Radiosensitivity of Listeria monocytogenes at various temperatures and cell concentrations.

Author(s) : ANDREWS L. S., MARSHALL D. L., GRODNER R. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

This study was designed to determine if initial cell concentration and/or temperature at the time of irradiation influences the radiosensitivity of L. monocytogenes. Concentrations of 1000, 1 million, and 1 billion CFU (colony-forming units)/millilitre of L. monocytogenes Scott A were exposed to 0 to 5 kilograys of gamma radiation (1.25 megaelectron volt) at 20, 4, and -80 deg C. The temperature of irradiation only influenced the radiosensitivity of L. monocytogenes at 1 billion CFU/millilitre.

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  • Original title: Radiosensitivity of Listeria monocytogenes at various temperatures and cell concentrations.
  • Record ID : 1996-1600
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 58 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 1995/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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