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world. Thus in many places it is not possible to implement
low-temperature storage, due to absence of electricity or
lack of capital funds. However, even without such facilities
an increase in our understanding of the behaviour of per-
ishables allows the development of low-cost technologies
that can extend storage life significantly. This is illustrated
in particular by some of the storage technologies described
in Chapter 18 ('Tropical Root Crops'). In some cases the
efficacy of simple storage technologies can be improved
where simple coverings allow modification of the storage
atmosphere by product respiration. An appreciation of the
effects and causes of physical damage allows the selection
of appropriate packaging material to reduce damage during
transport.

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