Environmentally compatible processes compositions and materials treated thereby
OwnerNimrod Ben Yehuda, Eliahu Margalitinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to environmentally friendly processes and compositions for prevention of qualitative deterioration and quantitative loss of plant matter and foodstuffs, during all stages of storage and handling, including pre- and post-harvest, pre- and post-planting, distribution and marketing. The processes and compositions of the present invention can also be used to prevent sprouting and rooting, and to promote fecundity of certain plant matter. The processes and compositions of the present invention can also be used to eliminate or reduce quantities of harmful organisms and substances from soil, other growth media and substrates, equipment, materials water, workspaces and surfaces.
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A method of treating potatoes during storage, comprising
- contacting said potatoes with a hydrogen peroxide solution, and inhibiting sprouting of said potatoes, the improvement wherein:
- said hydrogen peroxide solution is at a maximum pH of 6;
- contains metallic ions of at least one of silver, copper and zinc, said metallic ions being present in an amount of 10 ppb to 20,000 ppm;
- and contains at least one of peracetic, nitric, sulfuric and phosphoric acid;
- said solution is applied in the form of a dry fog, fumes or smoke, wherein said solution comprises microdroplets having a particle size of 0.001 to 100 microns,
- said potatoes are maintained at a high relative humidity during storage, and
- sprouting of said potatoes is inhibited.
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