Factors affecting post-harvest quality are determined by harvest time, method, and fresh produce maturity. Subsequent postharvest handling during precooling, sorting, grading, packaging, storage, and transport conditions will also influence fresh produce quality and marketing time. Significant differences exist in postharvest technology between developing and developed countries. Fresh produce is highly perishable and suffers from physical… Continue reading…
Fruit Respiration Impact on Fruit Quality
Fruits continue to respire after harvest as they are still alive. Aerobic respiration that uses oxygen is the norm, but when oxygen levels drop, anaerobic respiration or fermentation starts. Aerobic respiration is necessary for the development of fruit quality and ripening. Excessive fruit respiration is detrimental in the postharvest stages, as it can cause fruit… Continue reading…
