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gonzo233

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What are 10 supplements to temperature and humidity management that can be used to extend the storage life of horticultural commodities?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are four ways to remove external ethylene from the environment?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

 Use of controlled or modified atmospheric (CA or MA) storage, which is the
regulation of CO2 and O2 levels
 Curing root, bulb, and tuber crops
 Removing damaged fruits; remember, one rotten apple spoils the whole bushel
 Waxing and other surface coatings
 Heat treatment
 Treatment with fungicides and insecticides
 Treatment with sprout inhibitors
 Treatment with calcium, gibberellins, or antiethylene compounds
 Ethylene treatment (degreening or ripening)
 Sanitation

Answer to Question 2

Ethylene adsorbers, ethylene oxidizers, ethylene catalysts/photocatalysts, and
biofilters.




gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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