One of the most prolific plants utilized in various applications is mangosteen (Garcinia
mangostana L.). Rich in potent bioactive compounds, such as xanthones, mangosteen is …

This special issue of Florida Entomologist presents the accomplishments of the Coordinated
Research Project (CRP):“Development of Generic Irradiation Doses for Quarantine …

The aerial root mealybug, Pseudococcus baliteus Lit (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is an
important invasive and quarantine pest that poses a potential threat to fruits, vegetables, and …

The cacao mealybug, Planococcus lilacinus Cock, is an important quarantine pest. Infested
commodity should be subject to appropriate phytosanitary treatment, while irradiation is …

Dysmicoccus lepelleyi (Betrem) is a quarantine pest on mangosteen. Its presence on
mangosteen fruit can inhibit the exportation, resulting in the decreasing of state income from …

Studies were conducted to develop a generic dose of ionizing radiation for the postharvest
phytosanitary control of mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Details of studies done …

Phytosanitary irradiation (PI) has great potential to disinfest agricultural commodities of
quarantine pests. Efficacy of gamma irradiation (5–500 Gy) was studied on various …

Radiation technique proved its excellence as a clean pest control tool. Therefore, the
present study was directed to explore the biochemical variation in Spilostethus pandurus …

Mangosteen is a flagship fruit as a potential export commodity with high economic value.
The export activities of Indonesian mangosteen are limited due to constraints of plant pest …

The mealybug Exallomochlus hispidus is a polyphagous pest, some of its hosts are
important fruits. This pest control research requires laboratory colonies in large numbers …