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Irradiation processing of potatoes, onions and garlic
Description
In this report, studies have been conducted on irradiation preservation of potatoes, onions and garlic involving different varieties, harvesting season and storage life. As a result of these investigations, optimum conditions were established for each crop. The effect of irradiation and storage on sprouting, rottage and weight loss of potatoes is presented. The sprouting initiated in the unirradiated samples after 2 months reaching 51, 80 and 100% on 4, 5 and 6 months storage respectively. Weight losses were observed in the irradiated and unirradiated samples. (A.B.)
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Publishing Information
- Imprint Pagination
- 4 p.
- Report number
- INIS-mf--13689
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Pakistan
- Country of Input or Organization
- Pakistan
- INIS RN
- 24061099
- Subject category
- S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
- Descriptors DEI
- FOOD PROCESSING; ONIONS; POTATOES; RADIODISINFESTATION; RADIOPRESERVATION; SPROUT INHIBITION; STORAGE LIFE
- Descriptors DEC
- DISINFESTATION; FOOD; IRRADIATION; PRESERVATION; TUBERS; VEGETABLES
Optional Information
- Notes
- NIFA annual report 1990-91.