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Patricia D Millner
Research Microbiologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Surface topography and chemistry of food contact substances, and microbial nutrition affect pathogen persistence and symbiosis in cocktail listeria monocytogenes biofilms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, T., Luo, Y., Jia, Z., Meesrison, A., Lin, S., Ventrescad, I.J., Brooksd, S.J., Sharma, A., Siram, S., Yang, M., Pearlsteing, A.J., Millner, P.D., Schneidera, K.R., Zhang, B. 2024. Surface topography and chemistry of food contact substances, and microbial nutrition affect pathogen persistence and symbiosis in cocktail listeria monocytogenes biofilms. Food Control. 161: Article e110391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110391.
Survival and persistence of indicator organisms and foodborne pathogens in spatially-separated integrated crop-livestock farm environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Risk factors associated with the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in manured soils on certified organic farms in four regions of the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khayd, C.C., Di Francesco, J., Baron, J.N., De Melo Ramos, T., Aminabadi, P., Jay-Russel, M.T., Haghani, V., Millner, P.D., Pagliari, P., Hutchinson, M., Kenny, A., Hashem, F., Martínez-López, B., Bihn, E.A., Clements, D.P., Shade, J.R., Sciligo, A.R. 2023. Risk factors associated with the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in manured soils on certified organic farms in four regions of the United States. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 7:1222192. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1222192.
Impact of sanitizer application on salmonella mitigation and microbiome shift on diced tomato during washing and storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Zhou, B., Mendes Oliveira, G., Redding, M., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2023. Impact of sanitizer application on salmonella mitigation and microbiome shift on diced tomato during washing and storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2023.112268.
Growth and inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in sterile extracts of fruits and vegetables: Impact of the intrinsic factors pH, sugar and organic acid content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lichtendwald, M., Bolten, S., Luo, Y., Micallef, S.A., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2022. Growth and inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in sterile extracts of fruits and vegetables: Impact of the intrinsic factors pH, sugar and organic acid content. International Journal of Food Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.110043.
Effects of temperature abuse on the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes on a wide variety of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables during simulated storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kroft, B., Gu, G., Bolten, S., Miccallef, S.A., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2022. Effects of temperature abuse on the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes on a wide variety of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables during simulated storage. Food Control. 137:108919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.108919.
Dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes and microbiome on fresh-cut cantaloupe and romaine lettuce during storage at refrigerated and abusive temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Kroft, B., Lichtendwald, M., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R., Nou, X. 2022. Dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes and microbiome on fresh-cut cantaloupe and romaine lettuce during storage at refrigerated and abusive temperatures. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 364:109531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109531.
Influence of manure application on the soil bacterial microbiome in integrated crop-livestock farms in Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, M., Millner, P.D., Parveen, S., Biswas, D. 2021. Influence of manure application on the soil bacterial microbiome in integrated crop-livestock farms in Maryland. Microorganisms. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9122586.
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.
Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation as affected by stainless steel surface topography and coating composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, T., Meesrisom, A., Luo, Y., Dinh, Q.N., Lin, S., Yang, M., Sharma, A., Tang, R., Zhang, J., Jia, Z., Millner, P.D., Pearlstein, A.J., Zhang, B. 2021. Listeria monocytogenes biofilm formation as affected by stainless steel surface topography and coating composition. Food Control. 130:108275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108275.
Use of a silver-based sanitizer to accelerate Escherichia coli die-off on fresh-cut lettuce and maintain produce quality during cold storage: Laboratory and pilot-plant scale tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mendes-Oliveira, G., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Bolten, S., Park, E., Pearlstein, D.J., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2022. Use of a silver-based sanitizer to accelerate Escherichia coli die-off on fresh-cut lettuce and maintain produce quality during cold storage: Laboratory and pilot-plant scale tests. Food Research International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111170.
Factors impacting water quality and microbiota during simulated dump tank wash of grape tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2022. Factors impacting water quality and microbiota during simulated dump tank wash of grape tomatoes. Journal of Food Protection. 84:695-703. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-343.
Salmonella inactivation and sponge/microfiber mediated cross-contamination during papaya wash with chlorine or peracetic acid as sanitizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gu, G., Bolten, S., Mendes-Oliveira, G., Zhou, B., Teng, Z., Pearlstein, D., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2020. Salmonella inactivation and sponge/microfiber mediated cross-contamination during papaya wash with chlorine or peracetic acid as sanitizer. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103677.
A novel in-flight washing system on bacterial reduction and quality of fresh-cut lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Teng, Z., Millner, P.D., Pearlstein, A. 2020. A novel in-flight washing system on bacterial reduction and quality of fresh-cut lettuce. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107538.
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.
Survival of Salmonella enterica and shifts in microbial community as impacted by tomato wash water particulate size and chlorine treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, Sam, Luo, Y., Bolten, S., Gu, G., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2020. Survival of Salmonella enterica and shifts in microbial community as impacted by tomato wash water particulate size and chlorine treatment. Food Control. 90:103470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103470.
Salmonella inactivation and cross-contamination on cherry and grape tomatoes during washing in simulated commercial wash water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolten, S., Gu, G., Luo, Y., Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D., Micallef, S.A., Nou, X. 2019. Salmonella inactivation and cross-contamination on cherry and grape tomatoes during washing in simulated commercial wash water. Food Microbiology. 87:103359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2019.103359.
Assessment of organic produce farming research and outreach needs regarding food safety risks, raw manure and compost applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Melo Ramos, T., Jay-Russell, M., Millner, P.D., Shade, J., Misiewicz, T., Sorge, U., Hutchinson, M., Lilley, J., Pires, A.F. 2019. Assessment of organic produce farming research and outreach needs regarding food safety risks, raw manure and compost applications. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 3:73. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00073.
Improved health and productivity of swine with treatment of ammonia from manure - (Proceedings)
The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: possibilities and limitations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Sampers, I., Van Haverbeke, M., Millner, P.D. 2019. The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: possibilities and limitations. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.110957.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Impacts and interactions of organic compounds with chlorine sanitizer in recirculated and reused produce processing water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Van Haute, S., Zhou, B., Hapeman, C.J., Millner, P.D., Wamg, Q., Luo, Y. 2018. Impacts and interactions of organic compounds with chlorine sanitizer in recirculated and reused produce processing water. PLoS One. 13(12):1-15.
High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorous treatment of swine manure: Effect on ammonia emission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2018. High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorous treatment of swine manure: Effect on ammonia emission. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00062.
Presence of organohalide-respiring bacteria in and around a permeable reactive barrier at a trichloroethylene-contaminated Superfund site - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nino De Guzman, G., Hapeman, C.J., Millner, P.D., Torrents, A., Jackson, D., Kjellerup, B. 2018. Presence of organohalide-respiring bacteria in and around a permeable reactive barrier at a trichloroethylene-contaminated Superfund site. Environmental Pollution. 243(2018):766-776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.08.095.
Immersion-free, single-pass, commercial fresh-cut produce washing system: an alternative to traditional flume processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bornhorst, E.R., Luo, Y., Park, E., Vinyard, B.T., Nou, X., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D. 2018. Immersion-free, single-pass, commercial fresh-cut produce washing system: an alternative to traditional flume processing. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 146:124-133.
High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorus treatment of swine manure: Effect on water quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2018. High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorus treatment of swine manure: Effect on water quality. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:49. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00049.
Assessment of current practices of organic farmers regarding biological soil amendments of animal origin in a multi-regional US study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pires, A., Millner, P.D., Baron, J., Jay-Russell, M. 2018. Assessment of current practices of organic farmers regarding biological soil amendments of animal origin in a multi-regional US study. Food Protection Trends. 38:347-362.
Aerobic composting to inactivate foodborne pathogens for crop soil application: a review - ()
Minimizing pathogen growth and quality deterioration of packaged leafy greens by maintaining optimum temperature in refrigerated display cases with doors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Frias, A.J., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2018. Minimizing pathogen growth and quality deterioration of packaged leafy greens by maintaining optimum temperature in refrigerated display cases with doors. Food Control. 92:488-495.
New concepts for the recovery of ammonia from wastes - (Abstract Only)
Can UV absorbance rapidly estimate the chlorine demand in wash water during fresh-cut produce washing processes? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Haute, S., Luo, Y., Sampers, I., Mei, L., Teng, Z., Zhou, B., Bornhorst, E., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2018. Can UV absorbance rapidly estimate the chlorine demand in wash water during fresh-cut produce washing processes? Postharvest Biology and Technology. 142:19-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.02.002.
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.
Association between bacterial survival and free chlorine concentration during commercial fresh-cut produce wash operation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Van Haute, S., Nou, X., Zhang, B., Teng, Z., Turner, E.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2017. Association between bacterial survival and free chlorine concentration during commercial fresh-cut produce wash operation. Food Microbiology. 70:120-128.
Book review of biochar application: Essential soil microbiology - ()
White, K.E., Millner, P.D. 2017. Book review of biochar application: Essential soil microbiology. Quarterly Review of Biology. 92:336-337.
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)
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)
Practices and conditions which promote persistence of Listeria monocytogenes on equipment surfaces and transfer to cantaloupes in the packing environment - (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)
Investigation on chlorine-based sanitization under stabilized conditions in the presence of organic load - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, Z., Luo, Y., Alborzi, S., Zhou, B., Chen, L., Zhang, J., Zhang, B., Millner, P.D., Wang, Q. 2017. Investigation on chlorine-based sanitization under stabilized conditions in the presence of organic load. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 67:150-157.
Temporal stability of E. coli concentration patterns in two irrigation ponds in Maryland - (Abstract Only)
Pachepsky, Y.A., Kierkzewsky, R., Stocker, M., Mulbry Iii, W.W., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2017. Temporal stability of E. coli concentration patterns in two irrigation ponds in Maryland. European Geophysical Society Meeting. Vienna, Austria on April 23-27, 2017.
Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from broiler houses with downtime windrowed litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Moore Jr, P.A., Szogi, A.A., Millner, P.D. 2017. Ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from broiler houses with downtime windrowed litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46:498-504.
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.
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.
Greenhouse gas and ammonia emission from a litter-windrowing in bird houses - (Abstract Only)
Dissemination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from a cattle feedlot: effect of proximity on contamination of leafy greens, bioaerosols, and pest flies - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Durso, L.M., Bono, J.L., Friesen, K.M., Suslow, T.V., Millner, P.D. 2015. Dissemination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from a cattle feedlot: effect of proximity on contamination of leafy greens, bioaerosols, and pest flies.[abstract] ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 195-6. Available: https://scisoc.confex.com/crops/2015am/webprogram/Paper91330.html
Lower temperatures in cases with doors improve produce quality and safety with reduced energy consumption - ()
De Frias, J., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Turner, E.R., Millner, P.D., Nou, X. 2015. Lower temperatures in cases with doors improve produce quality and safety with reduced energy consumption. Produce Business. 31(8):14.
Fabrication of biomimetically-patterned surfaces and their application to probing plant-bacteria interactions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, B., Luo, Y., Aplin, J., Liu, Y., Bauchan, G.R., Payne, G.F., Wang, Q., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2015. Fabrication of biomimetically-patterned surfaces and their application to probing plant-bacteria interactions. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 6(15):12467-12478.
Development of treatment modules for capturing ammonia emissions from poultry manures and recovering the nitrogen - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Bascones, M., Millner, P.D., Szogi, A.A., White, K.L., Timmons, J., Brigman Jr, P.W., Buabeng, F., Hashem, F.M. 2015. Development of treatment modules for capturing ammonia emissions from poultry manures and recovering the nitrogen. In: Proceedings of IV SIGERA (IV Symposium on Agricultural and Agrindustrial Waster Management) Conference, May 5-7, 2015, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In situ evaluation of Paenibacillus alvei in reducing carriage of Salmonella enterica serovar newport on whole tomato plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allard, S., Enurah, A., Strain, E., Millner, P.D., Rideout, S., Brown, E., Zheng, J. 2015. In situ evaluation of Paenibacillus alvei in reducing carriage of Salmonella enterica serovar newport on whole tomato plants. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 80:3842-3849.
Innovative bioresource management technologies for recovery of ammonia and phosphorus from livestock and municipal wastes - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Garcia, M., Millner, P.D., Dube, P.J., Hunt, P.G. 2015. Innovative bioresource management technologies for recovery of ammonia and phosphorus from livestock and municipal wastes. In: Proceedings of the RAMIRAN 2015-16th International Conference Rural-Urban Symbiosis, September 8-10, 2015, Hamburg, Germany.
Development of pilot modules for recovering gaseous ammonia from poultry manure - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Millner, P.D., Sanchez Bascones, M., Szogi, A.A., Brigman, P.W., Baubeng, F., Timmons, J., Hashem, F. 2015. Development of pilot modules for recovering gaseous ammonia from poultry manure. In: Proceedings Waste to Worth: Advancing Sustainability in Animal Agriculture. Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center International Conference, March 30-April 3, 2015, Seattle, Washington.
Effect of in-house chicken litter composting on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions and pathogen reduction - (Abstract Only)
Physical Covering to control Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in Static and Windrow Composting Process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patel, J.R., Yossa, I., Macarisin, D., Millner, P.D. 2015. Physical Covering to control Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in Static and Windrow Composting Process. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 81:2063-2074.
A novel micro fluidic mixer-based approach for determining inactivation kinetics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in free chlorine solutions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, B., Luo, Y., Zhou, B., Millner, P.D. 2015. A novel micro fluidic mixer-based approach for determining inactivation kinetics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in free chlorine solutions. Food Microbiology. 49: 152-160.
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.
Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for airborne transmission Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Bono, J.L., Woodbury, B.L., Kalchayanand, N., Norman, K.N., Suslow, T.V., Lopez-Velasco, G., Millner, P.D. 2015. Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for airborne transmission. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 81(3):1101-1110.
Captura de amonio procedente de estiercol mediante membranas permeables de gases (capture of ammonnia from turkey manure using gas-permeable membranes) - ()
Bascones, M., Vanotti, M.B., Millner, P.D., Szogi, A.A. 2014. Captura de amonio procedente de estiercol mediante membranas permeables de gases (capture of ammonnia from turkey manure using gas-permeable membranes). In: Bernal, M.P., Pascual, J.A., Ros, M., and Clemente, R., editors. From Waste to Worth: Strategies in Management Treatment and Valorization (De Residuo a Recurso: Estrategias de Gestión, Tratamiento y Valorización). REC 2014. Spain: Spanish Composting Network (Red Española de Compostaje). p. 331-335.
Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for bioaerosol and pest fly transmission - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Durso, L.M., Bono, J.L., Friesen, K.M., Woodbury, B.L., Kalchayanand, N., Norman, K.N., Suslow, T.V., Lopez-Velasco, G., Millner, P.D. 2014. Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination of leafy greens and evaluation of the potential for bioaerosol and pest fly transmission. [Abstract]. Western Food Safety Summit, May 8-9, 2014, Salinas, CA. poster session.
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.
Fate of microconstituents in biosolids composted in an aerated silage bag - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lozano, N., Andrade, N., Deng, D., Torrents, A., Rice, C., McConnell, L.L., Ramirez, M., Millner, P.D. 2014. Fate of microconstituents in biosolids composted in an aerated silage bag. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 49(A):720-730. DOI:10.1080/10934529.2014.865461.
Development of a feed-forward sodium hypochlorite dosing scheme to maintain stable free chlorine concentration during simulated produce wash operations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D. 2014. Development of a feed-forward sodium hypochlorite dosing scheme to maintain stable free chlorine concentration during simulated produce wash operations. Journal of Food Protection. 77:558-566.
Illustrated manual on composting for improved soil fertility and enhanced cocoa production - ()
Ogunlade, M.O., Orisajo, S.B., Njukeng, J.N., Koko, L., Millner, P.D., Chitwood, D.J., Meyer, S.L.F. 2013. Illustrated manual on composting for improved soil fertility and enhanced cocoa production. Proceedings of World Cocoa Foundation Cocoa livelihoods Program (WCF CLP), Washington, DC. p.24.
Use of rainfall simulation to determine the persistence and transport of escherichia coli and salmonella in runoff water - (Abstract Only)
Khairi, T.N., Hashem, F.M., Cotton, C.P., Korir, R., Kibet, L.C., Allen, A., Bryant, R.B., Millner, P.D. 2013. Use of rainfall simulation to determine the persistence and transport of escherichia coli and salmonella in runoff water. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Paper No. 265.
Persistence of Escherichia coli and Attenuated E. coli O157:H7 in manure-enriched soils in the Eastern Shore of Maryland - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of microbial methods to detect fecal coliforms, E. coli and Salmonella spp. in finished compost - (Abstract Only)
Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by immunomagnetic separation techniques and potential for regrowth in finished composts - (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)
Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on the occurrence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7-positive pest flies in a leafy green crop - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Durso, L.M., Bono, J.L., Friesen, K.M., Woodbury, B.L., Suslow, T.V., Lopez-Velasco, G., Millner, P.D. 2013. Effect of proximity to a cattle feedlot on the occurrence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7-positive pest flies in a leafy green crop. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. [abstract]P3-132 Page No 65.
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.
Fate of naturally occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other zoonotic pathogens during minimally managed bovine feedlot manure composting processes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, E.D., Millner, P.D., Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N., Guerini, M.N. 2013. Fate of naturally occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other zoonotic pathogens during minimally managed bovine feedlot manure composting processes. Journal of Food Protection. 76(8):1308-1321.
Multispectral fluorescence image algorithms for detection of frass on mature tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, C., Kim, M.S., Millner, P.D., Chao, K., Cho, B., Chan, D.E., Mo, C. 2014. Multispectral fluorescence image algorithms for detection of frass on mature tomatoes. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 93:1-8.
The effects of free chlorine concentration, organic load, and exposure time on the inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2013. The effects of free chlorine concentration, organic load, and exposure time on the inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC. Journal of Food Protection. 76(3):386-393.
Antimicrobial activity of Cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Ravishankar, S., Martin Lo, Y. 2013. Antimicrobial activity of Cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on lettuce. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 10(1):87-96.
Antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.F., Bauchan, G.R., Lo, M. 2012. Antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.12026.
Method for recovery of phosphorus from animal wastewater - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Garcia, M.C., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Millner, P.D. 2012. Method for recovery of phosphorus from animal wastewater. In: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, September 29-October 3, 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Synergetic effect of a novel wash aid, T-128, in improving chlorine efficacy against bacterial pathogens in wash solution containing high organic loads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A pilot plant scale evaluation of a new process aid for enhancing chlorine efficacy against pathogen survival and cross-contamination during produce wash - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Zhou, B., Shen, C., Yang, Y., Wu, Y., Wang, Q., Fen, H., Shelton, D.R. 2012. A pilot plant scale evaluation of a new process aid for enhancing chlorine efficacy against pathogen survival and cross-contamination during produce wash. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 158(2):133-139.
The development of line-scan image recognition algorithms for the detection of frass on mature tomatoes - (Proceedings)
Yang, C., Kim, M.S., Millner, P.D., Chao, K., Chan, D.E. 2012. The development of line-scan image recognition algorithms for the detection of frass on mature tomatoes. Proceedings of SPIE. 8369(08):1-7.
Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and Pseudomonas Biofilms on stainless steel and cantaloupe rinds in chlorinated wash solutions - (Abstract Only)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Bauchan, G.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and Pseudomonas Biofilms on stainless steel and cantaloupe rinds in chlorinated wash solutions. BARC Poster Day.
Inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC by hypochlorite solutions with high organic loads - (Abstract Only)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC by hypochlorite solutions with high organic loads. [abstract]
Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel coupons in chlorinated wash solutions - (Abstract Only)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Zhou, B., Bauchan, G.R., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of Salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel coupons in chlorinated wash solutions. [abstract].
The mechanism of bactericidal action of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan on Escherichia coli and Salmonella - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.A., Bauchan, G.R., Lo, M. 2012. The mechanism of bactericidal action of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan on Escherichia coli and Salmonella. BARC Poster Day. #57.
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].
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].
Antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.F. 2012. Antibacterial activity of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan against Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No.035-24.
Essential oils reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on iceberg and romaine lettuce without affecting produce quality - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, Y. 2012. Essential oils reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on iceberg and romaine lettuce without affecting produce quality. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 043-33.
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].
Use of Mid- and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Track Degradation of Polyactide Eating Utensils and Containers During Composting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mulbry III, W.W., Reeves III, J.B., Millner, P.D. 2012. Use of Mid- and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Track Degradation of Polyactide Eating Utensils and Containers During Composting. Internet Journal of Vibrational Spectroscopy. 109:93-97.
Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel in chlorinated wash solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, C., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Bauchan, G.R., Zhou, B., Wang, Q., Millner, P.D. 2012. Fresh produce washing aid, T-128, enhances inactivation of salmonella and pseudomonas biofilms on stainless steel in chlorinated wash solutions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78(19):6789-98.
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.
Assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 transference from soil to Iceberg Lettuce via a contaminated harvesting knife - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Turner, E.R., Feng, H. 2012. Assessment of Escherichia coli O157:H7 transference from soil to Iceberg Lettuce via a contaminated harvesting knife. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 153(3):345-350.
Poultry litter compost for suppression of root-knot nematode on cacao plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, S.L.F., Orisajo, S.B., Chitwood, D.J., Vinyard, B.T., Millner, P.D. 2011. Poultry litter compost for suppression of root-knot nematode on cacao plants. International Journal of Nematology. 21(2):153-162.
Essential oils reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach leaves without affecting produce quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2012. Essential oils reduce Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach leaves without affecting produce quality. Journal of Food Protection. 75(3):488-496..
Improved Design and Ultrasound-assisted Sanitation of Lettuce Harvesting Knives for Minimizing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, B., Feng, H., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D. 2012. Improved Design and Ultrasound-assisted Sanitation of Lettuce Harvesting Knives for Minimizing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Contamination. Journal of Food Protection. 75(3):563-566.
Antimicrobial activity of cinnamaldehyde and sporan against enteric pathogens on iceberg lettuce - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Antimicrobial activity of cinnamaldehyde and sporan against enteric pathogens on iceberg lettuce. [astract]. BARC-UM Fall Symposium. Abstract booklet.
Pathogen reduction in minimally managed composting of bovine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Millner, P.D., Ingram, D.T., Mulbry III, W.W., Arikan, O. 2014. Pathogen reduction in minimally managed composting of bovine manure. Waste Management. 14:1992-1999.
Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2011. Improving produce safety by stabilizing chlorine in washing solutions with high organic loads. Meeting Abstract.
Chlorine wash for fresh-cut processing: Can it work better? - (Abstract Only)
Nou, X., Luo, Y., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2011. Chlorine wash for fresh-cut processing: Can it work better?. Meeting Abstract.
Impact of essential oils on microbial and sensory qualities of spinach leaves - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Impact of essential oils on microbial and sensory qualities of spinach leaves. BARC Poster Day.
Enhanced salmonella reduction on tomatoes washed in chlorinated water with wash aid T-128 - (Abstract Only)
Yang, Y., Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R., Feng, H. 2011. Enhanced salmonella reduction on tomatoes washed in chlorinated water with wash aid T-128. BARC Poster Day.
Efficacy of plant essential oils in reducing E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach leaves - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Efficacy of plant essential oils in reducing E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on spinach leaves[abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Book of abstracts #199-09.
New wash aid T-128 improves efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by bacterial pathogens in fresh-cut lettuce processing - (Abstract Only)
Nou, X., Yang, Y., Hollar, L.A., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R., Feng, H., Luo, Y. 2011. New wash aid T-128 improves efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by bacterial pathogens in fresh-cut lettuce processing. [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists.
Chlorine Stabilizer T-128 enhances efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in fresh-cut lettuce processing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nou, X., Luo, Y., Hollar, L.A., Yang, Y., Feng, H., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2011. Chlorine Stabilizer T-128 enhances efficacy of chlorine against cross contamination by E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in fresh-cut lettuce processing. Journal of Food Science. 76(3):M218-M224.
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.
Inactivation of Salmonella in Organic Soil by Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol, Ecotrol, and Sporan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2011. Inactivation of Salmonella in Organic Soil by Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol, Ecotrol, and Sporan. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(2):311-317.
Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Nou, X., Millner, P.D., Shelton, D.R. 2010. Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator. [abstract].
Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator - (Abstract Only)
Luo, Y., Feng, H., Millner, P.D., Yang, Y., Zhou, B. 2010. Minimizing Pathogen Transference during Lettuce Harvesting by Optimizing the Design of the Harvesting Device and Operation Practices Principle Investigator. [abstract].
Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 in organic soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2010. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 in organic soil. Food Control. 21(11):1458-1465.
Relating stream microbial ecology to land-use in the Choptank River Watershed - (Abstract Only)
Nino De Guzman, G., Hapeman, C.J., Shelton, D.R., Rice, C., Codling, E.E., Millner, P.D., Torrents, A. 2010. Relating stream microbial ecology to land-use in the Choptank River Watershed. BARC Poster Day.
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.
Microbial biofilm detection on food contact surfaces by macro-scale fluorescence imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jun, W., Kim, M.S., Cho, B., Millner, P.D., Chao, K., Chan, D.E. 2010. Microbial biofilm detection on food contact surfaces by macro-scale fluorescence imaging. Journal of Food Engineering. 99(3):314-322.
Biocontrol of E. coli O157:H7 in organic soil using essential oils - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2010. Biocontrol of E. coli O157:H7 in organic soil using essential oils [abstract]. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. PO38-59.
Differential Persistence of E. coli O157:H7 Strains on Romaine Lettuce Leaves - (Abstract Only)
Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D. 2010. Differential Persistence of E. coli O157:H7 Strains on Romaine Lettuce Leaves. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. T168-03.
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.
Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, S.Y., Millner, P.D. 2009. Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:9651-9657.
Evaluation of the Fate of Naturally Occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Bovine Manure Composting Processes - (Abstract Only)
Berry, E.D., Millner, P.D., Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N. 2009. Evaluation of the Fate of Naturally Occurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 During Bovine Manure Composting Processes. [abstract] In: Proceedings 2009 International Annual Meetings of Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, 1-5 Nov 2009, Pittsburgh, PA. CDROM.
Biocontrol of Salmonella in organic soil using essential oils - (Abstract Only)
Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2009. Biocontrol of Salmonella in organic soil using essential oils [ Abstract] .Annual GRID University of Maryland Meeting. Poster No. 7.
Efficacy of essential oils to reduce Salmonella in organic soil - (Abstract Only)
Patel, J.R., Yossa, N., Millner, P.D., Lo, M. 2009. Efficacy of essential oils to reduce Salmonella in organic soil. [abstract]. Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference. Poster No. 09-018.
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.
Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries - (Abstract Only)
Wang, S.Y., Millner, P.D. 2009. Effect of Compost Socks System on Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoid Content, and Fruit Quality of Strawberries. Meeting Abstract. p. 1124.
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.
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.
Effects of Compost Tea and Compost Socks on Microbiological and Harvest Quality of Strawberry Fruits - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Reynolds, S.L. 2009. Effects of Compost Tea and Compost Socks on Microbiological and Harvest Quality of Strawberry Fruits. International Association for Food Protection. [abstract] . Paper No 3-32.
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.
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.
Bioaerosols associated with animal production operations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Millner, P.D. 2009. Bioaerosols associated with animal production operations. Bioresource Technology. 100(22):5379-5385.
Developmement of second-generation Environmentally Superior Technology for treatment of swine manure in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Millner, P.D., Loughrin, J.H. 2009. Developmement of second-generation Environmentally Superior Technology for treatment of swine manure in the USA. Bioresource Technology 100:5406-5416.
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.
Antimicrobial properties of essential oils against Salmonella in organic soil - (Abstract Only)
Patel, J.R., Yossa, N., Millner, P.D., Yo, M. 2009. Antimicrobial properties of essential oils against Salmonella in organic soil. IFT 2009 Annual Meeting Book of Abstracts. Paper No. 123-31. p. 153.
Organic horticulture, compost, and season-extending tunnels: Food Safety and crop quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Millner, P.D., Reynolds, S.L., Nou, X., Krizek, D.T. 2009. Organic horticulture, compost, and season-extending tunnels: Food Safety and crop quality. HortScience. 44(2):242-245.
Assessment of bacterial biofilm on stainless steel by hyperspectral fluorescence imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jun, W., Kim, M.S., Lee, K., Millner, P.D., Chao, K. 2009. Assessment of bacterial biofilm on stainless steel by hyperspectral fluorescence imaging. Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety. 3(1):41-48.
A review of methods and microbial risks associated with composting of animal carcasses in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berge, A.B., Glanville, T.D., Millner, P.D., Klingborg, D.J. 2009. A review of methods and microbial risks associated with composting of animal carcasses in the United States. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 234:47-56.
Enhanced solid-liquid separation of dairy manure with natural flocculants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, M.C., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B., Chastain, J.P., Millner, P.D. 2009. Enhanced solid-liquid separation of dairy manure with natural flocculants. Bioresource Technology 100:5417-5423.
Manure Management - ()
Millner, P.D. 2009. Manure Management. In: Sapers, G., Solomon, E. Matthews, K., editors. The Produce Contamination Problem--Causes and Solutions. Burlington, MA: Elsevier Press. p. 79-104.
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.
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.
Improvements in environmental quality and animal productivity with advanced manure treatment - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Millner, P.D., Loughrin, J.H. 2008. Improvements in environmental quality and animal productivity with advanced manure treatment. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, Paper No. 084427. 9 pp.
Improvements in animal productivity and health with a total aerobic manure management system - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2008. Improvements in animal productivity and health with a total aerobic manure management system. p. 250-254. In: Proceedings of Recycling of Agricultural Municipal and Industrial Residues (RAMIRAN) 13th International Conference, June 2008, Albena, Bulgaria.
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.
Prevalence of Shiga-Toxigenic E. coli and Salmonella in Commercially Available Compost - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D., Patel, J.R. 2008. Prevalence of Shiga-Toxigenic E. coli and Salmonella in Commercially Available Compost. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. Paper No. P4-41, 141.
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.
Characterization of microbial content of organic and conventional produce in Maryland relative to production practices and inputs - (Abstract Only)
Millner, P.D., Ingram, D.T., Reynolds, S.L., Shelton, D.R., Patel, J.R. 2008. Characterization of microbial content of organic and conventional produce in Maryland relative to production practices and inputs. International Association for Food Protection Abstract Book. Paper No. P1-29. p. 62.
Minimally Managed Composting of Beef Manure at the Pilot Scale: Effects of Manure Pile Construction on Pile Temperature Profiles and the Fate of Oxytetracycline and Chlorotetracycline - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arikan, O., Mulbry III, W.W., Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2009. Minimally Managed Composting of Beef Manure at the Pilot Scale: Effect of Manure Pile Construction on Pile Temperature Profiles and the Fate of Oxytetracycline and Chlorotetracycline. Bioresource Technology. 100:4447-4453.
Evaluation of Ferrate(VI) as an Conditioner for Dewatering Wastewater Biosolids - ()
Kim, H., Kim, Y., Sharma, V., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Rice, C., Millner, P.D., Ramirez, M. 2008. Evaluation of Ferrate(VI) as an Conditioner for Dewatering Wastewater Biosolids. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 19:326-338.
DUCKWEED (LEMNA GIBBA) GROWTH INHIBITION BIOASSAYS FOR EVALUATING THE TOXICITY OF OLIVE MILL WASTES BEFORE AND DURING COMPOSTING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cayuela, M.L., Millner, P.D., Slovin, J.P., Roig, A. 2007. Duckweed (lemna gibba) growth inhibition bioassays for evaluating the toxicity of olive mill wastes before and during composting. Chemosphere. 68(10):1985-1991.
Factors affecting compost tea as a potential source of Escherichia coli and Salmonella on fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2006. Factors affecting compost tea as a potential source of Escherichia coli and Salmonella on fresh produce. Journal of Food Protection. 70(4):828-834.
SUCCESS WITH COMPOSTABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE - USDA CAFETERIA USES BIOBASED PRODUCTS - ()
Millner, P.D., Green, M., Green, R., Romero, M., Townsend, R.K., Love, S. 2006. Success with compostable food service ware - usda cafeteria uses biobased products. Biocycle. 23-26.
EVALUATION OF FERRATE (VI) AS AN ALTERNATIVE CONDITIONER FOR WASTEWATER BIOSOLIDS - (Abstract Only)
Kim, H., Sharma, V.K., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Millner, P.D., Rice, C., Ramirez, M. 2006. Evaluation of ferrate (vi) as an alternative conditioner for wastewater biosolids. Meeting Abstract. p. 356.
AEROBIC COMPOSTING OF SWINE MANURE SOLIDS MIXED WITH COTTON GIN WASTE - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Millner, P.D., Szogi, A.A., Campbell, C.R., Fetterman, L.M. 2006. Aerobic composting of swine manure solids mixed with cotton gin waste. Paper # 06-4061 In: Proceedings of the 2006 ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 9-12, 2006, Portland, Oregon. 12 p.
CONTROL OF STRAWBERRY BLACK ROOT ROT CONTROL WITH COMPOST SOCKS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Millner, P.D. 2006. Strawberry black root rot control with compost socks. Plant Management Network. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/php/search/search_action.asp.
FERRATE: NATURE’S MOST POWERFUL OXIDIZER: IT’S POTENTIAL AS A DISINFECTION TREATMENT FOR THICKENED SLUDGE - ()
Kim, H., Millner, P.D., Sharma, V.K., Mcconnell, L.L., Torrents, A., Ramirez, M., Peot, C. 2006. Ferrate: nature’s most powerful oxidizer: it’s potential as a disinfection treatment for thickened sludge. Laboratory Solution. 12(6):1-4.
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR TREATMENT SYSTEM TO REPLACE ANAEROBIC SWINE LAGOONS IN THE USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Millner, P.D., Humenik, F.J. 2007. Development of environmentally superior treatment system to replace anaerobic swine lagoons in the usa. Bioresource Technology 98:3184-3194.
SUPERSOIL SYSTEM: ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY USE OF HOG WASTE (VIRTUAL TOUR) - ()
Vanotti, M.B., Fetterman, L., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Ellison, A.Q., Millner, P.D., Humenik, F. 2005. Supersoil System: Environmentally friendly use of hog waste (virtual tour). Virtual Tour from Animal Waste Management Symposium, October 5-7, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. CDROM
THE SUPERSOIL PROJECT: LESSONS LEARNED - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Millner, P.D., Humenik, F., Ellison, A.Q. 2005. The Super Soil Project: Lessons learned. Animal Waste Management Symposium, October 5-7, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 103-114. CDROM.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR REPLACING ANAEROBIC SWINE WASTE LAGOONS - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Ellison, A.Q., Millner, P.D., Humenik, F.J. 2005. Development of an environmentally superior treatment system for replacing anaerobic swine waste lagoons. In: Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC), October 29 - November 2, 2005, Washington, DC. p. 4073-4092. CDROM.
MICROBIAL DISINFECTION DURING MULTISTAGE TREATMENT OF SWINE MANURE - (Abstract Only)
Millner, P.D., Vanotti, M.B., Ingram, D.T., Ellison, A.Q., Hunt, P.G., Szogi, A.A. 2005. Microbial disinfection during multistage treatment of swine manure. 105th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Georgia World Congress Center, June 5-9, 2005, Alanta, GA.
COMPOST TEA: IS IT A POTENTIAL ON-FARM SOURCE OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS? - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2005. Compost tea: Is it a potential on-farm source of foodborne pathogens?[abstract]. Mid-Atlantic Composting Association, USDA, ARS, BARC, September 22, 2005, Beltsville, MD.
NITROGEN AND OTHER TRACE-GAS EMISSIONS FROM SWINE PRODUCTION IN THE CENTRAL GREAT BASIN - ()
Harper, L.A., Weaver, L.H., Flesch, T.K., Wilson, J.D., Millner, P.D., Ingram, D.T. 2005. Nitrogen and other trace-gas emissions from swine production in the central great basin. Government Publication/Report for Agreement Number 58-6612-3-234. April 22, 2005. p. 38
DISEASE AND MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF GROWING TOMATOES IN HIGH TUNNELS IN BELTSVILLE, MD - (Abstract Only)
Krizek, D.T., Millner, P.D., Camp, M.J., Clark, H.D., Davis, M.G., Butler, B., Teasdale, J.R., Fravel, D.R., Reynolds, S., Mangum, R.A., Currier, T.V. 2005. Disease and management challenges encountered during the first year of growing tomatoes in high tunnels in Beltsville, MD [abstract]. HortScience. 40(4):1071
BIO-BASED PLANT NUTRIENTS: STABILITY, MATURITY & MICROBIAL ACTIVITY - (Proceedings)
Millner, P.D. 2005. Bio-based Plant Nutrients: Stability, Maturity, and Microbial Activity. Compost Science and Utilization. In: Reynnells, R. (Ed). Proc. Bio-based Plant Nutrient Products: Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Regulations, Conference, Oct. 31, 2004, Seattle, Washington. USDA, CSREES, PAS, Washington, D.C. 162. pp. 48-53.
COMPARISON OF ODOROUS VOLATILE COMPOUNDS FROM 14 DIFFERENT COMMERCIAL COMPOSTS USING SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, H., McConnell, L.L., Millner, P.D. 2005. Comparison of odorous volatile compounds from 14 different commercial composts using solid phase microextraction. Transactions of the ASAE. 48:315-320.
HIGHLIGHTS, INSIGHTS, AND PERSPECTIVES ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE AGENTS IN SEWAGE SLUDGE AND ANIMAL MANURE IN THE UNITED STATES - ()
Smith, J.E., Millner, P.D., Goldstein, N. 2005. Highlights, insights, and perspectives on infectious disease agents in sewage sludge and animal manure in the united states. Compost Science and Utilization. pp.3-23, Special Edition.
CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE AGENTS IN SEWAGE SLUDGE AND MANURE - ()
Smith, Jr, J.E., Millner, P.D., Jakubowski, W., Goldstein, N. 2005. Contemporary perspectives on infectious disease agents in sewage sludge and manure. Compost Science and Utilization. pp. 1-249, Special Edition.
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH CAROLINA: THE SUPER SOIL PROJECT - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Ellison, A.Q., Millner, P.D., Humenik, F.J. 2005. Development of environmentally superior technology in North Carolina: The super soil project. Symposium on the State of the Science of Animal Manure and Waste Management, January 5-7, 2005, San Antonio, Texas. 6 p.2005 CD-ROM.
EVALUATION OF TWO COMPOST TEA BREWING METHODS FOR THE ABILITY TO PROPAGATE FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T., Scheurell, S.J., Millner, P.D. 2005. Evaluation of two compost tea brewing methods for the ability to propagate foodborne pathogens. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, June 5-9, 2005, Atlanta, GA.
MICROBIAL DISINFECTION DURING MULTISTAGE TREATMENT OF SWINE MANURE - (Abstract Only)
Millner, P.D., Vanotti, M.B., Ingram, D.T., Ellison, A.Q., Hunt, S.W., Szogi, A.A. 2005. Microbial disinfection during multistage treatment of swine manure. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, June 5-9, 2005, Atlanta, GA.
DECREASE IN WATER-SOLUBLE 17BETA-ESTRADIOL AND TESTOSTERONE IN COMPOSTED POULTRY MANURE WITH TIME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hakk, Heldur, Millner, Patricia, Larsen, Gerald. 2005. Decrease in water-soluble 17beta-estradiol and testosterone in composted poultry manure with time. Journal of Environmental Quality 34:943-950.
MANURE AND ORGANIC RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT ISSUE: BALANCING RISKS AND BENEFITS OF DIFFERENT TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES - (Abstract Only)
Millner, P.D. 2005. Manure and organic residuals management issue: Balancing risks and benefits of different treatment technologies [Abstract]. Good Agricultural Practices Program. p. 87.
PERSISTENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI 0157:H7, SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE NEWPORT, & SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROTYPE POONA IN THE GUT OF A FREE-LIVING NEMATODE,CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS, & TRANSMISSION TO PROGENY & UNINFECTED NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kenney, S.J., Anderson, G.L., Williams, P.L., Millner P.D., Larry R. Beuchat. 2005. Persistence of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella Newport, and Salmonella Poona in the gut of a free-living nematode, Caenorhabditis elegans, and transmission to progeny and uninfected nematodes. International Journal of Food Microbiologyl. 101:227-236.
DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY TO REPLACE SWINE LAGOONS IN THE USA - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Hunt, P.G., Ellison, A.Q., Millner, P.D. 2004. Development of environmentally superior technology to replace swine lagoons in the usa. Proceedings of the 11th RAMIRAN Conference, October 6-9, 2004, Murcia, Spain. p. 151-154.
FECAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND INDICATORS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPOST - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T. 2004. Fecal bacterial pathogens and indicators in commercially available compost. [Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. p.2.
GROWTH OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS DURING PRODUCTION OF COMPOST TEA - (Abstract Only)
Ingram, D.T., Millner, P.D. 2004. Growth of foodborne pathogens during production of compost tea. [Abstract]. International Association for Food Protection. August 10-12, 2004, Phoenix, Arizona. p.2.
EFFECTIVENESS OF CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS IN KILLING SALMONELLA NEWPORT IN THE GUT OF A FREE-LVING NEMATODE, CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS - (Abstract Only)
Kenney, S.J., Anderson, G.L., Williams, P.L., Millner, P.D., Beuchat, L.R. 2004. Effectiveness of cleaners and sanitizers in killing Salmonella Newport in the gut of a free-lving nematode, Caenorhabditis Elegans. Journal of Food Protection. 67(10):21511-2157.
PERSISTENCE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM ON LETTUCE AND PARSLEY AND IN SOILS ON WHICH THEY WERE GROWN IN FIELDS TREATED WITH CONTAMINATED MANURE COMPOSTS OR IRRIGATION WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, M., Morgan, J., Doyle, M.P., Phatak, S.C., Millner, P.D., Jiang, X. 2004. Persistence of salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium on lettuce and parsley and in soils on which they were grown in fields treated with contaminated manure composts or irrigation water. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 1(1):27-35.
FATE OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM ON CARROTS AND RADISHES GROWN IN FIELDS TREATED WITH CONTAMINATED MANURE COMPOSTS OR IRRIGATION WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, M., Morgan, J., Doyle, M.P., Phatak, S.C., Millner, P.D., Jiang, X. 2004. Fate of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium on carrots and radishes grown in fields treated with contaminated manure composts or irrigation water. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 70:2497-2502.
FECAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND INDICATORS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPOST - (Abstract Only)
INGRAM, D.T., MILLNER, P.D. FECAL BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND INDICATORS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE COMPOST. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION. 2004.
GROWTH OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS DURING PRODUCTION OF COMPOST TEA - (Abstract Only)
INGRAM, D.T., MILLNER, P.D. GROWTH OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS DURING PRODUCTION OF COMPOST TEA. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOOD PROTECTION PROCEEDINGS. 2004.
BIOAEROSOL AND VOC EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LAND APPLICATION OF BIOSOLIDS - (Proceedings)
Millner, P.D., Mcconnell, L.L., Harper, L.A., Walker, J., Giani, R. 2004. Bioaerosol and VOC emissions measurements associated with land application of biosolids. Sustainable Land Application Conference. p. 44.
CHARACTERIZATION OF ODORANTS FROM PRODUCTS OF 14 DIFFERENT COMMERCIAL COMPOSTERS USING SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION. IN:AIR POLLUTION FROM AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS III - (Proceedings)
Kim, H., Mcconnell, L.L., Millner, P.D. 2003. Characterization of odorants from products of 14 different commercial composters using solid phase microextraction. in:air pollution from agricultural operations III. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Proceedings of the 12-15 October 2003 Conference (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina USA). p.026-033.
REMOVAL OF PATHOGEN AND INDICATOR MICROORGANISMS FROM LIQUID SWINE MANURE IN MULTI-STEP BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Millner, P.D., Hunt, P.G., Ellison, A.Q. 2004. Removal of pathogen and indicator microorganisms from liquid swine manure in multi-step biological and chemical treatment. Bioresource Technology. 96:209-214.
SOLIDS SEPARATION, NITRIFICATION-DENITRIFICATION, SOLUBLE PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL, SOLIDS PROCESSING SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Hunt, P.G., Szogi, A.A., Humenik, F.B., Millner, P.D., Ellison, A.Q. 2003. Solids separation, nitrification-denitrification, soluble phosphorus removal, solids processing system. In: Proceedings of the North Carolina Animal Waste Management Workshop. p. 30-35.
PATHOGEN REDUCTION BY MANURE COMPOSTING: ISSUE, CRITERIA, AND TESTING - (Abstract Only)
MILLNER, P.D. PATHOGEN REDUCTION BY MANURE COMPOSTING: ISSUE, CRITERIA, AND TESTING. MANURE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.
REDISCOVERY OF THE SOUTHERN CORNSTALK BORER: A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PEST OF EASTERN GAMAGRASS AND STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krizek, D.T., Solis, M.A., Touhey, P.A., Ritchie, J.C., Millner, P.D. 2004. Rediscovery of the southern cornstalk borer: a potentially serious pest of eastern gamagrass and strategies for mitigation. In: Randall and J.C. Burns, (eds) Proceedings of the Eastern Native Grass Symposium. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, NC, Oct. 1-3, 2002, Omnipress, Madison, WI. p. 277-283.
SUPER SOIL PROJECT: SOLIDS SEPARATION, NITRIFICATION-DENITRIFICATION, SOLUBLE PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL, AND SOLIDS PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR TREATING SWINE MANURE - (Proceedings)
VANOTTI, M.B., HUNT, P.G., ELLISON, A.Q., SZOGI, A.A., HUMENIK, F.J., MILLNER, P.D. SUPER SOIL PROJECT: SOLIDS SEPARATION, NITRIFICATION-DENITRIFICATION, SOLUBLE PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL, AND SOLIDS PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR TREATING SWINE MANURE. PROCEEDINGS OF NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS/BMPS FOR NUTRIENT REDUCTION AND COASTAL WATER PROTECTION. 2003.p. 58-61.
PRE-PLANT CROP ROTATION AND COMPOST AMENDMENTS FOR IMPROVING RASPBERRY ESTABLISHMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Black, B.L., Swartz, H., Millner, P.D. 2003. Pre-plant crop rotation and compost amendments for improving raspberry establishment. Journal of American Pomological Society. 57:149-156.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR DISINFECTION OF ORGANIC RESIDUALS IN AN ERA OF EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING PATHOGENS - ()
MILLNER, P.D. TECHNOLOGIES FOR DISINFECTION OF ORGANIC RESIDUALS IN AN ERA OF EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING PATHOGENS. WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION. 2003.
AIR QUALITY AND LAND APPLICATION: BRIEF OVERVIEW OF PRELIMINARY EFFORTS (POWER POINT PRESENTATION/CONFERENCE CALL)WITH WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCATION OF ONATRIO, CANADA - ()
MILLNER, P.D. AIR QUALITY AND LAND APPLICATION: BRIEF OVERVIEW OF PRELIMINARY EFFORTS (POWER POINT PRESENTATION/CONFERENCE CALL)WITH WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCATION OF ONATRIO, CANADA. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.
SPATIOTEMPORAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF SOIL RESOURCES AND ORGANISMS IN A NO-TILL CORN FIELD - (Abstract Only)
Cavigelli, M.A., Lengnick, L.L., Millner, P.D., Fravel, D.R., Handoo, Z.A., Buyer, J.S., Wright, S.E., Mccarty, G.W., Sikora, L.J. 2002. Spatiotemporal distributions of soil resources and organisms in a no-till corn field [Abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. s03-cavigelli153255-poster.
DEVELOPMENT OF A TOTAL MANURE TREATMENT SYSTEM ALTERNATIVE TO LAGOON-SPRAYFIELD TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH CAROLINA - (Abstract Only)
VANOTTI, M.B., HUNT, P.G., ELLISON, A.Q., SZOGI, A.A., RICE, J.M., HUMENIK, F.J., MILLNER, P.D. DEVELOPMENT OF A TOTAL MANURE TREATMENT SYSTEM ALTERNATIVE TO LAGOON-SPRAYFIELD TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH CAROLINA. CD-ROM. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002.
SOURCES OF BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION ON CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS ON-FARM AND DURING POST-HARVEST PROCESSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CONTROL OF PATHOGENS IN LIQUID SWINE MANURE USING NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS TREATMENT - ()
VANOTTI, M.B., MILLNER, P.D., HUNT, P.G., ELLISON, A.Q. CONTROL OF PATHOGENS IN LIQUID SWINE MANURE USING NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS TREATMENT. PORCI MONOGRAPH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (SPAIN). 2002. V. 7. P. 69-79.
ANIMAL MANURE: BACTERIAL PATHOGENS AND DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NEW TOOLS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE AND ACTIVITY OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MILLNER, P.D., WRIGHT, S.E. NEW TOOLS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE AND ACTIVITY OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI. SYMBIOSIS. 2002. 33:101-123.
CHARACTERIZATION OF ODOROUS GASES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES USING SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION - (Abstract Only)
REDISCOVERY OF THE SOUTHERN CORN STALK BORER: A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PEST OF EASTERN GAMAGRASS AND STRAGETIES FOR MITIGATION - (Abstract Only)
Krizek, D.T., Solis, M.A., Touhey, P.A., Millner, P.D., Ritchie, J.C. 2002. Rediscovery of the southern corn stalk borer: a potentially serious pest of eastern gamagrass and strageties for mitigation [abstract]. Eastern Native Grass Symposium. p. 37-38.
EVALUATION OF POLYMER SOLIDS SEPARATION, NITRIFICATION-DENITRIFICATION AND SOLUBLE PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR TREATING SWINE MANURE - (Proceedings)
COMPOST MATURITY INDEX: A CLASSIFICATION APPROACH THAT REFLECTS CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL FACTORS - (Abstract Only)
COMPARISON OF THREE PROTOCOLS TO DETERMINE PH AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY OF COMPOST - (Abstract Only)
Destruction of pathogens in liquid swine manure by biological nitrogen removal and phosphorus treatment - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Millner, P.D., Hunt, P.G., Ellison, A.Q. 2002. Destruction of pathogens in liquid swine manure by biological nitrogen removal and phosphorus treatment. In: Proceedings of the Recycling of Agricultural Municipal and Industrial Residues in Agriculture 10th International Conference Hygiene Safety, May 14-18, 2002, Slovak Republic. p. 31-35.
FATE OF THE ENDOGENOUS HORMONES 17B-ESTRADIOL AND TESTOSTERONE IN COMPOSTEDMANURE - (Abstract Only)
TAXON SPECIFIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PRIMERS FOR DETECTION OF TWO ANCIENT ENDOMYCORRHIZAL FUNGI, GLOMUS OCCULTUM AND GLOMUS BRASILIANUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
USDA-ARS-TECHNICAL BULLETIN-CONSERVATION RESOURCE - ()
ANALYSIS OF FUNGAL COMMUNITIES BY SOLE CARBON SOURCE UTILIZATION PROFILES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A TAXON SPECIFIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBE FOR GLOMUS ETUNICATUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EPA/USDA BIOSOLIDS FIELD STORAGE GUIDE - ()
ODOR AND OTHER AIR QUALITY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIC AND INORGANIC BY-PRODUCTS - ()
ANIMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER: AMMONIA AND ODOR CONTROL RELATED TO CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS - (Abstract Only)
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING MANURE FROM DAIRY COWS - (Abstract Only)