Phytosanitary irradiation
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phytosanitary-irradiation-294-11421562
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Phytosanitary irradiation
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Phytosanitary irradiation is a treatment that uses ionizing radiation on commodities, such as fruits and vegetables to inactivate pests, such as insects. This method is used for international food trade as a means to prevent spread of non-native organisms. It is used as an alternative to conventional techniques, which includes heat treatment, cold treatment, pesticide sprays, high pressure treatment, cleaning, waxing or chemical fumigation. It is often used on spices, grains, and non-food items.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytosanitary_irradiation
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2024-03-15T00:23:24Z
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