Evaluation of cylinderized phosphine against fruit flies in mango

Creator

Celia dR. Medina, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Jena Joy G. Apolinario, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Edralina P. Serrano, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Bonifacio Cayabyab, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2013

Abstract

Post harvest treatment of mango against the fruit fly, Bactrocera philippinensis Drew and Hancock, using cylinderized pure phosphine as fumigant was evaluated under laboratory conditions. This fumigating system was found to be effective in controlling the eggs and early instar larvae of the fruitfly. Fumigation with 600 ppm concentration of pure phosphine for a period of 24 hours was the most effective treatment combination. The fumigation process must be undertaken at 10±2°C temperature to avoid burning the mango. Physico-sensory evaluation of fumigated fruits was also included.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

27

Issue

2

Page

206-207

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Medina, Celia dR.; Apolinario, Jena Joy G.; Serrano, Edralina P.; and Cayabyab, Bonifacio, "Evaluation of cylinderized phosphine against fruit flies in mango" (2013). Journal Article. 4811.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4811

En – AGROVOC descriptors

BACTROCERA; MANGOES; FUMIGANTS; FUMIGATION; INSECTICIDES; PHOSPHINE