Post-harvest control of Quadraspidiotus perniciosus on stored apples
In Canada investigations were carried out to study the post-harvest control of Quadraspidiotus perniciosus (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) in stored apples by subjecting the infested apples to controlled atmospheres. Infested fruits were stored in a regular controlled atmosphere (2.6-3.0% O2 ; 2.4-2.5% CO2) and in a low-oxygen controlled atmosphere (1.5-1.7% O2 ; 1.0-1.1% CO2) at 1ø or 3ø C for 31-34 weeks, plus an additional week at 20ø C and 50-60% relative humidity. In both treatments, San Jose scale was completely eliminated from infested fruits.
Sources
Chu, C.L. (1992) Postharvest control of San Jose scale on apples by controlled atmosphere storage.
Postharvest Biology and Technology 1, 361-369.