Application of the polymerase chain reaction for detection of Listeria monocytogenes in foods: A review of methodology

Food Biotechnology

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 99-116

  Levin, Robert E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS   (United States)

Author keywords

Detection; Foods; Listeria monocytogenes; Methodology; PCR

Indexed keywords

CELLS; DNA; PURIFICATION;

CELL LYSIS;

FOOD PROCESSING;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); LISTERIA; LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES;

EID: 0042698357     PISSN: 08905436     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/FBT-120023074     Document Type: Review

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