Effect of cobalt-60 gamma rays on the storage behaviour of garlic bulbs at room temperature and in cold storage
Effect of cobalt-60 gamma rays at a dose-rate of 6 krad on the storage behavior of garlic bulbs packaged individually and in lots of eight in perforated polyethylene bags of 200 gauge was investigated at room temperature (75 to 90 deg F) and cold temperature (32 to 35 deg F) under relative humidity 85 to 90%. Irradiation was immediately followed by an increase in the rate of respiration in the garlic bulbs followed by a decrease in the rate of respiration towards the later part of the storage period. At room temperature, sprouting was inhibited to a considerable extent, while in cold storage after a storage period of 9 months sprouting was completely prevented. The percentage sprouting was more in large size garlic bulbs than in small sized ones. For extension of storage life, packaging singly in polyethylene bags, selection of small sized garlic bulbs, storage at 32 to 35 deg F and irradiation with 6 krad of cobalt 60 gamma rays are recommended. (INIS)
- Research Organization:
- Central Food Tech. Research Inst., Mysore, India
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-000605
- OSTI ID:
- 4421319
- Journal Information:
- Indian Food Packer, v. 25, no. 6, pp. 10-13, Journal Name: Indian Food Packer, v. 25, no. 6, pp. 10-13; ISSN IFPAA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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