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  4. USE OF NEMATODES FOR POSTHARVEST CONTROL OF NAVEL ORANGEWORM (AMYELOIS TRANSITELLA) IN PISTACHIOS AND ASSESSMENT OF CULTURAL CONTROL METHODS

USE OF NEMATODES FOR POSTHARVEST CONTROL OF NAVEL ORANGEWORM (AMYELOIS TRANSITELLA) IN PISTACHIOS AND ASSESSMENT OF CULTURAL CONTROL METHODS

Objective

Setup and evaluate field trials of commercial nematode products for postharvest control of navel orangeworm in pistachio orchards. Evaluate efficacy of current sanitation methods.

Investigators
Siegel J P
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2004
End date
2008
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5302-43000-034-02T
Accession number
409779
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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