The Variability of Atmospheres Produced by Fruit Stored in Polyethylene Box Liners

1 January 1962

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Horticultural Science

Vol. 37 (2) , 87-93
https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1962.11514029

Abstract

Fruit stored in polyethylene case liners develops a modified storage atmosphere which may prolong the storage life of the fruit. The physical principles underlying the production of these atmospheres axe discussed and it is shown that the very variable oxygen level in these atmospheres, which has been reported by a number of workers, is an inherent feature of this storage technique.

Keywords

BOX LINERS
FRUIT STORED
POLYETHYLENE BOX
ATMOSPHERES PRODUCED
VARIABILITY

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Use of film box liners to extend storage life of pears and apples /
Published by Smithsonian Institution ,1955