Mechanism of Microbial Spore Inactivation Through Electromagnetic Radiations: a Review

•Electromagnetic radiations have the potential to be used commercially for the inactivation of spores in the food industry.•The structure of spores and its different components shielding genomic material against damage is discussed briefly•Different Spectrum of electromagnetic radiations along with their mechanism of inactivation for spores and their resistance against damage is discussed in detail.