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Variety, Developmental Stage and Dose Rate in Irradiation of the Potato

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/198099a0· OSTI ID:4733316
A dose of 3,000 rads/min was found to be more effective than a dose rate of 260 rads/min when the same dose was applied for the prevention of sprouting in potatoes exposed to Co60 gamma rays before cold storage. Larger radiation doses were required to prevent sprouting when the potatoes were exposed near the end of the dormancy period. Variations in response to radiation were observed in two strains of potatoes. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay, India
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-019869
OSTI ID:
4733316
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4875 Vol. 198; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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