Research Project: Novel Methods for the Mitigation of Human Pathogens and Mycotoxin Contamination of High Value California Specialty Crops

Location: Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research

Publications (Clicking on the 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 - (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 - (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.

Volatile analysis of sucrose-grown Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Gee, W.S., Henderson II, T.D. 2024. Volatile analysis of sucrose-grown Saccharomyces cerevisiae. ACS Agricultural Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00073.

Characterization of increased mortality of Drosophila melanogaster exposed to sucrose-fermenting yeast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Gee, W.S., Henderson Ii, T.D. 2024. Characterization of increased mortality of Drosophila melanogaster exposed to sucrose-fermenting yeast. Biological Control. 198.Article 105618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105618.

Complete genome Sequences of Enterococcus casseliflavus strains ASE2 and ASE4 generated by PacBio sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tran, T.D., Lee, S., Hnasko, R.M., Mcgarvey, J.A. 2024. Complete genome Sequences of Enterococcus casseliflavus strains ASE2 and ASE4 generated by PacBio sequencing. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 0:e00660-24. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00660-24.

Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by Enterobacter asburiae AEB30 on intact cantaloupe melons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tran, T.D., Lee, S., Hnasko, R.M., McGarvey, J.A. 2024. Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by Enterobacter asburiae AEB30 on intact cantaloupe melons. Microbial Biotechnology. 17(3). Article e14437. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.14437.

Complete genome sequence of Citrobacter braakii ASE1 generated by PacBio sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tran, T.D., Lee, S., Hnasko, R.M., McGarvey, J.A. 2024. Complete genome sequence of Citrobacter braakii ASE1 generated by PacBio sequencing. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 13(3). Article e01000-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01000-23.

Valorizing tree-nutshell particles as delivery vehicles for a natural herbicide - (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 - (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.

A sensitive, cell-based assay for measuring low-level biological activity of a-amanitin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rasooly, R., Do, P.M., He, X., Hernlem, B.J. 2023. A sensitive, cell-based assay for measuring low-level biological activity of a-amanitin. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(22). Article 16402. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms242216402.

Use of Pantoea agglomerans ASB05 as a biocontrol agent to inhibit the growth of Salmonella enterica on intact cantaloupe melons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S., Tran, T.D., Hnasko, R.M., McGarvey, J.A. 2023. Use of Pantoea agglomerans ASB05 as a biocontrol agent to inhibit the growth of Salmonella enterica on intact cantaloupe melons. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 134(10). Article lxad235. https://doi.org/10.1093/jambio/lxad235. [Corrigendum: Journal of Applied Microbiology: 2023, 134(11), Article lxad254, https://doi.org/10.1093/jambio/lxad254].

Natural products as drug candidates for redox-related human disease - (Review Article)
Kim, J., Land, K.M., Huang, C., Zhang, Y. 2023. Natural products as drug candidates for redox-related human disease. Pharmaceuticals. 16(9). Article 1294. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16091294.

Editorial: Use of chemosensitization to augment efficacy of antifungal agents, Volume II - (Review Article)
Kim, J., Sebolai, O.M., Dzhavakhiya, V. 2023. Editorial: Use of chemosensitization to augment efficacy of antifungal agents, Volume II. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 4. Article 1275400. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2023.1275400.

High-efficiency fungal pathogen intervention for seed protection: New utility of long-chain alkyl gallates as heat-sensitizing agents - (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.

Evidence for the efficacy of pre-harvest agricultural practices in mitigating food-safety risks to fresh produce in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Devarajan, N., Weller, D., Jones, M., Adell, A., Adhikari, A., Allende, A., Arnold, N., Baur, P., Beno, S., Clements, D., Olimpi, E., Critzer, F., Green, H., Gorski, L.A., Gruber, A., Kovac, J., McGarvey, J.A., Murphy, C., Murphy, S., Navarro-Gonzalez, N., Owen, J., Pires, A., Richard, N., Samaddar, S., Schmidt, R., Scow, K., Shariat, N., Smith, O., Spence, A., Stoeckel, D., Tran, T., Wall, G., Karp, D. 2023. Evidence for the efficacy of pre-harvest agricultural practices in mitigating food-safety risks to fresh produce in North America. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 7. Article 1101435. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1101435.

Food toxicology and food safety: report of the 3rd international electronic conference on foods: food, microbiome, and health - a celebration of the 10th anniversary of foods' impact on our wellbeing - (Proceedings)
Lachenmeier, D., Oliveira, P., Fabiszewska, A., Soares, C., Kim, J. 2022. Food toxicology and food safety: report of the 3rd international electronic conference on foods: food, microbiome, and health - a celebration of the 10th anniversary of foods' impact on our wellbeing. Foods. 11(24). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11244099.

Synthesis and in vitro antiprotozoal evaluation of novel metronidazole–schiff base hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beteck, R.M., Isaacs, M., Legoabe, L.J., Hoppe, H.C., Tam, C.C., Kim, J., Petzer, J.P., Cheng, L.W., Quiambao, Q., Land, K.M., Khanye, S.D. 2023. Synthesis and in vitro antiprotozoal evaluation of novel metronidazole–schiff base hybrids. Archive of Pharmacy. 356(3). Article 2200409. https://doi.org/10.1002/ardp.202200409.

Effect of an eco-friendly cuminaldehyde guanylhydrazone disinfectant on Shiga toxin production and global transcription of Escherichia coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Hart-Cooper, W.M., Rasooly, R., Carter, M.Q., Orts, W.J., Gu, Y.Q., He, X. 2022. Effect of an eco-friendly cuminaldehyde guanylhydrazone disinfectant on Shiga toxin production and global transcription of Escherichia coli. Toxins. 14(11). Article 752. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14110752.

Benzaldehyde use to protect seeds from foodborne fungal pathogens - (Proceedings)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L. 2022. Benzaldehyde use to protect seeds from foodborne fungal pathogens. Meeting Proceedings. Sciforum-063134. p. 1-21..

Advances in antifungal development: Discovery of new drugs and drug repurposing - (Book / Chapter)
Kim, J., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M. 2022. Advances in antifungal development: Discovery of new drugs and drug repurposing. Complete Book. 282 p. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-4767-1.

Advances in antifungal development: Discovery of new drugs and drug repurposing - (Review Article)
Kim, J., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M. 2022. Advances in antifungal development: Discovery of new drugs and drug repurposing. Pharmaceuticals. 15(7). Article 787. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph15070787.

Complete genome sequence of two Bacillus velezensis strains isolated from California raisin vineyard soil - (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.

Antimicrobial efficacy of edible mushroom extracts: assessment of fungal resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Tam, C.C., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N., Cheng, L.W., Friedman, M., Land, K.M. 2022. Antimicrobial efficacy of edible mushroom extracts: assessment of fungal resistance. Applied Sciences. 12(9). Article 4591. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12094591.

Natural salicylaldehyde for fungal and pre- and post-emergent weed control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Chan, K.L. 2022. Natural salicylaldehyde for fungal and pre- and post-emergent weed control. Applied Sciences. 12(8). Article 3749. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12083749.

Antifungal activity of Antrodia cinnamomea mushroom extracts: Efficacy and resistance - (Abstract Only)
Kim, J., Tam, C.C., Chan, K.L., Mahoney, N., Cheng, L.W., Friedman, M., Land, K.M. 2021. Antifungal activity of Antrodia cinnamomea mushroom extracts: Efficacy and resistance. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11384.

Editorial: Redox-active molecules as antimicrobials: Mechanisms and resistance - (Book / Chapter)
Kim, J., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M., Gruhlke, M.C. 2021. Editorial: Redox-active molecules as antimicrobials: Mechanisms and resistance. In: Gruhlke, M.C.H., Kim, J.H., Land, K.M., Cheng, L., editors. Redox-Active Molecules as Antimicrobials: Mechanisms and Resistance. Lausanne, Switzerland: Frontiers Media SA. p. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-88971-637-1.

Antifungal efficacy of redox-active natamycin against some foodborne fungi—comparison with Aspergillus fumigatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J., Tam, C.C., Chan, K.L., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M., Friedman, M., Chang, P. 2021. Antifungal efficacy of redox-active natamycin against some foodborne fungi—comparison with Aspergillus fumigatus. Foods. 10(9). Article 2073. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10092073.

Editorial: redox-active molecules as antimicrobials: mechanisms and resistance - (Review Article)
Kim, J., Cheng, L.W., Land, K.M., Gruhlke, M.C. 2021. Editorial: redox-active molecules as antimicrobials: mechanisms and resistance. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12. Article 758750. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.758750.

Complete genome sequence of Enterobacter asburiae strain AEB30, determined using Illumina and PacBio sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tran, T., Hnasko, R.M., Huynh, S., Parker, C.T., Gorski, L.A., McGarvey, J.A. 2021. Complete genome sequence of Enterobacter asburiae strain AEB30, determined using Illumina and PacBio sequencing. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10(31). Article e00562-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00562-21.