Melanie Lewis Ivey Ph.D.

Articles by Melanie Lewis Ivey Ph.D.

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Improving the Safety of Hydroponic Crops: Evaluation of Strategies to Mitigate Human Pathogens in Hydroponic Production

Several key opportunities exist to strengthen research and develop system-specific and effective food safety strategies for hydroponics

Sanja Ilic Ph.D. Melanie Lewis Ivey Ph.D.

March 25, 2026

This article looks at food safety in hydroponic agriculture, including interventions used in hydroponic crop production to control pathogenic contamination.

Live: March 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST: This session explores the role of continuous airborne pathogen control technology in supporting sanitation and environmental monitoring programs within food processing environments.

Live: March 31, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT: From this webinar, attendees will recognize patterns in food policy affecting dietary guidelines, UPFs, state legislative actions, and expected GRAS reform.

Live: April 8, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT: From this webinar, attendees will learn why reinspecting with in-line equipment is not sufficient when it comes to potential foreign material contamination.

Articles by Melanie Lewis Ivey Ph.D.

Improving the Safety of Hydroponic Crops: Evaluation of Strategies to Mitigate Human Pathogens in Hydroponic Production

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