As the global population reaches eight billion, large quantities of wastewater (domestic,
industrial, livestock) need to be treated in an efficient, green, and environmentally friendly …

Norovirus (NoV) is the commonest cause of gastrointestinal disease in the United Kingdom
and in many developed countries, causing diarrhea and vomiting in millions of cases …

The present study investigated the effects of dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric cold
plasma (DACP) treatment on the inactivation of Escherichia coli O157: H7, Salmonella …

Hydroponics is a farming technique for growing plants with mineral nutrients using a soil-
free medium. The plant roots are submerged in soil-free media, such as vermiculite or …

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a growing industry for the production of leafy
vegetables and fresh produce in general. Moreover, CEA is a potentially desirable …

Attention to urban agriculture (UA) has recently grown among practitioners, scientists, and
the public, resulting in several initiatives worldwide. Despite the positive perception of …

Because of increasing demand for rapid results, molecular techniques are now applied for
the detection of microorganisms in foodstuffs. However, interpretation problems can arise for …

A quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) of opportunistic pathogens Legionella
pneumophila (LP) and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) was undertaken for various …

Vegetables are globally associated with a considerable number of foodborne outbreaks
caused by viral infections, specifically human norovirus. In fresh produce industry, washing …

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), originating from China, has rapidly crossed
borders, infecting people worldwide. While its transmission may occur predominantly via …