Minimization of microflora of Punica granatum by Gamma Radiation 14+

📒 The post harvest loss of pomegranates has been the major problem for many years due to microbial attack. This book emphasizes the use of Non chemical approach that is Gamma Radiation to minimize the microbial load.As pomegranate is known as the "FRUIT OF HEAVEN" and it is the most attractive and favorite fruit crop. It has high anti-oxident activity and helps in cure of many diseases.So it is necessary to prevent its loss and the gamma radiation is most efficient method to reduce microbial attack.This book helps to study the effect of gamma radiation to enhance the shelf life of pomegranate during cold storage.It also guides about the procedure for isolation of microbes on nutrient agar, macConkey agar, potato dextrose Agar.