Gamma irradiation: Effect of dose and dose rate on development of mature codling moth larvae and adult eclosion

Effect of γ-irradiation on the physicochemical and sensory properties of raw unpeeled almond kernels (Prunus dulcis)

“…The average dose rate was 1 kGy/h for all irradiated samples. Specific doses were selected based on literature data showing that at a dose of 1 kGy insects are killed (Burbitt, Hungate, & Toba, 1989, Mausour & Al-Bachir, 1995, doses between 3 and 5 kGy are used to inhibit mycelium growth and toxin production of several Aspergillus species (Hilmy, Chosdu, & Matsuyama, 1995), while a dose of 6 kGy has been used to detoxify aflatoxin B 1 and ochratoxin (Aziz & Mousa, 2004).…”

“…According to the literature the dose required for insect control is equal to or less than 1 kGy (Burbitt, Hungate, & Toba, 1989;Mansour & Al-Bachir 1995). As for control of mold growth Chiou, (1994) demonstrated that gamma irradiation at levels above 5 kGy was effective in reducing the mold population on the surface of peanut kernels but even at doses up to 15 kGy, complete elimination of the molds was not possible.…”

Effect of γ-irradiation on the physicochemical and sensory properties of cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale L.)

“…g-irradiation can be an effective alternative technology in postharvest pest control because of its ability to kill insects (Sirisoontaralak & Noomhorm, 2006) and inhibit mycotoxin biosynthesis during storage (Kabak, Dobson, & Var, 2006). According to the literature, the dose required for insect control is equal to or less than 1 kGy (Burbitt, Hungate, & Toba, 1989;I.C.G.F.I., 1999;Mansour & Al-Bachir, 1995). Hilmy, Chosdu, and Matsuyama (1995) reported that at irradiation doses of !3 kGy both mycelium growth and toxin production of Aspergillus flavus were found to be completely inhibited in ground nutmeg and peanuts.…”

Quality of apples following gamma irradiation and cold storage

“…Irradiation at low dose levels has been found suitable as a quarantine treatment for apples infested with codling moth (Burditt et al, 1989), San Jose Scale (Angerilli & Fitzgibbon, 1990) and fruit flies (Rigney et al, 1985); a 0.1 kGy dose being adequate for fruit flies and codling moth. However, very little information is available on the effect of low dose irradiation on the storage potential and quality of apple cultivars grown in India.…”