Posted on 9/2/2020
Insect pest infestation (moths, beetles, weevils etc.) is a major problem in the storage, processing and marketing of cereals such as rice, corn, buckwheat, sorghum, etc.
Typically, chemical fumigants (like methyl bromide) are - or were - used for postharvest pest control but regulatory issues, environmental concerns, potential health hazards, reduced acceptance by consumers and the increase of the organic market have pressed the industry to develop non-chemical treatment alternatives. Such alternative methods include: ionising radiation ...