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Research Projects Database

The Research Projects Database (RPD) provides current food safety research projects from both U.S. and international government, and non-government organizations.

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Armyworm (lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Florida Strawberries: Species Composition, Impact, and Biopesticides For Management

Sample the armyworm (Spodoptera spp.) community in Florida strawberries in order characterize the species complex and phenology, as well as naturally-occurring parasitoids emerging from larvae. Determine a nominal threshold for armyworm density and…

Integrated Management of Fungal Pathogens in Peanut to Reduce Mycotoxin Contamination and Yield Losses

1. Evaluate pathogen-host interactions, including enzyme production by host and pathogen during aflatoxin accumulation, and identify potential resistance genes for aflatoxin control. 2. Mine the diploid Arachis germplasm collections in peanut to…

Outer Membrane Remodeling of Attenuated Salmonella to Create A Mucosal Vaccine Against Acinetobacter Baumannii

ABSTRACT While rapid identification of pathogens, novel therapeutic interventions, and passive immunizationhave critical roles in disease control, none can substitute for pre-existing protective immunity. Mucosallydelivered bacterial live vector…

NIFA-BARD Collaborative: Mechanisms of Salmonella adaptation to the lettuce phyllosphere

The goal of this study is to evaluate the risk associated with colonization of the plant with Salmonella and to provide the scientific basis required to reduce plant's colonization by this pathogen through characterization of the molecular and…

Examining the Influence of Mobile Acquired Elements in the Ecological Invasion of ST36 Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Northeastern US Shellfish Growing Areas

The goal of this project is to understand the factors that promote the spread, invasion and establishment of the Vibrio parahemolyticus pathogenic ST36 clonal complex of strains.The two northernmost populations of ST36 in the Atlantic were each…