Radiation preservation of onions under tropical conditions.

Author(s) : KHAN I.

Type of article: Book chapter

Summary

Onions of Desi and Red varieties are irradiated at 0.10 kilograys, stored at 20 deg C and at ambient temperature for 6 months. The internal and external quality of irradiated samples is superior to non-irradiated samples, whatever the storage temperature. Effects of irradiation on water loss and on the percentage of rots in onions.

Details

  • Original title: Radiation preservation of onions under tropical conditions.
  • Record ID : 1993-0286
  • Languages: English
  • Source: In: Asian reg. coop. Proj. Food Irradiat., Technol. Transf., IAEA - 11-19; 11 ref.
  • Publication date: 1992

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