Abstract:In trials from.1978 to 1984 Jonathan apple (Mains domestics Borkh ) fruit were irradiated at doses of 0,24,49,73,97 and 146 krad and then stored in cooled house with natural ventilation.The dose rate was 44 rad/min.Four to seven replications were used for each treatment.Daring the seven-year test period about 5 tons fruit had been treated.Seven-year trial showed that the incidence of Jonathan spot could be significantly reduced by irradiation.The incidence of irradiated fruit was 5% while that of control was 55%.Appropriate radiation dosage was 49-73 krad.Irradiation did not affect fruit taste quality and chemical components.