Controlled atmosphere storage of apples in the United Kingdom.

Author(s) : JOHNSON D. S.

Summary

The author explains the fundamentals of controlled-atmosphere storage along with the limits beyond which fruit are damaged. It is important to achieve a balance between the composition of the atmosphere and physicochemical reactions within apples (ethanol formation, respiration, synthesis of flavours, cold sensitivity).

Details

  • Original title: Controlled atmosphere storage of apples in the United Kingdom.
  • Record ID : 2000-1937
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the International Symposium on effect of preharvest and postharvest factors on storage of fruit.
  • Publication date: 1999/03
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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