Microbial Source Tracking
Author | : Jorge W. Santo Domingo |
Publisher | : Emerging Issues in Food Safety |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 1555813747 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781555813741 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Presents a state-of-the-art review of the current technology and applications being utilized to identify sources of fecal contamination in waterways. - Serves as a useful reference for researchers in the food industry, especially scientists investigating etiological agents responsible for food contamination. - Provides background information on MST methods and the assumptions and limitations associated with their use. - Covers a broad range of topics related to MST, including environmental monitoring, public health and national security, population biology, and microbial ecology. - Offers valuable insights into future research directions and technology developments.