The book contains a description of the biological basis of CA storage, an outline of the techniques used to provide the appropriate atmospheres, and a description of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), a technology that provides an additional alternative for transport and storage of some crops. The bulk of the book is devoted to recommendations for more than 50 individual commodities with information about:
optimum temperatures
freezing point
Atmosphere recommendations
Effects of CA/MA
Ethylene sensitivity
Potential benefits
Potential commercial applications

The globalisation of the market in fruits, vegetables and flowers has increased the demand for year-round supply of the entire range of these products to markets throughout the world. These considerations have led to increasing interest in sea transport of a wide range of perishable crops under Controlled Atmosphere conditions.