Table 2 D10-values of X-ray ir radiation for var ious pathogens inoculated on fresh-cut vegetables

Sample Microorganism Regression equation R2 D10-value
Carrot Escherichia coli Y=-9.29X+7.07 0.92 0.11
Listeria monocytogenes Y=-5.10X+6.85 0.95 0.20
Salmonella Typhimurium Y=-5.11X+6.94 0.98 0.20
Cucumber pepper Escherichia coli Y=-7.43X+7.36 0.89 0.13
Listeria monocytogenes Y=-3.85X+7.14 0.95 0.26
Salmonella Typhimurium Y=-3.57X+6.87 0.94 0.28
Cherry tomato Escherichia coli Y=-6.27X+7.41 0.97 0.16
Listeria monocytogenes Y=-3.92X+7.19 0.94 0.26
Salmonella Typhimurium Y=-4.93X+6.66 0.92 0.20
Paprika Escherichia coli Y=-4.87X+7.19 0.89 0.21
Listeria monocytogenes Y=-4.80X+7.50 0.98 0.21
Salmonella Typhimurium Y=-3.09X+7.17 0.95 0.32