Inactivation effect of electron beam irradiation on fungal load of naturally contaminated maize seeds

Nemtanu M. R., Brasoveanu M., Karaca G., Erper I.

JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, vol.94, no.13, pp.2668-2673, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 94 Issue: 13
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jsfa.6607
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2668-2673
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This work focuses on the effect of accelerated electrons (0.1-6.2 kGy) on naturally attached fungi on maize seeds. The fungal viability and corresponding inactivation kinetics were determined. The inactivation and radiosensitivity of the most abundant species in the contaminant fungi detected on maize seeds (Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp. and Fusarium spp.) are discussed.