Gamma Radiation doses to increase shelf life of apples 14+

📓 Apple is an important horiculture of world. It has a high nutritional content. Bacterial and fungal pathogens on surface of apples reduce their shelf life as well as pose health hazards. Apples were exposed to different gamma irradiation doses. Microbial count was analysed before and after irradiation. Gamma Irradiadion proved beneficial in enhancing shelf life of apples by reducing microbial load that can be beneficial in increasing export value.