The efficacy and progress in using radiation as a quarantine treatment of tropical fruits—a case study in Hawaii

@article{Moy2002TheEA,
  title={The efficacy and progress in using radiation as a quarantine treatment of tropical fruits—a case study in Hawaii},
  author={James H. Moy and Lyle Wong},
  journal={Radiation Physics and Chemistry},
  year={2002},
  volume={63},
  pages={397-401}
}
  • J. MoyL. Wong
  • Published 1 March 2002
  • Business
  • Radiation Physics and Chemistry
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