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Agriculture · Q132

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 132

Q132

Ethylene concentration for degreening is

A.
10 ppm
B.
30 ppm
C.
20 ppm
Answer
D.
40 ppm

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Degreening is the process of removing the green coloring from the skin of citrus fruit, with the motive to show it as ripe. This is achieved by adding a measured amount of ethylene gas in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. It is approximately 20 ppm.