Author Question: What are 10 supplements to temperature and humidity management that can be used to extend the ... (Read 54 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

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?

Question 2

What are four ways to remove external ethylene from the environment?

What will be an ideal response?

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

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.