Effects of electron-beam irradiation on the quality characteristics of mandarin oranges (Citrus unshiu (Swingle) Marcov) during storage.

Consumption and global utilization of mandarins is on the rise due to its easy-to-peel attribute compared to other citrus fruits. Mandarins are irradiated as an effective phyto-sanitary treatment for trade requirements. In this study, mandarins were irradiated with 0.