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Modelling product quality in MA systems: the missing link.

Author(s) : HERTOG M. L. A. T. M., NICHOLSON S. E.

Summary

Although much work has been done on showing the general effects of modified atmosphere (MA) conditions, quantification of the effects on changes in quality attributes is still limited. This work demonstrates how gas exchange models can be used to interpret the rate of quality change processes as a function of the MA conditions applied. The rates of firmness loss in apples (cv. Braeburn) and colour change in avocados (cv. Hass) were studied and successfully linked to the MA conditions via the rates of gas exchange: respiration and fermentation.

Details

  • Original title: Modelling product quality in MA systems: the missing link.
  • Record ID : 2005-0736
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 2003
  • Source: Source: Acta Hortic./Proc. int. control. Atmos. Res. Conf., Rotterdam
    n. 600; vol. 2; 639-646.

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