date:Mar 15, 2013
ing asparagus for enhancing the performance of the packaging.
Postharvest treatment of asparagus - Minimize Temperature Damage Immediately After Harvest
Asparagus is highly perishable due to its high respiration rate. Since respiration rate is directly proportional to temperature, the higher the temperature, the faster the rate of deterioration. There are certain actions that should be taken during and immediately after harvest to minimize deterioration.
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