Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
atmosphere, long term preservation, fruit, production
College
Life Sciences
Department
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Abstract
The bane of all fruit growers and sellers is that fruit rots either before and during transport or on the store shelf. This creates income loss for the grower and grocer and reduces quality of produce. For example, some fruits like strawberries have a shelf life of 5-7 days, while raspberries only last 2-3 days. The consumer then does not have time to buy the fruit before it rots. If transport from field to store shelf was accelerated or storage during transport was improved, shelf-life would be extended, resulting in increased revenue to all involved in production and distribution.
Recommended Citation
Wooley, Stuart C. and Weber, Dr. Darrell J.
(2013)
"PRESSURIZED, CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES AS A METHOD OF LONGTERM PRESERVATION OF FRUIT,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1551.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1551