Application of Ionizing Radiations to Regulating Potato and Vegetables Rest and All-Year-Round Storage; IZUCHENIE DEISTVIYA IONIZIRUYUSHCHIKH IZLUCHENII NA OBMEN VESHCHESTV KLUBNEI KARTOFELYA V SVYAZI S PROBLEMOI EGO KRUGLOGODOVOGO KHRANENIAY
- Metlitsky
Investigations made in recent years show that ionizing radiations can prevent potatoes and other vegetables from sprouting in storage. It was found that the delay in sprouting of tubers irradiated by gamma rays is caused by major changes in metabolism. These involve alkalization of the cell contents, shift of the isoelectric zone of proteins and nucleoproteins to acidity, delayed synthesis of nucleic acids at the points of growth, inhibition of the activity of certain oxidases, and retardation of respiration. The sensitivity of oxidases to radiation depends on their nature and location in the protoplasm. The biological effect of the gamma radiation depends on the physiological state of the irradiated tubers, strength of the radiation, and the method of irradiation. Investigation has shown that irradiation has no negative effect on the potato as food. New methods of irradiation were proposed, in conformity with the requirements of modern production. (J.S.R.)
- Research Organization:
- U.S.S.R.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-006288
- OSTI ID:
- 4291883
- Report Number(s):
- A/CONF.15/P/2131
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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