Control of vapors in storage essential for prolonging life of avocados and citrus fruits

Biale, J

Control of vapors in storage essential for prolonging life of avocados and citrus fruits

Author

J. B. Biale

Author Affiliations

J. B. Biale is Assistant Professor of Subtropical Horticulaure and Assistant Plant Physiologist in the Expriment Station, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(9):1-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n09p1e. August 1947.

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Abstract

One of the factors which plays an important role in avocado storage is the accumulation of an active emanation recently identified in this laboratory as ethylene gas.

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