Postharvest IPM Workgroup 

Below: About Objectives News Links

Related Links: April 2002 Postharvest IPM Research Summaries April 2000 Postharvest IPM Research Summaries Controlled Atmosphere for Insect Disinfestation: 2001 Summary Tables Influence of ozone gas on the appearance of fresh fruit and vegetables

About the Postharvest Integrated Pest Management Workgroup

Purpose: To promote an exchange of ideas and cooperative research among an interdisciplinary group concerned with postharvest integrated pest management of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. To explore opportunities for funding of cooperative efforts.

Format: Areas of interest and research will be grouped under six general objectives, as shown below. Each participant will be asked to prepare a summary of current research under each objective. This information will be compiled for distribution to the membership. At our annual meeting, there will be informal presentations of current research organized under each objective. Ample time for discussion will be included in the meeting format to encourage interaction and discussion of potential for cooperation in research.

Objectives 2002

Objective 1: Influence of preharvest factors on postharvest susceptibility to decay and insects.
Research April 2002
Research April 2000

Objective 2: Benefits of postharvest temperature management or temperature treatments for control of decay and insects.
Research April 2002
Research April 2000

Objective 3: Influence of atmospheric modification or fumigation with safer materials on decay and insect control (CA, MA, CO, acetaldehyde, ozone, etc.).
Research April 2002
Research April 2000

Objective 4: Methods to improve postharvest handling or sanitation procedures to reduce susceptibility to decay or insects.
Research April 2002
Research April 2000

Objective 5: Influence of energy wave inputs such as irradiation, uv, raido frequency or microwave on postharvest decay and insect infestations.
Research April 2002
Research April 2000

Objective 6: Use of natural enemies for biological control and increased understanding of basic biology of postharvest insect pests and decay organisms.
Research April 2002
Research April 2000

• Scientists experimenting with bug-killing radio waves - July 2003
• Scientists test radio waves to kill bugs in nuts - June 2003

Links

• UC Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center
• UC IPM University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Project
• Postharvet Publications organized by topic: Insect Control; Postharvest IPM

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