Gamma radiation effects on shelf life and nutritional value of onions

Pakistan is the 6th largest country worldwide in onion production. Onion belongs to family Alliacae and it is important crop of Pakistan. It has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and has anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. It is also used in laboratories to stop the growth of specific microorganisms because of its antibacterial and antiviral activity. Post-harvest loses occurs due to mishandling, rotting sprouting and dehydration. In the study give ...