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Ultralow Oxygen Treatment for Postharvest Insect Control on Lettuce and Broccoli

Objective

Controlled atmosphere treatment with ultralow oxygen (ultralow oxygen treatment or ULO treatment) was studied to develop an alternative treatment to the current practice of chemical fumigation with methyl bromide. Lettuce aphid, western flower thrips, and leafminer, Liriomyza langei, were tested under different oxygen levels and temperatures for various durations.

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Controlled atmosphere treatment with ultralow oxygen (ultralow oxygen treatment or ULO treatment) was studied to develop an alternative treatment to the current practice of chemical fumigation with methyl bromide. Lettuce aphid, western flower thrips, and leafminer, Liriomyza langei, were tested under different oxygen levels and temperatures for various durations.

Investigators
Liu, Yong
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2002
End date
2007
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5305-43000-002-00
Categories
Chemical Contaminants
Commodities
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