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REAL TIME DETECTION OF APPLES INFESTED WITH CODLING MOTH USING X-RAY

Objective

The principle objective is to demonstrate the potential of x-ray technology to identify apples that have been infested with codling moth larvae and the feasibility of installing x-ray equipment on the apple processing line for the identification and removal of infested fruit.

Investigators
Haff, Ronald
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2004
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-44000-007-02T
Accession number
408943
Commodities
Produce
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