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Effects of low temperature and elevated CO2 treatments for insect disinfestation on some native Australian cut flowers.

Author(s) : SEATON K. A., JOYCE D. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The application of low and high temperatures, as well as increased CO2 levels for insect disinfestation of cut flowers of Angiozathos rufus, Chamelaucium uncinatum and Banksia prionotes, is described. Storage for 14 days at 1 deg C was required for 100% mortality of Tribolium confusum, and 10 days at 1 deg C killed 100% of Ceratitis capitata. A CO2-enriched atmosphere of 45-60% reduced this time to 7 days. Post-storage vase life was also investigated.

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  • Original title: Effects of low temperature and elevated CO2 treatments for insect disinfestation on some native Australian cut flowers.
  • Record ID : 1996-3541
  • Languages: English
  • Source: RDA J. agric. Sci. Hortic. - vol. 56 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1993

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