This Brief reviews the effects of increasing and reducing atmospheric
pressure on the postharvest life of fruit and vegetables. The text
covers the common methods and technologies used and evaluates the
history and benefits of hypobaric and hyperbaric storage. Both of these
techniques have the potential to address quantitative and qualitative
challenges in the postharvest sector of the fresh fruit and vegetables
industry. Hypobaric and Hyperbaric Storage of Fruit and Vegetables
reports on the effects of storage on over 45 types of fruit and
vegetables, as well as on whole plants and cut flowers. As consumer
demand for high quality product increases, proper postharvest storage
will continue to gain in importance. The environmental conditions used
in storage have a vital influence on the quality, safety and health
benefits of fruit and vegetables.