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Gamma rays control coding moths

Journal Article · · Agric. Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6830964
Gamma rays are being tested as a means of controlling codling moths, Cydia pomonella (L.), under fruit storage conditions where fumigation will not work. Preliminary tests have shown that gamma radiation kills all exposed codling moth larvae, including larvae in the dormant stage. There is no carryover of radiation in the fruit and minimal effect on the fruit. Gamma irradiation of food is considered safe for human consumption at doses of 1 kilogray (10 kilorads) or less.
OSTI ID:
6830964
Journal Information:
Agric. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Agric. Res.; (United States) Vol. 32:4; ISSN AGREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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560155* -- Radiation Effects on Animals-- Disinfestation-- (-1987)
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
ARTHROPODS
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
CODLING MOTH
CONTROL
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
FOOD
FRUITS
FUMIGANTS
GAMMA RADIATION
INSECTS
INVERTEBRATES
IONIZING RADIATIONS
LARVAE
LEPIDOPTERA
MOTHS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PEST CONTROL
PESTICIDES
RADIATIONS
SAFETY
STORAGE
TESTING