Research Project: Pre-and Postharvest Treatment of Tropical Commodities to Improve Quality and Increase Trade Through Quarantine Security

Location: Tropical Crop and Commodity Protection Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effect of an oscillating magnetic field on the inhibition of ice nucleation and its application for supercooling preservation of fresh-cut mango - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kang, T., You, Y., Hoptowit, R., Wall, M.M., Jun, S. 2021. Effect of an oscillating magnetic field on the inhibition of ice nucleation and its application for supercooling preservation of fresh-cut mango. Journal of Food Engineering. 300. Article 110541. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2021.110541.

Olfactory attraction to aggregation pheromone is mediated by disti-flagellum of antennal segments in Riptortus pedestris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roh, G.H., Cha, D.H., Park, C.G. 2021. Olfactory attraction to aggregation pheromone is mediated by disti-flagellum of antennal segments in Riptortus pedestris. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 24:415-420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2021.01.005.

Ethyl formate fumigation and ethyl formate plus cold treatment combination as potential phytosanitary quarantine treatment of Drosophila suzukii in blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kwon, T.H., Park, C.G., Lee, B., Zarders, D.R., Roh, G.H., Kendra, P.E., Cha, D.H. 2020. Ethyl formate fumigation and ethyl formate plus cold treatment combination as potential phytosanitary quarantine treatments of Drosophila suzukii in blueberries. Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology. 24(1):129-135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2020.11.008.

2-Pentylfuran: A novel repellent of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D.H., Roh, G.H., Hessler, S.P., Wallingford, A., Stockton, D., Park, S.K., Loeb, G.M. 2020. 2-Pentylfuran: A novel repellent of Drosophila suzukii. Pest Management Science. 77(4):1757-1764. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6196.

Automated aerosol puffers effectively deliver 1-octen-3-ol, an oviposition antagonist useful against spotted-wing drosophila - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stockton, D.G., Wallingford, A.K., Cha, D.H., Loeb, G.M. 2020. Automated aerosol puffers effectively deliver 1-octen-3-ol, an oviposition antagonist useful against spotted-wing drosophila. Pest Management Science. 77(1):389-396. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6028.

Habitat cues synergize to elicit chemically-mediated landing behavior in a specialist phytophagous insect, the grape berry moth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wolfin, M.S., Chilson III, R.R., Thrall, J., Liu, Y., Volo, S., Cha, D.H., Loeb, G.M., Linn Jr, C.E. 2020. Habitat cues synergize to elicit chemically-mediated landing behavior in a specialist phytophagous insect, the grape berry moth. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 168(12):880-889. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13003.

Demographics of the semi-slug Parmarion martensi, an intermediate host for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Hawai’i, during laboratory rearing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamilton, L.J., Tagami, Y., Kaluna, L., Jacob, J., Jarvi, S., Follett, P.A. 2020. Demographics of the semi-slug Parmarion martensi, an intermediate host for Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Hawai’i, during laboratory rearing. Parasitology. 148(2):153-158. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182020001353.

Microbicidal effectiveness of irradiation from Gamma and X-ray sources at different dose rates against the foodborne illness pathogens Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Begum, T., Follett, P.A., Hossain, F., Christopher, L., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2020. Microbicidal effectiveness of irradiation from Gamma and X-ray sources at different dose rates against the foodborne illness pathogens Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109841.

Feeding habits, movement, and reproduction of the predatory flat bark beetles Cathartus quadricollis 1 (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) and Leptophloeus sp. (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) in Hawaii coffee and 2 macadamia nut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brill Eva, Follett, P.A., Kawabata, A. 2020. Feeding habits, movement, and reproduction of the predatory flat bark beetles Cathartus quadricollis 1 (Coleoptera: Silvanidae) and Leptophloeus sp. (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) in Hawaii coffee and 2 macadamia nut. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 41:285-294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00205-9.

Postharvest quarantine treatments for Drosophila suzukii in fresh fruit - (Book / Chapter)
Walse, S.S., Cha, D.H., Lee, B.Y., Follett, P.A. 2021. Postharvest quarantine treatments for Drosophila suzukii in fresh fruit. In: Garcia, F.R.M, editor. Drosophila suzukii Management. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. p. 255-267. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62692-1_13.

Nanoengineered superhydrophobic surfaces to prevent the adhesion of Listeria monocytogenes for improved food safety - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, B.E., You, Y., Choi, W., Hong, E., Wall, M.M., Jun, S. 2020. Nanoengineered superhydrophobic surfaces to prevent the adhesion of Listeria monocytogenes for improved food safety. Transactions of the ASABE. 63(5):1401-1407. https://www.doi.org/10.13031/trans.13934.

Identification of a female produced pheromone in a destructive invasive species - Asian longhorn beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, T., Hansen, L., Cha, D.H., Hao, D., Zhang, L., Teale, S.A. 2020. Identification of a female produced pheromone in a destructive invasive species - Asian longhorn beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis. Journal of Pest Science. 93:1321-1332. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01229-3.

Ethyl formate as a methyl bromide alternative for phytosanitary disinfestation of imported banana in Korea with logistical considerations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, M., Park, C., Yang, J., Kim, G., Ren, Y., Lee, B., Cha, D.H. 2020. Ethyl formate as a methyl bromide alternative for phytosanitary disinfestation of imported banana in Korea with logistical considerations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(4):1711-1717. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa088.

Phytosanitary Irradiation: Does modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage creating a low oxygen environment threaten treatment efficacy? - (Other)
Follett, P.A., Neven, L.G. 2020. Phytosanitary Irradiation: Does modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage creating a low oxygen environment threaten treatment efficacy?. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 173:Article 108874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108874.

Microbial radiosensitization using combined treatments of essential oils and irradiation- part B: Comparison between gamma-ray and X-ray at different dose rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shankar, S., Follett, P.A., Ayari, S., Hossain, F., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2020. Microbial radiosensitization using combined treatments of essential oils and irradiation- part B: Comparison between gamma-ray and X-ray at different dose rates. Microbial Pathogenesis. 143. Article 104118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104118.

Advances in Insect Pest Management in postharvest stortage of cereals: Irradiation using machine sources for disinfestation - (Book / Chapter)
Follett, P.A., Akepsimaidis, G., Meneses, N., Murdoch, M., Kotilainen, H. 2020. Advances in Insect Pest Management in postharvest stortage of cereals: Irradiation using machine sources for disinfestation. In: Maier, D.,editor. Advances in postharvest management of cereals and grains. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. 319-338. https://doi.org/10.19103/AS.2020.0072.13.

Insects in Agroecosystems - an introduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Bruin, J., Desneus, N. 2020. Insects in Agroecosystems - an introduction. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 168(1):3-6. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12871.

Potential synergistic antimicrobial efficiency of binary combinations of essential oils against Bacillus cereus and Paenibacillus amylolyticus-Part A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ayari, S., Shankar, S., Follett, P.A., Hossain, F., Lacroix, M. 2020. Potential synergistic antimicrobial efficiency of binary combinations of essential oils against Bacillus cereus and Paenibacillus amylolyticus-Part A. Microbial Pathogenesis. 141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104008.

Response of invasive Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Lamiinae) to known cerambycid aggregation-sex pheromones in the Puna District of Hawai’i Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Collignon, R., Siderhurst, M., Millar, J.G., Cha, D.H. 2019. Response of invasive Longhorn Beetles (Coleoptera: Lamiinae) to known cerambycid aggregation-sex pheromones in the Puna District of Hawai’i Island. Hawaiian Entomological Society Proceedings. 51(2):15-23.

Aloe vera coatings maintain antioxidants of fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mirshekari, A., Wall, M.M., Madani, B., Biggs, A.R. 2020. Aloe vera coatings maintain antioxidants of fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit during storage. Advances in Horticultural Science. 34(2):205-212. https://doi.org/10.13128/ahsc-8255.

Proximate mechanisms of host plant location by a specialist phytophagous insect, the grape berry moth, Paralobesia viteana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wolfin, M.S., Chilson, R.R., Thrall, J., Liu, Y., Volo, S., Cha, D.H., Loeb, G.M., Linn, C.E. 2019. Proximate mechanisms of olfactory mediated host plant location by a specialist phytophagous insect, the grape berry moth (Paralobesia viteana). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 45:946-958. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-019-01112-1.

Investigation of the effect of oscillating magnetic field on fresh-cut pineapple and agar gel as a model food during supercooling preservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kang, T., Her, J., Hoptowit, R., Wall, M.M., Jun, S. 2019. Investigation of the effect of oscillating magnetic field on fresh-cut pineapple and agar gel as a model food during supercooling preservation. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(5): 1155-1161. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13285.

ß-cyclocitral synergizes the response of adult Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fruit juices and isoamyl acetate in a sex-dependent manner - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinero, J.C., Foley, N., Barrett, B.A., Bolton, G., Follett, P.A. 2019. ß-cyclocitral synergizes the response of adult Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fruit juices and isoamyl acetate in a sex-dependent manner. Scientific Reports. 9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-47081-z.

Ethyl formate fumigation for the disinfestation of red imported fire ants Solenopsis invicta Buren - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, B., Park, C., Park, M., Riddick, E.W., Roh, G., Chen, J., Cha, D.H. 2019. Ethyl formate fumigation for the disinfestation of red imported fire ants Solenopsis invicta Buren. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 22(3):838-840.

Behavioral response of little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), to trail chemicals laid on epiphytic moss - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D.H., Skabeikis, D.D., Collignon, M.R., Siderhurst, M.S., Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2019. Behavioral response of little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), to trail chemicals laid on epiphytic moss. Journal of Insect Behavior. 32:145-152. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10905-019-09721-0.

Synergistic effects of nanocomposite films containing essential oil nanoemulsions in combination with ionizing radiation for control of rice weevil Sitophilus Oryzae in stored grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossaine, F., Follett, P.A., Lacroix, M. 2019. Synergistic effects of nanocomposite films containing essential oil nanoemulsions in combination with ionizing radiation for control of rice weevil Sitophilus Oryzae in stored grains. Journal of Food Science. 84(6):1439-1446.

Survey of flowering plants in Hawaii as potential banker plants of Anthocorid predators for thrips control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Hollingsworth, R., Wall, M.M., Calvert, F. 2019. Survey of flowering plants in Hawaii as potential banker plants of Anthocorid predators for thrips control. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 22(3):638-644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.05.001.

Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas var. batatas) cultivar trials on Hawaii Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miyasaka, S., Wall, M.M., Labonte, D., Clark, C., Arakaki, A. 2019. Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas var. batatas) cultivar trials on Hawaii Island. HortTechnology. 29(6): 967-975. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech04387-19.

Combined treatments of Y-irradiation and active nano-biopolymers to assure food safety and security - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Exploring x-ray treatments for disinfesting apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, M., Redpath, S., Sanxter, S.S., Wall, M.M., Follett, P.A., Silva, S.T., Postler, M.L., Wohlers, M., Jamieson, L.E., Woolf, A.B. 2020. Exploring x-ray treatments for disinfesting apples. Acta Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1275.13.

Host status of ‘Scifresh' apples to the invasive fruit flies Bactrocera dorsalis, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Pinero, J., Jamieson, L., Souder, S., Waddell, B., Wall, M.M. 2019. Host status of ‘Scifresh' apples to the invasive fruit flies Bactrocera dorsalis, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology. 22(2):458-470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.01.019.

Short-term physiological response of a native Hawaiian plant, Hibiscus arnottianus, to injury by the exotic leafhopper, Sophonia orientalis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avanesyan, A., Snook, K., Follett, P.A., Lamp, W. 2019. Short-term physiological response of a native Hawaiian plant, Hibiscus arnottianus, to injury by the exotic leafhopper, Sophonia orientalis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Environmental Entomology. 48(2):363-369. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy193.

Plants, microorganisms and odorants involved in insect host plant location: who’s making the message? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wolfin, M.S., Volo, S.L., Chilson, R.R., Liu, Y., Cha, D.H., Cox, K.D., Loeb, G.M., Linn, C.E. 2019. Plants, microorganisms and odorants involved in insect host plant location: who’s making the message? Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 167(4):313-322. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12778.

Antifungal activity of combined treatments of active methylcellulosic based films containing encapsulated nanoemulsion of essential oils and µ-irradiation: in vitro and in situ evaluations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, F., Follett, P.A., Dang Vu, K., Salmieri, S., Fraschini, C., Jamshidian, M., Lacroix, M. 2019. Antifungal activity of combined treatments of active methylcellulosic based films containing encapsulated nanoemulsion of essential oils and µ-irradiation: in vitro and in situ evaluations. Cellulose. 26(2):1335-1354. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-2135-2.

Phytosanitary irradiation: commercial success and obstacles - (Abstract Only)

Analysis of volatile profiles of green Hawaiian coffee beans damaged by the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, H.E., Lehman, K.A., Wall, M.M., Siderhurst, M.S. 2018. Analysis of volatile profiles of green Hawaiian coffee beans damaged by the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 99(4):1954-1960. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9393.

New associations and host status: infestability of kiwifruit by Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Jamieson, L., Hamilton, L.J., Wall, M.M. 2018. New associations and host status: infestability of kiwifruit by Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Crop Protection Journal. 115:113-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2018.09.007.

Antifungal activities of combined treatments of irradiation and Essential Oils (EOs) encapsulated chitosan nanocomposite films in in vitro and in situ conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hossain, F., Follett, P.A., Salmieri, S., Dang Vu, K., Fraschini, C., Lacroix, M. 2019. Antifungal activities of combined treatments of irradiation and Essential Oils (EOs) encapsulated chitosan nanocomposite films in in vitro and in situ conditions. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 295:33-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.02.009.

Comparative cold tolerance in Ceratitis capitata and Zeugodacus (Bactrocera) cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Manoukis, N., Mackey, B.E. 2018. Comparative cold tolerance in Ceratitis capitata and Zeugodacus (Bactrocera) cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(6):2632-2636. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy227.

Identification of a new blend of host fruit volatiles from red downy hawthorn, Crataegus mollis, attractive to Rhagoletis pomonella flies from the northeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D.H., Powell, T., Feder, J.L., Linn, C.E. 2018. Identification of a new blend of host fruit volatiles from red downy hawthorn, Crataegus mollis, attractive to Rhagoletis pomonella flies from the northeastern United States. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 44(7-8):671-680. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-018-0977-6.

Irradiation for quarantine control of coffee berry borer, Hypothenumus hampei (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in coffee and a proposed generic dose for snout beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A. 2018. Irradiation for quarantine control of coffee berry borer, Hypothenumus hampei (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in coffee and a proposed generic dose for snout beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(4):1633-1637. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy123.

A multiple-choice bioassay approach for rapid screening of key attractants from complex mixtures of fermentation volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D.H., Loeb, G.M., Landolt, P.J., Linn, C.E., Hesler, S.P. 2018. A multiple-choice bioassay approach for rapid screening of key attractants from complex mixtures of fermentation volatiles. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy054.

Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)(Thysanoptera: Thripinae). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nicholas, A., Follett, P.A. 2018. Postharvest irradiation treatment for quarantine control of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)(Thysanoptera: Thripinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1185-1189. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy073.

Volatile changes in Hawaiian noni fruit, Morinda citrifolia L., during ripening and fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wall, M.M., Miller, S., Siderhurst, M.S. 2018. Volatile changes in Hawaiian noni fruit, Morinda citrifolia L., during ripening and fermentation. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 98:3391-3399. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8850.

Comparison of commercial lures and food baits for early detection of fruit infestation risk by Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cha, D.H., Hesler, S.P., Wallingford, A.K., Zaman, F., Jentsch, P., Nyrop, J., Loeb, G.M. 2018. Comparison of commercial lures and food baits for early detection of fruit infestation risk by Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox369.

Effect of low-oxygen conditions created by modified atmosphere packaging on radiation tolerance in Drosophila Suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in sweet cherries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Follett, P.A., Swedman, A.L., Mackey, B.E. 2017. Effect of low-oxygen conditions created by modified atmosphere packaging on radiation tolerance in Drosophila Suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in sweet cherries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 10.1093/jee/tox337.

Postharvest irradiation for market access of fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
Follett, P.A. 2017. Postharvest irradiation for market access of fresh produce. United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR). November 11-15, 2017 Hiroshima Japan.

Phytosanitary irradiation for market access of fresh produce - (Abstract Only)

Robust manipulations of pest insect behavior using repellents and practical application for integrated pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallinford, A.K., Cha, D.H., Linn, C.E., Wolfin, M.S., Loeb, G.M. 2018. Robust manipulations of pest insect behavior using repellents and practical application for integrated pest management. Environmental Entomology. 46(5):1041-1050. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx125.

Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Tropical Fruit - (Abstract Only)
Wall, M.M., Silva, S.T., Sanxter, S.S., Follett, P.A. 2017. Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Tropical Fruit. HortScience. Proceedings 2017 ASHS Annual Conference, Waikoloa, HI

Bioactive Constituents from Fermented Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Juice - (Abstract Only)
Chang, L., Wei, Y., Wall, M.M., Pezzuto, J.M. 2017. Bioactive Constituents from Fermented Noni (Morinda citrifolia) Juice. HortScience. Proceedings 2017 ASHS Annual Conference, Waikoloa, HI.