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Model of respiration for fresh produce in closed systems: 1. Evolution of oxygen in the case of tomatoes
Author(s) -
Brion J.,
Daumont D.,
Malicet J.,
Augusto C.,
Pasca B.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
packaging technology and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1099-1522
pISSN - 0894-3214
DOI - 10.1002/pts.2770060505
Subject(s) - representation (politics) , interpretation (philosophy) , prime (order theory) , respiration , biological system , oxygen , matrix (chemical analysis) , mathematics , computer science , biochemical engineering , chemistry , engineering , biology , botany , combinatorics , programming language , chromatography , organic chemistry , politics , political science , law
A model describing the O 2 consumption by fresh produce in a closed system is proposed. The model uses a matrix representation as a new mathematical interpretation based on a physiological approach, in agreement with the observed phenomena but contrary to current models. This is a prime condition necessary to elaborate a more complete model concerning the behaviour of fresh produce packaged under modified atmospheres. Such a model is under study at this time.