冷藏水果和蔬菜的蒸腾作用或水分损失是造成可销售重量损失的主要因素。影响蒸腾作用的因素已在一篇文献综述（TRP-172）中得到确认和讨论，该综述由T.C.11.5，ASHRAE（Sastry等人，1978）赞助。从那时起，另一个研究项目（TRP-370）得到了资助，用于测定冷藏水果和蔬菜的蒸腾系数。这些数据将为更有效地设计冷藏设施提供有价值的基础。

Transpiration or moisture loss from fruits and vegetables in refrigerated storage is a major factor involved in loss of salable weight. The factors affecting transpiration have been identified and discussed in a literature review (TRP-172), sponsored by T.C. 11.5, ASHRAE (Sastry et. al., 1978). Since that time another research project (TRP-370) has been funded, for determining transpiration coefficients of fruits and vegetables in refrigerated storage. Such data would provide a valuable base for more efficient design of refrigerated storage facilities.