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RADIATION TECHNOLOGY IN CONJUNCTION WITH POSTHARVEST PROCEDURES AS A MEANS OF EXTENDING THE SHELF LIFE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Annual Report, February 1, 1962-January 30, 1963

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4127756

The effectiveness of radiation processing in extending the storage life of fruits and vegetables was investigated. Preliminary results are reported on the effects of various treatments combined with gamma irradiation at various dose levels on the flavor, texture, chemical composition, water loss, and general post-irradiation storage properties of lemons, oranges, strawberries, pears, asparagus, tomatoes, papayas, pineapples, peaches, nectarines, and grapes. The effects of internal atmospheres and ozone on radiation injury of fruits and the radiosensitivity of fungi involved in fruit spoilage were also investigated. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
California. Univ., Davis and California. Univ., Riverside
DOE Contract Number:
AT(11-1)-34
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004138
OSTI ID:
4127756
Report Number(s):
TID-19206
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English