UVC Light on Pears (IMAGE) Washington State University Caption Pathogens on the surface of organic pears were significantly reduced after exposure to UVC light. Credit Roopesh Syamaladevi, WSU Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.