postharvest-management
Postharvest management encompasses the techniques used to handle, store, and preserve plant products after they are harvested, including controlling temperature, humidity, and gas exposure to slow senescence and decay. This field matters for plant science because it relies on understanding plant physiology—such as respiration rates, ethylene production, and ripening pathways—to minimize spoilage and nutrient loss. Insights from postharvest research also inform breeding and biotechnology efforts aimed at extending shelf life and improving fruit quality at the molecular level.
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