Ripening control is often reduced to a single variable: ethylene. In reality, effective ripening control depends on a coordinated understanding of ethylene, oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature, and commodity-specific physiology. Focusing on only one gas oversimplifies postharvest management and leaves room for quality loss, uneven ripening, and reduced shelf life. For growers, packers, storage operators, and… Continue reading…
Truth About Fruit Firmness Predictions Using NIR
Fruit firmness predictions using NIR have become a widely discussed topic in postharvest research and commercial fruit handling. Growers, packers, and quality managers want reliable ways to estimate internal firmness without cutting fruit open. Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) offers a practical approach to do exactly that. Instead of destructive testing, NIR allows operators to scan… Continue reading…
