Fresh produce irrigated with contaminated water poses a substantial risk to human health.
This study evaluated the impact of incorporating sediment information on improving the …

To improve the understating of viral pathogens' resuspension from bed sediment and their
attachment to suspended sediment, a series of flume experiments using a coliphage …

E. coli and Listeria monocytogenes (or L. monocytogenes) are bacteria affecting fresh
produce that is harmful for health of humans and animals. If these bacteria are present in …

Polysaccharides are widely used across various fields owing to their biological properties,
biodegradability, and availability. Through various modification techniques, their properties …

Objectives 1. Identify factors which would result in the re-suspension of sediment-bound
bacteria/viruses in irrigation channels (ie, rainfall events, wind), specifically E. coli, L …