A Review of Storage Temperature Recommendations for Apples and Pears

An exploration of the range of expert opinions on the optimum storage temperature for apples and pears in RA (refrigerated air), CA (controlled atmosphere), and DCA (dynamic controlled atmosphere) is provided, based on the accumulated postharvest data from the last 20 years. Apple cultivars have bee...

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Published in:	Foods
Main Authors:	Robert K. Prange, A. Harrison Wright
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Subjects:	apples pears storage temperature refrigerated atmosphere controlled atmosphere dynamic controlled atmosphere
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/3/466

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