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Irradiation processing of potatoes, onions and garlic

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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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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

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Notes
NIFA annual report 1990-91.