Postharvest Technology MCQs (Set 16)

1. A carton of fresh produce has adequate ventilation holes, but adjacent cartons block the openings. The most likely consequence is ________________________

2. Which postharvest factor can strongly influence the rate of fruit ripening and senescence by affecting ethylene action?

3. Harvesting containers should not be overfilled ________________________

4. Which quality attribute can be maintained by gibberellin treatment during postharvest storage?

5. An infection that occurs in the field but becomes visible only during ripening or storage of fruits is called ______________

6. Freshly harvested produce should be protected from direct sunlight _____________________

7. Blue mold of apple is commonly associated with _________________, which causes major postharvest decay and soft rot in stored fruit

8. A package with rough internal surfaces presents a high risk of ___________________

9. Which condition is an important physiological disorder associated with low-temperature storage?

10. _________________________ is the most suitable harvesting container for minimizing mechanical damage to harvest fruits