Low-temperature treatments as an alternative to conventional pest control in dried figs and their effect on overall fruit quality

• Published in: Journal of stored products research Vol. 105; p. 102238
• Main Authors: Galán, A.J., Serradilla, M.J., López-Corrales, M., Ruiz-Moyano, S., Galván, A.I., Torres-Vila, L.M., Martín, A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2024
• Subjects: Dried figs; Fruit quality; Insects; Low temperature; Pest control; Treatment; Pest control; Treatment; Insects; Dried figs; Fruit quality; Low temperature

One of the main problems for the dried fig industry is pest control during storage and subsequent marketability. For this reason, the dried fig industry has traditionally applied pest control treatments with chemical-based insecticides, usually phosphine. However, current consumers want healthier pr...