Preservation of garlic by irradiation. 1. Main results during the last 10 years.

Conservación de ajos por irradiación. 1. Principales resultados en los últimos 10 años.

Author(s) : IGLESIAS I., FRAGA R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effect of gamma irradiation (80-90 Gy) on the storage life of garlic was investigated. Irradiation reduced sprouting, rotting and physiological weight loss. Irradiation treatments enabled the storage of good quality garlic for up to 11 months.

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  • Original title: Conservación de ajos por irradiación. 1. Principales resultados en los últimos 10 años.
  • Record ID : 2001-2258
  • Languages: Spanish
  • Source: Acta Alimentaria - vol. 37 - n. 311
  • Publication date: 2000/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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