Effect of gamma irradiation on fungal load, chemical and sensory characteristics of walnuts (Juglans regia L.)

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 40, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 355-362

  Al Bachir, M ^a  

^a DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY   (Syrian Arab Republic)

Author keywords

Chemical characteristics; Fungus; Irradiation; Sensory properties; Storage; Walnuts

Indexed keywords

FUNGI; JUGLANDACEAE; JUGLANS REGIA;

EID: 1842830765     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-474X(03)00030-4     Document Type: Article

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