New review maps a 'structure-to-physiology' roadmap for functional fruit packaging

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Freshly harvested fruit remains metabolically active, respires vigorously and is highly sensitive to ethylene. It is therefore highly susceptible to softening, browning, water loss and decay. Currently, about 25% of fruit is lost in the postharvest supply chain because of inadequ

Freshly harvested fruit remains metabolically active, respires vigorously and is highly sensitive to ethylene. It is therefore highly susceptible to softening, browning, water loss and decay. Currently, about 25% of fruit is lost in the postharvest supply chain because of inadequ This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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