TABLE 9.--Number of respondents giving specified replies to question 3, "What advantages 
might come from radiation pasteurization of fresh strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, 
grapes, oranges, and grapefruit? 
Advantages given 
Reduce spoilage loss and 
INeBeasCmshensty sania sreters 65 
Maintain quality and 
better appearance....... F 65 
Expand established markets. 24 
Develop new markets........ 10 
Will tend to stabilize 
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Facilitates distribution... 16 
Lengthen market season..... 18 
Reduce costs of handling 
and transportation....... 6 
Can ship longer distances.. 4 
Will result in improved 
merchandising methods.... 12 
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No advantages to the 
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No answer or cannot 
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TABLE 10.--Number of respondents giving specified replies to question 4, "What 
disadvantages might come from radiation pasteurization of fresh strawberries, peaches, 
tomatoes, grapes, oranges, and grapefruit?" 
Disadvantages given 
Consumer resistance due to 
fearrof the process. . «csi. 59 
Will require an extensive 
educational program...... 39 
Increased processing costs. 29 
Increase surplus or market 
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Miscellaneous answers...... 14 
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No answer or cannot 
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