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TOMATO RIPENING PROCESS
Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruitHarvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with venti...- Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 daysTo enhance the flavor and texture of pears, it's important to note that they are usually harvested while still firm. For a speedy ripening ...
- In 2023, NASA grew tomatoes for 100 days aboard the space station; ground plants produced more than 100, while the space crop yielded 12 and was not eatenNASA's tomato experiment on the International Space Station faced major hurdles in microgravity, where watering issues resulted in uneven m...
- In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winterTomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants ca...
- Why people are wrapping banana stems with cling wrap to help them stay fresh longerWrapping banana stems with plastic cling wrap significantly extends freshness. This science-backed method reduces ethylene gas emission by ...
- This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
- Which winter fruits and vegetables are coated with wax and pesticides? Here’s how to clean them safely without losing taste or textureWinter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can harm health. Cons...
- What's the impact of an erratic monsoon on the fields? A ground reportFarmers in parts of the country have had to face an erratic southwest monsoon—excess rain in July followed by a record-dry August. ET trave...
- Heat may scorch fruit, vegetable output by 30%While mango farmers have already reported massive flower and fruit drop, the sudden and early onset of summer will also adversely affect ly...
- A ‘fruitful’ experience: Persimmons, avocados and the value of planting the best varietiesVariety-based fruit farming will always be more profitable.
- Move over gouda & parmesan! Indian cheese like chhurpi, kalari have unique tastes and tales to tellMany believe the Europeans introduced India to cheese-making traditions. But physicist-turned-cheese-maker Aditya Raghavan says cheese maki...
- Higher energy levels and fewer diseases: Health benefits of an organic dietOrganic fruits and vegetables are grown in a chemical-free environment, without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
- Mother Dairy to open 50 new safal stores this fiscalAt present, the company has 400 safal outlets in Delhi- NCR and 30 stores in Bangalore. Safal outlets are being operated on franchise model.
- Two delectable recipes made of mangoTwo delectable recipes to show you that there’s more to this versatile fruit than aamras and chutneys
- Haryana to invest in ultra modern terminal marketAn ultra modern terminal market complex will be set up at Gannaur in Sonipat district at a cost of Rs 100 crore.
- Tomato prices rise 25 pc on lower arrivalTomato prices have surged by about 25 per cent in the past four days in wholesale markets of the national capital due to lower arrival from...
- Piquillas to PaellaAwash in a myriad influences, Spanish cuisine embodies varied flavours, pretty much like the country itself that has embraced multifarious ...
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