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VHT:
VHT is an effective, non-chemical method of treatment to get
rid of the oriental fruit fly problem in fruits and vegetables. In VHT the
produce is held at a pre-determined temperature for a fixed time (using a hot
water - steam vapour system) so as to destroy all the stages of fruit fly.
Mangoes, Melon, Papaya, Guava and various vegetables are treated in VHT. The
MSAMB and APEDA have jointly set up the first semi-commercial VHT facility at
APMC Mumbai, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The VHT facility is set up as a common service
facility and an R & D tool. The VHT is useful in controlling oriental fruit
fly in fresh fruits & vegetables, especially the Alphonso and Kesar variety
of mango for export.
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