Fresh produce is a major vehicle for the transmission of human norovirus (NoV) because it is easily contaminated during both preand post-harvest stages however, the ecology of human NoV in fresh produce is poorly understood. In this study, we determined whether human NoV and its surrogates can be internalized via roots and disseminated to edible portions of the plant. The roots of Romaine lettu...

Growing vegetables in controlled environments (CEs), such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical structures, is a rapidly expanding industry Florida the United States, especially nearby urban areas. Although lettuce ( Lactuca sativa ) still mostly produced fields, growing CEs proximal to areas has become increasingly popular because it may facilitate reduced transportation time associated pos...

The Ellis-Roberts seed viability equation is accepted as an accurate predictor of seed longevity over a range of storage temperatures and moisture contents (MC). One application of this model is to identify different combinations of seed MC and temperature that can result in similar seed storage lifetimes. The present study was conducted to determine whether the reduction in storage life of pri...

Salinity is a serious environmental issue which can negatively affect crop growth and productivity worldwide. Lettuce generally considered as salt-sensitive crop; however, different cultivars may have adaptive mechanisms to this stress. The application of biostimulants has proven be strategic strategy improve plant responses abiotic stresses foster resilience crops during cultivation. This stud...

This study evaluated the effects of fish farm wastewater from production hybrid sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii Brandt × Acipenser baeri Brandt) on growth and quality parameters romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolium cv. “Elizium”). The tested combinations were wastewater, enriched with one three microbiological consortia, supplemented minerals. best plants obtained in combination...

Enzymatic browning negatively impacts product quality and shelf-life of packaged fresh-cut lettuce. Metabolite profiles lettuce are affected by the process. The purpose this study was to identify metabolomic marker compounds predict browning, which could be applied discern accessions suited for commercial production industrial breeding programs. Romaine with different susceptibilities were eval...