Effect of box materials on the distribution of 1-MCP gas during cold storage: A CFD study.

Highlights: [•] CFD models of 1-MCP transport based on detailed geometries of boxes and individual fruit have been developed. [•] Models and measurements showed uniform distributions of the gas in air throughout the treatment period. [•] The level of air circulation in room cooling process is sufficient to uniformly distribute the 1-MCP in the air. [•] Wooden boxes significantly deplete the active substance from the treatment atmosphere. [•] The study suggests dose reduction. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]