Distinguishing Bovine Fecal Matter on Spinach Leaves Using Field Spectroscopy

Detection of fecal contaminants on leafy greens in the field will allow for decreasing cross-contamination of produce during and post-harvest. Fecal contamination of leafy greens has been associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 outbreaks and foodborne illnesses. In this study, passive fie...

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Main Authors: Colm D. Everard, Moon S. Kim, Colm P. O’Donnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/6/9/246