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What is the primary effect of ethylene on seed germination?
What is the primary effect of ethylene on seed germination?
- Stimulation of germination (correct)
- Inhibition of germination
- No effect on germination
- Variable effect on germination depending on the crop
What is the effect of ethylene on the color of snap beans?
What is the effect of ethylene on the color of snap beans?
- Enhances green color
- Loss of green color (correct)
- Turns color to yellow
- No effect on color
What is the role of ethylene in the ripening of fruits?
What is the role of ethylene in the ripening of fruits?
- No effect on fruit ripening
- Stimulates fruit ripening (correct)
- Inhibits fruit ripening
- Variable effect on fruit ripening depending on the fruit type
What is the effect of ethylene on the flavor of carrots and parsnip?
What is the effect of ethylene on the flavor of carrots and parsnip?
What is the effect of ethylene on the stems of certain vegetables?
What is the effect of ethylene on the stems of certain vegetables?
What is the effect of ethylene on the growth of adventitious roots on the stems of certain vegetables?
What is the effect of ethylene on the growth of adventitious roots on the stems of certain vegetables?
What is the primary effect of reducing temperature on climacteric fruits?
What is the primary effect of reducing temperature on climacteric fruits?
How does cooling affect the starch-sugar balance in certain vegetables?
How does cooling affect the starch-sugar balance in certain vegetables?
What is the benefit of rapid pre-cooling of produce?
What is the benefit of rapid pre-cooling of produce?
Why is cooling below 10°C not beneficial for produce sensitive to chilling injuries?
Why is cooling below 10°C not beneficial for produce sensitive to chilling injuries?
What is the effect of lowering temperature on ethylene production in produce?
What is the effect of lowering temperature on ethylene production in produce?
What is the primary goal of harvesting produce in the morning when the temperature is low?
What is the primary goal of harvesting produce in the morning when the temperature is low?
What is the primary mechanism by which 1-MCP inhibitors control the detrimental effects of ethylene in fruit tissues?
What is the primary mechanism by which 1-MCP inhibitors control the detrimental effects of ethylene in fruit tissues?
What is the effect of temperature on the rate of enzymic reactions involved in respiration in fruits and vegetables?
What is the effect of temperature on the rate of enzymic reactions involved in respiration in fruits and vegetables?
What is the role of potassium permanganate in controlling the detrimental effects of ethylene?
What is the role of potassium permanganate in controlling the detrimental effects of ethylene?
What is the purpose of using ethylene filters/screens and sachets in fruit storage?
What is the purpose of using ethylene filters/screens and sachets in fruit storage?
What is the formula used to calculate the Q10 value or unknown rate for any temperature difference in enzymic reactions involved in respiration?
What is the formula used to calculate the Q10 value or unknown rate for any temperature difference in enzymic reactions involved in respiration?
What is the relationship between Q10 and the physiological temperature range?
What is the relationship between Q10 and the physiological temperature range?
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