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Jeffrey D Palumbo (Jeff)
Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research
Research Microbiologist

Phone: (510) 559-5876
Fax: (510) 559-5777

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Projects
Novel Methods for the Mitigation of Human Pathogens and Mycotoxin Contamination of High Value California Specialty Crops
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438564

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The inhibitory activity of salicylaldehyde compounds on aspergillus species and their effects on aflatoxin production and crop seed germination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Sarreal, S.L., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2024. The inhibitory activity of salicylaldehyde compounds on aspergillus species and their effects on aflatoxin production and crop seed germination. Applied Sciences. 14(21):10000. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142110000.
Synergistic and broad-spectrum efficacy of phenylacetate and acetophenone combination against mycotoxin-producing fungi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Henderson II, T.D., Gee, W.S., Sarreal, S.L., Henry, M., Sellam, A. 2024. Synergistic and broad-spectrum efficacy of phenylacetate and acetophenone combination against mycotoxin-producing fungi. ACS Agricultural Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00341.
Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Ford, D.E., Orcutt, K.B., Palumbo, J.D., Tam, C.C., Orts, W.J. 2023. Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide. Methods and Protocols. 7(1). Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7010001.
Simultaneous detection of mycotoxigenic Aspergillus species of sections Circumdati and Flavi using multiplex digital PCR Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., Sarreal, S.L., Kim, J. 2023. Simultaneous detection of mycotoxigenic Aspergillus species of sections Circumdati and Flavi using multiplex digital PCR. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 76(12). Article ovad142. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovad142.
High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Palumbo, J.D., Orts, W.J. 2023. High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 4. Article 1172893. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2023.1172893.
Complete genome sequence of two Bacillus velezensis strains isolated from California raisin vineyard soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Huynh, S., Lee, B.G., Parker, C.T. 2022. Complete genome sequence of two Bacillus velezensis strains isolated from California raisin vineyard soil. Microbiology Resource Announcements. Article e00923-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00923-21.
Isolation of endophytes that suppress pathogen growth of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nadeem, A., O'Keeffe, T.L., Cal, A.J., Palumbo, J.D., Arshad, R., Bibi, N., Lee, C.C. 2022. Isolation of endophytes that suppress pathogen growth of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Pakistan Journal of Botany. 54(5):1813-1820. https://doi.org/10.30848/pjb2022-5(22).
Method for high-throughput antifungal activity screening of bacterial strain libraries Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O'Keeffe, T.L. 2021. Method for high-throughput antifungal activity screening of bacterial strain libraries. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 189. Article 106311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2021.106311.
Fate of aflatoxins during almond oil processing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahoney, N.E., Cheng, L.W., Palumbo, J.D. 2020. Fate of aflatoxins during almond oil processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 84(1):106–112. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-229.
Effect of blanching on aflatoxin contamination and cross-contamination of almonds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahoney, N.E., Cheng, L.W., Palumbo, J.D. 2020. Effect of blanching on aflatoxin contamination and cross-contamination of almonds. Journal of Food Protection. 83(12):2187–2192. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-218.
Comparison of Aspergillus section Nigri species populations in conventional and organic raisin vineyards Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O'Keeffe, T.L., Quejarro, B., Yu, A., Zhao, A. 2019. Comparison of Aspergillus section Nigri species populations in conventional and organic raisin vineyards. Mycotoxin Research. 76(7):848-854. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-019-01697-6.
Dosage-dependent effects of Monensin on the rumen microbiota of lactating dairy cattle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McGarvey, J.A., Place, S., Palumbo, J.D., Hnasko, R.M., Mitloehner, F. 2018. Dosage-dependent effects of Monensin on the rumen microbiota of lactating dairy cattle. Advances in Dairy Research. 8(7):e00783. https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.783.
Development of a droplet digital PCR assay for population analysis of aflatoxigenic and atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus mixtures in soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hua, S.T., Palumbo, J.D., Parfitt, D., Sarreal, S.L., O'Keeffe, T.L. 2018. Development of a droplet digital PCR assay for population analysis of aflatoxigenic and atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus mixtures in soil. Mycotoxin Research. 34(3):187-194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12550-018-0313-6.
A risk assessment of dietary ochratoxin A in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, N.J., Chen, C., Palumbo, J.D., Bianchini, A., Stratton, J., Cappozzo, J., Ryu, D., Wu, F. 2017. A risk assessment of dietary ochratoxin A in the United States. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 100(2017):265-273. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.12.037.
Characterization of Aspergillus section Nigri species populations in vineyard soil using droplet digital PCR Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Fidelibus, M.W. 2016. Characterization of Aspergillus section Nigri species populations in vineyard soil using droplet digital PCR. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 63:458–465. doi: 10.1111/lam.12667.
Mycotoxins - (Book / Chapter)
Hua, S.T., Chang, P., Palumbo, J.D. 2017. Mycotoxins. In: Witczak, A., Sikorski, Z., editors. Toxins and Other Harmful Compounds in Foods. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 153-168.
Population dynamics of Aspergillus section Nigri species on vineyard samples of grapes and raisins Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Ho, Y.S., Fidelibus, M.W. 2016. Population dynamics of Aspergillus section Nigri species on vineyard samples of grapes and raisins. Journal of Food Protection. 79:448-453. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-15-437.
Effect of oxidant stressors and phenolic antioxidants on the ochratoxigenic fungus aspergillus carbonarius Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crespo-Sempere, A., Selma-Lazaro, C., Palumbo, J.D., Gonzalez-Candelas, L., Martinez-Culebras, P.V. 2015. Effect of oxidant stressors and phenolic antioxidants on the ochratoxigenic fungus aspergillus carbonarius. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. doi: 10.1002/JSFA.7077.
Occurrence of ochratoxin a contamination and detection of ochratoxigenic aspergillus species in retail samples of dried fruits and nuts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Ho, Y.S., Santillan, C.J. 2015. Occurrence of ochratoxin a contamination and detection of ochratoxigenic aspergillus species in retail samples of dried fruits and nuts. Journal of Food Protection. 78(4):836-842. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-14-471.
Detection and discrimination of four aspergillus section nigri species by pcr Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L. 2015. Detection and discrimination of four aspergillus section nigri species by pcr. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 60(2):188-195. doi: 10.1111/LAM.12358.
Spread of Aspergillus flavus by navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) on almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., Mahoney, N.E., Light, D.M., Siegel, J.P., Ryan, P., Themis, M. 2014. Spread of Aspergillus flavus by navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella) on almonds. Plant Disease. 98(9):1194-1199.
Bacterial population dynamics during the ensiling of Medicago sativa (alfalfa) and subsequent exposure to air - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McGarvey, J.A., Franco, R., Palumbo, J.D., Hnasko, R.M., Stanker, L.H., Mitloehner, F. 2013. Bacterial population dynamics during the ensiling of Medicago sativa (alfalfa) and subsequent exposure to air. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 114:1661-1670.
Distribution and mycotoxigenic potential of Aspergillus section Nigri species in naturally-contaminated almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L. 2013. Distribution and mycotoxigenic potential of Aspergillus section Nigri species in naturally-contaminated almonds. Journal of Food Protection. 76:702-706.
Multiplex PCR analysis of fumonisin biosynthetic genes in fumonisin-nonproducing Aspergillus niger and A. awamori strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Gorski, L.A. 2013. Multiplex PCR analysis of fumonisin biosynthetic genes in fumonisin-nonproducing Aspergillus niger and A. awamori strains. Mycologia. 105:277-284.
Isolation and identification of ochratoxin A-producing Aspergillus section Nigri strains from California raisins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Vasquez, S.J., Mahoney, N.E. 2011. Isolation and identification of ochratoxin A-producing Aspergillus section Nigri strains from California raisins. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 52:330-336.
Incidence of fumonisin B2 production within Aspergillus section Nigri populations isolated from California raisins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Mcgarvey, J.A. 2011. Incidence of fumonisin B2 production within Aspergillus section Nigri populations isolated from California raisins. Journal of Food Protection. 74:672-675.
Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus in soil by antagonistic Pseudomonas strains reduces the potential for airborne spore dispersal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Kattan, A., Abbas, H.K., Johnson, B.J. 2010. Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus in soil by antagonistic Pseudomonas strains reduces the potential for airborne spore dispersal. Phytopathology. 100:532-538.
Strain of Fusarium oxysporum Isolated From Almond Hulls Produces Styrene and 7-Methyl-1,3,5-Cyclooctatriene as the Principal Volatile Components - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Merrill, G.B., Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L. 2008. Strain of Fusarium Oxysporum Isolated From Almond Hulls Produces Styrene and 7-Methyl-1,3,5-Cyclooctatriene as the Principal Volatile Components. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56(23):11392-11398.
Microbial interactions with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Abbas, H.K. 2008. Microbial interactions with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews.27(3):261-285.
Inhibition of ochratoxin A production and growth of Aspergillus species by phenolic antioxidant compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Mahoney, N.E. 2007. Inhibition of ochratoxin A production and growth of Aspergillus species by phenolic antioxidant compounds. Mycopathologia.164(5):241-248.
Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems - (Proceedings)
Campbell, B.C., Kim, J.H., Yu, J., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Nierman, W.C. 2008. Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems. p. 1-12. In: Food Contaminants: Mycotoxins and Food Allergens. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 1001. p. 543.
Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems - (Book / Chapter)
Campbell, B.C., Kim, J.H., Yu, J., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Nierman, W.C. 2008. Natural Products as Tools for Chemogenomic Analysis of Mycotoxin Biosynthesis and Fungal Stress-Response Systems. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. In: Siantar, D.P. Trucksess, M., Scott, P.M., Herman, E.M. editors, Food Contaminants: Mycotoxins and Food Allergens. Oxford University Press. p. 2-11.
Isolation of maize soil and rhizosphere bacteria with antagonistic activity against Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Abbas, H.K. 2007. Isolation of maize soil and rhizosphere bacteria with antagonistic activity against Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides. Journal of Food Protection. 70(7):1615-1621.
ISOLATION OF BACTERIAL ANTAGONISTS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS FROM ALMONDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., Baker, J.L., Mahoney, N.E. 2006. Isolation of bacterial antagonists of aspergillus flavus from almonds. Microbial Ecology. DOI:10.1007/s00248-006-9096-y. URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00248-006-9096-y.
IDENTIFICATION OF GENES INDUCED IN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES DURING GROWTH AND ATTACHMENT TO CUT CABBAGE USING DIFFERENTIAL DISPLAY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., Kaneko, A., Nguyen, K.D., Gorski, L.A. 2005. Identification of genes induced in listeria monocytogenes during growth and attachment to cut cabbage using differential display.. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.AEM(71)9:5236-5346
MUTAGENESIS OF B-1,3-GLUCANASE GENES IN LYSOBACTER ENZYMOGENES STRAIN C3 RESULTS IN REDUCED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL ACTIVITY TOWARDS BIPOLARIS LEAF SPOT OF TALL FESCUE AND PYTHIUM DAMPING OFF OF SUGARBEET - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., Yuen, G.Y., Jochum, C.C., Tatum, K., Kobayashi, D.Y. 2005. Mutagenesis of b-1,3-glucanase genes in lysobacter enzymogenes strain c3 results in reduced biological control activity towards bipolaris leaf spot of tall fescue and pythium damping off of sugarbeet. Phytopathology.95:701-707.
A CLP GENE HOMOLOGUE BELONGING TO THE CRP FAMILY GLOBALLY REGULATES LYTIC ENZYME PRODUCTION, ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL ACTIVITY EXPRESSED BY LYSOBACTER ENZYMOGENES STRAIN C3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kobayashi, D.Y., Reedy, R.M., Palumbo, J.D., Zhou, J., Yuen, G.Y. 2005. A clp gene homologue belonging to the crp family globally regulates lytic enzyme production, antimicrobial activity and biological control activity expressed by lysobacter enzymogenes strain c3. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.71:261-269.
STRAIN SPECIFIC DIFFERENCES IN THE ATTACHMENT OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES TO ALFALFA SPROUTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gorski, L.A., Palumbo, J.D., Nguyen, K.D. 2004 Strain specific differences in the attachment of listeria monocytogenes to alfalfa sprouts. Journal of Food Protection.67(11):2488-2495
DIFFERENTIAL DISPLAY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES TRANSCRIPTION DURING ATTACHMENT TO CABBAGE. - (Abstract Only)
PALUMBO, J.D., KANEKO, A., GORSKI, L.A. DIFFERENTIAL DISPLAY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES TRANSCRIPTION DURING ATTACHMENT TO CABBAGE. AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING. 2003. v. 93 (6). (Suppl. 69).
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION IN ESCHERICHIA COLI OF THREE B-1,3-GLUCANASE GENES FROM LYSOBACTER ENZYMOGENES STRAIN N4-7. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palumbo, J.D., Sullivan, R.F., Kobayashi, D.Y. 2003. Molecular characterization and expression in escherichia coli of three b-1,3-glucanase genes from lysobacter enzymogenes strain n4-7. Journal of Bacteriology. 185(15):4362-4370.
SEROTYPING OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES BY ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY AND IDENTIFICATION OF MIXED-SEROTYPE CULTURES BY COLONY IMMUNOBLOTTING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PALUMBO, J.D., BORUCKI, M.K., MANDRELL, R.E., GORSKI, L.A. 2003 SEROTYPING OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES BY ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY AND IDENTIFICATION OF MIXED-SEROTYPE CULTURES BY COLONY IMMUNOBLOTTING. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY. v. 41 p 564-571
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