Quarantine Disinfestation of Papaya Mealybug, <i>Paracoccus marginatus</i> (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Using Gamma and X-rays Irradiation

<i>Paracoccus marginatus</i> is a highly polyphagous invasive pest that poses a significant quarantine threat to tropical and subtropical countries. Infested commodities in international trade should undergo phytosanitary treatment, and irradiation is recommended as a viable alternative...

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Main Authors: Zi-Jiao Song, Qing-Ying Zhao, Chen Ma, Ran-Ran Chen, Tian-Bi Ma, Zhi-Hong Li, Guo-Ping Zhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/8/682