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Classification of horticultural commodities according to their respiration rate
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CLASS
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Range at 5o C (mg CO2 Kg-1 hr-1)
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COMMODITIES
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Very low
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< 5
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Dates, Dried fruit and vegetables, Nuts, etc.
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Low
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5 - 10
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Apple, Beet, Celery, Citrus Fruits, Garlic, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Onion, Papaya, Pineapple, Potato (Mature), Sweet Potato, Watermelon etc.
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Moderate
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10 - 20
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Apricot, Banana, Cabbage, Carrot (Topped ), Cherry, Fig, Lettuce (Head), Mango, Peach, Pear, Plum, Potato (Immature), Radish (Topped), Tomato, Summer squash
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High
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20 - 40
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Avocado. Carrot (with tops), Cauliflower, Leeks, Lettuce (Leaf), Radish (with tops), Raspberry
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Very high
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40 - 60
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Artichoke, Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cut flowers, Green Onion, Okra
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Extremely high
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> 60
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Asparagus, Mushroom, Parsley, Peas, Spinach, Sweet corn
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