作者: H.L. Rae , A.R. Kamali , E.C. Maxie
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摘要: Gamma irradiation up to 100 Kilorad (Krad) caused no immediate visual damage fruits of avocado (Persea americana Mill.). Twenty Krad or more stimulated a climacteric-like rise in respiratory rate. Rates ethylene (C2H4) production were related directly dose 40 Krad. Ten and delayed the climacteric peak for 3 days. Softening was by 10 hastened At Krad, ripening lacking fruit severely injured. No benefit remained from any after weeks storage. Storage reduced time required 2 days, enhanced development injury symptoms pigment degradation.