Tuber storage
AssigneeArysta Lifescience Benelux Sprl
InventorAlan Pirotte
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Abstract
The current invention concerns a method for sprout removal treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, preferably by fogging a highly concentrated limonene composition. The invention also concerns limonene treated tubers obtainable by said method. The invention further provides limonene compositions suitable for sprout removal by fogging. The invention is advantageous as it provides a renewable and natural sprout removal agent. It allows the removal of sprouts from tubers destined for the fresh produce market, where practically no pesticide residues are allowed.
Claims9
A method for improved storage of a sprout-bearing tuber, comprising applying to the sprout-bearing tuber a composition comprising 500-900 g/l limonene in an effective initial dose of limonene between 80 ml and 300 ml per tonne of tuber, wherein said application is repeated at least once with an interval of 1 week to 4 weeks in a dose of limonene between 60 ml and 300 ml per tonne of tuber,
- wherein the tubers have no sprouts longer than 5 mm after storage for 4-8 months,
- wherein the limonene is not added in the form of mint oil, clove oil, or caraway oil.
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