IONIZING RADIATION AND PACKAGING EFFECTS ON RESPIRATORY BEHAVIOR, FUNGAL GROWTH, AND STORAGE-LIFE OF PEACHES, PRUNUS PERSICA
Investigations were conducted in 1960 to study effects of fast electron and gamma radiations and packaging films on respiratory rate, control of fungal deterioration, and subsequent refrigeration life of peaches. The fungi responsible for deterioration of peaches were also studied in vitro to determine if they were susceptible or resistant to ionizing (fast electron and gamma) radiations. Respiratory behavior of the fruits under normal as well as modified conditions was assessed with a Claypool and Keefer-type respirometer and Orsat- type gas analyzer. Two kinds of polyethylene films were used for packaging fruits. The fruits after treatments and packaging were stored at 40 un. Concent 85% F and 85 per cent relative humidity and at 75 un. Concent 85% F and 35 per cent relative humidity. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Utah State Univ., Logan
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-023150
- OSTI ID:
- 4692190
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Botany, Vol. Vol: 3; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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