Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Advances in post-harvest pest control in agricultural commodities: A review
Author(s): Vikas Chandra Verma
Abstract: The purpose of this review is to represent the alternative thermal method of insect control i.e. electromagnetic wave’s energy. It became very essential to focus other ways of pest control, as already investigated that chemical fumigation control insect but they are harmful for human health and also for our environment, also in some way they are not residue free. It also investigated that conventional heating method uses high temperature (nearly 40 to 55 °C) for achieving complete mortality and produces thermal degradation, affecting also various quality parameters. Alternatively to reduce temperature to avoid thermal degradation increases treatment duration. So here, it has been discussed other electromagnetic waves research studies and its efficacy. Future research studies must be focussed on combination of conventional and electromagnetic heating so that pest control would be more safe and economical without affecting the quality parameters.
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How to cite this article:
Vikas Chandra Verma. Advances in post-harvest pest control in agricultural commodities: A review. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 783-787.
