Project Details
Description
The proposed project will employ next generation sequencing to study foodborne pathogen evolution, transmission and persistence. The generated whole (meta)genome sequencing data will provide novel information about potential interactions between foodborne pathogens and nonpathogenic microbiota presentin the food supply chain. It will facilitate precise approaches to foodborne pathogen identification, and characterization of their pathogenic potential and antimicrobial resistance. Integrated with phenotypic microbiological and tissue culture methods, (meta)genomics approaches used in this project will facilitate understanding of foodborne pathogen biology and epidemiology that will guide optimization of microbial detection, and food production and processing practices to improve safety.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 5/1/18 → 4/30/23 |
Funding
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture