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Extending market potential of blueberries with controlled atmosphere storage

Creator:

Boonprasom, Pichaya

Abstract:

The goal of this research was to determine if controlled atmosphere (CA) storage could be used to extend the market period of fresh Pacific Northwest blueberries and to evaluate the effects different storage atmospheres have on fruit quality. Furthermore, this research also investigated heat and mass transfer characteristics during cooling...

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Dissertation

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graduate programs. I would like to thank Dr. John P. Bolte and Dr. Paul M. Chen for serving on my
Mass transfer characteristics of fresh fruits stored in regular and controlled atmosphere conditions

Creator:

Hatch, Wayne E.

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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crops is: * = VPs " Pa) (1) where: m = transpiration rate, (mg/skg or mg/sm2) K,,, — overall
Cooling and mass transfer rates in fresh fruits

Creator:

Chadwick, Jonathan Michael

Abstract:

Moisture loss from fresh fruits results in lost revenue to producers, storage/packing companies, distributors, and increased prices for the consumer. Improved methods of storage and handling are necessary to help prevent moisture loss and retard spoilage. A literature review was conducted to improve knowledge on past and current studies involving...

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Masters Thesis

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: Cooling and Mass Transfer Rates in Fresh Fruits Abstract Approved: Associate Professor M. L