Is a low level of CO2 enough to control the respiratory rate?False!We need more CO2 for this objective

CO2 is more efficient at lowering the respiration rate. Studies prove that by increasing its concentration, the respiratorion rate decreases rapidly.

On the other hand, if we follow the logic of “low O2 is effective in reducing the respiratory rate”, we need to lower it in large amounts to start seeing a significant effect in the reduction in respiration.

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Having a low CO2 set point is not enough

Various technologies in the industry tend to use low O2 set points. This can cause problems such as necrosis or fermentation since the O2 does not permeate the interior of the fruit.

O2 concentrations less than 6% presents problems for the diffusion of O2 towards the interior of the fruit.

The horizontal line with a slight slope indicates the extent to which the O2 permeates according to the concentration specified on the Y axis..

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Is a low level of CO2 enough to control the respiratory rate?False!We need more CO2 for this objective

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