Modified atmosphere (MA) and controlled atmosphere (CA) technologies have great potential in a wide range of applications. The increasingly global nature of food production and the increased emphasis on reducing chemical preservatives and pesticides have put the spotlight on these centuries-old technologies. Yet until now, there have been very few

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Discusses Uses for the Microcomputer, Including Projects & Methods for Interfacing the Personal Computer with Its Environment