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Employment (5)

Queensland Government: Brisbane, Queensland, AU

2022-03-21 to present | Science Leader Food Innovation (Department of Primary Industries (Queensland))
Employment
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

University of Mpumalanga: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA

2019-07-15 to present | Research Fellow (Biology and Environmental Sciences)
Employment
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Food & Allergy Consulting & Testing Services (FACTS): Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

2007-06-20 to 2014-11-30 | Technical Manager (Laboratory)
Employment
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Blue Lagoon Hotel: East London, Eastern Cape, ZA

2000-01-01 to 2001-12-31 | Food and Beverage Manager (Hotel)
Employment
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Blue Lagoon Hotel: East London, Eastern Cape, ZA

1999-03-03 to 2000-01-01 | Duty Manager (Hotel)
Employment
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Education and qualifications (7)

University of Salford: Salford, Greater Manchester, GB

2016-07-04 to 2018-06-30 | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Postdoctoral Fellow (Environment and Life Sciences)
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2014-01-15 to 2016-06-20 | Postdoctoral Fellow (NRF) (Animal Sciences)
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2012-01-15 to 2013-12-31 | Postdoctoral Fellow (Claude Leon) (Animal Sciences)
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2008-01-19 to 2011-12-02 | PhD in Food Science (Food Sciences)
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2006-01-18 to 2007-12-07 | MSc in Food Science (Food Sciences)
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2002-01-30 to 2005-12-09 | BSc in Food Science (Food Sciences)
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA): Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

1999-02-01 to 2000-02-01 | Certificate in Exercise Science
Education
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Professional activities (17)

South African Wildlife Management Association: Cape Town, ZA

2019-11 to present | Individual member
Membership
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

International Academy of Food Science & Technology (IAFoST): Guelph, Ontario, CA

2016-08-21 to present | Inaugural Member of IAFoST Early Career Scientists’ Section
Invited position
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

International Academy of Food Science & Technology: Guelph, Ontario, CA

2016 to present | Elected member: Early Career Scientists’ Section (ECSS)
Membership
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2002 to present | Lifetime member: Golden Key International Honour Society
Membership
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

International Barcode of Life (IBoL) : Guelph, Ontario, CA

2015-08-21 | Genome Prize for Best Oral Presentation: Socio-Economic Applications of DNA Barcoding
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

International Barcode of Life (IBoL): Guelph, Ontario, CA

2015-08-18 | Travel Award for Excellence in Socio-Economic Applications of DNA Barcoding
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stirling High School: East London, Eastern Cape, ZA

2013-08-02 | Stirling High Founders Day Award: Academic Excellence and Service to Community.
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

International Union of Food Science and Technology: Toronto, Ontario, CA

2012-08 | Young Scientist Award
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

South African Wildlife Management Association Symposium: Hartenbos, ZA

2011-09 | Best Oral Presentation Award
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2008 | Matie Jooste Award: Top MSc student in Food Science
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

South African Society of Dairy Technologists: Pretoria, ZA

2008 | Student Presentation Award
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Whitehead Scientific: Cape Town, ZA

2007-04-20 | Whitehead Scientific Travel Award
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

South African Association for Food Science & Technology: Durban, ZA

2007 | Dreosti Award for Best Oral Presentation
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

South African Association of Food Science and Technology: Durban, ZA

2006-08-06 | Academic Achievement Award
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Stellenbosch University: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

2006 | Honorary Award for Academics
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

South African Association of Food Science and Technology: Durban, ZA

2006 | Top academic achiever in final year of undergraduate studies
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

South African Association of Food Science and Technology: Durban, ZA

2005 | Best Food Science seminar delivered to the food industry
Distinction
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Funding (13)

The bushmeat, food security and livelihood interface in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area

2019-08 to 2021-07 | Grant
Oak Foundation (London, GB)
GRANT_NUMBER:

OCAY-19-243

Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

SNAPTRACE - Fishing in the dark: unravelling the global trade and traceability of the ‘snappers’

2016-07 to 2018-06 | Grant
European Commission (Brussels, BE)
GRANT_NUMBER: 701737
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

DNA-WILD

2014-01 to 2016-12 | Grant
National Research Foundation (Pretoria, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

MEAT-ID

2012-01 to 2013-12 | Grant
Claude Leon Foundation (Cape Town, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Teaching Development Grant

2012-01 to 2012-12 | Grant
Department of Science and Technology (Pretoria, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Development of a genetic database and molecular methods for the identification of commercial fish species in South Africa

2008-01 to 2010-12 | Grant
National Research Foundation (Pretoria, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Development of a genetic database and molecular methods for the identification of commercial fish species in South Africa

2008-01 to 2010-12 | Grant
Ernst and Ethel Eriksen Trust (Bryanston, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Detection, identification and live/dead differentiation of the emerging pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii from infant formula milk and the processing environment

2008-01 to 2008-12 | Grant
outh African Association of Food Science and Technology (Durban, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Detection, identification and live/dead differentiation of the emerging pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii from infant formula milk and the processing environment

2007 to 2007 | Grant
Skye Foundation (Sydney, AU)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Detection, identification and live/dead differentiation of the emerging pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii from infant formula milk and the processing environment

2006-01 to 2007-12 | Grant
National Research Foundation (Pretoria, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Detection, identification and live/dead differentiation of the emerging pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii from infant formula milk and the processing environment

2006-01 to 2007-12 | Grant
Ernst and Ethel Eriksen Trust (Bryanston, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

BSc in Food Science

2004-01 to 2004-12 | Grant
South African Association of Food Science and Technology (Durban, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Undergraduate and postgraduate bursaries

2003-01 to 2010-12 | Grant
Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch, ZA)
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Works (46)

The future of sustainability in the context of COVID-19

Ambio
2021-04-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Donna-Mareè Cawthorn; Alexandra Kennaugh; Sam M. Ferreira
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Crossref

Global footprint of mislabelled seafood on a small island nation

Biological Conservation
2020-05 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0006-3207
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Chemical Composition of Wild Fallow Deer (Dama Dama) Meat from South Africa: A Preliminary Evaluation

Foods
2020-05-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2304-8158
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Leveraging Neglected and Underutilized Plant, Fungi, and Animal Species for More Nutrition Sensitive and Sustainable Food Systems

Encyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability
2019 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9780128126882
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Toward a sustainable, participatory and inclusive wild meat sector

CIFOR
2019 | Technical Standard
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Carcass Composition and Yields of Wild Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in South Africa

African Journal of Wildlife Research
2019-09-19 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2410-7220
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Generic names and mislabeling conceal high species diversity in global fisheries markets

Conservation Letters
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85054672361

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Baillie, C.; Mariani, S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Physical quality attributes of male and female wild fallow deer (Dama dama) muscles

Meat Science
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85036460399

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Fitzhenry, L.B.; Muchenje, V.; Bureš, D.; Kotrba, R.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Deceit with decapods? Evaluating labelling accuracy of crustacean products in South Africa

Food Control
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84995812311

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Erratum: Publisher Correction: Global trade statistics lack granularity to inform traceability and management of diverse and high-value fishes (Scientific reports (2017) 7 1 (12852))

Scientific reports
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85067542137

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Mariani, S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Global trade statistics lack granularity to inform traceability and management of diverse and high-value fishes

Scientific Reports
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85031007130

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Mariani, S.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Mislabeling Seafood Does Not Promote Sustainability: A Comment on Stawitz et al. (2016)

Conservation Letters
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85013873282

Contributors: Mariani, S.; Cawthorn, D.-M.; Hanner, R.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

What’s in a name? Unravelling the species diversity underpinning the global “snapper” trade.

Genome
2017 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Controversial cuisine: A global account of the demand, supply and acceptance of “unconventional” and “exotic” meats

Meat Science
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84964967586

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Proximate and fatty acid composition of zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) muscle and subcutaneous fat

Journal of the science of food and agriculture
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84976538760

Contributors: Hoffman, L.C.; Geldenhuys, G.; Cawthorn, D.-M.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Regulatory Frameworks for Seafood Authenticity and Traceability

Seafood Authenticity and Traceability: A DNA-based Pespective
2016 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-85010223515

Contributors: Hofherr, J.; Martinsohn, J.; Cawthorn, D.; Rasco, B.; Naaum, A.M.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Detecting and deterring fish mislabelling in South Africa.

IBOL Barcode Bulletin
2015 | Conference paper
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Fish species substitution and misnaming in South Africa: An economic, safety and sustainability conundrum revisited

Food Chemistry
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84926675380

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Duncan, J.; Kastern, C.; Francis, J.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Harnessing the power of DNA barcoding to detect and deter fish mislabelling in South Africa.

Genome
2015 | Journal article
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

The bushmeat and food security nexus: A global account of the contributions, conundrums and ethical collisions

Food Research International
2015 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84930220162

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Exotic and other species

Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences
2014 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-84989785702

Contributors: Hoffman, L.C.; Cawthorn, D.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

From boat to plate: Linking the seafood consumer and supply chain.

WWF
2014 | Other
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Game and Exotic Animals

Encyclopedia of Meat Sciences
2014 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-85018218862

Contributors: Hoffman, L.C.; Cawthorn, D.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Reply to FD Mellett's comments to article: A high incidence of species substitution and mislabeling detected in meat products sold in South Africa

Food Control
2014 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84887144244

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

The role of traditional and non-traditional meat animals in feeding a growing and evolving world

Animal Frontiers
2014 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84941805981

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

A high incidence of species substitution and mislabelling detected in meat products sold in South Africa

Food Control
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84873595680

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Exotic protein sources to meet all needs

Meat Science
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84880787707

Contributors: Hoffman, L.C.; Cawthorn, D.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Is there horse in my wors?

The World of Food Science
2013 | Magazine article
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

The effects of gender, size and life-cycle stage on the chemical composition of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
2013 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84879225350

Contributors: Bosch, A.C.; Sigge, G.O.; Kerwath, S.E.; Cawthorn, D.-M.; Hoffman, L.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

DNA testing reveals a high incidence of meat substitution in South Africa.

Food Science and Technology
2013-05 | Magazine article
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Consumer preferences in meat

International Seminar on Animal Industry
2012 | Conference paper
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

DNA barcoding reveals a high incidence of fish species misrepresentation and substitution on the South African market

Food Research International
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84455171982

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of the 16S and 12S rRNA genes as universal markers for the identification of commercial fish species in South Africa

Gene
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-80055097988

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Humane red meat production.

Rooivleis
2012 | Magazine article
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Species of Cronobacter - A review of recent advances in the genus and their significance in infant formula milk

International Dairy Journal
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84866294352

Contributors: Strydom, A.; Cawthorn, D.-M.; Cameron, M.; Witthuhn, R.C.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

What is the role and contribution of meat from wildlife in providing high quality protein for consumption?

Animal Frontiers
2012 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85030691306

Contributors: Hoffman, L.C.; Cawthorn, D.M.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Allergen control and the role of effective cleaning.

Food Science and Technology
2012-08 | Magazine article
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Turning the tide on fraud and fish mislabelling in South Africa.

Food Science and Technology
2012-02 | Magazine article
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Characterization Of Cronobacter Species (Enterobacter Sakazakii) Isolated From Various South African Food Sources

Journal of Food Safety
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79551693223

Contributors: Mofokeng, L.; Cawthorn, D.-M.; Witthuhn, R.C.; Anelich, L.E.C.M.; Jooste, P.J.
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparative study of different methods for the extraction of DNA from fish species commercially available in South Africa

Food Control
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-78649504330

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Establishment of a mitochondrial DNA sequence database for the identification of fish species commercially available in South Africa

Molecular Ecology Resources
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-80054062750

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Corli Witthuhn, R.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluating the availability of fish species on the South African market and the factors undermining sustainability and consumer choice

Food Control
2011 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79957837920

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Steinman, H.A.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Wheat and gluten in South African food products

Food and Agricultural Immunology
2010 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-77953587460

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.M.; Steinman, H.A.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Mapping the future of fish sustainability

South African Food Review
2010-07 | Journal article
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Donna-Maree Cawthorn

Evaluation of different methods for the detection and identification of Enterobacter sakazakii isolated from South African infant formula milks and the processing environment

International Journal of Food Microbiology
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-50949099887

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Botha, S.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier

Selective PCR detection of viable Enterobacter sakazakii cells utilizing propidium monoazide or ethidium bromide monoazide

Journal of Applied Microbiology
2008 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-52049099615

Contributors: Cawthorn, D.-M.; Witthuhn, R.C.
Source: Self-asserted source
Donna-Maree Cawthorn via Scopus - Elsevier