Prevention of deterioration of potatoes upon storage
The effectiveness of maleic hydrazide, chloroisopropylcarbamate and other chemicals for inhibition of sprouting in potatoes is discussed. Sprout inthibition by irradiation is discussed with regard to: effects of radiation on ability of tubers to form wound periderm; effective radiation dose levels; and effects of radiation on respiration and content of sugars and ascorbic acid. In regard to wholesomeness of treated potatoes, residues caused by chemical sprout inhibitors and effects of radiation on vitamin and starch content are considered. Long-term feeding studies in rats, mice, and monkeys were conducted in Japan. A discussion is given of steps toward commercialization of irradiated potatoes in Hungary, Germany, Canada, the USSR, and Japan. (HLW)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-015818
- OSTI ID:
- 4344637
- Journal Information:
- Food Irradiat. Inform., no. 2, pp. 43-49, Journal Name: Food Irradiat. Inform., no. 2, pp. 43-49; ISSN FDIIA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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