VSC-101: Marketing and Storage

Marketing and Storage

Marketing

Muskmelon especially can be hauled to the long distance metropolitan markets of Bombay (from A.P) Calcutta (from UP) and Delhi (from Rajasthan, Luknow etc). Muskmelons are transported in trucks without any individual packing and are liable to bruises and damage during transit.

Storage

Muskmelon can be stored for 2-3 days if they have reach full slip stage. Period of storage can be increased by lowering the storage temperature at 00C and 80-90% relative humidity.

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