Effect of Gamma radiation on Sprouting and Nutrition of Potato

Potato has a problem of sprouting that result in decreasing the export value of this crop. Gamma radiation is an effective means of sterilization that result in reduced microbial load of the crop which is responsible of decay of crop after harvest. However, there are concerns that may be this treatment result in the loss of nutritional value of the crop. the present study highlights the potential of gamma radiation in shelf life enhancement of potato.

Info autore

Dr. Neelma Munir is a plant Biotechnologist and currently working as an Assistant Professor at Lahore College for women university. She has authored a number of research publications.

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• Autori: Neelm Munir, Neelma Munir, Shagufta Naz, Hafiza Zuma Qaiser, Hafiza Zumar Qaiser
• Editore: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2015
• EAN: 9783659718465
• ISBN: 978-3-659-71846-5
• Pagine: 68
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia