Organic Composts May Help Farmers Prevent Foodborne Disease Outbreaks (IMAGE)

Wiley

Organic Composts May Help Farmers Prevent Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

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A new analysis of a 27-year experiment comparing organic and conventional soil management indicates that animal-based composts do not promote pathogen survival and may even promote bacterial communities that suppress pathogens.

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Dr. Devarajan

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