EFFECT OF UV RADIATION IN EXTENDING THE POST HARVEST STORAGE LIFE OF TOMATO

MADHURESHA, K.A.C.

dc.contributor.author	MADHURESHA, K.A.C.
dc.date.accessioned	2024-08-23T04:02:46Z
dc.date.available	2024-08-23T04:02:46Z
dc.date.issued	2021
dc.identifier.citation	FTC 051	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/15556
dc.description.abstract	Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly susceptible to microbial spoilage. That can be avoided with the application of surface treatments of tomatoes. The surface treatment has to be as gentle as possible to keep the tomato's integrity and freshness. Minimal processing techniques such as Ultra Violet (UV) light therapy meet these requirements. UV light treatment proved to reduce microbial loads on fresh fiuits and vegetables. This research aims to provide the available literature data and optimize a methodology for applying UV light treatment on tomato surfaces for decontamination, preventing diseases, and enhancing their shelf life and quality.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka	en_US
dc.subject	ultraviolet light	en_US
dc.subject	germicidal	en_US
dc.subject	decontamination	en_US
dc.subject	decay	en_US
dc.subject	bacteria	en_US
dc.subject	mold	en_US
dc.subject	food pathogen	en_US
dc.subject	tomato	en_US
dc.title	EFFECT OF UV RADIATION IN EXTENDING THE POST HARVEST STORAGE LIFE OF TOMATO	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US