Contaminants in Irrigation Water Impacting the Safety of Fresh Produce
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2024) | Viewed by 1923
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food safety; water treatment; biological soil amendments; antimicrobials; hydroponic safety
Interests: microbial ecology; control environmental agriculture; irrigation water; soil bioremediation; minimally processed foods; one health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute your research to a Special Issue of Sustainability on the topic of "Contaminants in Irrigation Water Impacting the Safety of Fresh Produce." This Issue aims to explore the complex relationship between contaminants in agricultural waters and their impact on fresh produce safety.
The quality of agricultural water significantly affects the safety and quality of fresh produce as it may contain various contaminants, including microbial, physical, and chemical agents. The FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule addresses the potential hazards associated with the production and distribution of fruits and vegetables, and it looks to outline in the near future specific requirements for agricultural water linked to preharvest activities. Currently, the Produce Safety Rule indicates that all agriculture water in pre- and postharvest environments must be safe and of adequate sanitary quality for its intendent use. Understanding the sources, prevalence, and fate of contaminants in irrigation waters is essential for devising effective mitigation strategies and reducing foodborne outbreaks linked to irrigation water.
This Special Issue seeks to focus on the mitigation of microbial and chemical risks in agricultural water by exploring novel technologies, management practices, and policy frameworks. We encourage the submission of original research articles or reviews that contribute to our understanding of contaminants in agricultural water and their impacts on fresh produce safety.
Your expertise and research are crucial in generating collective knowledge that informs policymakers, researchers, and growers and educators in improving water quality, meeting regulatory requirements, and safeguarding public health. By promoting sustainable agricultural water management practices, we can enhance the safety and resilience of our food systems while preserving natural resources.
Dr. Achyut Adhikari
Dr. Eduardo Gutiérrez-Rodríguez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- agriculture water
- water treatment
- produce safety
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