Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing of Fresh Produce as an Alternative to Chemical Treatment after Harvest—The Story behind the Technology
For decades, heat treatments have been known to reduce or eliminate decay-causing agents and slow the physiological deterioration of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. For years, fungicides and pesticides have been used to control fungi on freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. However, thes...
Main Authors: | Elazar Fallik, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Daniel Chalupowicz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/8/1653 |
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