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

Conservación de cebollas por irradiacion. 1. Principales resultados obtenidos en los ûltimos 10 años.

Author(s) : IGLESIAS ENRÍQUEZ I., SALCINES R. M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effect of irradiation (gamma radiation, 60-80 Gy) on the storage life of onions was investigated. Irradiation treatments inhibited sprouting, reduced weight loss, reduced losses due to rot, and maintained sensory quality for 3 months longer than in the control.

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  • Original title: Conservación de cebollas por irradiacion. 1. Principales resultados obtenidos en los ûltimos 10 años.
  • Record ID : 2001-2260
  • 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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