OZONE AS A GASEOUS FUMIGANT

Continue a project to evaluate ozone for use as a fumigant on fresh fruit and nuts to control pests of commodities following harvest. Acquire and fabricate test equipment, develop ozone detection methodology and establish the efficacy of various dosages of ozone to eliminate insects from several commodities. Determine if ozone has potential to replace current methodology in postharvest treatments. Establish the benefits and disadvantages of using ozone for postharvest treatments.