Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruits and Vegetables

Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruits and Vegetables

Author: A. K. Thompson
ISBN: 9781845936464
Pages: 288
Format: 17 X 24
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 2010

Main Description

The use of controlled atmosphere storage has great potential to reduce the postharvest use of chemicals, maintain the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables and reduce physical losses. This revised edition incorporates the latest research to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the range of conditions currently in use, their effect on flavour, quality and physiology, the influence of pests and diseases, environmental factors and packaging as well as a synthesis of recommendations for each fruit and vegetable.

Readership

Researchers and students in agriculture, horticulture, food science and technology and food marketing and fresh produce industry professionals.

Main Contents

1. Introduction
2. Effects and Interactions of Controlled Atmosphere Storage
3. Controlled Atmosphere Technology
4. Harvest and Preharvest Factors
5. Pre-storage Treatments
6. Flavour, Quality and Physiology
7. Pests and Diseases
8. Modified Atmosphere Packaging
9. Recommended Controlled Atmosphere Storage Conditions for Selected Crops
10. Transport
11. Glossary