Potato Sprout Inhibition Using Gamma Irradiation: Shelf life extension by reducing Microbial load in Potato - Softcover

Athar, Uneeb; Abdullah, Roheena; Naz, Shagufta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659705381 ISBN 13: 9783659705380

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important food crop, grown largely as a carbohydrate staple and also for industrial purposes. Of the various physiological factors which affect potato storage, sprouting is the most obvious manifestation of deterioration. In the present study he potatoes were irradiated at 0.05, 0.10, 0.15 kGy to inhibit sprouting and evaluate microflora. The experimental and control group of potatoes were analyzed for the microbial load and growth of sprouts. The remarkable reduction in bioburden was noted in the case of highest dose subjected to potatoes i.e. 0.15 kGy. The irradiated potatoes showed less viable microbial count than the non-radiated ones even after three weeks of irradiation. This study indicated that higher irradiation levels proved to be most effective in retarding the sprouting of potatoes stored at ambient conditions.

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About the Author

Uneeb athar is a Lahore born scientist.Her compassion to study biotechnology made her to complete BS in Biotechnology from one of the finest institutes, Lahore College For Women University.Her area of interest is Food Microbiology.She managed to be a perfect mother as well as useful scientist.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659705381
• ISBN 13: 9783659705380
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72