Field evaluation of Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin isolates for the biocontrol of Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini) ticks on cattle.

Formulations of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) were tested under field conditions against the bovine tick adults Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Formulations were prepared for each fungal isolate consisting of 10 conidia.mL, 10% avocado oil and either of Ballista® or Break-thru® as an adjuvant sprayed on tick-infested cows.

Influence of Transportation Conditions and Postharvest Disinfection Treatments on Microbiological Quality of Fresh Market Tomatoes (cv. Nemo-Netta) in a South African Supply Chain.

Postharvest microbial spoilage due to suboptimal transportation and packaging conditions is a key concern for the South African tomato industry. This study investigated the influence of washing with tap water or aqueous disinfectant solutions (chlorinated and anolyte water) on the microbiological quality of tomatoes during storage after transportation in nonrefrigerated trucks along two supply routes when packaged in crates and boxes. Route 1 was 1,093 km from field to storage site, while route 2 was 1,057 km.