Direct-fed microbials (DFM) have been identified as potential preharvest interventions for the reduction of foodborne bacterial pathogens such as Escherichia coli O157:H7. This study evaluated the efficacy of a DFM consisting of Bacillus subtilis strain 166 as an antimicrobial intervention strategy for the reduction of prevalence and load of E. coli O157:H7 in feces and on hides of feedlot catt...

should provide new insight into seed dormancy and resistance to preharvest sprouting. Seed dormancy contributes to the adaptability of plants in nature Rice germplasm (Oryza spp.) varies in degree of seed and is of considerable importance in agriculture. The weedy rice dormancy (Roberts, 1961a; Wu, 1978; Oka, 1988, p. 87– (Oryza sativa L.) strains LD, SS18-2, and TKN12-2 and cultivar ‘N22’ 123;...

Fifty-two preharvest corn samples were collected in mid-October 1977 from 26 farms in a four-county area of northwest Ohio. Vomitoxin ranging from 0.5 to 10 microgram/g was found in 24 of the samples. Analysis for vomitoxin was by gas-liquid chromatography. Preceding harvest in northwest Ohio, unusual wet conditions prevailed, making it favorable for Fusarium growth. Gibberella zeae-infected ke...

Mango fruits have a high nutritional value and are beneficial to health. However, losses frequently occur after harvest, because they perishable. Salicylic acid (SA) can be used preserve fruit quality maintain their contents. Therefore, this study was conducted investigate the effects of applications 2 mM SA on physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, antioxidant anti-inflammatory activ...

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is one of the most consumed leafy green vegetables in world, and a good source important bioactive compounds. However, environmental stress factors, such as salinity or drought, cause physiological biochemical changes plants influence yields levels both primary secondary metabolites, which drastically nutritional value quality crop. In present work, six typical Czech...