The work has been conducted on the effect of
60Co γ-ray irradiation on sprouting, weight loss and storage of potatoes var. "Danshaku" and "Shimabara".
Commercially acceptable suppression of sprout growth for eight months was attained in both varieties at the dose of 7 Krad, when the radiation treatment was conducted during the dormancy.
After the dormancy, very small consequently not appreciable sprouts (up to 2mm length) were produced irrespective of whether the tubers were treated before or after the signs of sprouting(1-2mm).
Radiation treatment of sprouted tuber (0.5-1.0cm) var. "Danshaku" with 7 Krad also suppressed sprouting efficiently without deteriorative effect on further growth.
There were not so much differences due to radiation doses, radiation times and storage temperatures which were applied here.
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