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Aflatoxin Control in Pistachios: Removal of Contaminated Nuts, Ecological Relationships, & Biocontrol

Objective

Reduce A. flavus colonization in pistachio orchards based on 1) irrigation timing and time of harvest on early split pistachios, and 2) effects of sun and insect-feeding damage, especially naval orangeworm.

More information

Determine development of A. flavusin pistachios as related to irrigation timing and amount. Improve methods for detecting and removing contaminated post-harvest pistachios. <br>Documents SCA with University of California, Parlier, CA.
<br>Formerly 5325-42000-019-03S (7/99).

Investigators
Campbell, Bruce
Institution
University of California - Parlier
Start date
1998
End date
2003
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-42000-031-03S
Accession number
401933
Categories
Mycotoxins
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds