Quarantine security: Assessment and mitigation of the risk of Anastrepha striata, A. fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in '˜Hass'™ avocado, Persea americana

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SENASA-Peru conducted experiments to determine the host status of 'Hass' avocado to Anastrepha striata, A. fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata. Data collected from field studies showed that commercial grade, mature green Peruvian 'Hass' avocado is not a suitable field host of these fruit flies.Â

SENASA-Peru llevó a cabo experimentos para determinar la situación de hospedante de palta (aguacate) var. 'Hass' a Anastrepha striata, A. fraterculus y Ceratitis capitata. Los datos de los estudios de campo mostraron que la palta 'Hass' peruana con madurez comercial no es hospedante adecuado de estas especies de mosca de la fruta.

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Jorge Barrenechea

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http://worldavocadocongress2011.com/userfiles/file/Nicanor%20Liquido%201500-1520.pdf