Table 10.
DRD values (in kGy) and ionization dose that can prevent the growth (in kGy) of various molds.
| Molds | DRD (kGy) | Treatment Media | Dose 1 (kGy) | Treatment Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternaria spp | 6 | Nutrient agar | ||
| Alternaria citri | 1.2 | Lemon | ||
| Aspergillus flavus | - | - | 5 | Peanuts |
| A. flavus (spores) | 0.4 | Water | 1.7 | Nutrient broth |
| A. flavus | - | - | 6 | Sesam seed |
| Aspergillus candidus | 0.3 | - | - | - |
| Aspergillus niger | 0.45 | Water | 2.5 | Nutrient agar |
| Botrytis cinerea | 0.6 | Plum | 5 | Nutrient agar |
| Cladosporium herbarum | 1 | Plum | 6 | Nutrient agar |
| Geotrichum candidum | 0.4 | Lemon | - | - |
| Penicillium camenbertii | 0.2 | Water | - | - |
| Penicillium expansum | 0.4 | Plum | - | - |
| Penicillium roquefortii | 0.4 | - | - | - |
| Penicillium viridicatum | - | - | 1.4 | Nutrient agar |
| Rhizopus nigricans | 0.7 | Plum | 2.5 | Nutrient agar |
Adapted from Desmonts et al. [49]; 1 Dose that can prevent growth (initial number 106–107 cells/mL).