Development of a Dynamically Modified Atmosphere Storage System Applied to Avocados

Food Science and Technology International

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 155-162

  Berrios, Jose de J ^a  

^a WESTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

avocado; modified atmosphere; preservation; shelf life; storage system

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE; FOOD PRESERVATION; FOOD STORAGE; PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERES;

MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE SYSTEMS (MASS);

FRUITS;

CARBON DIOXIDE; CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES; FOOD STORAGE; FRUITS;

PERSEA; PERSEA AMERICANA;

EID: 0036613903     PISSN: 10820132     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1106/108201302026163     Document Type: Article

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