Research progress on new technologies for postharvest controlled atmosphere storage and preservation of apples

  • CHENG Aofeng ,
  • XIAO Mingjun ,
  • ZHANG Song ,
  • FENG Shouqian ,
  • ZHANG Xiaoyan ,
  • PENG Yong
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  • 1(College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China)
    2(College of Horticulture Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China)

Received date: 2025-04-25

  Revised date: 2025-06-11

  Online published: 2026-01-22

Abstract

Controlled atmosphere storage of apples reduces the postharvest losses and extend the storage period by adjusting gas composition and concentration in the storage environment, which is considered as an important way to achieve the year-round apple supply.In recent years, the controlled atmosphere storage technologies of apples have developed rapidly, and achieving significant progress in some areas such as precise gas control, dynamic real-time monitoring and intelligent equipment.This article reviewed the current status and classification of controlled atmosphere storage and preservation in apples.The latest progress in new ultra-low oxygen controlled atmosphere and dynamic controlled atmosphere were elaborated.The advantages and control strategies of dynamic controlled atmosphere based on chlorophyll fluorescence, respiratory quotient and ethanol concentration were deeply analyzed.Moreover, the influences of various controlled atmosphere technologies on postharvest quality of apples were explored.In addition, the existing issues and future development trends in controlled atmosphere storage of apples were also highlighted.This will provide a theoretical reference and practical guidance for long-term controlled atmosphere storage of apples.

Cite this article

CHENG Aofeng , XIAO Mingjun , ZHANG Song , FENG Shouqian , ZHANG Xiaoyan , PENG Yong . Research progress on new technologies for postharvest controlled atmosphere storage and preservation of apples[J]. Food and Fermentation Industries, 2026 , 52(1) : 420 -428 . DOI: 10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.043123

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