Efficient Strategies for Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne) Storage on Farms
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.39.2.7Keywords:
Fragria, Delicate, Storage, Harvest, Lifespan, Mold, Diseases, Packaging, Humidy Control, HydrocoolingAbstract
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne) is fruit that's enjoyed by many people worldwide. However, like most fruit varieties, this fruit also faces challenges regarding its storage. Although this is the case, strawberry storage protocols are well established. Nevertheless, on farms, the storage of this culinary fruit is important so that the challenges to obtain good quality fruits are avoided at some costs. Like we have seen with pineapple fruits, storage protocols are essential and ought to be effective so that the produce obtained is superior in quality, irrespective of the variety being transported. In this article, efficient storage strategies of strawberries on farms will be discussed as this is considered to be an essential requirement for strawberries having an extended shelf life, as well as a process for producing superior produce to consumers.
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