Agricultural Mitigation Strategies to Reduce the Impact of Romaine Lettuce Contamination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leafy greens, particularly romaine lettuce, are often associated with outbreaks due to their susceptibility to contamination from various environmental sources. This study aimed to evaluate the presence of E. coli, Salmonella, copper, nickel, zinc, and manganese in irrigation water, lettuce leaves, and agricultural soil in the Litani River Basin (LRB), Lebanon.

Method

Samples were collected from five demonstration plots employing different agricultural practices. Heavy metal concentrations were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry, while E. coli and Salmonella testing were conducted through conventional culturing techniques. The impact of E. coli contamination on seed germination and the interaction effects between

SUBMITTER: El Kayal W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396837 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature