Project Number: 6204-43000-013-02
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Sep 15, 2000
End Date: Sep 30, 2004

Objective:
Conduct research on quality of grapefruit, conduct research on Mexican fruit fly and apple maggot. Conduct pilot-scale testing using RF equipment to develop process protocols for fruits (grapefruit and orange) of interest to Texas. Coordinate large scale testing in Texas.

Approach:
Conduct the quality tests for grapefruits and oranges to establish the thermal response of fruits. Work with the university to study the thermal kinetics of Mexican fruit fly and apple maggot. Conduct pilot-scale tests using RF equipment to develop treatment protocols for grapefruits and oranges. Provide technical report and annual reports on a timely manner. Coordinate study with local industry to determine the practicality of the treatment protocols and dissemination of the technical information for the treatment applications.

Project Team

Hallman, Guy

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002   FY 2001

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