serovar on the desiccation, persistence and heat resistance of Salmonella in almonds. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. October 2009 September 2011 2009
Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads. Yaguang "Sunny" Luo, Ph.D. October 2009 September 2012 2009
Minimizing pathogen transference during lettuce harvesting by optimizing the design of the harvesting device and operation practices. Yaguang Luo, Ph.D April 2009 March 2010 2009
Mitigation of irrigation water using zero-valent iron treatment. Kalmia Kniel, Ph.D. October 2009 September 2011 2009
Persistence and detection of norovirus, Salmonella, and pathogenic Escherichia coli on basil and leafy greens. Dallas Hoover, Ph.D. December 2009 November 2012 2009
Reducing tomato contamination with Salmonella through cultivar selection and maturity at harvest. Max Teplitski, Ph.D. October 2009 September 2010 2009
Science-based monitoring for produce safety: Comparing indicators and pathogens in water, soil and crops. Stefan Wuertz Ph.D. December 2009 January 2013 2009
Survival of attenuated Escherichia coli O157:H7 ATCC 700728 in field inoculated lettuce. Linda J. Harris, Ph.D. April 2009 March 2010 2009
Survival of E. coli on soil amendments and irrigation water in leafy green field environments. Steven Koike October 2009 September 2010 2009
Using Leafy Green Marketing Agreement audit data to determine non-compliance areas and preparation of training and recommendations for improvements in future growing seasons. Diane Wetherington November 2009 June 2012 2009
Wildlife survey for E. coli O157:H7 in the central coastal counties of California Andrew Gordus October 2009 November 2011 2009
A sensitive and specific molecular testing method for live Salmonella in produce. Beilei Ge, Ph.D. January 2009 December 2009 2008
Enhancing the effectiveness of human pathogen testing systems for the advancement of practical produce safety research and commercial management. Carol D'lima, Ph.D. January 2009 December 2009 2008
Environmental effects on the growth or survival of stress-adapted Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in compost. Xiuping Jiang, Ph.D. January 2009 December 2009 2008
Examination of the survival and internalization of E.coli on spinach under field production environments Steven Koike January 2009 December 2009 2008