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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. The impact of seed deficiency on productivity and on negative drought effect in semi‐natural grassland

    • Journal of Vegetation Science

    • Is regeneration by seed required to maintain species richness and productivity in grasslands? Our experiment in semi‐natural grassland crossed seed addition with precipitation exclusion in summer and spring. We show that seed deficiency limits productivity, and seed augmentation compensates a negative effect of spring drought on species diversity. Enhancing the supply of local seeds would therefore assist in mitigating negative drought impacts.

      • Seasonal Produce
      • Produce Safety