Review

"The interest in controlled and modified atmospheres continues to increase among both the produce and ornamentals industries and postharvest researchers. This latest book on the topic is divided into two sections; the first is a general section on controlled atmospheres and the second includes specific recommendation for individual commodities. The coverage of modified-atmosphere packaging is particularly thorough. In the second half of the book, recommendations for controlled-atmosphere conditions are given for 102 different species of fruits and vegetables, including temperate, subtropical, and tropical commodities. Black and white photos are included, which are of good quality and illustrative of various processes, as well as a number of informative figures and tables. This book includes a worthwhile compilation of literature related to controlled and modified atmospheres. " --HortScience, Vol. 34(6), October 1999

"The interest in controlled and modified atmospheres continues to increase among both the produce and ornamentals industries and postharvest researchers. This latest book on the topic is divided into two sections; the first is a general section on controlled atmospheres and the second includes specific recommendation for individual commodities. The coverage of modified-atmosphere packaging is particularly thorough. In the second half of the book, recommendations for controlled-atmosphere conditions are given for 102 different species of fruits and vegetables, including temperate, subtropical, and tropical commodities. Black and white photos are included, which are of good quality and illustrative of various processes, as well as a number of informative figures and tables. This book includes a worthwhile compilation of literature related to controlled and modified atmospheres. " --HortScience, Vol. 34(6), October 1999

--This text refers to an alternate

edition.

About the Author

A. Keith Thompson is at Cranfield University, UK.