Influence of germicidal ultraviolet radiation UV-C on the quality of Apiaceae spices seeds

Abstract Background Spices are susceptible to surface microbial contamination. Countries’ ban on ethylene oxide fumigation due to possible residual toxicity encouraged the usage of irradiation. Surface sterilization with low doses of ultraviolet radiation has been extensively researched as a safe, e...

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Main Authors: Reham M. Kamel, Mohamed M. El-kholy, Nermeen M. Tolba, Alia Amer, Ahmed Mohamed Eltarawy, Liela M. Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-11-01
Series:Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-022-00358-4