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NON-CHEMICAL PEST CONTROL IN FRUITS AND NUTS USING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY

Objective

Develop an economical system using microwaves or radio-frequency heating to disinfest postharvest walnuts of insect pests. Project also will demonstrate the efficacy of the system to processors, and document the effect of the method on product quality.

Investigators
Johnson, Eric
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2000
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5302-43000-031-02R
Accession number
404117
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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