3.6 OTHER TREATMENTS

Other post-harvest treatments have been examined in sugar beet root storage. Finger et al. (2021) studied how the volatile organic compound methyl jasmonate effects dehydrated roots, finding a positive but small impact. Iztayev et al. (2021) studied how a high concentration of ozone effects the development of moulds and yeasts in covered piles, finding reductions primarily in yeast development. The ozone concentrations used were toxic to humans, raising safety concerns. The application of lime on stored roots at rates of ca. 1 % w/w has been shown to reduce storage losses, presumably by reducing mould growth (Huijbregts et al., 2013; Olsson, 2012).