The present technical status and estimated costs of irradiation to prevent sprouting in potatoes are examined in light of recent developments in the potato industry and in food irradiation. It is concluded that under present market conditions, wide-spread use of irradiation as a sprout inhibitor in the U.S. is not likely.
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The present technical status and estimated costs of irradiation to prevent sprouting in potatoes are examined in light of recent developments in the potato industry and in food irradiation. It is concluded that under present market conditions, wide-spread use of irradiation as a sprout inhibitor in the U.S. is not likely.
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Freund, George A.Current Status and Potential of Irradiation to Prevent Potato Sprouting,
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