Storage Life of Lettuce as Affected by Controlled Atmosphere System

摘要

The effect of controlled atmosphere system on the shelf life of lettuce was evaluated. Lettuce stored under oxygen levels ranging from 3 to 5.8 percent and temperatures from 34 to 36F for 2 to 7 weeks gave significantly higher edible yield and showed higher mean scores for overall quality than lettuce stored under normal atmosphere at similar temperatures. (Author)