Irradiation potential for eliminating post-harvest spoilage and decay.
Brodrick H. T., Thord-Gray R.
Author Affiliation: Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Board, South Africa.
Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Journal : 4, 6
Abstract : Investigations in South Africa in 1975-81 with gamma -radiation for the control of pests and diseases of stored mango fruit showed that doses above 60 krad prevented the emergence of adult mango weevils [Sternochetus mangiferae (F.)].