Peer Reviewed published/accepted

1. Cason, C., Yemmireddy, V.K., Moreira, J., and Adhikari, A. 2021. Antioxidant Properties of Pecan Shell Bioactive Components of Different Cultivars and Extraction Methods. Foods. DOI: 10.3390/foods10040713. (Corresponding Author)

2. Luu, P., Janes, M., King, J., and Adhikari, A. 2021. Efficacy of gaseous chlorine dioxide in reducing Salmonella enterica, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes on strawberries and blueberries. LWT Food Science and Technology. 141:110906 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.110906 . (Corresponding Author)

3. Luu, P., Janes, M., King, J., and Adhikari, A. 2020. Effectiveness of Aqueous Chlorine Dioxide in Minimizing Food Safety Risk Associated with Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes on Sweet Potatoes. Foods. 9(9):1259. (Corresponding Author)

4. Chhetri, S. V., Han, Y., J. Marlene, and Adhikari, A. 2020. Evaluation of viability of E. coli O157: H7 on chlorine and lactic acid treated spinach leaves using combined propidium monoazide staining and real-time PCR. LWT-Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109259

5. Adhikari, A., E. K. Parraga, V. S. Chhetri, M. Janes, K. Fontenot, and Beaulieu, J. C. 2020. Evaluation of Ultraviolet (UV-C) light treatment for microbial inactivation in agricultural waters with different level of turbidity. Food Science & Nutrition. 8:1237-1243. (Corresponding Author)

6. Adhikari, A., Chhetri, V., and Camas A. 2020. Evaluation of microbiological quality of agricultural water and effect of water source and holding temperature on the stability of indicator organisms’ level using seven US EPA approved methods. Journal of Food Prot. 83:249-255 (Corresponding Author)

7. Yemmireddy, V., Carson, C., Moreira, J., and Adhikari, A. 2020. Effect of pecan variety and the method of extraction on the antimicrobial activity of pecan shell extracts against different foodborne pathogens and their efficacy on food matrices. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107098 (Corresponding Author)

8. Adhikari, A. Debanjana, B. Chhetri, V., and Carson C. 2019. Efficacy of aqueous chlorine dioxide and ozone water in controlling the growth of Listeria monocytogenes during sprouting of alfalfa seeds. Letters in Applied microbiology. doi.org/10.1111/lam.13209 (Corresponding Author)

9. Chhetri, V. S., Janes, M. King, J. M., Doerrler, W. T., and Adhikari, A. 2019. Effect of residual chlorine and organic acids on survival and attachment of Escherichia coli O157: H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on spinach leaves during storage. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 105:298-305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.02.019 (Corresponding Author)

10. Kharel, K., Prinyawiwatkul, W., Yemmireddy, V. K., Graham, C. J. and Adhikari, A. 2019. Effect of hot water treatment of in‐shell pecans on physicochemical properties and consumer acceptability of roasted pecan kernels. Int J Food Sci Technol. doi:10.1111/ijfs.14096 (Corresponding Author)

11. Chhetri, V. S., Fontenot, K. Strahan, R. Yemmireddy, V., Cason, C., Kharel, K., and Adhikari, A. 2019. Attachment strength and on-farm die-off rate of Escherichia coli on watermelon surfaces. PLOS ONE. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210115 (Corresponding Author)

12. Nguyen, T., Adhikari, A. Bhattacharya, D., Chhetri V. S., and Kharel, K. 2019. Microbial food safety risks associated with fresh and thawed catfish fillets during refrigerated storage. Food and Nutritional Sciences. 9:1261-1272. (Corresponding Author)

13. Adhikari, A., Yemmireddy, V K., Costello, M J., Gray, Peter M., Salvadalena, R., Rasco, and B., Killinger, K. 2018. Effect of storage time and temperature on the viability of E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., Listeria innocua, Staphylococcus aureus, and Clostridium sporogenes vegetative cells and spores in vacuum-packed canned pasteurized milk cheese. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 286: 148-154. (Corresponding Author)

14. Gutierrez-Rodriguez E, Adhikari A. 2018. Preharvest Farming Practices Impacting Fresh Produce Safety. Microbiol Spectrum 6(2):PFS-0022-2018. doi:10.1128/microbiolspec.PFS-0022-2018.

15. Chhetri, V. S., Fontenot, K. Strahan, R. Yemmireddy, V., Estrada, K. P. and Adhikari, A. 2018. Effect of surrounding vegetation on microbial survival or die‐off on watermelon surface in an agriculture setting. Journal of Food Safety. Doi.org/10.1111/jfs.12520 (Corresponding Author)

16. Kharel, K. Yemmireddy, V., Graham, C., Prinyawiwatkul, W., and Adhikari A. 2018. Hot water treatment as a kill-step to inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and Enterococcus faecium on in-shell pecans. LWT- Food Science and Technology. 97:555-560. doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2018.07.048 (Corresponding Author)

17. Adhikari A., Kharel K. 2018. Safe Food Handling for Successful Pregnancy Outcomes. In: Lammi-Keefe C., Couch S., Kirwan J. (eds) Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Cham (Corresponding Author)

18. Adhikari, A., K. M. Killinger, C. Cogger, A. Bary, C. James, and G. Unlu. 2016. Heat and starvation stress response of E. coli O157:H7 isolated from agricultural environments, Journal of Food Protection. 79(10)1673-1679. (Corresponding Author)

19. Adhikari, A., Syamaladevi, R. M., Killinger, K., and Sablani, S. S. 2015. Ultraviolet –C light inactivation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on organic fruit surfaces. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 210:136-142.

20. Syamaladevi, R. M., A. Adhikari, S. Lupien, F. Dugan, K. Bhunia, A. Dhingra and S. Sablani. 2015. Ultraviolet-C light inactivation of Penicillium Expansum on fruit surfaces. Food Control. 50:297-303

21. Syamaladevi, R. M., X. Lu, S. S. Sablani, S. K. Insan, A. Adhikari, K. Killinger, B. Rasco, A. Dhingra, A. Bandyopadhyay, and U. Annapure. 2013. Inactivation of Escherichia coli population on fruit sur­faces using ultraviolet-C light: influences of fruit surface characteristics. Food and Bioprocess Technology.DOI. 10.1007/s11947-012-0989-0

Abstracts: posters and oral presentations

1. Aryal, J., Chhetri, V., and Adhikari, A. 2020. Efficacy of chlorine with wet and dry contact-time against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on fresh produce. Institute of Food Technologist Annual Meeting.

2. Kharel, K., Geniewosz, M., Krasniewska, K., and Adhikari. A. 2020. Antimicrobial efficacy of pecan shell extracts incorporated in pullulan film against bacterial pathogens and molds

3. Aryal, J. Chhetri, V. and Adhikari, A. 2020. Attachment Strength and Effect of Chlorine Treatment on Listeria monocytogenes on the Surface of Bell Peppers. IAFP Annual Conference.

4. Moreira, J. Dangal, P. and Adhikari, A. 2020. Effect of goat diet on the prevalence of E. coli, total coliforms and bacterial pathogens on the rumen fluid and feces. IAFP Annual Conference.

5. Mendoza, J. and A. and Adhikari, A. 2020. Examining the distribution of Listeria monocytogenes in a hydroponic system from contaminated seeds. IAFP Annual Conference.

6. Benitez, A. and Adhikari, A. 2020. Evaluate the effectiveness of air bubbles during washing to dislodge microorganisms from cucumber and bell peppers. IAFP Annual Conference

7. Chhetri, S. V., Han, Y., and Adhikari, A. 2019. Evaluation of viability of Escherichia coli O157: H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on sanitizer treated spinach leaves using combined propidium monoazide staining and quantitative PCR. IAFP Annual Conference.

8. Moreira, J., Yomalli, M. E., and Adhikari, A. 2019. Effect of storage temperature on the survival or growth of Listeria monocytogenes on whole and fresh-cut produce. IAFP Annual Conference

9. Luu, P., and Adhikari, A. 2019. Efficacy of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide in reducing Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes on Strawberries and Blueberries. IAFP Annual Conference.

10. Mendoza, J., and Adhikari, A. 2019. Examination of the growth and survival of Listeria monocytogenes in hydroponic fertilizer solutions maintained at different pH. IAFP annual conference.

11. Adhikari, A., Paudel, Krishna P.Louisiana Farmers' Perceptions of Major Challenges Related to Compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), SAEA annual meeting

12. Danyluk, M.D., R. Goodrich Schneider, A. Harder, K. Schneider, D. Treadwell, A. Jackson-Davis, K. Gibson, A. Fouladkhah, M. Harrison, J. Harrison, W. Hurst, A. Mohan, M. Newman, P. Rentfrow, P. Vijaykumar, T. Woods, A. Adhikari, K. Fontenot, J. Silva, T. Kim, B. Chapman, E. Gutierrez-Rodriguez, D. Ducharme, D. Green, L.-A. Jaykus, C. Gunter, J. Levine, C. Stevenson, D. Jaroni, R. Jadeja, L. Ma, W. McGlynn, L. Feliciano Orellana, M. Plaza, J. Northcutt, F. Critzer, A. Wszelaki, T.M. Taylor, G. Acuff, J. Anciso, A. Castillo, L. Strawn, R. Boyer, A. Vallotton, R. Williams, K. Sarjeant, M. Valesco, M. Mesh, and R. McReynolds.2018. A Southern Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Center to Enhance Produce Safety.2018 Food Safety Outreach Program Project Directors Meeting.p. 14-15. AND Southern Region Integrated Produce Safety Conference.p. 21-22.

13. Krug, M., K. Schneider, M. Danyluk, R. Goodrich Schneider, T. Chapin, A. Harder, A. Jackson-Davis, L. Kassama, D. Chembezi, E. Myles, A. Philyaw-Perez, K. Woods, C. Carter, J. Northcutt, K. Baker, K. Sargeant, M. Harrison, J. Harrison, A. Mohan, P. Vijayakumar, M. Newman, A. Adhikari, K. Fontenot, C. Graham, J. Silva, C. Gunter, E. guiterrez-Rodriguez, B. Chapman, P. Tripp, R. Jadeja, D. Jaroni, L. Feliciano Orellana, M. Plaza, A. Wszelaki, M. Morgan. A. Fouladkhan, R. Fleming, T.M. Taylor, A. Castillo, J. Masabni, B. Vaughn, F. Malekian, L. Strawn, A. Vallotton, and R. Williams.A Southern training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance center to enhance produce safety.Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA, p. 5-6.

14. K.R. Schneider, M.D. Danyluk, R. Goodrich Schneider, T. Chapin, A. Harder, A. Jackson-Davis, L. Kassama, D. Chembezi, E. Myles, A. Philyaw-Perez, K. Woods, C. Carter, J. Northcutt, K. Baker, K. Sarjeant, M. Harrison, J. Harrison, A. Mohan, P. Vijayakumar, M. Newman, A. Adhikari, K. Fontenot, C. Graham, J. Silva, C. Gunter, E. Gutierrez-Rodriguez, B. Chapman, P. Tripp, R. Jadeja, D. Jaroni, l. Feliciano Orellana, M. Plaza, A. Wszelaki, M. Morgan, A. Fouladkhah, R. Fleming, T.M. Taylor, A. Castillo, J. Masabni, B. Vaughn, F. Malekian, L. Strawn, A. Vallotton, and R. Williams.Southern Regional Center for Food Safety Training, Outreach, and Technical Assistance.2019 National Consortium for Produce Safety Program Development, NASDA, Orlando, FL, p.2-3.

15. Cason, C., Yemmireddy, V., and Adhikari, A. Effect of method of extraction and the variety on antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of pecan shells extracts. IAFP annual conference.

16. Yemmireddy, V., Cason, C., and Adhikari, A. Antimicrobial activity of pecan shell extracts against various foodborne bacterial pathogens. International Association of Food Protection

17. Kharel, K. Yemmireddy, V., and Adhikari, A. Effect of hot water conditioning on microbial safety and quality of in-shell pecans. IFT

18. Kharel, K., Chhetri, V. S., and Adhikari, A. Effectiveness of Aqueous Chlorine Dioxide Treatment in Reducing Microbial Food Safety Risk during Sprouting of Alfalfa Seeds. International Association of Food Protection

19. Camas, A., Yemmireddy, V., and Adhikari, A. Evaluation of microbiological quality of agricultural water and the effect of water source, sample storage conditions, and methods of analysis. International Association of Food Protection

20. Chhetri, V. S., and Adhikari, A. Effect of Residual Chlorine and Organic acids on the Survival and Attachment of Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7 on Spinach. International Association of Food Protection

21. Luu, P., and Adhikari, A. Efficacy of Aqueous Chlorine Dioxide in reducing Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes on Sweet Potatoes. International Association of Food Protection

22. Cason, C., Chhetri, V. S., Luu, P., and Adhikari, A. Effect of Aqueous Ozone Treatment on the Survival of Listeria monocytogenes during Sprouting of Alfalfa Seeds. IFT

23. Jose L. Brandao Delgado, Jose I.Fuentes, Adhikari, A. Kathryn K. Fontenot and Marlene Janes Improving the Safety of Strawberry Irrigation Water Using a Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide Modified Zeolite Filtration System. 2018., School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, LSU Ag Center, IAFP meeting in Salt Lake City UT, P1-205.

24. Kharel, K., Karki, N., and Adhikari, A. Optimization of time and temperature of hot water treatment as a kill step to inactivate Salmonella spp and E. coli O157:H7 in pecan processing. Submitted to the International Association of Food Protection Conference, 2017.

25. Chhetri, V. S., and Adhikari, A. Effect of residual chlorine on the attachment and survival of E. coli O157:H7 on spinach surface. Submitted to the International Association of Food Protection Conference, 2017.

26. Nguyen, T., V. S. Chhetri, K. Kharel, and Adhikari, A. Shelf life estimation and growth of Listeria monocytogenes on thawed catfish stored at refrigerated temperature Submitted to the International Association of Food Protection Conference, 2017.

27. Karki, N., K. Kharel, J. L. Cabezas, A. D. Arias, and Adhikari, A. Effectiveness of hot water and peroxyacetic acid treatment on inactivation of inoculated Salmonella spp. on alfalfa, clover and radish seeds intended for sprout production. Submitted to the International Association of Food Protection Conference, 2017.

28. Chhetri, V. S., K. Fontenot, R. Strahan, R., K. Kharel, N. Karki, and Adhikari, A. Effect of Environmental Stress on Microbial Attachment and Die-Off Rate on Watermelon Surface in an Agricultural Setting. Submitted to the International Association of Food Protection Conference, 2017.

29. Alhejaili, M., Djebbi-Simmons, D., Adhikari, A. and Janes M. 2017. Correlation of Salmonella spp. to generic E. coli in irrigation water. IAFP meeting in Tampa Fl.

30. Parraga E. K., T. C. Vieira, M. Janes, K. Fontenot, R. C. Williams, V. S. Chhetri, and A. Adhikari. Effectiveness of Ultraviolet (UV-C) light treatment on reducing microbial levels from surface water used for irrigation of cantaloupes. Abstract accepted for presentation in IAFP 2016 annual meeting, Missouri, USA.

31. Chhetri, V. S., K. Fontenot, R. Strahan, R. C Williams, K. J Parraga Estrada and A. Adhikari. Effect of weed levels on microbial die-off rate on watermelon surface in an agricultural setting. Abstract accepted for presentation in IAFP 2016 annual meeting, Missouri, USA.

32. Liao, Y-T., K. Killinger, A. Adhikari, C. Cogger, and A. Bary. 2015. P3-157: Assessment of irrigation practices and water treatment for risk reduction in organic farming. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting 2015 Abstracts.

33. Adhikari, A., S. Sablani, K. Killinger, R. M. Syamaladevi, and P. Gray. 2014. Ultraviolet-C light inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes on organic fruits surfaces. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting 2014 Abstracts.

34. Killinger, K.M., A. Adhikari, C. Cogger and A. Bary. 2014. Examination of overhead and drip irrigation and chlorine dioxide treatment of irrigation water within an organic farming system. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting 2014 Abstracts.

35. Killinger, K. M., A. Adhikari, P. Alcala, M. Mayer and K. Thayer. 2014. Laboratory examination of lactic acid and peroxyacetic acid as antimicrobial applications for whole fresh apples. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting 2014 Abstracts.

36. Adhikari, A., K. M. Killinger, C. Cogger, A. Bary C. James, G. Unlu and M. A. Davis. 2013. Prevalence and genetic relatedness of Escherichia coli O157 and Salmonella spp. isolated from an organic farming environment. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available at: https://iafp.confex.com/iafp/2013/webprogram/Paper4865.html

37. Zong, B., D. Rider, A. Adhikari, And K. Killinger. 2013. Regional evaluation of bacterial indicator organisms to access safety of tree fruit overhead cooling water. Undergraduate research poster symposium, Washington State University. Abstracts, 5.8. Available at: http://universitycollege.wsu.edu/units/undergraduateresearch/

38. Syamaladevi, R. M., A. Adhikari, S. Lupien, F. Dugan, K. Killinger, B. Rasco and S. Sablani. 2013. Ultraviolet-C light inactivation of Penicillium Expansum and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on organic fruit surfaces. International Food Technologist association Annual Meeting Abstracts.

39. Adhikari, A., R. M. Syamaladevi, S. Lupien, F. Dugan, K. Killinger, and S. Sablani. 2012. Ultraviolet-C light inactivation of Penicillium Expansum and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on organic fruit surfaces. Poster presented on Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources meeting.

40. Killinger, K.M., C. Cogger, A. Bary, A. Adhikari, K. Warren, S. Beckman, E. Brouillard. 2012. Pathogen Prevalence and Indicator Organism Levels in Three Open Surface Water Systems in Washington. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting Abstracts, P3-56. Providence, RI. July 2012. https://iafp.confex.com/iafp/2012/webprogram/Paper2994.html

41. Piedad, A., K. M. Killinger, A. Adhikari, M. Mayer. 2012. Effectiveness of lactic acid and peroxyacetic acid treatments on reducing generic and pathogenic E. coli on fresh apples. Undergraduate research poster symposium, Washington State University. Abstracts, G5-27. Available at: http://universitycollege.wsu.edu/units/undergraduateresearch/photos-docs-pdfs/Complete%20Abstact%20Booklet.pdf

42. Syamaladevi, R. M., S. S. Sablani, S. Kumar, A. Adhikari, K. Killinger, A. Dhingra.2012. Understanding the efficacy of ultraviolet-C light inactivation of generic Escherichia coli on fruit surface.Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting.Las Vegas, NV, June 25-28, 21012.

43. Syamaladevi, R. M., S. S. Sablani, S. Kumar, A. Adhikari, K. Killinger.2011. UV-C light inactivation kinetics of generic Escherichia coli on fruit surfaces.Conference of Food Engineering. Leesburg, VA, April 2-4, 2012.

44. Adhikari, A., A. Bary, C. Cogger, and K. M. Killinger. 2011. Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli O157 presence and indicator organism levels in an open surface water stream used for irrigation in Western Washington. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting Abstracts, page 73; Poster Abstracts P2-70 Milwaukee, WI, August 2011. Available at: http://www.foodprotection.org/files/annual_meeting/poster-abstracts-2011.pdf

45. Adhikari, A., A. Bary, C. Cogger, and K. M. Killinger. 2010. Pathogen Presence and Indicator Organism Levels during Turned Pile Composting of Broiler Litter and Aerated, Static Pile Composting of Mixed Feedstocks. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting Abstracts, page 46; Technical Abstracts T6-01 Anaheim, CA, July 2010. Available at: http://www.foodprotection.org/files/annual_meeting/iafp-2010-abstracts-technicals-2010.pdf

46. James, C., A. Adhikari, A. Bary, C. Cogger, and K. M. Killinger. 2010. Examination of Pathogen Presence and Indicator Organism Levels in Soil and Lettuce in an Organic Farming System Field Experiment. International Association of Food Protection Annual Meeting Abstracts, page 164; Poster Abstracts P3-30 Anaheim, CA, July 2010. Available at: http://www.foodprotection.org/files/annual_meeting/iafp-2010-abstracts-posters-2010.pdf

47. Killinger, K.M., A. Adhikari, K. Warren, A. Bary, and C. Cogger. 2009. Pathogen presence and indicator organism levels during turned pile composting of broiler litter. Presented at the International Association for Food Protection, Grapevine, TX. July 12-15. Abstract published in the International Association of Food Protection Program and Abstract book. 68.

Conference reviews:

1. Adhikari, A., K. Bhargava, T. Chapin. 2012. S3 Environmental assessments (root cause analysis) during foodborne disease outbreaks. IAFP session summaries. 5:65 Available at: https://www.foodprotection.org/downloads/library/s...

2. Adhikari, A. 2012. S13 HACCP The rise of prerequisites. IAFP session summaries. 19:65. Available at: https://www.foodprotection.org/downloads/library/s...

3. Adhikari, A. and L. Strawn. 2012. S23 The food safety modernization act: Implementing the provisions on imported foods. IAFP session summaries. 34:65 Available at: https://www.foodprotection.org/downloads/library/s...

4. Adhikari, A. 2012 Special session- Anatomy of product tracing on sushi: search for the smoking gun. IAFP session summaries. 60:65. Available at: https://www.foodprotection.org/downloads/library/s...

5. Harper, N. and A. Adhikari. 2010. S7 Government, academic and industry collaborations to advance the development and use of microbiological risk assessments. IAFP session summaries. Food Prot. Trend. 30(11):689

6.Barela, H. and A. Adhikari. 2010. S14 National institute of food and agriculture showcase. IAFP session summaries. Food Prot. Trends. 30(11):692

7. Adhikari, A. and L. D. R. Rivera. 2011. S11 From farm to fork to physician: Detection of human pathogens in the environment, in foods and in clinical specimens. IAFP session summaries. Food Prot. Trend. 31(11):726

8. Adhikari, A. and J. Kang. 2011. S31 A systems approach to minimize Escherichia coli O157:H7 food safety hazards associated with fresh and fresh cut leafy greens. IAFP session summaries. Food Prot. Trend. 31(11):735.

9. Bramlett, A. and A. Adhikari. 2011. RT6 Long-term health outcomes (LHO) of foodborne disease: Assessing information needs and methods to capture patient data. IAFP session summaries. Food Prot. Trend. 31(11):742

10. Markland, S. and A. Adhikari. 2011. T3 Epidemiology. IAFP session summaries. Food Prot. Trend. 31(11):743

11. Caroline, A., Adhikari, A., Dorn, K., Fan, C., Helliwell, E., Khalil, J., Martin, M., Msanne, J., Perez, K. 2011. Student voice report. Food security: The interaction of Sustainability Safety and Defense. NABC Report 23:243-245.