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Condition Monitoring in Fruit and Vegetable Storages Maintaining the long-term freshness of stored fruits ver, demand for high quality produce can remain and vegetables has challenged people throughout steady throughout the year. In order to maintain a human history. Technological advancements have continuous supply, fruits and vegetables are stored been developed by nearly all participants in the sup- under very specific and stable conditions. Potato- ply chain including growers, traders and consumers. es, carrots, onions, apples, pears and cherries all Once harvested the freshness and quality...

and relative humidity are also critical and must be controlled with a reliable air conditioning system. These systems rely on accurate sensors. Maintaining a proper climate has proven to keep fruits and vegetables fresh until the next harvest replaces the existing supply. By controlling these key variables, this method also reduces the need for harsher storage methods that use chemicals. ULO and XLO technologies can achieve O2 concentrations from 0.7% to 1.0% at fruit specific CO2 levels. Under these conditions the fruit does not degrade. Typical storage conditions are: Monitor Conditions with...

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