Effects of Irradiation
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Desirable effects and dose of irradiation on fresh produce
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Commodities
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Dosage (kGy)
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Effect
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Apple
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1.5
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Control scald and brown core
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Apricot and peach
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2.0
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Inhibit brown rot
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Asparagus
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0.05 - 0.1
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Inhibit growth
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Avocado, banana, mango and papaya
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0.025 - 0.75
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Delay ripening
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Avocado, banana, mango and papaya
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1-3
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Inhibit mould
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Mushroom
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2.0
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Inhibit stem growth and cap opening
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Papaya
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0.25
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Disinfect fruit fly
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Potato, onion, yams
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0.05 - 0.3
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Controlling sprouting
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Strawberries, mushrooms, onion etc.
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2 - 3
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Reducing the decays
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Shredded carrots
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2.0
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Inhibited the growth of aerobic and lactic acid bacteria
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Grapes
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0.25-0.50
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Inhibit grey mould
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Tomato
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3.0
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Inhibit Alternaria rot
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Mango, dried fruits and raisins
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0.25 - 0.75
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Insect disinfestation
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Garlic, Ginger
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0.03 - 0.15
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Sprout inhibition
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Fig. Logo used to show a food has been treated with ionizing radiation
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