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EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF SILWET AND H2O

Objective

Determine the minimal concentration of the SilWet and optimal dip time to provide control of diapausing spider mites, San Jose scale, grape mealy bug. Determine the effect of anti-foaming agents and decay suppressing chemicals (SOPP, ozone, chlorine, Orzan [lignin sulfate]) on the activity of the SilWet. Determine the effect of water spraying (HWS)on removal and/or mortality of Lepidopterian eggs, mite eggs, grape mealy bug, and San Jose scale. Examine the effect of combination treatments of HWS and SilWet ips on all surface pests, to include implementation in commercial packing lines. Determine the effect of SilWet dips on fruit quality and decay control. Determine the effects of HWS on fruit quality, decay control, and storage life. Examine the effect of combination treatments of HWS and SilWet dips on fruit quality, decay control, and storage life.

Investigators
Neven L G
Institution
Oregon State University
Start date
2003
End date
2004
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5352-43000-009-10S
Accession number
407727
Commodities
Produce
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