Plant species affects establishment of<i>Escherichia coli</i>O157:H7<i>gfp+</i>on leafy vegetables

Abstract

As previous studies are inconclusive on choice of model plant species and cultivar, we studied whether plant species or cultivar determines the fate of E. coli O157:H7 gfp+ on leafy vegetables. The findings indicate that plant species is a key determinant in the establishment of E. coli O157:H7 gfp+.