SCREENING FOR DISEASES

Screening for Diseases

Screening for Diseases

While contamination with pathogens can occur from the water used in germination and sprouting or from the equipment used in the sprouting process, seed is the usual source. Seed can be contaminated in the field from agricultural water, from improperly composted manure, contaminated soil, and from feral or grazing farm animals. Seed can be contaminated from harvesting equipment, from residues in storage containers and screw-conveyors. Seed can be contaminated at the seed-mill where it is cleaned, graded and packed. Salmonellae have frequently been found in the dust that accumulates during seed cleaning. ...