| October 2022  PPQ Assesses Vacuum Steam Treatments for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Many international shipments of fruits and vegetables are treated with methyl bromide to eliminate pests and pathogens before being exported. Although effective for most situations, methyl bromide is an ozone-depleting compound, and its use is restricted. The problem is obvious, and so is the solution. We need an alternative fruit-and-vegetable treatment that is effective, environmentally friendly, economical, and easy to use—that's where PPQ's Biological Scientist Xikui Wei comes in. Read more. Check Out These Other Stories About Plant Protection Today Every day, USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) employees collaborate with many partners, cooperators, and stakeholders to protect plant health. To stay on the leading edge, PPQ explores scientific frontiers, develops new plant protection methods, and makes critical advancements. These efforts safeguard our nation's agricultural and natural resources while facilitating the safe global trade of agricultural products. Plant Protection Today highlights some of PPQ's most successful and impactful programs and activities. Please send your feedback and comments to: PPQ.Plant.Protection.Today@usda.gov | 
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