Ecology of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica in the primary vegetable production chain.
There is an increased concern that plants might be more important as a carrier for human enteric pathogens like E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica serovars than previously thought. This review summarizes the knowledge available on the ecology of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica in the primary production chain of leafy green vegetables (in particular lettuce), including manure, manure-amended soil, and crop. Based on the available literature, suggestions are made for the control of these pathogens. The suggested approach of oligotrophication of agro-ecosystems fits in the wider approach to lower environmental emissions of nutrients from manure application and to enhance the suppression against plant pathogens.
Franz
Eelco
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RIKILT-Institute of Food Safety, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands. eelco.franz@wur.nl
van Bruggen
Ariena H C
AH
D000818:Animals; D004463:Ecology; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D019453:Escherichia coli O157 / Q000502:physiology*; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008372:Manure / Q000382:microbiology; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D019779:Salmonella enterica / Q000502:physiology*; D012988:Soil Microbiology; D014675:Vegetables / Q000382:microbiology*
D008372:Manure