Published January 1981 | Version v1
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Irradiation of mangoes (Mangifera indica, Linn) carabao variety, for commercial export. Pt. 1 - Establishment of dose requirement

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Studies on the effect of irradiation on eggs of Dacus dorsalis Hendel implanted on carabao mangoes packed in commercial boxes for export has been carried out. Irradiation of as low as 50 krad proved to be effective in disinfecting 5 kg batches of mature-green Carabao mangoes. In addition, the effect of irradiation on storage life and organoleptic properties are described. (author)

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Journal Title
Philipp. J. Food Sci. Technol.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1-2
Series
Philipp. J. Food Sci. Technol.
Journal Page Range
54-59

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Country of Publication
Philippines
Country of Input or Organization
Philippines
INIS RN
16030549
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DACUS; DECOMPOSITION; DISINFESTATION; DOSE RATES; MANGOES; ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES; RADIODISINFESTATION; RADURIZATION; STORAGE LIFE
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; ARTHROPODS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; FLIES; FOOD; FOOD PROCESSING; FRUIT FLIES; FRUITS; INSECTS; INVERTEBRATES; IRRADIATION; PRESERVATION; RADIATION EFFECTS

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