Publications by authors named "Sara Behal"
Microbiol Spectr
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Alternative irrigation waters can contain harmful bacterial foodborne pathogens that may contaminate fruits and vegetables, making detection crucial for food safety.
- A study compared qPCR (real-time PCR) with traditional culture methods for identifying these pathogens, examining factors like water type, season, and sample volume over two years across multiple sites.
- The findings revealed that qPCR detection had reasonable predictive values, with better agreement observed in spring and summer, particularly in reclaimed and pond water compared to river water, indicating water type influences detection accuracy.
