Libin Zhu, M.S.

My research projects include: using plant compounds, organic sanitizers, and edible films to control foodborne pathogenic bacteria on organic leafy greens, cantaloupes, and other foods; the survival of foodborne pathogens on leafy greens grown under different conditions and in irrigation waters from the growing region; the antimicrobial effects of natural plant compounds in grilled meats the potential use of copper alloys as antimicrobial food contact surfaces as an alternative to stainless steel.