Methyl iodide and forced aeration on the post-harvest quality of lemons

• Published in: Postharvest biology and technology Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 45 - 50
• Main Authors: Aung, L.H, Leesch, J.G, Jenner, J.F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Elsevier Science 01.05.2004
• Subjects: aeration; Aonidiella aurantii; Biological and medical sciences; citrus fruits; control methods; Food industries; Fruit and vegetable industries; fruit quality; fumigation; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; insect control; lemons; Mel; methane; methyl iodide; phytotoxicity; postharvest treatment; quarantine; scale insects; seasonal variation; stored product protection; Aeration; Fumigation; Fruit; Citrus fruit; Quality; Postharvest; Lemon; Iodine

Methyl iodide (MI) fumigation to control California red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) at dosages of 24, 28, and 32 g/m3 for 2 h combined with 2- and 24-h forced aeration using 3.5 l of air per min at 21EC immediately after fumigation was tested on early-, mid- and, late-season lemons [Citrus limon (L....