Research Project: Methyl Bromide Replacement: Post-harvest Treatment of Perishable Commodities

Location: Crop Improvement and Protection Research

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

Nitric oxide fumigation for control of navel orangeworm, Amyelois transitella, on walnut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B., Simmons, G., Light, D.M., Haff, R.P. 2020. Nitric oxide fumigation for control of navel orangeworm, Amyelois transitella, on walnut. Journal of Applied Entomology. 145(3):270-276. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12846.

Progress on nitric oxide fumigation research for postharvest control of pests and microbes - (Abstract Only)

Effects of nitrogen dioxide fumigation on spoilage microorganism in stored products - (Proceedings)

Progress on nitric oxide fumigation research for postharvest control of pests and microbes - (Abstract Only)

Comparison of efficacy of nitric oxide fumigation under nitrogen and carbon dioxide atmospheres in controlling granary weevil (Sitophilus granaries) and confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y.-B. 2020. Comparison of efficacy of nitric oxide fumigation under nitrogen and carbon dioxide atmospheres in controlling granary weevil (Sitophilus granaries) and confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum). Journal of Stored Products Research. 88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101672.

Effectiveness of nitrogen dioxide fumigation for microbial control on stored almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oh, S., Liu, Y.-B. 2020. Effectiveness of nitrogen dioxide fumigation for microbial control on stored almonds. Journal of Food Protection. 83(4):599–604. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-19-281.

Methyl benzoate fumigation for control of postharvest pests and its effects on apple quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B., Feng, Y., Zhang, A. 2019. Methyl benzoate fumigation for control of post-harvest pests and its effects on apple quality. Journal of Applied Entomology. 144(3):191-200. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12723.

Residue analysis of nitric oxide fumigation in nine stored grain and nut products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B. 2019. Residue analysis of nitric oxide fumigation in nine stored grain and nut products. Journal of Stored Products Research. 84:101521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2019.101521.

Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest control of pests and pathogens - (Proceedings)

Nitric oxide fumigation for control of navel orangeworm in walnut - (Proceedings)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B., Simmons, G., Light, D.M., Haff, R.P. 2019. Nitric oxide fumigation for control of navel orangeworm in walnut. Proceedings of MBAO: Fumigation and Alternatives for Production, Storage and Trade Conference, 61-1, November 11-13, 2019, San Diego, California.

Nitric oxide fumigation for control of navel orange worm Amyelois tronsitella on walnut - (Proceedings)

Nitric oxide fumigation for the control of microorganisms on stored products - (Proceedings)
Oh, S., Liu, Y.-B. 2019. Nitric oxide fumigation for the control of microorganisms on stored products. Proceedings of MBAO: Fumigation and Alternatives for Production, Storage and Trade Conference, 53-1, November 11-13, 2019, San Diego, California.

Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest control of pests and pathogens - (Proceedings)
Liu, Y.-B., Yang, X., Oh, S. 2019. Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest control of pests and pathogens. Proceedings of MBAO: Fumigation and Alternatives for Production, Storage and Trade Conference, 52-1, November 11-13, 2019, San Diego, California.

Response of Aspergillus flavus spores to nitric oxide fumigations in atmospheres with different oxygen concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Oh, S., Jurick II, W.M. 2019. Response of Aspergillus flavus spores to nitric oxide fumigations in atmospheres with different oxygen concentrations. Journal of Stored Products Research. 83:78-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2019.06.001.

CA requirements for postharvest pest control - (Book / Chapter)
Liu, Y.-B. 2020. CA requirements for postharvest pest control. In: Gil, M.I., Beaudry, R., editors. Controlled and Modified Atmospheres for Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce. San Diego, CA: Academic Press of Elsevier. p. 65-74.

Sulfur dioxide fumigation for postharvest control of mealybugs on harvested table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y. 2019. Sulfur dioxide fumigation for postharvest control of mealybugs on harvested table grapes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 112:597-602. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy373.

Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest pest control on lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B. 2018. Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest pest control on lettuce. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5123.

Nitric oxide fumigation for control of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y. 2018. Nitric oxide fumigation for control of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in strawberries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1180-1184. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy074.

Low temperature fumigation of harvested lettuce using a phosphine generator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y. 2018. Low temperature fumigation of harvested lettuce using a phosphine generator. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1171-1176. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy038.

Residual analysis of nitric oxide fumigation on fresh fruit and vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B. 2017. Residual analysis of nitric oxide fumigation on fresh fruit and vegetables. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 132:105-108.

Nitric oxide fumigation for control of bulb mites on flower bulbs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y. 2017. Nitric oxide fumigation for control of bulb mites on flower bulbs. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(5):2046-2051. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox187.

Procedures of laboratory nitric oxide fumigation for pest control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y.-B., Yang, X., Masuda, T. 2017. Procedures of laboratory fumigation for pest control with nitric oxide gas. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 129:e56309. https://doi.org/10.3791/56309.

Efficacy and safety of nitric oxide fumigation for controlling codling moth in apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y.-B., Yang, X., Simmons, G. 2016. Efficacy and safety of nitric oxide fumigation for controlling codling moth in apples. Insects. 7:71. doi: 10.3390/insects7040071.

Prospect of nitric oxide as a new fumigant for postharvest pest control - (Proceedings)
Liu, Y.-B., Yang, X. 2016. Prospect of nitric oxide as a new fumigant for postharvest pest control. In: Navarro, S., Jayas, D.S., Alagusundaram, K., editors. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products. p. 161-166.

Advances in developing alternative treatments for postharvest pest control - (Proceedings)
Liu, Y.-B. 2016. Advances in developing alternative treatments for postharvest pest control. International Congress of Entomology, September 25-30, 2016, Orlando, Florida.

Efficacy and residue analysis of nitric oxide fumigation of strawberries for control of Drosophila suzukii - (Proceedings)
Yang, X., Liu, Y.-B. 2016. Efficacy and residue analysis of nitric oxide fumigation of strawberries for control of Drosophila suzukii. International Congress of Entomology, September 25-30, 2016, Orlando, Florida.

Effects of ultralow oxygen and vacuum treatments on bed bug (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) survival - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y.-B., Haynes, K.F. 2016. Effects of ultralow oxygen and vacuum treatments on bed bug (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) survival. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109:1303-1309.

Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest pest control - (Proceedings)
Liu, Y.-B. 2015. Nitric oxide fumigation for postharvest pest control. In: Proceedings of the 2015 International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, November 8-11, 2015, San Diego, California.