In one study, it has been reported that storing
cherries in 5% O2: 10% CO2 significantly retarded the various
enzymatic activities of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase
(POD), lower malondialdehyde (MDA) content, which
results in reduction of flesh browning, decreased fruit
spoilage/decay and hence extended shelf life as compared
to other studied treatments