SPROUT INHIBITION OF ONION BULBS BY $gamma$-RAYS (in Japanese)
A large quantity of onion bulbs packaged in commercialtype packaging was irradiated at dosages of 1. 3, 5, and 6 kr by Co/sup 60/ gamma rays. Storage tests were performed under three different conditions: 0-2, 13 deg C, and room temperature. Irradiation of 3 kr or more reduced the sprouting rate of packaged onion bulbs. However, the sprouting rate of the packaged onion was higher than that of the unpackaged, which may be due to the high relative humidity in the package. On the effect of temperature, onions stored nt 13 deg C showed a higher rate of sprouting than those at room temperature storage. It was concluded that the sensitivity depends to some extent on variety, habitat, cultivation, stage, and size of onion bulbs. (P.C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-036098
- OSTI ID:
- 4641067
- Journal Information:
- Tokyo Metropolitan Isotope Centre Ann. Rept., Journal Name: Tokyo Metropolitan Isotope Centre Ann. Rept. Vol. Vol: 1
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- Japanese
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