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Manan Sharma
Research Microbiologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Zero-valent iron and sand filtration reduces levels of Cyclospora cayetanensis surrogates,Eimeria tenella and acervulina, in water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
An analysis of culture-based methods used for the detection and isolation of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. from surface water: a systematic review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcconn, B.R., Kraft, A.L., Durso, L.M., Ibekwe, A.M., Frye, J.G., Wells, J., Tobey, E.M., Ritchie, S.M., Williams, C.F., Cook, K.L., Sharma, M. 2024. An analysis of culture-based methods used for the detection and isolation of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. from surface water: a systematic review. Science of the Total Environment. 927. Article 172190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172190.
A one health approach for monitoring antimicrobial resistance: developing a national freshwater pilot effort - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Franklin, A.M., Weller, D.L., Durso, L.M., Bagley, M., Davis, B.C., Frye, J.G., Grim, C., Ibekwe, A.M., Jahne, M., Keely, S.P., Kraft, A.L., McConn, B.R., Mitchell, R., Ottesen, A., Sharma, M., Strain, E., Tadesse, D., Tate, H., Wells, J., Williams, C.F., Cook, K.L., Kabera, C., McDermott, P., Garland, J. 2024. A one health approach for monitoring antimicrobial resistance: Developing a national freshwater pilot effort. Frontiers in Water. 6. Article 1359109. https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2024.1359109.
A comparison of methods to detect low levels of Salmonella enterica in surface waters to support antimicrobial resistance surveillance efforts performed in multiple laboratories - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kraft, A., Wells, J., Frye, J.G., Ibekwe, A.M., Durso, L.M., Hiott, L.M., East, C.L., McConn, B., Franklin, A.M., Boczek, L.A., Garland, J.L., Kabrera, C., McDermott, P., Ottesen, A.R., Zheng, J., Cook, K.L., Sharma, M. 2023. A comparison of methods to detect low levels of Salmonella enterica in surface waters to support antimicrobial resistance surveillance efforts performed in multiple laboratories. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167189.
Evaluation of idexx quantitray for quantification and isolation of antibiotic resistant bacteria - (Abstract Only)
Durso, L.M., Wells, J., Ibekwe, A.M., Frye, J.G., Sharma, M., Berry, E.D. 2023. Evaluation of idexx quantitray for quantification and isolation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available: https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2023am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/149118.
Biochar and zero-valent iron sand filtration simultaneously remove contaminants of emerging concern and Escherichia coli from wastewater effluent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, L., Chattopadhay, S., Akanbi, O.E., Lobo, S., Panthi, S., Malayil, L., Craddock, H., Allard, S.M., Sharma, M., Mongodin, E.F., Chiu, P.C., Sapkota, A., Sapkota, A.R. 2023. Biochar and zero-valent iron sand filtration simultaneously remove contaminants of emerging concern and Escherichia coli from wastewater effluent. Biochar . 5:41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-023-00240-y.
Temporal stability of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in surface waters used for irrigation in the Mid-Atlantic United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Pachepsky, Y.A., Micallef, S., Rosenberg-Goldstein, R., Hashem, F., Parveen, S., Kniel, K., Sapkota, A., Sharma, M. 2023. Temporal stability of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in surface waters used for irrigation in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Journal of Food Protection. 86(4). Article 100058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100058.
Variations in bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance genes across diverse recycled and surface waters used for irrigation in the Mid-Atlantic and Southwest United States: A CONSERVE two-year field study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malayil, L., Ramachandran, P., Chattopadhyay, S., Allard, S.M., Bui, A., Butron, J., Callahan, M., Craddock, H., Murray, R., East, C.L., Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E., Micallef, S.A., Hashem, F., Gerba, C., Ravishankar, S., Parveen, S., May, E., Handy, E.T., Kulkarni, P., Anderson-Coughlin, B., Craighead, S., Gartley, S., Vanore, A., Duncan, R., Foust, D., Haymaker, J., Betancourt, W., Zhu, L., Mongodin, E., Sapkota, A., Sapkota, A.R. 2022. Variations in bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance genes across diverse recycled and surface waters used for irrigation in the Mid-Atlantic and Southwest United States: A CONSERVE two-year field study. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.2c02281 .
Phage biocontrol for reducing bacterial foodborne pathogens in produce and other foods - ()
Vikram, A., Callahan, M.L., Woolston, J.W., Sharma, M., Sulakvelidze, A. 2022. Phage biocontrol for reducing bacterial foodborne pathogens in produce and other foods. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 78. Article 102805. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2022.102805.
Persistent spatial patterns of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica concentrations in surface waters: Empirical orthogonal function analysis of data from Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Paul, M., Negahban-Azar, M., Micallef, S., Rosengerg Goldstein, R., Hashem, F., Parveen, S., Sapkota, A., Kniel, K., Sapkota, A., Pachepsky, Y.A., Sharma, M. 2022. Persistent spatial patterns of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica concentrations in surface waters: Empirical orthogonal function analysis of data from Maryland. Applied Sciences. 12:7526. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12157526.
Listeria monocytogenes in irrigation water: an assessment of outbreaks, sources, prevalence, and persistence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gartley, S., Anderson-Coughlin, B., Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E. 2022. Listeria monocytogenes in irrigation water: an assessment of outbreaks, sources, prevalence, and persistence. Microorganisms. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10071319.
Escherichia coli phylogroup distribution and prevalence of extended spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) producers in U.S. Mid-Atlantic surface and reclaimed water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solaiman, S., Handy, E., Brinks, T., Good, K., Bollinger, C., Sapkota, A.R., Sharma, M., Micallef, S.A. 2022. Escherichia coli phylogroup distribution and prevalence of extended spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) producers in U.S. Mid-Atlantic surface and reclaimed water. Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00837-22.
The effect of a first-flush rainwater harvesting irrigation system on E. coli and pathogen concentrations in irrigation water, soil, and produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morgado, M.E., Hudson, C.L., Chattopadhay, S., Ta, K., East, C.L., Purser, N., Allard, S., Ferrier, D.M., Sapokata, A.R., Sharma, M., Rosenburg-Goldstien, R. 2022. The effect of a first-flush rainwater harvesting irrigation system on E. coli and pathogen concentrations in irrigation water, soil, and produce. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156976.
Differential survival of generic E. coli and Listeria spp. in Northeastern U.S. soils amended with dairy manure compost, poultry litter compost, and heat-treated poultry pellets and fate in raw edible radish crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Limoges, M.A., Neher, D., Weicht, T.R., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M., Donnelly, C. 2021. Differential survival of generic E. coli and Listeria spp. in Northeastern U.S. soils amended with dairy manure compost, poultry litter compost, and heat-treated poultry pellets and fate in raw edible radish crops. Journal of Food Protection. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-21-261.
Escherichia coli reductions in water by zero valent iron sand filtration is based on water quality parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Eckart, K., Sabet, S., Chiu, P., Sapkota, A.R., Handy, E., East, C.L., Kniel, K.E., Sharma, M. 2021. Escherichia coli reductions in water by zero valent iron sand filtration is based on water quality parameters. Water. 13(19):2702.
Zero-valent Iron filtration reduces microbial contaminants in irrigation water and transfer to raw agricultural commodities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson-Coughlin, B.L., Litt, P.K., Kim, S., Craighead, S., Kelly, A.J., Chiu, P., Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E. 2021. Zero-valent Iron filtration reduces microbial contaminants in irrigation water and transfer to raw agricultural commodities. Microorganisms. 9(2009):1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9102009.
Levels of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in alternative irrigation water vary nased on water source on the Eastern Shore of Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acheamfour, C., Parveen, S., Hashem, F., Sharma, M., Gerdes, M., May, E.B., Rogers, K., Haymaker, J., Duncan, R., Foust, D., Tabodi, M., Bradshaw, R., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Kim, S., Micallef, S., Callahan, M., Allard, S., Anderson-Coughlin, B., Craighead, S., Gartley, S., Vanore, A., Kniel, K.E., Solaiman, S., Bui, A., Craddock, H.A., Kulkarni, P., Rosenberg-Goldstein, R., Sapkota, A.R. 2021. Levels of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes in alternative irrigation water vary nased on water source on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 9:e00669-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/Spectrum.00669-21.
The site-specific selection of the infiltration model based on the global dataset and random forest algorithm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Karahan, G., Sharma, M., Pachepsky, Y.A. 2021. The site-specific selection of the infiltration model based on the global dataset and random forest algorithm. Vadose Zone Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.20125.
Enteric viruses and Pepper Mild Mottle Virus show significant correlation in select Mid-Atlantic agricultural waters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson Coughlin, B., Craighead, S., Kelly, A., Vanore, A., Johnson, G., Jiang, C., Haymaker, J., White, C., Foust, D., Duncan, R., East, C.L., Handy, E., Bradshaw, R., Murray, R., Kulkarni, P., Solaiman, S., Betancourt, W., Gerba, C., Allard, S., Parveen, S., Hashem, F., Micallef, S., Sapkota, A., Sapkota, A., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2021. Enteric viruses and Pepper Mild Mottle Virus show significant correlation in select Mid-Atlantic agricultural waters. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 87:e00211-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00211-21.
Estimating parameters of empirical infiltration models from the global data set using the machine learning algorithm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Pachepsky, Y.A., Karahan, G., Sharma, M. 2021. Estimating parameters of empirical infiltration models from the global data set using the machine learning algorithm. Journal of Hydrology. https://doi.org/10.31545/intagr/132922.
"Zooming" our way through virtual undergradate research training: a successful redesign of the CONSERVE summer internship program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malayil, L., Negahban-Azar, M., Rosenberg Goldstein, R., Sharma, M., Gleason, J., Muise, A., Murray, R., Sapoka, A.R. 2021. "Zooming" our way through virtual undergradate research training: a successful redesign of the CONSERVE summer internship program. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education. 22:1. https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.v22i1.2625.
Temporal and agricultural factors influence E. coli survival in soil and transfer to cucumbers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Litt, P.K., Kelly, A., Omar, A., Johnson, G., Vinyard, B.T., Kniel, K.E., Sharma, M. 2021. Temporal and agricultural factors influence E. coli survival in soil and transfer to cucumbers. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02418-20.
Zero-valent iron sand filtration can reduce human and plant pathogenic bacteria while increasing plant growth promoting bacteria in reclaimed water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zero-valent iron-sand filtration reduces Escherichia coli in surface water and leafy green growing environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Bradshaw, R., Kulkarni, P., Allard, S., Chiu, P.C., Sapkota, A.R., Kniel, K.E., Newell, M.J., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Sharma, M. 2020. Zero-valent iron-sand filtration reduces Escherichia coli in surface water and leafy green growing environments. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.00112.
A longitudinal assessment of Escherichia coli, total coliforms, Enterococcus and Aeromonas spp. dynamics in alternative irrigation water sources: A CONSERVE study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solaiman, S., Allard, S.M., Callahan, M., Jian, C., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Haymaker, J., Bui, A., Craddock, H., Murray, R., Kulkurni, P., Anderson-Coughlin, B., Craighead, S., Gartley, S., Vanore, A., Duncan, R., Foust, D., Taabodi, M., Sapkota, A., May, E., Hashem, F., Parveen, S., Kniel, K., Sharma, M., Sapkota, A.R., Micalef, S.A. 2020. A longitudinal assessment of Escherichia coli, total coliforms, Enterococcus and Aeromonas spp. dynamics in alternative irrigation water sources: A CONSERVE study. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.00342-20.
The presence of Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma gondii, and Giardia intestinalis in potential alternative sources of agricultural water: a conserve project - (Abstract Only)
A predictive model for survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and generic E. coli in soil amended with animal manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pang, H., Mokhtari, A., Chen, Y., Oryang, D., Ingram, D.T., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Van Doren, J.M. 2020. A predictive model for survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and generic E. coli in soil amended with animal manure. Risk Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13491.
Prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in non-traditional irrigation waters in the Mid-Atlantic United States is affected by water type, season, and recovery volume - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Kim, S., Jiang, C., Allard, S., Callahan, M.T., Micallef, S.A., Craighead, S., Anderson, B., Gartley, S., Vanore, A., Kniel, K., Haymaker, J.R., Duncan, R., Foust, D., White, C., Taabodi, M., Hashem, F., Parveen, S., May, E., Bui, A., Craddock, H., Kulkarni, P., Murray, R.T., Sapkota, A.R. 2020. Prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in non-traditional irrigation waters in the Mid-Atlantic United States is affected by water type, season, and recovery volume. PLoS One. 15(3):e0229365.
Influence of poultry litter amendment type and irrigation events on survival and persistence of Salmonella newport - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tecihmann, J., Litt, P.K., Sharma, M., Nyarko, E., Kniel, K.E. 2020. Influence of poultry litter amendment type and irrigation events on survival and persistence of Salmonella newport. Journal of Food Protection. 83: 821–828.
Herbicides, antibiotics, stimulants, and disinfectants in agricultural water sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panthi, S., Sapkota, A.R., Raspannti, G., Allard, S., Bui, A., Craddock, H., Murrary, R., Zhu, L., East, C.L., Handy, E.T., Callahan, M., Haymaker, J., Kulkarni, P., Anderson, B., Craighead, S., Gartley, S., Vanore, A., Betancourt, W.Q., Duncan, R., Foust, D., Sharma, M., Micallef, S.A., Gerba, C., Parveen, S., Hashem, F., May, E., Kalmia, K., Pop, M., Ravishankar, S., Sapkota, A. 2019. Herbicides, antibiotics, stimulants, and disinfectants in agricultural water sources. Environmental Research. 174:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.04.011.
High ammonium levels and soil moisture are strong drivers of Escherichia coli survival and microbial community dynamics in compost-amended soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cutler, A., Weicht, T., Sharma, M., Buyer, J.S., Millner, P.D., Neher, D. 2019. High ammonium levels and soil moisture are strong drivers of Escherichia coli survival and microbial community dynamics in compost-amended soils. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 126:1910-1922. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14268.
Evaluation of Survival and Infectivity of Environmental Listeria monocytogenes Isolates in Tidal Brackish Irrigation Water - (Abstract Only)
A longitudinal study using 16s rRNA gene sequence analysis of soil amended or unamended with heat-treated poultry pellets contaminated with Salmonella Newport - (Abstract Only)
Factors affecting Salmonella Newport survival in soil and subsequent transfer to spinach plants - (Abstract Only)
Presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in reclaimed and surface irrigation water sources on Maryland's eastern shore: a Conserve study - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of zero-valent iron filtration to reduce Escherichia coli in agricultural irrigation water in laboratory and field trials - (Abstract Only)
Salmonella Newport in soils amended with heat-treated poultry pellets survived longer and more readily transferred to and persisted on spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shah, M.K., Bradshaw, R., Nyarko, E., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Millner, P.D., Bergholz, T.M., Sharma, M. 2019. Salmonella Newport in soils amended with heat-treated poultry pellets survived longer and more readily transferred to and persisted on spinach. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 85:e02392-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02392-18.
The efficacy of zero valent iron filtration on the reduction of Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes in surface water for use in irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marik, C.M., Anderson, B., Gartley, S., Craighead, S., Bradshaw, R., Kulkarni, P., Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E. 2019. The efficacy of zero valent iron filtration on the reduction of Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes in surface water for use in irrigation. Environmental Research. 173:33-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.02.028.
Prevalence of shiga-toxigenic and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in untreated surface water and reclaimed water in the Mid-Atlantic U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haymaker, J., Sharma, M., Parveen, S., Hashem, F., May, E.B., Handy, E.T., White, C., East, C.L., Bradshaw, R., Micallef, S., Callahan, M., Allard, S., Anderson, B., Craighead, S., Gartley, S., Vanore, A., Kniel, K.E., Solaiman, S., Bui, A., Murray, R.T., Craddock, H.A., Kulkarni, P., Foust, D., Duncan, R., Taabodi, M., Sapkota, A.R. 2019. Prevalence of shiga-toxigenic and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in untreated surface water and reclaimed water in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. Environmental Research. 172:630-636. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.02.019.
Zerovalent iron-sand filtration can reduce the concentration of multiple antimicrobials in conventionally treated reclaimed wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kulkarni, P., Raspanti, G., Bui, A., Bradshaw, R., Kniel, K., Chiu, P., Sharma, M., Sapkota, A., Sapkota, A.R. 2019. Zerovalent iron-sand filtration can reduce the concentration of multiple antimicrobials in conventionally treated reclaimed wastewater. Environmental Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.02.012.
Survival of Escherichia coli in manure-amended soils is affected by spatiotemporal, agricultural, and weather factors in the Mid-Atlantic United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Hashem, F., Vinyard, B.T., East, C.L., Handy, E.T., White, K.E., Stonebraker, R., Cotton, C.P. 2019. Survival of Escherichia coli in manure-amended soils is affected by spatiotemporal, agricultural, and weather factors in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 85:e02392-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02392-18.
Incidence of fecal indicator and pathogenic bacteria in reclaimed and return flow waters in Arizona, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, L., Torres, M., Betancourt, W.Q., Sharma, M., Micallef, S.A., Gerba, C., Sapkota, A.R., Sapkota, A., Parveen, S., May, E. 2018. Incidence of fecal indicator and pathogenic bacteria in reclaimed and return flow waters in Arizona, USA. Environmental Research. 170:122-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2018.11.048.
Survival and growth of wild-type and rpoS-deficient Salmonella Newport strains in soil extracts amended with heat-treated poultry pellets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shah, M.K., Bradshaw, R.N., Nyarko, E., Millner, P.D., Neher, D., Weicht, T., Bergholz, T.M., Sharma, M. 2019. Survival and growth of wild-type and rpoS-deficient Salmonella Newport strains in soil extracts amended with heat-treated poultry pellets. Journal of Food Protection. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-465.
Aerobic composting to inactivate foodborne pathogens for crop soil application: a review - ()
Listeria monocytogenes persistence and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment is affected by equipment surface type and cleanliness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyarko, E., Kniel, K.E., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Sharma, M. 2018. Listeria monocytogenes persistence and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment is affected by equipment surface type and cleanliness. Food Control. 85:177-185.
Water in agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Markland, S.M., Ingram, D.T., Kniel, K.E., Sharma, M. 2017. Water in agriculture. Microbiology Spectrum. (5)3.
The effect of soil management on the persistence of E. coli and Listeria spp. in manure- amended soils in the Northeast United States - (Abstract Only)
Influence of amendment type on persistence of Salmonella Newport in soil - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of Listeria monocytogenes survival and infectivity in non-traditional agricultural waters - (Abstract Only)
Screening of non-traditional irrigation water sources for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States: a conserve study - (Abstract Only)
Survival of generic E. coli and Listeria spp. populations in dairy compost- and poultry litter compost-amended soils in the Northeastern United States - (Abstract Only)
Persistence and transmission of Escherichia coli and Salmonella in a watermelon field ammended with poultry itter: year two - (Abstract Only)
Zero-valent iron-biosand filtration is capable of reducing antimicrobials and generic E. coli concentrations in unbuffered conventionally-treated reclaimed water: a CONSERVE project - (Abstract Only)
Practices and conditions which promote persistence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment surfaces and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment - (Abstract Only)
Generic E. coli levels in surface and nontraditional irrigation water in the mid Atlantic in relation to FSMA water quality standards: A CONSERVE study - (Abstract Only)
Assessment of indicator bacteria and Aeromonas spp. in surface and nontraditional irrigation water: a conserve study - (Abstract Only)
Prevalence of E. coli, Salmonella spp. and L. monocytogenes in non-traditional irrigation waters in the Mid-Atlantic U.S.: a conserve project - (Abstract Only)
A multi-site, multi-year examination of factors affecting the persistence of attenuated O157- and non-pathogenic Escherichia coli in manure-amended soils in the mid-Atlantic United States - (Abstract Only)
Soil amendments and Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella newport survival on cucurbits - (Abstract Only)
Survival of Salmonella Newport on whole and fresh-cut cucumbers treated with lytic bacteriophages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Dashiell, G., Handy, E.T., East, C.L., Reynnells, R., White, C., Nyarko, E., Hashem, F., Millner, P.D. 2017. Survival of Salmonella Newport on whole and fresh-cut cucumbers treated with lytic bacteriophages. Journal of Food Protection. 80:668-673.
Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut ‘Athena’ and ‘Rocky Ford’ cantaloupes during storage at 4 and 10°C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nyarko, E., Kniel, K., Reynnells, R., East, C.L., Handy, E.T., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2016. Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut ‘Athena’ and ‘Rocky Ford’ cantaloupes during storage at 4 and 10°C. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 13:587-591.
Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on whole cantaloupes is dependent on site of contamination and storage temperature Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nayarko, E., Kniel, K., Millner, P.D., Luo, Y., Handy, E.T., Reynnells, R., East, C.L., Sharma, M. 2016. Survival and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on whole cantaloupes is dependent on site of contamination and storage temperature. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 234:65-70.
Survival and persistence of non-pathogenic Escherichia coli and attenuated Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soils amended with animal manure in a greenhouse environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whyte, C., Graham, L.P., Cotton, C.P., Hashem, F., Camp, M.J., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2016. Survival and persistence of non-pathogenic Escherichia coli and attenuated Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soils amended with animal manure in a greenhouse environment. Journal of Food Protection. 79(6):913-921.
Effect of a bacteriophage cocktail in combination with modified atmosphere packaging in controlling Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reduction of Salmonella populations on cucumber fruit by application of lytic bacteriophages - (Abstract Only)
Investigating metrics proposed to prevent the harvest of leafy green crops contaminated by floodwater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Callahan, M., Micallef, S.A., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Buchanan, R.L. 2016. Investigating metrics proposed to prevent the harvest of leafy green crops contaminated by floodwater. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 82:3746-3753.
Foodborne outbreaks and potential routes of contamination in fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - ()
Sharma, M., Ingram, D., Graham, L. 2016. Foodborne outbreaks and potential routes of contamination in fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Foodborne Diseases. p. 19-36.
Importance of soil amendments: survival of bacterial pathogens in manure and compost used as organic fertizliers Reprint Icon - ()
Sharma, M., Reynnells, R. 2016. Importance of soil amendments: survival of bacterial pathogens in manure and compost used as organic fertizliers. Microbiology Spectrum. 4:1-13.
Survival of Salmonella spp. in dried turkey manure and persistence on spinach leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oni, R., Sharma, M., Buchanan, R.L. 2015. Survival of Salmonella spp. in dried turkey manure and persistence on spinach leaves. Journal of Food Protection. 78:1791-1799.
Old friends in new places: exploring the role of extraintestinal E.coli in intestinal disease and foodborne illness Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Markland, S.M., Lestrange, K.J., Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E. 2015. Old friends in new places: exploring the role of extraintestinal E.coli in intestinal disease and foodborne illness. Zoonoses and Public Health. doi: 10.1111/zph.12194.
Evaluation of two immunomagnetic separation techniques for the detection and recovery of E. coli O157:H7 from finished composts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reynnells, R., Callahan, M.L., Handy, E.T., Roberts, C.L., Felton, G., Ingram, D., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2014. Evaluation of two immunomagnetic separation techniques for the detection and recovery of E. coli O157:H7 from finished composts. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. doi: 10.1007/s12161-014-0068-4.
Comparison of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Composting Council... Escherichia coli O157:H7 in finished compost - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reynnells, R., Ingram, D., Roberts, C.L., Stonebraker, R.E., Handy, E.T., Felton, G., Vinyard, B.T., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2014. Comparison of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Composting Council Microbial Detection Methods in Finished Compost and Regrowth Potential of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli O157:H7 in finished compost. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 11:555-567.
Differences in biofilm formation of produce and poultry Salmonella enterica isolates and their persistence on spinach plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Singh, M., Macarisin, D., Sharma, M., Shelton, D.R. 2013. Differences in biofilm formation of produce and poultry Salmonella enterica isolates and their persistence on spinach plants. Food Microbiology. 36:388-394.
Glucosinolate-derived compounds as a green manure for controlling Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in soil - (Abstract Only)
Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut spinach and lettuce using a bacteriophage cocktail - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyacioglu, O., Sharma, M., Sulakvelidze, A., Goktepe, I. 2013. Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut spinach and lettuce using a bacteriophage cocktail. Bacteriophage. DOI: 10.4161/bact.24620.
The effect of UV radiation on survival of Salmonella enterica in dried manure dust - (Abstract Only)
Survival of Salmonella in manure dust on spinach leaves - (Abstract Only)
Persistence of Escherichia coli and Attenuated E. coli O157:H7 in manure-enriched soils in the Eastern Shore of Maryland - (Abstract Only)
Survival of generic E. coli and surrogate E. coli O157:H7 in manure-amended soils - (Abstract Only)
Persistence of Escherichia coli in manure-amended soil in Pennsylvania - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of microbial methods to detect fecal coliforms, E. coli and Salmonella spp. in finished compost - (Abstract Only)
Comparative survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Typhimurium, and Murine Norovirus on spinach plants - (Abstract Only)
Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by immunomagnetic separation techniques and potential for regrowth in finished composts - (Abstract Only)
The use of lytic bacteriophages to reduce E. coli O157:H7 on fresh cut lettuce introduced through cross-contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferguson, S.E., Handy, E.T., Roberts, C.L., Sharma, M. 2013. The use of lytic bacteriophages to reduce E. coli O157:H7 on fresh cut lettuce introduced through cross-contamination. Bacteriophage. DOI: 10.4161/bact.24323.
Use of Bacteriophages to control bacterial pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M. 2013. Use of Bacteriophages to control bacterial pathogens. [abstract]. 11th Annual Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Conference abstract book p.137-144.
Framework…protocols for evaluation … hazards & controls…application...soil amendments of animal origin on land…grow produce…consumed raw Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris, L.J., Berry, E.D., Blessington, T., Erickson, M., Jay-Russell, M., Jiang, X., Killinger, K., Michel, F.C., Millner, P.D., Schneider, K., Sharma, M., Suslow, T.V., Wang, L., Worobo, R.W. 2013. A framework for developing research protocols for evaluation of microbial hazards and controls during production that pertain to the application of untreated soil amendments of animal origin on land used to grow produce that may be consumed raw. Journal of Food Protection. 76(6):1062-1084.
Survival of pathogenic Escherichia coli on basil, lettuce, and spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Markland, S., Shortlidge, K., Hoover, D., Yaron, S., Patel, J.R., Singh, A., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2012. Survival of pathogenic Escherichia coli on basil, lettuce, and spinach. Zoonoses and Public Health. DOI: 10.1111/zph.12033.
Produce and foodborne pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M. 2012. Produce and foodborne pathogens. [abstract]. . Meeting Abstract. 1.
Influence of poultry litter and dairy manure on persistence of non-pathogenic E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 applied to fields - (Abstract Only)
Jones, K., Hashem, F., Cotton, C., Roberts, C.L., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D. 2012. Influence of poultry litter and dairy manure on persistence of non-pathogenic E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 applied to fields. International Association for Food Protection. [abstract].
Survival of non-pathogenic E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 in Delmarva field plots amended with animal manure - (Abstract Only)
Cotton, C., Hashem, F., Jones, K., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D. 2012. Survival of non-pathogenic E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 in Delmarva field plots amended with animal manure. International Association for Food Protection. [abstract].
The use of zero-valent iron filtration to reduce Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua in irrigation water - (Abstract Only)
Banerjee, R., Singh, A., Callahan, M.L., Roberts, C.L., Ingram, D.T., Patel, J.R., Hoover, D., Kniel, K., Sharma, M. 2012. The use of zero-valent iron filtration to reduce Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua in irrigation water. [abstract] International Association for Food Protection. P3-32. p.182.
Influence of poultry litter and dairy manure on persistence of non-pathogenic E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 in two geographically distinct mid-Atlantic fields - (Abstract Only)
Millner, P.D., Sharma, M., Hashem, F., Cotton, C., Jones, K. 2012. Influence of poultry litter and dairy manure on persistence of non-pathogenic E. coli and E. coli O157:H7 in two geographically distinct mid-Atlantic fields. [abstract].
Survival of Salmonella enterica in dried turkey manure - (Abstract Only)
Oni, R., Buchanan, R., Sharma, M. 2012. Survival of Salmonella enterica in dried turkey manure. International Association for Food Protection. [abstract].
A comparison of E. coli persistence on basil plants and soil using drip and overhead irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Markland, S., Shortlidge, K., Cook, L., Lestrange, K., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2012. A comparison of E. coli persistence on basil plants and soil using drip and overhead irrigation. International Association for Food Protection. [abstract].
Effectiveness of lytic bacteriophages in reducing E. coli O157:H7 populations introduced through cross-contamination on fresh cut lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Ferguson, S.E., Roberts, C.L., Sharma, M. 2012. Effectiveness of lytic bacteriophages in reducing E. coli O157:H7 populations introduced through cross-contamination on fresh cut lettuce. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Effectiveness of lytic bacteriophages in reducing E. coli O157:H7 populations introduced through cross-contamination on fresh cut lettuce - (Abstract Only)
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].
Effectiveness of lytic bacteriophages in reducing E. coli O157:H7 populations introduced through cross-contamination on fresh cut lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Ferguson, S.E., Roberts, C.L., Sharma, M. 2012. Effectiveness of lytic bacteriophages in reducing E. coli O157:H7 populations introduced through cross-contamination on fresh cut lettuce. [abstract].
Human enteric pathogen internalization by root uptake into food crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hirniesen, K., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2012. Human enteric pathogen internalization by root uptake into food crops. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 9:396-405.
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 risk associated with farming practices - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M. 2011. Pathogen risk associated with farming practices. [abstract].
Survival and stress responses of E. coli exposed to alkaline cleaners - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M. 2011. Survival and stress responses of E. coli exposed to alkaline cleaners. [abstract].
Viruses - ()
Sharma, M., Sharma, G. 2012. Viruses. In: Decontamination of Fresh and Minimally Processed Produe. ed. V.M. Gomez-Lopez. Wiley Blackwell. Hoboken, NJ. p. 285-295.
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. .
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.
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 use of zero-valent iron and biosand filtration to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 in irrigation water - (Abstract Only)
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.
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.
Effect of curli expression and hydrophobicity of E. coli O157:H7 on attachment to fresh produce surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Ravishankar, S. 2011. Effect of curli expression and hydrophobicity of E. coli O157:H7 on attachment to fresh produce surfaces. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 110:737-745.
Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 attached to spinach harvester blade using bacteriophage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Calaway, T., Singh, M. 2011. Inactivation of E. coli O157:H7 attached to spinach harvester blade using bacteriophage. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(4):541-546.
Comparison of generic E. coli vs. pathogenic E. coli virulence factors in an agricultural watershed: implications for irrigation water standards and leafy green commodities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Coppock, C.R., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Pachepsky, Y.A. 2011. Comparison of generic E. coli vs. pathogenic E. coli virulence factors in an agricultural watershed: implications for irrigation water standards and leafy green commodities. Journal of Food Protection. 74:18-23.
Use of bacteriophages in controlling E. coli in leafy vegetables - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M. 2010. Use of bacteriophages in controlling E. coli in leafy vegetables. [abstract]. 17th Australian HACCP Conference.
Mitigation of Irrigation Water Using Zero-Valent Iron Treatment - (Abstract Only)
Kniel, K., Hoover, D., Chiu, P., Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Shelton, D.R. 2010. Mitigation of Irrigation Water Using Zero-Valent Iron Treatment [abstract]. Center for Produce Safety-U.C. Davis Produce Research Symposium. Paper No. 4.
Microbial safety of tropical and sub-tropical fruit. in Volume 1 – General Physiology, Quality and Handling of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits, Postharvest Biology & Technology of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits - ()
Sharma, M., Buchanan, R., Luo, Y. 2011. Microbial safety of tropical and sub-tropical fruits. in Volume 1 – General Physiology, Quality and Handling of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits, Postharvest Biology & Technology of Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits. Post-harvest biology and technology of tropical and sub-tropical fruits. p. 288-309.
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.
Inhibition of E. coli O157:H7 on the surface of Fresh Spinach by bacteriophage ECP-100 and Modified Atmosphere Packaging - (Abstract Only)
Boyacioglu, O., Goktepe, I., Sharma, M., Sulakvelidze, A. 2010. Inhibition of E. coli O157:H7 on the surface of Fresh Spinach by bacteriophage ECP-100 and Modified Atmosphere Packaging. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
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. 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.
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.
Differences in attachment of Salmonella enterica serovars to cabbage and lettuce leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M. 2010. Differences in attachment of Salmonella enterica serovars to cabbage and lettuce leaves. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 139(1-2):41-47.
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.
Persistence of enterohemorrhagic and non-pathogenic E. coli on spinach leaves and in rhizosphere soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X., Sharma, M. 2010. Persistence of enterohemorrhagic and non-pathogenic E. coli on spinach leaves and in rhizosphere soil. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 108:1789-1796.
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.
Microbial Attachment and Limitations of Decontamination Methodologies - ()
Solomon, E.B., Sharma, M. 2009. Microbial Attachment and Limitations of Decontamination Methodologies. In: Spers, G. M., Solomon, E. B., Matthews, K. R., editors. The Produce Contamination Problem: Causes and Solutions. New York, N.Y.: Academic Press. p. 21-45.
Potential transfer of Salmonella to cutting blade during spinach harvesting operation - (Abstract Only)
Adeeb, S.L., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D. 2009. Potential transfer of Salmonella to cutting blade during spinach harvesting operation. BARC Poster Day Abstract Book.
Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 using a bacteriophage cocktail in laboratory media - (Abstract Only)
Boyacioglu, O., Sulakvelidze, A., Sharma, M., Ahmedna, M., Goktepe, I. 2009. Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 using a bacteriophage cocktail in laboratory media. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. 2009 Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting Technical Program Book of Abstracts.
Control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination on green leaf lettuce using a bacteriophage cocktail - (Abstract Only)
Boyacioglu, O., Sulakvelidze, A., Sharma, M., Ahmedna, M., Goktepe, I. 2009. Control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination on green leaf lettuce using a bacteriophage cocktail. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Institute of Food Technologists Meeting Technical Program Abstracts.
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.
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.
Comparison of expression of E. coli O157:H7 virulence factors in ground beef and on fresh-cut lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Nou, X., Ferguson, S.E., Mudd, C.L., Donnenberg, M. 2009. Comparison of expression of E. coli O157:H7 virulence factors in ground beef and on fresh-cut lettuce [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program Book. p. 87.
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.
Biofilm formation Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach harvester blades - (Abstract Only)
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Callaway, T.R. 2009. Biofilm formation Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach harvester blades. ARS Food Safety and Inspection Service Research Workshop. ARS-FSIS Workshop Poster #5.
Effectiveness of Bacteriophages in Reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Cut Cantaloupes and Lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Conway, W.S., Ferguson, S.E., Sulakvelidze, A. 2009. Effectiveness of Bacteriophages in Reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Cut Cantaloupes and Lettuce. Journal of Food Protection. 72(7):1481-1485.
Biofilm formation and bacteriophage inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on spinach harvester blades - (Abstract Only)
Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Millner, P.D., Callaway, T.R. 2009. Biofilm formation and bacteriophage inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on spinach harvester blades. IFT 2009 Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 123-04. p. 148.
Effect of green manure on E. coli O157:H7 survival in soil - (Proceedings)
Patel, J.R., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M. 2008. Effect of green manure on E. coli O157:H7 survival in soil. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources. p. 72-73.
A Novel Approach to Investigate Internalization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Lettuce and Spinach - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M. 2008. A Novel Approach to Investigate Internalization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Lettuce and Spinach. Meeting Abstract., Fresh Produce Safety Research Conference Research Synopses, p. 4-5.
Control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Leafy Greens Using a Phage Cocktail - (Abstract Only)
Boyacioglu, O., Goktepe, I., Sulakvelidze, A., Sharma, M. 2008. Control of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Leafy Greens Using a Phage Cocktail. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy Proceedings., p.187.
DETECTION OF BACTERIAL BIOFILM ON STAINLESS STEEL BY HYPERSPECTRAL FLUORESCENCE IMAGING - (Proceedings)
Jun, W., Lee, K., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M., Chao, K., Kim, M.S. 2008. Detection of bacterial biofilm on stainless steel by hyperspectral fluorescence imaging. Food Processing Automation Conference Proceedings, June 28 - July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island.
Effective household disinfection methods of kitchen sponges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Mudd, C.L., Eastridge, J.S. 2008. Effective household disinfection methods of kitchen sponges. Food Control. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2008.05.020
Comparison of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure to inactivate foodborne viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Shearer, A., Hoover, D., Liu, M., Solomon, M.B., Kniel, K. 2008. Comparison of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure to inactivate foodborne viruses. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 9:418-422.
Portable hyperspectral fluorescence imaging system for detection of biofilms on stainless steel surfaces - (Proceedings)
Jun, W., Lee, K., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M., Chao, K., Kim, M.S. 2008. Portable hyperspectral fluorescence imaging system for detection of biofilms on stainless steel surfaces. Proceedings of SPIE, March 17-20, 2008, Orlando, Florida.
PORTABLE HYPERSPECTRAL FLUORESCENCE IMAGING SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF BIOFILM ON STAINLESS STEEL COUPON - (Abstract Only)
Jun, W., Lee, K., Millner, P.D., Sharma, M., Chao, K., Kim, M.S. 2008. Portable hyperspectral fluorescence imaging system for detection of biofilm on stainless steel coupon. BARC Poster Day, Beltsville, MD, April 23, 2008.
Growth of Escherichia albertii strains in ground turkey at three temperatures - (Abstract Only)
Taormina, P.J., Taylor, T.M., Sharma, M. 2008. Growth of Escherichia albertii strains in ground turkey at three temperatures. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. p. 33.
Effect of Zero-Valent Iron on Removal of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Agricultural Waters - (Abstract Only)
Derevianko, A.M., Handlin, J., Yoskowitz, A., Jin, Y., Chiu, P., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2008. Effect of Zero-Valent Iron on Removal of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Agricultural Waters. International Association for Food Protection.Abstract Book, p.25
Survival of Salmonella Heidelberg in hummus - (Abstract Only)
Laycock, A., Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E. 2008. Survival of Salmonella Heidelberg in hummus. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists., Technical Program Abstracts, p. 33
Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut lettuce and cantaloupe by treatment with bacteriophage - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Conway, W.S., Ferguson, S., Sulakvelidze, A. 2008. Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on fresh-cut lettuce and cantaloupe by treatment with bacteriophage [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection 2008 Abstract Book. Paper No. P5-25. p. 160.
Survival and growth of Escherichia albertii on fresh-cut lettuce stored at various temperatures - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Taylor, T.M., Taormina, P. 2008. Survival and growth of Escherichia albertii on fresh-cut lettuce stored at various temperatures [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings 2008 Abstract Book. Paper No. P1-14. p. 57.
Persistence of enterohemorrhagic and non-pathogenic E. coli on spinach leaves and in rhizosphere - (Abstract Only)
Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X., Sharma, M. 2008. Persistence of enterohemorrhagic and non-pathogenic E. coli on spinach leaves and in rhizosphere [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. P1-06. p. 54.
Addressing Potential Contaminants in Soil for the Study of Pathogenic E. coli O157 and O8 Strains - (Abstract Only)
Laycock, A., Sharma, M., Kniel, K. 2008. Addressing Potential Contaminants in Soil for the Study of Pathogenic E. coli O157 and O8 Strains. International Association for Food Protection 2008 Abstract Book, p. 109
The role of RNA polymerase sigma-factor (RpoS) in induction of glutamate-dependent acid-resistance of Escherichia albertii under anaerobic conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ling, J., Sharma, M., Bhagwat, A.A. 2008. The role of RNA polymerase sigma-factor (RpoS) in induction of glutamate-dependent acid-resistance of Escherichia albertii under anaerobic conditions. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 283:75-82.
DETECTION OF FECAL/INGESTA CONTAMINANTS ON POULTRY PROCESSING EQUIPMENT SURFACES BY VISIBLE AND NEAR-INFRARED REFLECTANCE SPECTROSCOPY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chao, K., Nou, X., Liu, Y., Kim, M.S., Chan, D.E., Yang, C., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M. 2008. Detection of fecal/ingesta contaminants on poultry processing equipment surfaces by visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(11):49-55.
HYDRODYNAMIC PRESSURE PROCESSING (HDP): A NON-THERMAL METHOD TO ENHANCE MEAT QUALITY AND SAFETY - ()
Sensitivity of Escherichia albertii, a potential foodborne pathogen, to food preservation treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M., Kniel, K., Derevianko, A., Ling, J., Bhagwat, A.A. 2007. Sensitivity of Escherichia albertii, a potential foodborne pathogen, to food preservation treatments. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73(13):4351-4353.
Sensitivity of Escherichia albertii to food preservation treatments - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E., Derevianko, A., Ling, J., Bhagwat, A.A. 2007. Sensitivity of Escherichia albertii to food preservation treatments [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. p. 38.
Effective disinfection methods of kitchen sponges - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Eastridge, J.S., Mudd, C.L. 2007. Effective disinfection methods of kitchen sponges [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists. Control No. 3310.
Comparison of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure to inactivate foodborne viruses - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Kniel, K.E., Shearer, A., Solomon, M.B., Hoover, D. 2007. Comparison of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic pressure to inactivate foodborne viruses [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. p. 238.
Prevalence of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria on retail organic and kosher poultry products - (Abstract Only)
Nou, X., Delgado, J., Patel, J.R., Sharma, M., Solomon, M.B. 2007. Prevalence of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria on retail organic and kosher poultry products [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. p. 157.
Sensitivity of Escherichia albertii to food preservation treatments - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Kniel, K., Derevianko, A., Ling, J., Bhagwat, A.A. 2007. Sensitivity of Escherichia albertii to food preservation treatments [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Program and Abstract Book. p. 93.
COMBINING ANTIMICROBIALS WITH HYDRODYNAMIC PRESSURE PROCESSING FOR CONTROL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ON FRANKFURTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Sanglay, G.C., Sharma, M., Solomon, M.B. 2007. Combining antimicrobials with hydrodynamic pressure processing for control of listeria monocytogenes on frankfurters. Journal of Muscle Foods 18:1-18.
FUNCTIONAL HETEROGENEITY OF RPOS IN STRESS TOLERANCE OF ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC E. COLI STRAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhagwat, A.A., Tan, J., Sharma, M., Kothary, M., Low, S., Tall, B.D., Bhagwat, M. 2006. Functional heterogeneity of RpoS in stress tolerance of enterohemorrhagic E. coli strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 72:4978-4986.
THE ROLE OF RPOS IN ALKALI TOLERANCE OF ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC E. COLI - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Bhagwat, A.A., Patel, J.R., Mudd, C.L. 2006. The role of RPOS in alkali tolerance of enterohemorrhagic E. coli [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 34.
EFFECTIVENESS OF BACTERIOPHAGE IN REDUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 ON BEEF STEAKS AND IN GROUND BEEF SLURRIES - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Patel, J.R., Sulakvelidze, A., Mudd, C.L. 2006. Effectiveness of bacteriophage in reducing Escherichia coli O157:H7 on beef steaks and in ground beef slurries [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. p.130
THE ROLE OF RPOS IN ALKALI TOLERANCE OF ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC E. COLI - (Abstract Only)
Sharma, M., Bhagwat, A.A., Patel, J.R., Mudd, C.L. 2006. The role of RPOS in alkali tolerance of enterohemorrhagic E. coli [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 003A-22. June 24-28, 2006, Orlando, Florida.
HYDRODYNAMIC PRESSURE PROCESSING TO IMPROVE MEAT QUALITY AND SAFETY - ()
Solomon, M.B., Liu, M., Patel, J.R., Bowker, B.C., Sharma, M. 2006. Hydrodynamic Pressure Processing to Improve Meat Quality and Safety. In: Nollet, L.M.L., Toldra, F., editors. Advanced Technologies for Meat Processing. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. p. 219-244.