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Use of gamma radiation as a form of preservation of sweet potatoes. Quarterly progress report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5737949
This progress report covers: harvest and conditioning following harvest; effects of ..gamma.. radiation on the sweet potato weevil, organoleptic properties of sweet potatoes, protein content of same, and sweet potato quality (vitamins, color, texture, and carbohydrates). Evaluation of preliminary results indicate that changes should be made in irradiation procedures/conditions and analyses. (DLC)
Research Organization:
Tuskegee Inst., AL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84CH10211
OSTI ID:
5737949
Report Number(s):
DOE/CH/10211-3; ON: DE85011998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English