Effect of gamma radiation and potassium sorbate on sensory evaluation, chemical and microbial analysis of poa (Pama pama) preserved at low temperature

Poa is an economical important fish species in southern regionof Bangladesh. The study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of gamma radiation (1.0 and 1.5 kGy) and 2% potassium sorbate (dipped in 30 and 60 seconds) at low temperature (±4°C) on sensory quality, biochemical composition, microbial load and shelf-life of poa (Pama pama). According […]

Effects of 60Co gamma radiation doses on seed germination of Jatropha curcas L.

This study aimed to assess the effects of different gamma radiation doses from Cobalt -60 isotopic source on seed germination and early growth parameters of Jatropha curcas L. Healthy and dry seeds were subjected to three doses of gamma rays (100, 200 and 300 Gy). The experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design, with […]

Effect of 60Co gamma radiation on microbial flora and shelf life of Malus domestica Borkh

Apples are known worldwide for their pleasant taste. Apples, being perishable and susceptible to microbial spoilage, have a short shelf-life. The current study was carried out to investigate the effect of gamma irradiation treatment for maintaining storage quality and extending the shelf life of apples. Mature Kala kulu apples were collected from local fruit market […]

Effect of gamma radiation on antioxidant marker and microbial safety of fresh bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is one of the most popular vegetables in some Asian countries for their antioxidant properties and bioactive compounds to lower of diabetic diseases. The Objective of this study was to investigate the effect of gamma radiation on the antioxidant marker compounds (total phenol content, flavonoid content and ascorbic acid content) […]

Irradiation effect of gamma rays on growth and SDS-PAGE analysis in Panicum sumatrense Roth Ex.

An attempt was made to find out the effect of gamma radiation on Panicum sumatrense. The seeds of little millet cv. ATL-1 and CO-2 were exposed to different doses of gamma rays, like 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 Gy. The seeds treated with gamma rays were sown in plastic pots with red soil […]

The effect of gamma rays iradiation to morphological and agronomical character of local Samosir shallot (Allium cepa var. ascalonicum)

Gamma rays radiation has been widely used to create variation in gene pools of crop plants. The effects of gamma iradiation on cytological characteristics vary from species to species and among different genotypes within the same species. The aim of the research was to investigate  the variations of morphological and agronomic characters of the first […]

Enhancement of shelf life and wholesomeness of goat meat by gamma irradiation treatment

Goat meat is a potential source of nutrition with several health benefits. It contains lower value of saturated fats, cholesterol and high value of unsaturated fats along with B group vitamins, selenium and choline which renders it safe for the heart and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Pakistan is the 4th largest […]

Effect of gamma irradiation on sensory quality and microbial control of table grapes (Sundar khani grapes)

Grapes are one of the world’s healthiest foods and it is greatly nutritous. The current study was carried out to inspect the effect of gamma radiation on the surface microbiota of fresh green produce of one of the Pakistan’s most eaten variety Sundar khani grapes. The organoleptic characters and sensory attributes along with epiphytic microbial […]

The aplication of mutation induction by gamma irradiation on cultivars yam (Dioscorea alata L.) from banggai islands, Indonesia

This study aims to obtain mutant plants through induced mutations gamma rays. Materials research 20 accessions of yam from Banggai Islands, Indonesia, which were irradiated with doses of 0 Gy, 10 Gy, 20 Gy, and 30 Gy using a Gamma Chamber 4000 A. The results showed the effect of growing LD50 at 0 Gy (100%), […]

Effect of gamma rays on M1 attributes and SDS-PAGE analysis in okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L). Moench]

The present study attempts to evaluate the mutagenic effect of gamma rays on okra cultivars of Arka anamika and Arka abhay. The seeds of two traditional cultivars of okra Arka anamika and Arka abhay were treated with different doses of gamma rays like 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600Gy. The gamma irradiation influenced the […]