2. Radiation Inactivation of Microorganisms -- 3. Food Irradiation Chemistry -- 4. Disinfestation of Stored Grains, Pulses, Dried Fruits and Nuts, and Other Dried Foods -- 5. Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment -- 6. Irradiation of Meats and Poultry -- 7. Irradiation Processing of Fish and Shellfish Products -- 8. Irradiation of Fruits and Vegetables -- 9. Irradiation of Tuber and Bulb Crops -- 10. Irradiation of Minimally Processed Foods -- 11. Radiation Decontamination of Spices, Herbs, Condiments, and Other Dried Food Ingredients -- 12. Combination Treatments Involving Food Irradiation -- 13. Development of Irradiated Shelf-Stable Meat and Poultry Products -- 14. Detection Methods for Irradiated Foods -- 15. Process Control and Dosimetry in Food Irradiation -- 16. Economic and Technical Considerations in Food Irradiation -- 17. Global Status of Food Irradiation in 2000

1. Radiation preservation of food