For an interesting film of food irradiation in Indonesia, click here. The World Nuclear Association provides information on many aspects of nuclear energy, nuclear medicine and nuclear science. Below is some of their information on radioisotopes and irradiation. Link: http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Non-Power-NuclearApplications/Overview/The-Many-Uses-of-Nuclear-Technology/
World Nuclear Association Food and Agriculture At least 800 million of the world's seven billion inhabitants are chronically malnourished, and tens of thousands die daily from hunger and hunger-related causes. Radioisotopes and radiation used in food and agriculture are helping to reduce these tragic figures.
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