A Simple Atmosphere Generating System for Experimental Storage of Fruits and Vegetables

Abstract

A simple system was developed for generating atmospheres of controlled relative humidities applicable to the experimental storage of fruits or vegetables. It is based on the mixing of two air streams in adequate proportions, one consisting of dry air and the other being air saturated with water vapors. Stable air flows and relative humidities were obtained in a storage experiment of 21 days duration.