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Q
The cuticle is a protective, outer layer
primarily composed of lipids (cutin)
and waxes
A
Nature of the cuticle
Post Harvest
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Decks in class (8)
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The response of a commodity to its surrounding and the method of postharvest handling depends on the organ utilized1
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Fruits vary in the nature of their fruit walls • The fruit wall consists both the peel and the edible portion excluding the seed1
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the edible portion of citrus1
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the edible portion of rambutan, mangosteen, durian, and lanzones • Pulp- the edible portion of citrus1
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the tough and leathery peel of citrus and watermelon1
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The cuticle is a protective, outer layer primarily composed of lipids (cutin) and waxes1
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It determines the area for respiration, transpiration, penetration of chemicals, and microorganisms.1
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Packaging fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the most important steps in the long and complicated journey of the produce from grower to consumer.19
