Preharvest and Harvest Factors Affecting Postharvest Quality Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the postharvest quality of fresh produce?

  • Size
  • Texture (correct)
  • Shape
  • Color

    • What is the primary concern for producers and traders in terms of postharvest quality?

  • Maintaining quality (correct)
  • Improving quality
  • Reducing costs
  • Increasing yield

    • What is the transition from a growing plant to a harvested crop called?

  • Preharvest quality
  • Postharvest handling
  • Internal characteristics
  • Fresh produce (correct)

    • What can be done to the quality of fresh produce at harvest?

    <p>Maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'quality' refer to in the context of fresh produce?

    <p>The degree of consumer acceptability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors determine the degree of consumer acceptability of fresh produce?

    <p>Color, size, shape, texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern for producers and traders in terms of postharvest quality?

    <p>Maintaining the quality of the crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a preharvest modifier of quality?

    <p>Postharvest technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the external and internal characteristics of a commodity relative to a standard of excellence?

    <p>Quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to the quality of fresh produce at harvest?

    <p>It can no longer be improved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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