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Low Pressure as an Alternative to Chemical Fumigation for Controlling Pests in Fresh Temperate Fruits

Objective

To develop non-chemical alternatives to chemical fumigants for quarantine treatments of codling moth in fresh temperature fruits (apples and cherries) using low pressures (vacuum) at low temperatures.

Investigators
Johnson, Eric
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2010
End date
2013
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5302-43000-038-04R
Accession number
420522
Commodities
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