Biotechnological approaches for predicting and controlling apple storage disorders

Fruit storage disorders are major causes of crop losses and downgrades. Cold storage, either in air or in controlled atmospheres high in CO₂ and low in O₂, can result in chilling injury or respiratory injury (due to high internal CO₂ concentrations). Here, we review biotechnological approaches currently being used to better understand these processes, to predict to provide resistance/tolerance to them. Reducing postharvest crop losses through improved cultivars or inventory management will be a major contributor to food security.