Thompson, A. K. <br/><br/>
Controlled atmosphere storage of fruit and vegetables / 
A.Keith Thompson, Robert K. Prange, Roger D. Bancroft and Tongchai Puttongsiri. 
 - Third edition. 
 - 1 online resource (xxiii, 420 pages) :  illustrations, charts 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- Harvest and Pre-harvest Factors -- Effects and Interactions -- Quality -- Physiology, Ripening and Genetics -- Pests, Diseases and Disorders -- Pre-storage Treatments -- CA Technology -- Dynamic CA Storage -- Hyperbaric and High-oxygen Storage -- Hyperbaric and Low-oxygen Storage -- Recommended CA Conditions -- Transport -- MA Packaging. 
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<br/><br/> 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. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781786393746 9781786393753 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Fruit--Storage.<br/>Vegetables--Storage.<br/>Protective atmospheres.<br/>Controlled atmosphere storage.<br/>Crop quality.<br/>Crops.<br/>Fruit crops.<br/>Fruits.<br/>Methodology.<br/>Nutritive value.<br/>Organoleptic traits.<br/>Postharvest physiology.<br/>Storage life.<br/>Storage quality.<br/>Vegetables.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>SB360.5  / .T48 2018eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>634/.04