STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF PLASMA CHEMICAL OXIDATION OF ETHYLENE IMPURITY ON THE EFFICIENCY OF BANANA STORAGE

The effect of the products of plasma chemical reactions (including ozone) on the storage of fruits and berries was studied. Being the product of greatest commercial interest, bananas were selected as the test object. It was shown that the growth of pathogenic microflora is effectively inhibited by the products of plasma chemical reactions. It was
shown that the use of a plasma chemical system, due to which ethylene concentration is reduced and ozone concentration is simultaneously maintained at the level of several ppm, could reduce the amount of spoiled products by several times.