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DEVELOPMENT OF STRESS TECHNOLOGY TO REPLACE METHYL BROMIDE USES ON DURABLE COMMODITIES TO ERADICATE INSECT PESTS

Objective

Develop new technology that will replace methyl bromide in durable commodities to eliminate insects that damage those commodities or are considered to require quarantine. Also, to establish that this new technology will not cause damages or reduce the quality of the commodity for which it is being used.

Investigators
Leesch J G
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2006
End date
2009
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5302-43000-033-02T
Accession number
410540
Categories
Chemical Contaminants
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