Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruit and Vegetables, 3rd Edition

Download or read book Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruit and Vegetables, 3rd Edition written by A Keith Thompson and published by CABI. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 14 chapters focusing on the usefulness of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage in the reduction of postharvest losses and maintenance of the nutritive value and organoleptic characteristics of various fruits and vegetables and extend their season of availability by making good eating quality fruits and vegetables available for extended periods at reasonable costs. The efficacy and shortcomings of various CA storage techniques and their potential as alternatives to the application of preservation and pesticide chemicals are also discussed.