AMIR, J., Div. of Agronomy, Gilat Experiment Station, ARO, Mobile Post Negev 2, Israel
KAHN, V., Div of Food Technology, ARO, The Volcani Center, P.O.B. 6, Bet Dagan, Israel
UNTERMAN, M., Div. of Agronomy, Gilat Experiment Station, ARO, Mobile Post Negev 2, Israel

Temporary anoxia (about 20 days) was found to be an effective means to prevent sugar accumulation in potato tubers during storage at 4°C. The sugar level of such tubers re‐exposed to normal atmosphere remained low during additional storage at 4°C for 3 months. During this time, the high level of lactic acid which had accumulated in tubers during temporary anoxia was greatly reduced. Copyright © 1978, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved