Heat disinfestation of vegetables for export to New Zealand and Interstate

Abstract

This research involved specific disinfestation experimentation, large scale treatment confirmatory trials and evaluation of the effects of heat treatments on fruit quality and shelf life. This project has resulted in the development of non-chemical, non-damaging postharvest heat treatments against fruit flies for the following commodities :
Zucchini
Button squash
Rockmelon
Honeydew
Watermelon
Tomato