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Research Project: Survival of Glassy Winged Sharpshooter Nymphs at Temperature and Humidities Encountered in Postharvest and Shipping of Citrus

Location: Commodity Protection and Quality

Project Number: 5302-43000-031-05
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Jul 01, 2002
End Date: Dec 30, 2005

Objective:
Determine survival of glassy-winged sharpshooter nymphs on citrus during storage and shipment at subambient temperatures.

Approach:
Record daily survival of glassy-winged sharpshooter nymphs from 1st through 5th instar at temperatures ranging from 2-6 degrees centigrade and at humidities ranging from 60 to 95%. Documents Reimburable with CDFA. Log 22342.

 
Project Team
Leopold, Roger

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