METHOD OF POTATOES STORAGE Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC A01F25/00 

FIELD: agriculture.

SUBSTANCE: method involves cyclic treatment of potatoes by a sinusoidal electromagnetic field using a low frequency generator in places of its constant storage continuously within the whole storage period. The treatment is carried out in successive continuous cycles, each of which involves two stages, on the first one the treatment is carried out with a frequency in the range of 7-15 Hz within 40 minutes, and on the second stage the treatment is carried out with a frequency in the range 15.1-30 Hz within 20 minutes. Moreover, the output capacity of the low frequency generator should be less than 140 mW; an inductance coil with active resistance in the range of 2.0-8.0 Ohm and inductance equalled 2.0-5.0-mHz is used as a radiator. Inductance coil can have conical, cylindrical or toric shape, it also has a dielectric coreless frame and is placed in the distance from the treated products.

EFFECT: high safety of potatoes properties during the whole storage period due to improved storability.

7 cl, 1 dwg, 3 ex