Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruit and Vegetables

The third edition of this successful title provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of controlled atmosphere storage and modified atmosphere packaging of fresh fruit and vegetables, covering new and developed technologies for transportation and storage, and their effects on flavour, quality, and physiology. It also includes 5 new chapters on genetics and CA storage, dynamic CA storage, hyperbaric storage, hypobaric storage, and fruit ripening.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2018
Publisher: CABI Publishing

The third edition of this renowned title offers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the current research and commercial applications of controlled atmosphere storage and modified atmosphere packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables. Recognizing the vital importance of new and developed technologies in ensuring the optimal transportation and storage of horticultural products, this book underscores their crucial role in delivering produce to consumers in the best possible condition. By reducing the reliance on chemical postharvest interventions, these technologies have the potential to minimize losses, maintain nutritional quality, and preserve the distinctive organoleptic characteristics of fruits and vegetables.

Spanning the diverse aspects of preserving the freshness of fruit and vegetables throughout their postharvest life, this book contextualizes the subject within its historical and contemporary practices. It also examines the future prospects of this field, highlighting the vast volume of ongoing research that is continuously being published.

In its revised and extensively illustrated format, the new edition of this book provides a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, growers, students, and industry professionals alike. It delves into the adaptation and improvement of commercial technologies, evaluates the effects of various techniques and technologies on flavor, quality, and physiology, and addresses the damage caused by pests, diseases, and disorders. Additionally, the book includes five new chapters that cover genetics and controlled atmosphere storage, dynamic controlled atmosphere storage, hyperbaric storage, hypobaric storage, and fruit ripening.

With its clear and accessible writing style, this book is an indispensable tool for those seeking a deeper understanding of the science and technology behind preserving the freshness of fruit and vegetables. Its comprehensive coverage makes it an invaluable resource for researchers, scientists, growers, students, and industry personnel seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this field.

Weight: 1256g
Dimension: 180 x 251 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786393739
Edition number: 3 ed