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POSTHARVEST INSECT CONTROL ON VEGETABLES

Objective

Optimize storage and ULO combination treatment for postharvest insect control and its safety to postharvest quality of lettuce in large scale trials. Determine treatment protocols of pure phosphine fumigation for postharvest insect control on lettuce. Evaluate pure phosphine fumigation treatment for control of western flower thrips on broccoli, asparagus, and strawberries.

Investigators
Liu Y
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2007
End date
2008
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5305-43000-003-01R
Accession number
412297
Commodities
Produce
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