Optimum Relative Humidity: 90-95%
Benefits of CA: Slows ripening and maintains firmnes.
Benefits of Ethylene Removal: May help maintain firmness.
Special Treatments Before Shipping: Rapid cooling is beneficial for apples.
Mixed Loads: Apples generate ethylene and so should not be shipped with ethylene-sensitive commodities such as kiwifruit, persimmon, carrots, celery cabbage, lettuce, and some flowers and nursery plants. Apples may absorb aromas from onions, garlic, and potatoes.
Cautions: Cortland apples are chilling sensitive and so should not be stored at less than 2°C. In addition, Cortland apples are susceptible to senesecent breakdown and high CO2 injury.
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