Modified atmosphere packaging of sweet cherries

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) involves the storage of perishable commodities in atmospheres containing higher carbon dioxide and lower oxygen levels than in air. When combined with refrigeration temperatures, MAP techniques result in an appreciable extension of the post-harvest life of fruits...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomson, Carrie Ann
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27675