The Origin and Spread of Human Pathogens in Fruit Production Systems - Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - page 48

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Figure 2.2. Dendrogram showing the relationship between E. coli isolates recovered
from pre- and postharvest fruit, birds, and workers' hands in cherry orchards. Each
isolate was genotyped using the ERIC-PCR.
Figure 2.3. Photograph of a cherry picker's hands taken approximately 10 minutes
after the start of harvest. Note the accumulation of debris and soiling, and the band-
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