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STORAGE OF GAMMA IRRADIATED POTATOES AND ONIONS

Journal Article · · Bull sci., Conseil acad. RPF Yougoslovie
OSTI ID:4217145
The storage quality of potatoes was investigated at various time intervals after gamma irradiation to 3700, 7000, and 27,000 rep. Sprouting and decay in good organoleptic conditions are prevented beyond 7000 rep. Beyond 7000 rep onion sprouting is not prevented but sprout growth is retarded and the onions remain firm. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Chemical Inst. "Boris Kidric" Academy, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
NSA Number:
NSA-13-021858
OSTI ID:
4217145
Journal Information:
Bull sci., Conseil acad. RPF Yougoslovie, Journal Name: Bull sci., Conseil acad. RPF Yougoslovie Vol. Vol: 4
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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