Overview

This book examines the issues and the practicalities of using radiation disinfestation as an alternative to the use of chemical pesticides to control storage losses caused by insects. The book is based on a meeting sponsored by IAEA and FAO. The findings are the result of many years of research conducted worldwide on radiation disinfestation of food and agricultural products. Advantages include no undesirable residues in the foods, no resistance developed by the insects and no significant changes in the physiochemical properties or the nutritive value of the treated products.

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Author:   IAEA
Publisher:   IAEA
Imprint:   IAEA
Edition:   Illustrated edition
ISBN:  

9789201111913

ISBN 10:   9201111916
Pages:   180
Publication Date:   30 December 1991
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Review; irradiation disinfestation and packaging of dates; radiation disinfestation of pulses, oilseeds and tobacco leaves; post-irradiation protection from disinfestation by insect resistant packaging; irradiation disinfestation of pulses and resistance of packaging films to insect penetration; irradiation disinfestation of wheat, dried wheat products and mushrooms; preservation of dry green beans by irradiation; insect disinfestation by irradiation - feasibility and economic study and organoleptic tests of the irradiated products; disinfestation of copra, desiccated coconut and coffee beans using gamma irradiation; optimum dose requirements for irradiation induced mortality of Sitophilus Zeamais and Bruchus Pisorum and the effect of irradiation on the nutritional factors in corn, wheat and rice; irradiation disinfestation of stored cocoa beans; disinfestation of dry leaf tobacco and coffee beans; conclusions and recommendations.

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