Post harvest Management of Horticultural Crops (2+1)

Low temperature storage (Refrigeration/cold storage)

Low temperature storage is the best known, effective and most widely used method for extending the storage life and long terms storage of fruits, vegetables and flowers. In post harvest technology, “temperature management is the most important aspect to be looked after to maintain quality, reduce losses and extend the storage life of these perishable commodities. Cold storage is a system with thermal insulation and refrigeration in which perishables commodities can be stored for a set period of time under controlled conditions of temperature and humidity.