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Role of Biotechnology and Fruits

In this article we will discuss about the role of biotechnology in enhancing the shelf-life of fruits. Fruits contain high percentage of water and hence show high metabolic activity compared with seeds. During post harvesting stage this high activity continues and they are vulnerable to easy decay and perishability. Thus short shelf-life makes it difficult to transport and market the [...]

By |2016-07-20T08:05:16+00:00July 20, 2016|Biotechnology|Comments Off on Role of Biotechnology and Fruits

Fruit Ripening: Meaning, Factors and Controls | Plant Physiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Fruit Ripening 2. Factors Affecting Fruit Ripening 3. Hormonal Regulation 4. Controlled Ripening 5. Artificial Fruit Ripening. Meaning of Fruit Ripening: There are several developmental phases through which the fruit passes and fruit ripening is one of them. In fact, ripening begins moment the growth of the fruit is completed. [...]

By |2016-07-20T08:05:15+00:00July 20, 2016|Fruits|Comments Off on Fruit Ripening: Meaning, Factors and Controls | Plant Physiology
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