Controlled atmosphere storage of apples.

Author(s) : KUPFERMAN E.

Summary

The author has contacted many postharvest scientists throughout the world working on pome fruits and has summarized current storage and shipping recommendations for the major apple and pear varieties. Included are parameters for atmosphere and temperature management for CA storage, as well as a discussion of the limits of oxygen and carbon dioxide for each variety. Major storage disorders are described. In addition, CA and MA shipment experiences are described for European and Nashi pears as well as apples.

Details

  • Original title: Controlled atmosphere storage of apples.
  • Record ID : 2000-3014
  • Languages: English
  • Source: CA '97. Proceedings of the 7th international controlled atmosphere research conference.
  • Publication date: 1997/07/13
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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