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Use of controlled atmosphere storage to extend storage life of "Rocha" pears.

Author(s) : BARREIRO M. G., CABRAL M. L., FRANCO J.

Summary

Pear cv. Rocha fruits were harvested on 24 August and placed in controlled atmosphere storage chambers with high CO2 (2%), in polyethylene bags with a window of material differentially permeable to CO2 and O2 or in air. All samples were kept at 0 deg C and 85% relative humidity for 8 months. Ethylene production, sugar content and deteriorations are studied.

Details

  • Original title: Use of controlled atmosphere storage to extend storage life of "Rocha" pears.
  • Record ID : 1997-0886
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1995
  • Source: Source: Acta Hortic./Proc. int. Symp. Qual. Fruit Veg., Chania
    n. 379; 537-543; 17 ref.

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