Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effect of dynamic temperature storage in retail display case on the quality and microbiota of packaged fresh-cut leafy greens - (Abstract Only) - (12-Feb-13)

Strategies for the reduction of human pathogens in tomatoes and leafy greens: A farm to fork systems approach - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Zhou, B., Shen, C., Yang, Y., Sharma, M., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y. 2012. Strategies for the reduction of human pathogens in tomatoes and leafy greens: A farm to fork systems approach. [abstract].

The use of Zero-valent iron biosand filters to reduce E. coli O157:H12 in irrigation water applied to spinach plants in a field setting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ingram, D.T., Callahan, M.L., Ferguson, S.E., Hoover, D., Shelton, D.R., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Kniel, K., Sharma, M. 2012. The use of Zero-valent iron biosand filters to reduce E. coli O157:H12 in irrigation water applied to spinach plants in a field setting. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 112(3):551-560.

Use of zero-valent iron biosand filters to reduce E. coli O157:H12 in irrigation water applied to spinach plants in a field setting - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Hoover, D., Shelton, D.R., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Kniel, K., Sharma, M. 2012. Use of zero-valent iron biosand filters to reduce E. coli O157:H12 in irrigation water applied to spinach plants in a field setting. International Association for Food Protection. 112:551-560.

Pathogen reduction in minimally managed composting of bovine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Jul-11)

Soil pasteurization effects on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in fallow and spinach-grown soil - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Sharma, M. 2011. Soil pasteurization effects on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in fallow and spinach-grown soil . BARC Poster Day.

Persistence of somatic and F-specific coliphages, potential indicators of fecal contamination, on spinach foliar tissue - (Abstract Only)

Lilly, A., Sapkota, A., Roberts, C.L., Ferguson, S.E., Shelton, D.R., Ingram, D.T., Sharma, M. 2011. Persistence of somatic and F-specific coliphages, potential indicators of fecal contamination, on spinach foliar tissue. [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. .

Epiphytic survival of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli O145 on baby spinach plants - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Roberts, C.L., Ferguson, S.E., Lakshman, S., Sharma, M. 2011. Epiphytic survival of Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli O145 on baby spinach plants. [abstract] International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. P2-78.

The effect of soil pasteurization on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in fallow and spinach-grown soil - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Sharma, M. 2011. The effect of soil pasteurization on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in fallow and spinach-grown soil. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. T1-09.

The use of zero-valent iron and biosand filtration to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in irrigation water - (Abstract Only) - (02-Mar-11)

Persistence of somatic and F-specific coliphages, potential indicators of fecal contamination, on spinach foliar tissue - (Abstract Only)

Lilly, A., Sapkota, A., Roberts, C.L., Ferguson, S.E., Shelton, D.R., Ingram, D.T., Sharma, M. 2011. Persistence of somatic and F-specific coliphages, potential indicators of fecal contamination, on spinach foliar tissue. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. [abstract].

The Effect of Repeated Irrigation with Water Containing Varying Levels of Total Organic Carbon on the Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Baby Spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M. 2011. The Effect of Repeated Irrigation with Water Containing Varying Levels of Total Organic Carbon on the Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Baby Spinach. Journal of Food Protection. 74(5):709-717.

The effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the persistence and expression of virulence factors of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded iceberg lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sharma, M., Lakshman, S., Ferguson, S.E., Ingram, D.T., Luo, Y., Patel, J.R. 2011. The effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the persistence and expression of virulence factors of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded iceberg lettuce. Journal of Food Protection. 74(5):718-726.

The effect of repeated irrigation with varying total organic carbon content on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 on baby spinach - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Mudd, C.L., Ferguson, S.E., Sharma, M. 2010. The effect of repeated irrigation with varying total organic carbon content on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 on baby spinach. BARC Poster Day Abstract Book. p. 21.

The effect of total organic carbon content and repeated irrigation on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 on baby spinach - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Mudd, C.L., Ferguson, S.E., Hoover, D., Kniel, K.E., Sharma, M. 2010. The effect of total organic carbon content and repeated irrigation on the persistence of E. coli O157:H7 on baby spinach. [abstract]. IAFP Abstracat Book p. 41.

Antibiotic resistance patterns in E. coli and Salmonella isolates recovered from commercially available compost - (Abstract Only)

Ferguson, S.E., Mudd, C.L., Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2010. Antibiotic resistance patterns in E. coli and Salmonella isolates recovered from commercially available compost. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting. p. 91.

Antibiotic resistance patterns in E. coli and Salmonella isolates recovered from commercially available compost - (Abstract Only)

Ferguson, S.E., Mudd, C.L., Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2010. Antibiotic resistance patterns in E. coli and Salmonella isolates recovered from commercially available compost. BARC Poster Day. p.12.

Antibiotic resistance patterns in E. coli and Salmonella isolates recovered from commercially vailable compost - (Abstract Only)

Ferguson, S.E., Mudd, C.L., Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2010. Antibiotic resistance patterns in E. coli and Salmonella isolates recovered from commercially vailable compost. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. p.91.

Effect of modified atmosphere on persistence and virulence expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded lettuce - (Abstract Only)

Lakshman, S., Ferguson, S.E., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Luo, Y., Sharma, M. 2010. Effect of modified atmosphere on persistence and virulence expression of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on shredded lettuce. [abstract]. IAFP Abstract Book p. 42.

A novel approach to investigate the uptake and internalization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in spinach cultivated in soil and hydroponic media - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sharma, M., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Hull, A., Donnenberg, M. 2009. A novel approach to investigate the uptake and internalization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in spinach cultivated in soil and hydroponic media. Journal of Food Protection. 72(7):1513-1520.

Effects of Compost Tea and Compost Socks on Microbiological and Harvest Quality of Strawberry Fruits - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Reynolds, S.L. 2009. Effects of Compost Tea and Compost Socks on Microbiological and Harvest Quality of Strawberry Fruits. International Association for Food Protection. [abstract] . Paper No 3-32.

Survival of enterohemorrhagic and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli from spinach plants after overhead irrigation with (currently acceptable) contamination levels - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Mudd, C.L., Ferguson, S.E., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2009. Survival of enterohemorrhagic and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli from spinach plants after overhead irrigation with (currently acceptable) contamination levels [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection 2009 Abstract Book. Paper No. P3-09. p. 151.

Internalization of E. coli O157:H7 in spinach cultivated in soil and hydroponic media - (Abstract Only)

Sharma, M., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Hull, A., Donnenberg, M., Wang, X. 2009. Internalization of E. coli O157:H7 in spinach cultivated in soil and hydroponic media [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program Book. p. 40.

Effect of fresh produce crop residue on the survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil - (Abstract Only)

Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Ingram, D.T. 2009. Effect of fresh produce crop residue on the survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection 2009 Abstract Book. Paper No. T5-03. p. 41.

Prevalence of Shiga-Toxigenic E. coli and Salmonella in Commercially Available Compost - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R. 2008. Prevalence of Shiga-Toxigenic E. coli and Salmonella in Commercially Available Compost. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. Paper No. P4-41, 141.

Characterization of microbial content of organic and conventional produce in Maryland relative to production practices and inputs - (Abstract Only)

Millner, P.D., Ingram, D.T., Reynolds, S.L., Shelton, D.R., Patel, J.R. 2008. Characterization of microbial content of organic and conventional produce in Maryland relative to production practices and inputs. International Association for Food Protection Abstract Book. Paper No. P1-29. p. 62.

Minimally Managed Composting of Beef Manure at the Pilot Scale: Effects of Manure Pile Construction on Pile Temperature Profiles and the Fate of Oxytetracycline and Chlorotetracycline - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arikan, O., Mulbry III, W.W., Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2009. Minimally Managed Composting of Beef Manure at the Pilot Scale: Effect of Manure Pile Construction on Pile Temperature Profiles and the Fate of Oxytetracycline and Chlorotetracycline. Bioresource Technology. 100:4447-4453.

Factors affecting compost tea as a potential source of Escherichia coli and Salmonella on fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2006. Factors affecting compost tea as a potential source of Escherichia coli and Salmonella on fresh produce. Journal of Food Protection. 70(4):828-834.

COMPOST TEA: IS IT A POTENTIAL ON-FARM SOURCE OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS? - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2005. Compost tea: Is it a potential on-farm source of foodborne pathogens?[abstract]. Mid-Atlantic Composting Association, USDA, ARS, BARC, September 22, 2005, Beltsville, MD.

MICROBIAL DISINFECTION DURING MULTISTAGE TREATMENT OF SWINE MANURE - (Abstract Only)

Millner, P.D., Vanotti, M.B., Ingram, D.T., Ellison, A.Q., Hunt, P.G., Szogi, A.A. 2005. Microbial disinfection during multistage treatment of swine manure. 105th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Georgia World Congress Center, June 5-9, 2005, Alanta, GA.

NITROGEN AND OTHER TRACE-GAS EMISSIONS FROM SWINE PRODUCTION IN THE CENTRAL GREAT BASIN - (Other)

Harper, L.A., Weaver, L.H., Flesch, T.K., Wilson, J.D., Millner, P.D., Ingram, D.T. 2005. Nitrogen and other trace-gas emissions from swine production in the central great basin. Government Publication/Report for Agreement Number 58-6612-3-234. April 22, 2005. p. 38

EVALUATION OF TWO COMPOST TEA BREWING METHODS FOR THE ABILITY TO PROPAGATE FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Scheurell, S.J., Millner, P.D. 2005. Evaluation of two compost tea brewing methods for the ability to propagate foodborne pathogens. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, June 5-9, 2005, Atlanta, GA.

MICROBIAL DISINFECTION DURING MULTISTAGE TREATMENT OF SWINE MANURE - (Abstract Only)

Millner, P.D., Vanotti, M.B., Ingram, D.T., Ellison, A.Q., Hunt, S.W., Szogi, A.A. 2005. Microbial disinfection during multistage treatment of swine manure. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, June 5-9, 2005, Atlanta, GA.

FECAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND INDICATORS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPOST - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T. 2004. Fecal bacterial pathogens and indicators in commercially available compost. [Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. p.2.

GROWTH OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS DURING PRODUCTION OF COMPOST TEA - (Abstract Only)

Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2004. Growth of foodborne pathogens during production of compost tea. [Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. August 10-12, 2004, Phoenix, Arizona. p.2.

FECAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND INDICATORS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPOST - (Abstract Only)

INGRAM, D.T., MILLNER, P.D. FECAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND INDICATORS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPOST. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION. 2004.

GROWTH OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS DURING PRODUCTION OF COMPOST TEA - (Abstract Only)

INGRAM, D.T., MILLNER, P.D. GROWTH OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS DURING PRODUCTION OF COMPOST TEA. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION PROCEEDINGS. 2004.

SOURCES OF BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION ON CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS ON-FARM AND DURING POST-HARVEST PROCESSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Aug-02)