Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Lethal Energy Densities of the Colorado Potato Beetle and Potato Plant at 24560 MHz [PDF]
AUTHORS	B. Colpitts, Y. Pelletier and D. Sleep 1993 28 3 132-139
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Abstract Lethal energy densities of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, and the potato plant, Red Pontiac variety, are measurement in a laboratory setting. Measurements include egg, larval and adult stages of the insect as well as plant stems, petiole and leaves in several orientations. Lethal energy densities are determined through exposure of specimens to a known power density for a measured time followed by observation to determine damage level. Results indicate the egg stage of the Colorado potato beetle to be most sensitive to microwave radiation while the potato plant petiole is most sensitive, both sensitivities are strong functions of the incident polarization. Key Words: Colorado potato beetle, Potato, Lethal; energy density, Microwave heating, Experimental