Defining the parameters of comet assay for reliably detecting <scp>DNA</scp> damage as a marker of X‐ray based irradiation in insects treated with non‐lethal doses for export fruit sanitation
We conclude that, with appropriate optimization and validation, the comet assay holds promise as a robust tool for verifying irradiation treatment in quarantine settings, offering an approach for simultaneously assessing both pests and produce. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Nicola K. Richards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8668-3193)
- Chikako van Koten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0630-6807)
- Karen Armstrong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4973-2651)
- Disna N. Gunawardana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8221-8190)
- Juliet Fraser Gibson
Institutions
- Lincoln University (NZ)
- Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ)
- AgResearch (NZ)
- Lincoln Agritech (New Zealand) (NZ)
- Department of Conservation (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-07-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70076
- Primary Topic
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- AgResearch