Controlled Atmosphere System Laboratory Studies on Celery

摘要

Laboratory tests were conducted to determine the effect of controlled atmosphere on celery. Storage periods were 3 to 8 weeks. The data indicates that the use of controlled atmosphere results in celery which is greener in color, more turgid and of more intense celery flavor. Significant reductions in spoilage of the soft rot type were found in celery which had been initially stored in controlled atmosphere. It is concluded that sufficient laboratory data, and information in the technical literature, is available to warrant a series of field tests on celery and other fresh fruits and vegetables shipped in commercial controlled atmosphere containers to military organizations overseas. (Author)