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Maria Brandl
Produce Safety and Microbiology Research
Research Microbiologist

Phone: (510) 559-5885
Fax: (510) 559-6162

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Projects
Human Pathogens within the Produce Production Continuum; their Detection, Mechanisms for Persistence, and Ecology
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438551
Identification of Lettuce Cultivars that are Inhibitory to E. coli O157:H7 Survival upon Fresh-cut Processing and Cold Storage
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 441913
Effect of Irrigation Regimes on the Romaine Lettuce and Soil Microbiomes, and Their Transmission, Throughout the Growth Season
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 446017
Functional Modulation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by the Lettuce Phyllosphere Microbiome
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 444641

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Identification and characterization of lettuce cultivars with high inhibitory activity against the human pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7: Toward a plant-intrinsic hurdle approach to microbial safety Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, A.S., Simko, I., Brandl, M. 2024. Identification and characterization of lettuce cultivars with high inhibitory activity against the human pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7: Toward a plant-intrinsic hurdle approach to microbial safety. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 211. Article 112816. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.112816.
Predictive population dynamics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on plants: A mechanistic mathematical model based on weather parameters and bacterial state Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Ivanek, R., Allende, A., Munther, D. 2023. Predictive population dynamics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica on plants: A mechanistic mathematical model based on weather parameters and bacterial state. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 89(7). Article e00700-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.00700-23.
Weather factors, soil microbiome, and bacteria-fungi interactions as drivers of the epiphytic phyllosphere communities of romaine lettuce Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Mammel, M., Simko, I., Richter, T., Gebru, S., Leonard, S. 2023. Weather factors, soil microbiome, and bacteria-fungi interactions as drivers of the epiphytic phyllosphere communities of romaine lettuce. Food Microbiology. 113. Article 104260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2023.104260.
Weather stressors correlate with Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica persister formation rates in the phyllosphere: A mathematical modeling study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Ivanek, R., Zekaj, N., Belias, A., Wiedmann, M., Suslow, T.V., Allende, A., Munther, D.S. 2022. Weather stressors correlate with Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica persister formation rates in the phyllosphere: A mathematical modeling study. ISME Communications. 2:91. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43705-022-00170-z.
Seasonality, shelf life and storage atmosphere are main drivers of the microbiome and E. coli O157:H7 colonization of post-harvest lettuce cultivated in a major production area in California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leonard, S., Simko, I., Mammel, M., Richter, T., Brandl, M. 2021. Seasonality, shelf life and storage atmosphere are main drivers of the microbiome and E. coli O157:H7 colonization of post-harvest lettuce cultivated in a major production area in California. Environmental Microbiome. 16. Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40793-021-00393-y.
Plant bioactive compounds as an intrinsic and sustainable tool to enhance the microbial safety of crops Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
George, A.S., Brandl, M. 2021. Plant bioactive compounds as an intrinsic and sustainable tool to enhance the microbial safety of crops. Microorganisms. 9(12). Article 2485. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9122485.
Effect of plant systemic resistance elicited by biological and chemical inducers on the colonization of the lettuce and basil leaf apoplast by Salmonella enterica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chalupowicz, L., Manulis-Sasson, S., Barash, I., Elad, Y., Rav David, D., Brandl, M. 2021. Effect of plant systemic resistance elicited by biological and chemical inducers on the colonization of the lettuce and basil leaf apoplast by Salmonella enterica. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 87(24):e01151-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01151-21.
Clustering of soil sample microbiomes using metagenomic shotgun sequencing data - (Abstract Only)
Mammel, M., Leonard, S.R., Richter, T., Simko, I., Brandl, M. 2020. Clustering of soil sample microbiomes using metagenomic shotgun sequencing data. FDA Foods Program Regulatory Science Conference, September 1, 2020, College Park, Maryland.
Breeding crops for enhanced food safety Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Melotto, M., Brandl, M., Jacob, C., Jay-Russell, M.T., Micallef, S.A., Warburton, M.L., Van Deynze, A. 2020. Breeding crops for enhanced food safety. Frontiers in Plant Science. 11:428. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.00428.
Physical, microbial, and chemical quality of hot-air-dried persimmon (diospyros kaki) chips during storage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Milczarek, R.R., Vilches, A.M., Olsen, C.W., Breksa III, A.P., Mackey, B.E., Brandl, M. 2020. Physical, microbial, and chemical quality of hot-air-dried persimmon (diospyros kaki) chips during storage. Journal of Food Quality. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7413689.
The transcriptome of Escherichia coli O157:H7 reveals a role for oxidative stress resistance in its survival from predation by Tetrahymena Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, A.S., Rehfuss, M.Y., Parker, C., Brandl, M. 2020. The transcriptome of Escherichia coli O157:H7 reveals a role for oxidative stress resistance in its survival from predation by Tetrahymena. FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 96(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fiaa014.
Formation of E. coli O157:H7 persister cells in the lettuce phyllosphere and application of differential equation models to predict their prevalence on lettuce plants in the field Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Munther, D.S., Carter, M.Q., Aldric, C.V., Ivanek, R., Brandl, M. 2020. Formation of E. coli O157:H7 persister cells in the lettuce phyllosphere and application of differential equation models to predict their prevalence on lettuce plants in the field. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 86(2):e01602-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01602-19.
Enhanced formation of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli persister variants in environments relevant to leafy greens production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thao, S., Brandl, M., Carter, M.Q. 2019. Enhanced formation of persister variants in shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli under conditions relevant to fresh produce production. Food Microbiology. 84:103241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2019.103241.
Complete genome sequences of three Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111:H8 strains exhibiting an aggregation phenotype Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parker, C., Huynh, S., Bono, J.L., Miller, W.G., Cooley, M.B., Brandl, M. 2019. Complete genome sequences of three Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111:H8 strains exhibiting an aggregation phenotype. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8(1):e01335-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01335-18.
Drying and inactivation of enterococcus faecium in raw almonds by sequential infrared and hot air drying Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Venkitasamy, C., Zhu, C., Brandl, M., Niederholzer, F.J., Zhang, R., Mchugh, T.H., Pan, Z. 2018. Drying and inactivation of enterococcus faecium in raw almonds by sequential infrared and hot air drying. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 95(2018):123-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.04.095.
Production of the plant hormone auxin by Salmonella and its role in the interactions with plants and animals Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox, C.E., Brandl, M., De Moraes, M.H., Gunasekera, S.P., Teplitski, M. 2018. Production of the plant hormone auxin by Salmonella and its role in the interactions with plants and animals. Frontiers in Microbiology. 8:2668. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.02668.
Interactions of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and Pectobacterium carotovorum within a tomato soft rot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, A., Cox, C., Desai, P., Porwolik, S., Chu, W., De Moraes, M.H., McClelland, M., Brandl, M., Teplitski, M. 2017. Interactions of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium and Pectobacterium carotovorum within a tomato soft rot. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 84:e01913-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01913-17.
Escherichia coli O157:H7 converts plant-derived choline to glycine betaine for osmoprotection during pre- and post-harvest colonization of injured lettuce leaves Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scott, R.A., Thilmony, R.L., Harden, L.A., Zhou, Y., Brandl, M. 2017. Escherichia coli O157:H7 converts plant-derived choline to glycine betaine for osmoprotection during pre- and post-harvest colonization of injured lettuce leaves. Frontiers in Microbiology. 8:2436. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2017.02436.
Conditional function of autoaggregative protein cah and common cah mutations in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, M.Q., Brandl, M., Kudva, I.T., Katani, R., Moreau, M.R., Kapur, V. 2017. Conditional function of autoaggregative protein cah and common cah mutations in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 84(1):e01739-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01739-17.
Assessing the ability of Salmonella enterica to translocate Type III effectors into plant cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chalupowicz, L., Nissan, G., Brandl, M., McClelland, M., Sessa, G. Popov G., Barash, I., Manulis-Sasson, S. 2018. Assessing the ability of Salmonella enterica to translocate Type III effectors into plant cells. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 31(2):233-239. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-07-17-0166-R.
Drying and decontamination of pistachios with sequential infrared drying, tempering and hot air drying - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Venkitasamy, C., Brandl, M., Wang, B., McHugh, T.H., Pan, Z. 2017. Drying and decontamination of pistachios with sequential infrared drying, tempering and hot air drying. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 246:85-91. doi:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2017.02.005.
Curli fimbriae are conditionally required in Escherichia coli O157:H7 for initial attachment and biofilm formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, M.Q., Louie, J.W., Feng, D., Zhong, W.W., Brandl, M. 2016. Curli fimbriae are conditionally required in Escherichia coli O157:H7 for initial attachment and biofilm formation. Food Microbiology. 57: 81-89.
The polymorphic aggregative phenotype of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111 depends on rpoS and curli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diodati, M.E., Bates, A.H., Miller, W.G., Carter, M.Q., Zhou, Y., Brandl, M. 2016. The polymorphic aggregative phenotype of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111 depends on rpoS and curli. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 82:1475–1485. doi: 10.1128/AEM.03935-15.
Effect of sulfur dioxide fumigation on survival of foodborne pathogens on table grapes under standard storage temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, M.Q., Chapman, M.H., Gabler, F., Brandl, M. 2015. Effect of sulfur dioxide fumigation on survival of foodborne pathogens on table grapes under standard storage temperature. Food Microbiology. 49:189-196. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2015.02.002.
Downy mildew disease promotes the colonization of romaine lettuce by Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simko, I., Zhou, Y., Brandl, M. 2015. Downy mildew disease promotes the colonization of romaine lettuce by Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica. BMC Microbiology. 15:19. doi: 10.1186/s12866-015-0360-5.
Comparative analysis of super-shedder strains of Escherichia coli O157:H7 reveals distinctive genomic features and a strongly aggregative adherent phenotype on bovine rectoanal junction squamous epithelial cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cote, R., Katani, R., Mathew, M.R., Kudva, I.T., Arthur, T.M., DebRoy, C., Mwangi, M.M., Albert, I., Garay, J.R., Li, L., Brandl, M., Carter, M.Q., Kapur, V. 2015. Comparative analysis of super-shedder strains of Escherichia coli O157:H7 reveals distinctive genomic features and a strongly aggregative adherent phenotype on bovine rectoanal junction squamous epithelial cells. PLoS One. 10(2):e0116743. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116743.
High genotypic and phenotypic similarity among Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111 environmental and outbreak strains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diodati, M.E., Bates, A.H., Cooley, M.B., Walker, S., Mandrell, R., Brandl, M. 2015. High genotype and phenotypic similarity among Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111 environmental and outbreak strains. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 12:235-243.
Effect of the surfactant Tween 80 on the detachment and dispersal of Salmonella enterica Thompson single cells and aggregates from cilantro leaves as revealed by image analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Huynh, S. 2014. Effect of the surfactant Tween 80 on the detachment and dispersal of Salmonella enterica Thompson single cells and aggregates from cilantro leaves as revealed by image analysis. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 80(16):5037-5042. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00795-14.
Comparative genomic and phenotypic characterization of super-shedder Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Abstract Only)
Katani, R., Cote, R., Moreau, M.R., Kudva, I.T., Brandl, M., Carter, M.Q., Arthur, T.M., Debroy, C. 2014. Comparative genomic and phenotypic characterization of super-shedder Escherichia coli O157:H7 [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract No. 59.
Molecular insights into the unique phenotypes exhibited by super shed shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli O157 - (Abstract Only)
Moreau, M.R., Katani, R., Cote, R., Kudva, I.T., Brandl, M., Carter, M.Q., Arthur, T.M., Debroy, C., Goodfield, L., Li, L., Kapur, V. 2014. Molecular insights into the unique phenotypes exhibited by super shed shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli O157 [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract No. 179.
Genomic and molecular analysis of the hyperadherent phenotype of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 super shedder isolate - (Abstract Only)
Moreau, M.R., Cote, R., Katani, R., Kudva, I.T., Carter, M.Q., Brandl, M., Kapur, V. 2013. Genomic and molecular analysis of the hyperadherent phenotype of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 super shedder isolate [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Molecular Biology, Sensing and Signaling Across the Mucosa: From Homeostasis to Pathogenesis, June 4-6, 2013, University Park, Pennsylvania. p. 92.
Focus on food safety: Human pathogens on plants - (Review Article)
Brandl, M., Sundin, G.W. 2013. Focus on food safety: Human pathogens on plants. Phytopathology. 103:304-305.
Genes ycfR, sirA and yigG contribute to the surface attachment of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium and Saintpaul to fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salazar, J., Deng, K., Tortorello, M., Brandl, M., Wang, H., Zhang, W. 2013. Genes ycfR, sirA and yigG contribute to the surface attachment of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium and Saintpaul to fresh produce. PLoS One. 8(2):e57272. doi:10.1371/journal.pone0057272.
Salmonella interactions with plants and their associated microbiota Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Brandl, M., Cox, C.E., Teplitski, M. 2013. Salmonella interactions with plants and their associated microbiota. Phytopathology. 103:316-325.
Identification of Salmonella enterica genes with a role in persistence on lettuce leaves during cold storage by recombinase-based in vivo expression technology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kroupitski, Y., Brandl, M., Pinto, R., Belausov, E., Tamir-Ariel, D., Burdman, S., Sela, S. 2013. Identification of Salmonella enterica genes with a role in persistence on lettuce leaves during cold storage by recombinase-based in vivo expression technology. Phytopathology. 103:362-372.
The Salmonella transcriptome in lettuce and cilantro soft rot reveals a niche overlap with the animal host intestine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goudeau, D.M., Parker, C., Zhou, Y., Sela, S., Kroupitski, Y., Brandl, M. 2013. The Salmonella transcriptome in lettuce and cilantro soft rot reveals a niche overlap with the animal host intestine. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 79:250-262.
Shelf-life of infrared dry-roasted almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, J., Pan, Z., Takeoka, G.R., Mackey, B.E., Bingol, G., Brandl, M., Garcin, K., Mchugh, T.H., Wang, H. 2012. Shelf-life of infrared dry-roasted almonds. Journal of Food Chemistry. 138(1):671-678. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.09.142.
Functional metagenomics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 interactions with spinach indigenous microorganisms during biofilm formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, M.Q., Xue, K., Brandl, M., Liu, F., Wu, L., Louie, J.W., Mandrell, R.E., Zhou, J. 2012. Functional metagenomics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 interactions with spinach indigenous microorganisms during biofilm formation. PLoS One. 9:e44186.
Survival characteristics of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes and Helicobacter pylori during passage through the free-living ciliate, Tetrahymena sp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, C.D., Berk, S.G., Brandl, M., Riley, L.W. 2012. Survival characteristics of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes and Helicobacter pylori during passage through the free-living ciliate, Tetrahymena sp. FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 82:574-583.
Variation in reactive oxygen species concentration among lettuce types and modulation of their production via PPO during E. coli O157:H7 colonization of injured lettuce leaves(Abstract) - (Abstract Only)
Brandl, M., Hua, S.T., Zhou, Y., Sarreal, S.L. 2012. Variation in reactive oxygen species concentration among lettuce types and modulation of their production via PPO during E. coli O157:H7 colonization of injured lettuce leaves(Abstract). Meeting Abstract. [abstract].
Review of current technologies for reduction of Salmonella populations on almonds - (Review Article)
Pan, Z., Bingol, G., Mchugh, T.H., Brandl, M. 2012. Review of current technologies for reduction of Salmonella populations on almonds. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 5(6):2046-2057. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-012-0789-6.
Distinct transcriptional profiles and phenotypes exhibited by Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates related to the 2006 spinach-associated outbreak - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parker, C., Kyle, J.L., Huynh, S., Carter, M.Q., Brandl, M., Mandrell, R.E. 2012. Distinct transcriptional profiles and phenotypes exhibited by Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates related to the 2006 spinach-associated outbreak. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78:455-463.
Salmonella biofilm formation on Aspergillus niger involves cellulose - chitin interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Carter, M.Q., Parker, C., Chapman, M.R., Huynh, S., Zhou, Y. 2011. Salmonella biofilm formation on Aspergillus niger involves cellulose - chitin interactions. PloS ONE 6(10):e25553.
Curli variants of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 display distinct survival fitness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, M.Q., Brandl, M., Louie, J.W., Kyle, J.L., Carychao, D.K., Cooley, M.B., Parker, C., Bates, A.H., Mandrell, R.E. 2011. Curli variants of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 display distinct survival fitness. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:3685-3695.
Molecular Insights into the Phenotypic Divergence in Natural Curli Variants of Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Abstract Only)
Infrared Pasteurization of raw almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bingol, G., Yang, J., Brandl, M., Pan, Z., Wang, H., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2011. Infrared pasteurization of raw almonds. Journal of Food Engineering. 104 (2011), pp. 387-393 doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2010.12.034.
Fluorescent viability stains to probe the metabolic status of aflatoxigenic fungus in dual culture of Aspergillus flavus and Pichia anomala - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hua, S.T., Brandl, M., Hernlem, B.J., Eng, J.G., Sarreal, S.L. 2011. Fluorescent viability stains to probe the metabolic status of aflatoxigenic fungus in dual culture of Aspergillus flavus and Pichia anomala. Mycopathologia. 171(2):133-138.
Salmonella transcriptional signature in Tetrahymena phagosomes and role of acid tolerance in passage through the protist - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rehfuss, M.Y., Parker, C., Brandl, M. 2011. Salmonella transcriptional signature in Tetrahymena phagosomes and role of acid tolerance in passage through the protist. The ISME Journal:5:262-273.
Infrared heating for dry-roasting and pasteurization of almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, J., Bingol, G., Pan, Z., Brandl, M., Mc Hugh, T.H., Wang, H. 2010. Infrared heating for dry-roasting and pasteurization of almonds. Journal of Food Engineering. doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2010.07.007
Phenotypic Divergence in Curli Variants of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Abstract Only)
Transcriptome and phenotypic difference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates related to the 2006 spinach-associated outbreak reveals variants in the bag - (Abstract Only)
Vitality Stains and Real Time PCR Studies to Delineate the Interactions of Pichia anomala and Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)
Hua, S.T., Brandl, M., Hernlem, B.J., Sarreal, S.L. 2010. Vitality Stains and Real Time PCR Studies to Delineate the Interactions of Pichia anomala and Aspergillus flavus. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 23-27, 2010.
Transcriptome Analysis of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Exposed to Lysates of Lettuce Leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kyle, J.L., Parker, C., Goudeau, D.M., Brandl, M. 2010. Transcriptome Analysis of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Exposed to Lysates of Lettuce Leaves. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76(5):1375-1387
Infrared Heating for Improved Safety and Processing Efficiency of Dry-Roasted Almonds - (Proceedings)
Yang, J., Pan, Z., Brandl, M., Mc Hugh, T.H., Bingol, G., Wang, H., Olson, D.A. 2009. Infrared Heating for Improved Safety and Processing Efficiency of Dry-Roasted Almonds. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). ASABE Paper #096047. p. 1-13. St. Joseph, Mich.
Studies on Biofilm Formation and Interactions of Salmonella enterica with Romaine-Lettuce Leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kroupitski, Y., Pinto, R., Brandl, M., Belausov, E., Sela, S. 2009. Studies on Biofilm Formation and Interactions of Salmonella enterica with Romaine-Lettuce Leaves. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 106:1876-1885.
Plant lesions promote the rapid multiplication of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on post-harvest lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M. 2008. Plant lesions promote the rapid multiplication of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on post-harvest lettuce. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74(17):5285-5289.
Interactions Between Foodborne Pathogens and Protozoa Isolated from Lettuce and Spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gourabathini, P., Brandl, M., Redding, K.S., Gunderson, J.H., Berk, S.G. 2008. Interactions Between Foodborne Pathogens and Protozoa Isolated from Lettuce and Spinach. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74:2518-2525
Leaf age as a risk factor in the contamination of lettuce with Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Amundson, R. 2008. Leaf age as a risk factor in the contamination of lettuce with Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.74:2298-2306
Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis Population Sizes on Almond Kernels with Infrared Heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Pan, Z., Huynh, S., Zhu, Y., Mc Hugh, T.H. 2008. Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis Population Sizes on Almond Kernels with Infrared Heat. Journal of Food Protection. 71(5)-897-902
Migration of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 through almond hulls and shells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Danyluk, M.D., Brandl, M., Harris, L.J. 2008. Migration of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 through almond hulls and shells. Journal of Food Protection. 71:397-401
Barcoding Ciliates: a comprehensive study of 75 isolates of the genus Tetrahymena - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chantangsi, C., Lynn, D.H., Brandl, M. 2007. Barcoding Ciliates: a comprehensive study of 75 isolates of the genus Tetrahymena. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 57:2412-25.
BINDING OF RECOMBINANT NOROVIRUS LIKE PARTICLE TO HISTO-BLOOD GROUP ANTIGEN ON CELLS IN THE LUMEN OF PIG DUODENUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tian, P., Jiang, X., Zhong, W., Jensen, H., Brandl, M., Bates, A.H., Engelbrektson, A.L., Mandrell, R.E. 2007. Binding of recombinant norovirus like particle to histo-blood group antigen on cells in the lumen of pig duodenum. Research in Veterinary Science. 83(3) 410-418
FITNESS OF HUMAN PATHOGENS ON PLANTS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FOOD SAFETY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M. 2006. Fitness of human enteric pathogens on plants and implications for food safety. Annual Review of Phytopathology.44:367-392
HUMAN PATHOGENS AND THE HEALTH THREAT OF THE PHYLLOSPHERE - (Book / Chapter)
Brandl, M.T. 2006. Human pathogens and the health threat of the phyllosphere. . In "Microbial ecology of aerial plant surfaces". (Eds.) Bailey, M.J., A.K. Lilley, T.M. Timms-Wilson, and P.T.N. Spencer-Phillips. CAB International. Wallingford, UKBook Chapter. 269-286
BEHAVIOR OF HUMAN PATHOGENS ON PRODUCE - (Book / Chapter)
Solomon, E.B., Brandl, M., Mandrell, R.E. 2006. Behavior of human pathogens on produce. In: Matthews, K.R., editor. Emerging Issues in Food Safety: Microbiology of Fresh Produce. Washington, D.C.:ASM Press. p. 55-83.
PORCINE STOMACH MUCIN BINDS TO RECOMBINANT NOROVIRUS PARTICLES AND COMPETITIVELY INHIBITS THEIR BINDING TO HISTO-BLOOD GROUP ANTIGENS AND HUMAN INTESTINE CELLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tian, P., Brandl, M., Mandrell, R.E. 2005 Porcine stomach mucin binds to recombinant norovirus particles and competitively inhibits their binding to histo-blood group antigens and human intestine cells. Letters in Applied Microbiology.(41)315-320
ATTACHMENT OF MICROORGANISMS TO FRESH PRODUCE - (Book / Chapter)
Mandrell, R.E., Gorski, L.A., Brandl, M. 2006. Attachment of microorganisms to fresh produce. CRC Press. p. 34-61
METHODS IN MICROSCOPY FOR THE VISUALIZATION OF MICROBES AND THEIR BEHAVIOR ON PLANTS - (Book / Chapter)
Brandl, M., Monier, J. 2006. Methods in microscopy for the visualization of microbes and their behavior on plants. CRC Press LLC. Ames Iowa.595-619
PRODUCTION OF AUTOINDUCER-2 IN SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR THOMPSON CONTRIBUTES TO ITS FITNESS IN CHICKENS BUT NOT ON CILANTRO PLANT LEAF SURFACES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Miller, W.G., Bates, A.H., Mandrell, R.E. 2005. Production of autoinducer-2 in salmonella enterica serovar thompson contributes to its fitness in chickens but not on cilantro plant leaf surfaces. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71(5):2653-2662.
SEQUESTRATION AND ENHANCED SURVIVAL OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA IN VESICLES RELEASED BY A SOIL-BORNE SPECIES OF TETRAHYMENA.SURFACES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brandl, M., Rosenthal, B.M., Haxo, A.F., Berk, S.G. 2005. Sequestration and enhanced survival of salmonella enterica in vesicles released by a soil-borne species of tetrahymena.surfaces. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.71(3).1562-1569
SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF ERWINIA AMYLOVORA ON APPLE LEAVES - (Proceedings)
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