دور الأشعة المؤينة في تسهيل التبادل التجاري بين دول العالم

Abstract EN

The fast growth of the international trade with agricultural products, particularly during the last century, however few problems are encountered , among other things, transmitting agricultural pests into new areas which caused human, agricultural and even environmental hazards.

Consequently, new regulations were imposed (quarantine laws) and trade barriers were created.

To overcome these difficulties, agricultural shipments with possible quarantine pests are subjected to certain treatments (quarantine treatments).

Methyl bromide, a chemical fumigant highly effective against quarantine pests and widely used in quarantine treatments, is phased out globally due to environmental concerns with no other chemical alternative in hand.

Treatment with ionizing radiation is a new, promising and contitutes a possible solution.

This article deals with the history, importance, basic knowledge, effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of this method.

In addition, it discusses its current use, possible applications, future opportunities and challenges facing this technology.