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ULTRALOW OXYGEN TREATMENT FOR CONTROL OF MEALYBUGS AND BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS ON EXPORTED TABLE GRAPES

Objective

Determine effective ultralow oxygen treatments for control of vine mealybug and grape mealybug. Determine effective ultralow oxygen treatments for control of black widow spider. Determine effects of ultralow oxygen treatment on shelf-life and postharvest quality of table grapes.

Investigators
Liu Y
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2006
End date
2010
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5305-43000-003-02T
Accession number
411991
Commodities
Produce
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