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Agriculture · Q1011

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1011

Q1011

The best temperature for storing tomato fruits

A.
5° - 10°C
B.
10° - 12°C
C.
12° - 15°C
Answer
D.
15° - 20°C

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The best temperature for storing tomato fruits is 12° - 15°C.
Optimal ripening conditions for tomatoes are between 18°C and 21°C. However, storage is frequently performed at low temperatures (12° - 15°C) to delay ripening, limit post-harvest losses and extend shelf life.