Objective
1) Utilize a new large-scale volatile organic compound (VOC) collection system; 2) Collect in-situ pistachio VOCs from select orchards, at specific phenological stages; 3) Evaluate efficacy of collected VOCs in EAG bioassays on NOW; 4) Formulate a simple synthetic blend of EAG active volatiles.
Investigators
Beck, John
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2009
End date
2013
Funding Source
Project number
5325-42000-037-07T
Accession number
420772
Commodities