5. Agricultural Engineering

Postharvest Tech — Quiz

Test your understanding of postharvest tech with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which postharvest treatment is primarily used to inhibit sprouting in root and tuber crops during storage?

Question 2

What is the primary physiological process that continues in harvested fruits and vegetables, leading to senescence and spoilage?

Question 3

Which of the following is a common method for reducing microbial load on fresh produce surfaces using ozone?

Question 4

When calculating the respiration rate of a fruit, if the amount of carbon dioxide produced is $CO_2$ (in mg/kg/hr) and the amount of oxygen consumed is $O_2$ (in mg/kg/hr), which ratio is often used to indicate the type of respiration?

Question 5

What is the main purpose of 'degreening' in citrus fruits?