Fungistatic effects of controlled atmospheres.
The fungistatic effects of controlled atmospheres composed of increased CO(2) and decreased O(2) was studied in a manner such that the condition of stored fruit was not a factor in the growth of the fungi. Varying concentrations of O(2) and CO(2) were used. The fungi used were Botrytis alli, Rhizopus nigricans, and Penicillium expansum. The results showed that controlled atmospheres, within the limits of concentrations usable for fruit storage, are effective fungistatic agents.
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005519:Food Preservation; D005638:Fruit; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000187:drug effects*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010407:Penicillium / Q000187:drug effects*; D012233:Rhizopus / Q000187:drug effects*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen