The Effects of Different Storage Conditions on the Radiometric and Element Content of the Taşköprü Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Authors

  • Aslı Kurnaz Kastamonu Üniversitesi,, Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, Fizik Bölümü, 37150 Kastamonu
  • Nezahat Turfan Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü, 37150 Kastamonu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v5i4.373-379.1095

Keywords:

Garlic, Radioactivity, Element content, Risk assessment, Taşköprü-Kastamonu

Abstract

Garlic is very rich plant in terms of carbohydrates, enzymes, sulphurous and phenolic compounds, proteins and vitamins. At the same time, natural and artificial radionuclides and heavy metals can be found in the garlic depending on the structure of the cultivated soil. Garlic, used as medicine in the treatment of most diseases, is also consumed as raw, powder, mash and volatile garlic oil. In this study, the effects of different storage conditions on the element and radionuclide content of the garlic were determined. The results obtained from this study were compared with the limit values of international institutions. As a result, the radionuclide concentrations and element contents of Taşköprü Garlic will not pose any threat to human health even if the garlic is exposed to different storage conditions.

Author Biographies

Aslı Kurnaz, Kastamonu Üniversitesi,, Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, Fizik Bölümü, 37150 Kastamonu

Fizik Bölümü , Yrd. Doç. Dr.

Nezahat Turfan, Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü, 37150 Kastamonu

Biyoloji Bölümü, Yrd. Doç. Dr.

Published

07.04.2017

How to Cite

Kurnaz, A., & Turfan, N. (2017). The Effects of Different Storage Conditions on the Radiometric and Element Content of the Taşköprü Garlic (Allium sativum L.). Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 5(4), 373–379. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v5i4.373-379.1095

Issue

Section

Agriculture and Environment