Abstract
Irradiation continues to be one of the strongest sprout inhibitors available, however, the following points must be given serious consideration if the potency of sprout inhibition is to be utilized. 1- Commercial control of sprouting, for long terms, can be obtained with most important potato varieties with irradiation dosages of 7,500 to 12,500r depending on the variety. There is considerable variation among varieties. 2- Storage rots can be increased by irradiation. Usually this is not encountered at the levels of irradiation necessary for commercial control of sprouting. 3- Black spot of potatoes was increased by irradiation at levels necessary for commercial control of sprouting with most of the varieties tested. 4- After cooking darkening of potatoes was increased by irradiation at levels necessary for commercial control of sprouting with most varieties tested. 5- Irradiation at 12,500r caused a reduction in both normal and wound periderm formation.
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