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Applications of Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation Technologies in Fresh Produce: From Farm to Table

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2024 | Viewed by 1865

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Byung-Ho Lee

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Institute of Quality and Safety Evaluation of Agricultural Product, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
Interests: quarantine disinfestation; fumigation; cold treatment; controlled atmosphere; quarantine pest; eradication of emerging alien pest; fruit fly; trade commodities; green house fumigation
Prof. Dr. Sung-Eun Lee

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Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41522, Republic of Korea
Interests: environmental toxicology; biomarkers; omics; combined toxicities
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Dear Colleagues,

Controlled atmospheres and fumigation (CAF) is a key concept to disinfest quarantine pest in trade perishable such as fresh produce. Also, CAF is a new concept for eradication of spreading alien invasive pest (AIS) in greenhouse cultivation in case of emerging them. Methyl bromide (MeBr) is still broadly used as chemical fumigant to eradicate quarantine pest, although their use is strongly recommended to replace technically feasible alternative options by International Plant protection Convention (IPPC) due to its ozone depletion property and worker safety issues. It can be developed that many different alternatives options such new and revaluated fumigants (ethanedintirlle, phosphine gas, ethyl formate, sulfuryl fluoride, ethylene oxide etc.), combined fumigants, systematic treatment with fumigant and CA and/or cold treatment in order to maintain valuable trade fresh products as well as eradication of different target quarantine pest infested in them. Aiming are many types of trade and/or cultivated fresh produce such as fresh fruits, vegetables, cult flowers, ornamental plants etc., those with very higher water contents and have a short and moderate shelf life.

This special issue will presents all types of articles focusing potential and technically feasible replacement of MeBr for quarantine purpose and eradication in initial emerging stages in green house in terms of practical use in industries.

Prof. Dr. Byung-Ho Lee
Prof. Dr. Sung-Eun Lee
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • controlled atmospheres
  • fumigation
  • cold treatment
  • combined treatment
  • invasive alien species
  • quarantine
  • eradication
  • alternatives of methyl bromide

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Efficacy and Phytotoxicity of Sulfur Dioxide Fumigation for Postharvest Control of Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), on Select Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
by Yong-Biao Liu
Agriculture 2024, 14(2), 305; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14020305 - 14 Feb 2024
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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) fumigation was evaluated for efficacy against western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) and phytotoxicity to four select fresh fruits and vegetables. Western flower thrips were found to be very susceptible to SO2 fumigation. Fumigations with 0.3 [...] Read more.
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) fumigation was evaluated for efficacy against western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) and phytotoxicity to four select fresh fruits and vegetables. Western flower thrips were found to be very susceptible to SO2 fumigation. Fumigations with 0.3 and 0.5% SO2 for 60 and 30 min, respectively, at a low temperature of 5 °C achieved 100% thrips mortality. Broccoli, bell peppers, apples, and navel oranges with thrips were subjected to 30 min fumigation with 0.3–0.5% SO2 to verify efficacy and determine potential phytotoxicity. The fumigation resulted in complete control of thrips. Its effects on visual quality of fresh produce varied. The fumigation caused severe discoloration of broccoli. However, the treatment did not have significant effects on the color of other products. No negative impact on visual appearance of bell peppers and navel oranges was observed. However, it caused darkened lenticels on green apples and, therefore, may potentially degrade apple postharvest quality. The lack of phytotoxicity of SO2 fumigation is likely due to well-developed wax layers on those fresh products. The results of the study suggest that SO2 fumigation has good potential to be used safely and effectively against sensitive pests on select fresh fruit and vegetables including peppers and citrus fruits. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Applications of Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation Technologies in Fresh Produce: From Farm to Table)
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Development of Ethyl Formate Disinfestation Treatment Methods for the Prevention of the Introduction and Establishment of Exotic Insect Pests in Greenhouse Cultivation
by Kyeongnam Kim, Dongbin Kim, Chaeeun Kim, Donghyeon Kim, Byeongjun Kim, Byung-Ho Lee and Sung-Eun Lee
Agriculture 2023, 13(12), 2251; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13122251 - 07 Dec 2023
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Globalization has increased international trade and caused an annual increase in the number of non-native insect pest species found in quarantine sites in Korea. Since over 80% of Korean farms use greenhouses with internal conditions conducive to growing crops and hospitable to exotic [...] Read more.
Globalization has increased international trade and caused an annual increase in the number of non-native insect pest species found in quarantine sites in Korea. Since over 80% of Korean farms use greenhouses with internal conditions conducive to growing crops and hospitable to exotic pests, efficient pest control is crucial. This study evaluated the efficacy of ethyl formate (EF) against three major exotic insect pests (Aphis gossypii, Frankliniella occidentalis, and Tetranychus urticae) and beneficial organisms (earthworms, honeybees, and silkworms) via EF fumigation experiments at two concentrations. The lethal concentration–time (LCt)99 values of A. gossypii, F. occidentalis, and T. urticae were 8.96, 14.00, and 19.07 g h/m3, respectively. Four hours of fumigation of EF at 15 g/m3 left no residue on the crops or soil after a maximum of 3 h. The beneficial organisms exhibited higher tolerance levels than A. gossypii with regard to LCt99 value, but the higher EF treatment dosage needed to control F. occidentalis and T. urticae could be highly lethal to honeybees. The lower EF dose (4 g/m3) effectively controlled A. gossypii, but 15 g/m3 was needed for F. occidentalis and T. urticae. Phytotoxicity varied in severity with EF concentration. These insights can help in developing a refined disinfestation strategy for greenhouses. Full article
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