Postharvest Technology MCQs (Set 16)

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

2. Harvesting containers should not be overfilled ________________________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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