Plant pathogens and diseases

Water that is distributed into in our environment, treated or not, contaminates plants, animals, and humans. Berendonk states, “Urban, hospital and pharmaceutical industry wastewater is among the main sources of antibiotic and ARB contamination in soil and water ecosystems” (315). This makes it difficult to stop the spreading of resistance…

Introduction: Eric Schlosser strongly expresses his ethos throughout his introduction. He talks us through exactly what he will express throughout the book and why. On page 3, he says, “This is a book about fast food, the values it embodies, and the world it has made.” He starts off by telling us exactly what to expect while reading and to also shed some light on the undeniable truth that most fast food businesses want to keep hidden from consumers. He openly promotes his beliefs on the primary…

Cosmetic tanning has become the safe option for people seeking a suntan. Professional spray tan applications are available from spas and salons by hand-held sprayers and involves spraying the tanning solution over the entire body. This is considered the best option for a safe tan with a professional finish without dangerous side effects. This is often used for one off special occasions and for those clients that wish to have a natural looking tan without damage to the skin. Some people may use…

Chapter 1 Introduction Waste generated from food industries is a source of an untapped energy which is mostly dumped inland fills whereby it releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. It is very difficult to treat and recycle food waste due to its composition. Food industry produces large volumes of wastes, both solids and liquid, resulting from the production, preparation and consumption of food. These wastes lead to increasing waste disposal and can pose severe pollution problems and…

raise the acidity of foods which kills microorganisms. Though, artificial food preservatives known as food additives are also being used to increase shelf life of foods. Artificial preservatives may be organic (derived from a living organism e.g. a plant) such as Benzoates, Propionates and Sorbates or inorganic (derived from non-living things e.g. rocks) such as Sulfites (Sulphites) and…

On farm interventions currently practised by egg producers for controlling egg related Salmonellosis Australia Major commercial egg producers in Australia are represented by Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL). The AECL has a voluntary egg quality program which provides guidelines for food safety, biosecurity, environmental use, hen health, welfare and labelling for the national egg industry. The AECL has also developed voluntary Codes of Practice for assisting egg producers. These codes…

It also includes clothing designed to protect against adverse weather conditions. Personal Protective Equipment should not be confused with a works uniform, e.g. nurses uniform or shop assistants overalls. That is provided as part of the company’s ‘image’ and is not covered under the PPE regulations. The use of PPE to protect people is the last line of defence and other measures to control the hazards and risks involved should be considered first. All too often there is not enough effort put…