Comparative Behaviour of Cashew Kernel and Wheat to Phosphine Fumigation

Rangaswamy, J. R. and Sasikala, V. B. (1990) Comparative Behaviour of Cashew Kernel and Wheat to Phosphine Fumigation. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 27 (5). pp. 284-289.

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Abstract

Cashew kernels desorb phosphine (PH3) in geometric progression till free PH3 is well within the PH3 holding capacity of cashew, and then the residue decreases regularly to zero over 9 to 20 days. This trend is reversed in the case of wheat. Desorption trends of PH3, decrease in levels of computed residues of PH3 and negligible levels of phosphorus in cashew go to suggest that PH3 in cashew is retained by lipid portion. The latter desorbs retained PH3 completely on removal of cashew from the fumigation atmosphere. The extensive data provided here make us to conclude that PH3 can also become a suitable fumigant for cashew kernels.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cashew kernels Phosphine Fumigation cereals wheat
Subjects:	600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 21 Cereals 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 30 Spices/Condiments 600 Technology > 03 Agriculture > 05 Insect/Pest Control
Divisions:	Food Protectants and Infestation Control
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	10 Dec 2007 05:32
Last Modified:	30 Dec 2016 11:29
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/1546

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