Objective The project will develop rapid and efficient methods to detect the presence of contaminating human enteric pathogenic viruses in soft fi"uit. The methods will be based on differerential centrifugation for extraction of virus particles, cell culture for detection of infectious virus, and molecular detection for viruses such as Norwalk-like viruses which as yet cannot be cultured. The methods will be used to determine how long viruses can remain infectious in soft fruit, both fresh and frozen. The effect of commonly used sensitisation methods, such as chlorination, on viruses contaminating soft fruit will also be evaluated. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyvirologyagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growing Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS EU contribution No data Address Sand Hutton YO41 1LZ YORK United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data
