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  1. From Past to Present: Transformation of Food Safety Management and Food Safety Culture in the California Almond Industry

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, February 2026, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  2. Evaluation of a co-inoculation method for Salmonella enterica and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 on whole and broken almonds exposed to dry heat

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2025, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  3. Prevalence and levels of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli and Salmonella in California raw almond kernels from the 2021 harvest compared with data from harvests between 2001–2013

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, September 2025, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  4. Transfer of Salmonella enterica and Enterococcus faecium from food-contact surfaces to stone fruits

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, February 2025, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  5. Food Safety Research and Extension Needs for the U.S. Low-Moisture Food Industry

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2024, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  6. Behavior of Salmonella During Preparation of a Fermented Cashew Cheese Analog

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2024, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  7. Survival of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in finishing waxes used for fresh citrus fruits

    Article • Food Control, August 2024, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  8. Survival of Salmonella enterica and Enterococcus faecium on Abiotic Surfaces During Storage at Low Relative Humidity

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2024, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  9. Phenotypic Characteristics That May Contribute to Persistence of Salmonella Strains in the Pistachio Supply Chain

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, May 2024, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  10. Characterizing the Genetic Diversity of Salmonella Isolated from U.S. Raw Inshell Pistachios Using Whole Genome Sequencing

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2023, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  11. Transfer of Enterococcus faecium and Salmonella enterica during simulated postharvest handling of yellow onions (Allium cepa)

    Article • Food Microbiology, October 2023, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  12. Genetic diversity of Salmonella enterica isolated over 13 years from raw California almonds and from an almond orchard

    Article • PLOS One, September 2023, PLOS

    Linda J Harris

  13. Levels and Distribution of Salmonella in Naturally Contaminated Cashews

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2023, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  14. Impact of irrigation water quality on human norovirus surrogate survival during leafy green production

    Article • Frontiers in Plant Science, April 2023, Frontiers

    Linda J Harris

  15. Survival of Salmonella and Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli during tempering of wheat berries

    Article • Food Control, February 2023, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  16. Fate of foodborne pathogens during soaking and drying of walnuts

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, January 2023, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  17. Water application method influences survival or growth of Escherichia coli on bulb onions during field curing

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, March 2022, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  18. Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica virulence potential can be linked to higher survival within a dynamic in vitro human gastrointestinal model

    Article • Food Microbiology, February 2022, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  19. Evaluation of glove type on survival and transfer of Escherichia coli in model systems and during hand harvesting of lettuce

    Article • JSFA reports, November 2021, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  20. Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, or Salmonella on Whole Yellow Onions (Allium cepa) Exposed to Hot Water

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2021, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  21. Guidance on validation of lethal control measures for foodborne pathogens in foods

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, May 2021, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  22. Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Associated with Common Berries, 1983 through 2019

    Article • EDIS, October 2020, University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries

    Linda J Harris

  23. Correction for Theofel et al., “Microorganisms Move a Short Distance into an Almond Orchard from an Adjacent Upwind Poultry Operation”

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, September 2020, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  24. Microorganisms Move a Short Distance into an Almond Orchard from an Adjacent Upwind Poultry Operation

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, July 2020, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  25. Growth and survival of foodborne pathogens during soaking and drying of almond (Prunus dulcis) kernels

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2020, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris, Dr. Yaohua Feng

  26. Thermal Resistance of Foodborne Pathogens and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 on Inoculated Pistachios

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2020, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  27. Conditions at the time of inoculation influence survival of attenuated Escherichia coli O157:H7 on field-inoculated lettuce

    Article • Food Microbiology, February 2020, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  28. Growth of Salmonella and Other Foodborne Pathogens on Inoculated Inshell Pistachios during Simulated Delays between Hulling and Drying

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2019, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  29. Scientific Integrity Principles and Best Practices: Recommendations from a Scientific Integrity Consortium

    Article • Science and Engineering Ethics, February 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Linda J Harris

  30. Growth of Salmonella on Inoculated Inhull Pistachios during Postharvest Handling

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, January 2019, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  31. Fate of inoculated Listeria monocytogenes on yellow onions (Allium cepa) under conditions simulating food service and consumer handling and storage

    Article • Food Control, September 2018, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  32. Impact of Process Temperature, Humidity, and Initial Product Moisture on Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on Pistachios during Hot-Air Heating

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2018, International Association for Food Protection

    Bradley Marks, Linda J Harris

  33. Infectious risks associated with medicinal Cannabis : Potential implications for immunocompromised patients?

    Article • Journal of Infection, May 2018, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  34. Modeling the risk of salmonellosis from consumption of pistachios produced and consumed in the United States

    Article • Food Microbiology, October 2017, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  35. Modeling and Statistical Issues Related to Salmonella in Low Water Activity Foods

    Article • July 2017, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  36. Persistence ofSalmonellaand Other Bacterial Pathogens in Low‐Moisture Foods

    Article • July 2017, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  37. Heat Resistance ofSalmonellaand Other Bacterial Pathogens in Low‐Moisture Foods

    Article • July 2017, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  38. Validation Requirements in Heat‐Processed Low‐Moisture Foods

    Article • July 2017, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  39. A Syst-OMICS Approach to Ensuring Food Safety and Reducing the Economic Burden of Salmonellosis

    Article • Frontiers in Microbiology, June 2017, Frontiers

    Martin Wiedmann Wiedmann, Linda J Harris

  40. Quantifying Bacterial Cross-Contamination Rates between Fresh-Cut Produce and Hands

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2017, International Association for Food Protection

    Donald Schaffner, Linda J Harris

  41. Prevalence and amounts of Salmonella found on pistachios

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2016, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  42. Changes in Aerobic Plate and Escherichia coli–Coliform Counts and in Populations of Inoculated Foodborne Pathogens on Inshell Walnuts during Storage

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2016, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  43. Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Inshell California Walnuts

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2015, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  44. Evaluation of microbial loads and the effects of antimicrobial sprays in postharvest handling of California walnuts

    Article • Food Microbiology, June 2015, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  45. Food safety considerations for innovative nutrition solutions

    Article • Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, May 2015, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  46. Cross contamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 between lettuce and wash water during home-scale washing

    Article • Food Microbiology, April 2015, Elsevier

    Donald Schaffner, Linda J Harris

  47. Quantifying the Effect of Hand Wash Duration, Soap Use, Ground Beef Debris, and Drying Methods on the Removal of Enterobacter aerogenes on Hands

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2015, International Association for Food Protection

    Donald Schaffner, Linda J Harris

  48. Survival of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes on Raw Peanut and Pecan Kernels Stored at −24, 4, and 22°C

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2015, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  49. Survival or Growth of Inoculated Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella on Yellow Onions (Allium cepa) under Conditions Simulating Food Service and Consumer Handling and Storage

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, January 2015, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  50. Growth and Survival of Enterobacteriaceae and Inoculated Salmonella on Walnut Hulls and Maturing Walnut Fruit

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, September 2014, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  51. Evaluation of different approaches for modeling Escherichia coli O157:H7 survival on field lettuce

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, August 2014, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  52. Nuts, Seeds, and Cereals

    Article • April 2014, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  53. Safety of the Surrogate MicroorganismEnterococcus faeciumNRRL B-2354 for Use in Thermal Process Validation

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, January 2014, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  54. Nuts and Nut Pastes

    Article • January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Linda J Harris

  55. Quantifying Transfer Rates of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 between Fresh-Cut Produce and Common Kitchen Surfaces

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, September 2013, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  56. Survival of foodborne pathogens on inshell walnuts

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, September 2013, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  57. Assessments of Total and Viable Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Field and Laboratory Grown Lettuce

    Article • PLOS One, July 2013, PLOS

    Linda J Harris

  58. Season, Irrigation, Leaf Age, and Escherichia coli Inoculation Influence the Bacterial Diversity in the Lettuce Phyllosphere

    Article • PLOS One, July 2013, PLOS

    Linda J Harris

  59. A Framework for Developing Research Protocols for Evaluation of Microbial Hazards and Controls during Production That Pertain to the Application of Untreated Soil Amendments of Animal Origin on Land Used To Grow Produce That May Be Consumed Raw

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, June 2013, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  60. Development and Validation of a Mathematical Model for Growth of Pathogens in Cut Melons

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, June 2013, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  61. Issues To Consider When Setting Intervention Targets with Limited Data for Low-Moisture Food Commodities: A Peanut Case Study

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2013, International Association for Food Protection

    Martin Wiedmann Wiedmann, Linda J Harris

  62. Improving the safety and quality of nuts

    Article • January 2013, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  63. Improving the safety of almonds and pistachios

    Article • January 2013, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  64. A Framework for Developing Research Protocols for Evaluation of Microbial Hazards and Controls during Production That Pertain to the Quality of Agricultural Water Contacting Fresh Produce That May Be Consumed Raw

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, December 2012, International Association for Food Protection

    Dr Kali Kniel, Linda J Harris

  65. Draft Genome Sequence of the Quality Control Strain Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212

    Article • Journal of Bacteriology, October 2012, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  66. Survival of foodborne pathogens on almonds and pistachios during storage

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2012, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  67. Risk of salmonellosis from consumption of almonds in the North American market

    Article • Food Research International, March 2012, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  68. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on inoculated almond kernels in hot water treatments

    Article • Food Research International, March 2012, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  69. Survival of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes on Inoculated Walnut Kernels during Storage

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2012, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  70. Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in field-inoculated lettuce

    Article • Food Microbiology, December 2011, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  71. Impact of Storage Time and Temperature on Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on Oil-Roasted Almonds

    Article • Journal of Food Science, November 2011, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  72. Most-Probable-Number Determination of Salmonella Levels in Naturally Contaminated Raw Almonds Using Two Sample Preparation Methods

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, November 2010, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  73. Reduction of on Inoculated Almonds Exposed to Hot Oil

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2010, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  74. Comparison of Genotypes of Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis Phage Type 30 and 9c Strains Isolated during Three Outbreaks Associated with Raw Almonds

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, April 2010, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  75. Efficacy of Aqueous and Alcohol-Based Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizers for Reducing  Salmonella  in Dusts Generated in Almond Hulling and Shelling Facilities

    Article • Journal of Food Science, January 2010, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  76. Impact of Preinoculation Culture Conditions on the Behavior of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated onto Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Plants and Cut Leaf Surfaces

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2009, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  77. Survival and growth of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 in almond orchard soils

    Article • Journal of Applied Microbiology, May 2008, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  78. Migration of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 30 through Almond Hulls and Shells

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, February 2008, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  79. Isolation of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 30 from a Single Almond Orchard over a 5-Year Period

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2007, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  80. Prevalence and Amounts of Salmonella Found on Raw California Almonds

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2007, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  81. Catalytic Infrared Dehydration of Onions

    Article • Journal of Food Science, November 2006, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  82. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 30 on Inoculated Almonds Stored at −20, 4, 23, and 35°C

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2006, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  83. Monte Carlo Simulations Assessing the Risk of Salmonellosis from Consumption of Almonds

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2006, International Association for Food Protection

    Linda J Harris

  84. Growth of Salmonella Enteritidis Phage Type 30 in Almond Hull and Shell Slurries and Survival in Drying Almond Hulls

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2006, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  85. Inhibition of Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Roasted Turkey by Edible Whey Protein Coatings Incorporating the Lactoperoxidase System

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2006, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  86. Listeria monocytogenes Inhibition by Whey Protein Films and Coatings Incorporating Lysozyme

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, November 2005, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  87. Antimicrobial Effects of Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, and the Lactoperoxidase System and Edible Whey Protein Films Incorporating the Lactoperoxidase System Against Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7

    Article • Journal of Food Science, September 2005, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  88. Listeria monocytogenes Inhibition by Whey Protein Films and Coatings Incorporating the Lactoperoxidase System

    Article • Journal of Food Science, September 2005, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  89. Survival of Salmonella Enteritidis PT 30 on Inoculated Almonds after Commercial Fumigation with Propylene Oxide

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2005, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  90. Survival of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh and frozen strawberries

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, June 2005, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  91. Reducing Salmonella on cantaloupes and honeydew melons using wash practices applicable to postharvest handling, foodservice, and consumer preparation

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, March 2005, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  92. An International Outbreak of Salmonellosis Associated with Raw Almonds Contaminated with a Rare Phage Type of Salmonella Enteritidis

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, January 2005, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  93. Growing Seed Sprouts at Home

    Article • November 2004, California Agriculture

    Linda J Harris

  94. Survival and Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes on Lettuce and Parsley as Affected by Method of Inoculation, Time between Inoculation and Analysis, and Treatment with Chlorinated Water

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, June 2004, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  95. Evaluation of Inoculation Method and Inoculum Drying Time for Their Effects on Survival and Efficiency of Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes Inoculated on the Surface of Tomatoes

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 2004, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  96. Reducing Salmonella on Apples with Wash Practices Commonly Used by Consumers

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, May 2003, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  97. Methods to Reduce/Eliminate Pathogens from Fresh and Fresh‐Cut Produce

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, January 2003, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  98. Microbiological Safety of Controlled and Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Fresh and Fresh‐Cut Produce

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, January 2003, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  99. Microbiological Safety of Fresh and Fresh‐Cut Produce: Description of the Situation and Economic Impact

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, January 2003, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  100. Outbreaks Associated with Fresh Produce: Incidence, Growth, and Survival of Pathogens in Fresh and Fresh‐Cut Produce

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, January 2003, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  101. Production Practices as Risk Factors in Microbial Food Safety of Fresh and Fresh‐Cut Produce

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, January 2003, Wiley

    Linda J Harris

  102. Detection and Elimination of Salmonella Mbandaka from Naturally Contaminated Alfalfa Seed by Treatment with Heat or Calcium Hypochlorite

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, March 2002, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  103. Efficacy and Reproducibility of a Produce Wash in Killing Salmonella on the Surface of Tomatoes Assessed with a Proposed Standard Method for Produce Sanitizers

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2001, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  104. Survival of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh and Frozen Strawberries

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, October 2001, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  105. Phosphate Buffer Increases Recovery of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Frozen Apple Juice

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, September 2001, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  106. Development of a Proposed Standard Method for Assessing the Efficacy of Fresh Produce Sanitizers

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, August 2001, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  107. Standardization of a Method To Determine the Efficacy of Sanitizers in Inactivating Human Pathogenic Microorganisms on Raw Fruits and Vegetables

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, July 2001, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  108. The effects of freezing and thawing on the survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in apple juice

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, July 2001, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  109. Nut Meats

    Article • January 2001, American Public Health Association

    Linda J Harris

  110. Isolation and characterization of Carnobacterium, Lactococcus, and Enterococcus spp. from cooked, modified atmosphere packaged, refrigerated, poultry meat

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, December 2000, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  111. Nisin Reduces the Thermal Resistance of Listeria monocytogenes Scott A in Liquid Whole Egg

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, September 1999, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  112. Growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Yersinia enterocolitica on Cooked Modified-Atmosphere-Packaged Poultry in the Presence and Absence of a Naturally Occurring Microbiota

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, January 1999, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  113. REDUCTION OF BACTERIAL LEVELS IN FLOUR BY PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS

    Article • Journal of Food Process Engineering, August 1998, Wiley

    Professor Mansel W. Griffiths, Linda J Harris

  114. Peppers: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, & Enjoy

    Article • June 1998, California Agriculture

    Linda J Harris

  115. The microbiology of vegetable fermentations

    Article • January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Linda J Harris

  116. Pulsed electric fields as a processing alternative for microbial reduction in spice

    Article • Food Research International, April 1997, Elsevier

    Professor Mansel W. Griffiths, Linda J Harris

  117. The Sole Lysine Residue in Porcine Pepsin Works As a Key Residue for Catalysis and Conformational Flexibility

    Article • Journal of Biological Chemistry, August 1995, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  118. Characterization of two nisin-producing Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strains isolated from a commercial sauerkraut fermentation

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, May 1992, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  119. Novel paired starter culture system for sauerkraut, consisting of a nisin-resistant Leuconostoc mesenteroides strain and a nisin-producing Lactococcus lactis strain

    Article • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, May 1992, ASM Journals

    Linda J Harris

  120. Reliability of Escherichia coli Counts for Vacuum-Packaged Ground Beef

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, April 1992, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  121. The detection of foodborne pathogens by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

    Article • Food Research International, January 1992, Elsevier

    Professor Mansel W. Griffiths, Linda J Harris

  122. Developments in nisin research

    Article • Food Research International, January 1992, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  123. Sensitivity and Resistance of Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115, Scott A, and UAL500 to Nisin

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, November 1991, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris

  124. Antimicrobial Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Against Listeria monocytogenes

    Article • Journal of Food Protection, June 1989, Elsevier

    Linda J Harris