Table 6: Recommended CA or MA conditions for selected fruits and vegetables
Commodity Temperature (°C) % O2 % CO2
Apple 0-5 1-2 0-3
Banana* 12-16 2-5 2-5
Cherry, sweet 0-5 3-10 10-15
Mango* 10-15 3-7 5-8
Peach, clingstone 0-5 1-2 3-5
Pear, European 0-5 1-3 0-3
Asparagus 1-5 Air 10-14
Beans, green 5-10 2-3 4-7
Broccoli 0-5 1-2 5-10
Brussels sprouts 0-5 1-2 5-7
Cabbage 0-5 2-3 3-6
Cantaloupes 2-7 3-5 10-20
Cauliflower 0-5 2-3 3-4
Okra 7-12 Air 4-10
Onions (bulb) 0-5 1-2 0-10
Pepper (bell) 5-12 2-5 2-5
Radish (topped) 0-5 1-2 2-3
Tomatoes (green) ripe 12-20
10-15 3-5
3-5 3-5
3-5
* CA is especially beneficial during transit
(Source : Adel A. Kader, 2002 )