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The objectives of the International Database on Commodity Tolerance (IDCT) are to gather and interpret the literature about commodity quality after phytosanitary irradiation treatment to aid stakeholders in Member States to identify the doses of radiation that are tolerated by different commodities including fresh fruits, vegetables and cut flowers in planning for commercial use of the technology.

 

 

Advances in radiation-based sterile insect technique: A comprehensive review of mechanisms, influencing factors, and its potential for sustainable pest controlhttps://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6278Zhou Shuxing, Pan Yuhan, Ullah Farman, Zhang Jinming, Li Xiaowei, Huang Jun, Zhang Zhijun, Dong Wanying, Lu Yaobin,2026Advances in radiation-based sterile insect technique: A comprehensive review of mechanisms, influencing factors, and its potential for sustainable pest control
Optimization of X-ray irradiation dose and cold storage conditions for substerile Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to be employed in sterile insect program.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6277Qin Haixin, Meng Chaorong, Jiang Shengjun, Wang Hancheng, Meng Jianyu, Cen Xue, Yang Maofa, Dong Xiangli, Xie Xingcheng, Zhang Shimeng, 2026Optimization of X-ray irradiation dose and cold storage conditions for substerile Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to be employed in sterile insect program.
Development of the sterile insect technique as a control strategy for the Asian citrus psyllid: determining the number of sterile individuals needed to suppress the growth of wild populations.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6262Ferrater Jedeliza B., Simmons Gregory S., Daugherty Matthew P., et al2026Development of the sterile insect technique as a control strategy for the Asian citrus psyllid: determining the number of sterile individuals needed to suppress the growth of wild populations.
​Optimization of the irradiation dose for Anopheles coluzzii for implementation of the sterile insect technique.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6264Séré, B.V., Sawadogo, S.P., Agboho, A.P. et al. 2026​Optimization of the irradiation dose for Anopheles coluzzii for implementation of the sterile insect technique.
Effects of chilling, fluorescent dust marking, and X-ray irradiation on the quality of male Anopheles arabiensis for sterile insect technique applications.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6265Mashatola, T., Munhenga, G., Mamai, W. et al. 2026Effects of chilling, fluorescent dust marking, and X-ray irradiation on the quality of male Anopheles arabiensis for sterile insect technique applications.
Determination of the optimum dosage of gamma irradiation on tomatoes for effective shelf-life extension in Benue State.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6269Ejiga, A.S., and Amile, T. 2026Determination of the optimum dosage of gamma irradiation on tomatoes for effective shelf-life extension in Benue State.
Mating competitiveness and compatibility of genetically engineered strains of Queensland fruit fly for sterile insect technique.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6270Hossain MF, Akter MM, Biswas MJH, Khatun MR et al.2026Mating competitiveness and compatibility of genetically engineered strains of Queensland fruit fly for sterile insect technique.
Evaluation of biological quality and reproductive competitiveness of gamma-irradiated Aedes aegypti for Sterile Insect Technique purposes.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6275Lima Karitas Farias Alves, da Silva Edvane Borges, Florêncio Sloana Giesta Lemos, Paiva Marcelo Henrique Santos, Ayres Constância Flávia Junqueira, de Melo-Santos, Maria Alice Varjal.2026Evaluation of biological quality and reproductive competitiveness of gamma-irradiated Aedes aegypti for Sterile Insect Technique purposes.
Optimizing irradiation timing improves combined incompatible insect technique (IIT) and sterile insect technique (SIT) for mosquito control.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6276Lyu Jingya, He Mengyan, Chen Yuting, Li Yongjun. 2026Optimizing irradiation timing improves combined incompatible insect technique (IIT) and sterile insect technique (SIT) for mosquito control.
Combined Effect of Sterile Insect Technique and Augmentative Biological Control Use for Ceratitis capitata Control Under Field Cage Conditions.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6254Suárez, L.d.C.; Sánchez, G.; Ordano, M.; Murúa, F.; Núñez-Campero, S.R.; Garcia, F.R.M.; Ovruski, S.M. 2026Combined Effect of Sterile Insect Technique and Augmentative Biological Control Use for Ceratitis capitata Control Under Field Cage Conditions.
Successful suppression of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with the sterile insect technique also results in larger female mosquitoes.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6257Evans, Katherine G and Morreale, Rachel and Stenhouse, Steven and Hoel, David F and Lloyd, Aaron and Juliano, Steven A 2026Successful suppression of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with the sterile insect technique also results in larger female mosquitoes.
DETERMINING AN OPERATIONAL X-RAY DOSE FOR STERILIZINGAEDES AEGYPTI ADULT MALES TOWARD STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE DEPLOYMENT IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6258ARYAPREMA VINDHYA S., BLORE KAI, SYPES OLIVIA, XUE RUI-DE, DICLARO JOSEPH, CHEN CHAO, HAHN DANIEL A., QUALLS WHITNEY A. 2026DETERMINING AN OPERATIONAL X-RAY DOSE FOR STERILIZINGAEDES AEGYPTI ADULT MALES TOWARD STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE DEPLOYMENT IN ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Separate and combined effects of plant essential oils and X-ray irradiation against the Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller,https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6240Naseri Bahram, Ebadollahi Asgar, Elahi Maryam, Afshari Forough, Ebadi Aryan, Kouhsareh Fatemeh Mirzaei, Azizi Hanieh Sadat, Farhoomand Arash, Aghcheli Aysona, Rezaei Zahra, Salmani-Moghanlou Javad, Ahmadpour Roya, Asadi Asadollah, Abdolmaleki Arash, Farshbaf Pourabad Reza, Setzer William N. 2026Separate and combined effects of plant essential oils and X-ray irradiation against the Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuehniella Zeller,
Assessing the impact of gamma irradiation on key biological traits of peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Diptera: Tephritidae) under laboratory conditions.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6251Bibi Hajra, Muhammad Hamayoon Khan, Farrah Zaidi, Muhammad Salman, Zainab Saeed, Usman Khalique, Mehreen Ayaz, Syeda Hira Fatima, and Syed Jawad Ahmad Shah2026Assessing the impact of gamma irradiation on key biological traits of peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Diptera: Tephritidae) under laboratory conditions.
Impact of male-sterilizing doses and mating status on blood feeding rates and longevity in Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, and Anopheles arabiensis females.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6253Yamada, H., Somda, N.S.B., Poda, B.S. et al.2026Impact of male-sterilizing doses and mating status on blood feeding rates and longevity in Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, and Anopheles arabiensis females.
Explore Mechanisms of Radioprotective Effects in the 3rd Instar Larvae of Melon Fly.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6235Zhao, Q.Y., McKirdy, S. J., & Zhan, G.P.2026Explore Mechanisms of Radioprotective Effects in the 3rd Instar Larvae of Melon Fly.
Tolerance of four New Zealand apple cultivars to disinfesting X-ray treatment.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6236Cho J., Postler M., Ortiz G., Villalun M. A., Hall M., Redpath S., Wohlers M., Jamieson L., Follett P., Wall M., and Woolf A.. 2026Tolerance of four New Zealand apple cultivars to disinfesting X-ray treatment.
Monte Carlo modeling and simulation of electron beam irradiation optimization for screwworm fly eradication through sterile insect technique.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6279Mulyana Dany, Chirayath Sunil S., Pillai Suresh D., Zhu-Salzman Keyan, Tarone Aaron M., Welch John B., Phillips Pamela L., Elster Jennifer L.,2025Monte Carlo modeling and simulation of electron beam irradiation optimization for screwworm fly eradication through sterile insect technique.
Application of electron beam irradiation in kiwifruit preservation and construction of a predictive model for its effectiveness.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6280Ye Lixia, Niu Yaoxing, Yu Jiangtao, Bai Junqing, Luo Anwei2025Application of electron beam irradiation in kiwifruit preservation and construction of a predictive model for its effectiveness.
Sterile but Sexy: Assessing the Mating Competitiveness of Irradiated Bagrada hilaris Males for the Development of a Sterile Insect Technique.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6261Mainardi, C.E.; Peccerillo, C.; Musmeci, S.; Paolini, A.; Sforza, R.F.H.; Cemmi, A.; Di Sarcina, I.; Anfora, G.; Porretta, D.; Marini, F.; et al. 2025Sterile but Sexy: Assessing the Mating Competitiveness of Irradiated Bagrada hilaris Males for the Development of a Sterile Insect Technique.
Retention of ‘Dancy’ tangerine quality attributes with chitosan coating and phytosanitary irradiation dose.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6267Nayak Swarajya Laxmi, Sethi Shruti, Asrey Ram, Singh Bhupinder, Bhowmik Arpan, Dubey Anil Kumar. 2025Retention of ‘Dancy’ tangerine quality attributes with chitosan coating and phytosanitary irradiation dose.
Storage stability assessment of the postharvest quality of the litchi cultivar ‘Rose Scented’ via gamma radiation and surface edible coating.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6268Nikesh Chandra, Satish Chand, Omveer Singh, Ranjan Kumar Srivastava, Ajay Singh, Bhawana Mamgain, Sandeep Kumar, Rohit Sharma. 2025Storage stability assessment of the postharvest quality of the litchi cultivar ‘Rose Scented’ via gamma radiation and surface edible coating.
Optimization of Co60 gamma radiation dose for applying sterile insect technique and inherited sterility on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Iran.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6167Shabnam Ashouri2025Optimization of Co60 gamma radiation dose for applying sterile insect technique and inherited sterility on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Iran.
Integrated vector management with the sterile insect technique component for the suppression of Aedes aegypti in an urban setting in Indonesia.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6171Sasmita HI, Neoh K-B, Ernawan B, Indarwatmi M, Nasution IA, Fitrianto N, et al.2025 Integrated vector management with the sterile insect technique component for the suppression of Aedes aegypti in an urban setting in Indonesia.
Suppression of Aedes mosquito populations with the boosted sterile insect technique in tropical and Mediterranean urban areas. https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6172Bouyer, Jérémy & Gil, David & Mora, Ignacio & Sorlí, Vicente & Maiga, Hamidou & Mamaï, Wadaka & Claudel, Iris & Brouazin, Ronan & Yamada, Hanano & Gouagna, Louis-Clément & Rossignol, Marie & Chandre, Fabrice & Dupraz, Marlene & Simard, Frederic & Baldet, T hierry & Lancelot, Renaud. 2025Suppression of Aedes mosquito populations with the boosted sterile insect technique in tropical and Mediterranean urban areas.
Preventing the establishment of invasive exotic mosquitoes.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6173Bouyer, Jérémy & Iyaloo, Diana & Baldet, Thierry.2025Preventing the establishment of invasive exotic mosquitoes.
Optimizing larval mass-rearing techniques for Aedes mosquitoes: enhancing production and quality for genetic control strategies.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6174Mamaï, Wadaka & Brengues, Cecile & Maiga, Hamidou & Wallner, Thomas & Herbin, Anthony & Whiteside, Mathieu & Kotla, Simran & Bueno-Masso, Odet & Bimbilé Somda, Nanwintoum Séverin & Xi, Zhiyong & Yamada, Hanano & Beer, Chantel & Bouyer, Jérémy2025Optimizing larval mass-rearing techniques for Aedes mosquitoes: enhancing production and quality for genetic control strategies.
Effects of Wolbachia removal on microbial composition and diversity in Aedes albopictus: implication of using wAlbB for discriminating irradiation-based sterile and wild males.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6175Dilinuer, P., Li, M., Lin, D. et al. 2025Effects of Wolbachia removal on microbial composition and diversity in Aedes albopictus: implication of using wAlbB for discriminating irradiation-based sterile and wild males.
Effect of gamma irradiation on guava fruit fly Bactrocera correcta (Bezzi) (Diptera: Tephritidae), optimization of sterility dose and its field performance.https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6176Kalmath Basavaraj S., Hadapad Ashok B., Haveri Rachappa V., Prashar Arpit, Rajshekhar Ashwini, Gopalkrishna Akshatha, Sriramareddy Ashoka Kurutahalli & Hire Ramesh S.2025Effect of gamma irradiation on guava fruit fly Bactrocera correcta (Bezzi) (Diptera: Tephritidae), optimization of sterility dose and its field performance.
Exploring Biological Evidence of Radioprotective Effects and Critical Oxygen Thresholds in Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae).https://nucleus.iaea.org/sites/naipc/ididas/Lists/References/DispForm.aspx?ID=6177Zhao, Q.-Y.; Ren, Y.; Ma, Y.-L.; Zhao, J.-P.; Du, X.; McKirdy, S.J.; Zhan, G.-P. 2025Exploring Biological Evidence of Radioprotective Effects and Critical Oxygen Thresholds in Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae).