Abstract
Controlled atmosphere (CA) storage is used to extend the storage life of seasonal perishable produce when refrigeration alone is not sufficient. This technique can be used for many fruits and vegetables and, historically, has been the principle storage method for the world’s apple crop. Apples still remain the pre-eminent produce stored under CA conditions but, in recent years, it has become an important storage technique for many other commodities.
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Bishop, D. (1997). Controlled atmosphere storage. In: Dellino, C.V.J. (eds) Cold and Chilled Storage Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1127-0_2
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