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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Published in:	Insects
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
Subjects:	phytosanitary irradiation <i>Paracoccus marginatus</i> dose-response test large-scale confirmatory test
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/8/682