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What is the impact of high humidity on the storage of onions and garlic?
What is the impact of high humidity on the storage of onions and garlic?
- It reduces the storage temperature required.
- It helps prolong their storage duration.
- It effectively preserves their pungency.
- It causes them to sprout. (correct)
Which type of onion is likely to store longer under proper conditions?
Which type of onion is likely to store longer under proper conditions?
- Organic onions
- Young onions
- Pungent onions (correct)
- Sweet onions
What substance is sprayed on onions before harvest to inhibit sprouting during storage?
What substance is sprayed on onions before harvest to inhibit sprouting during storage?
- Fungicide
- Chlorophyll
- Ethylene gas
- Maleic hydrazide (MH) (correct)
At what temperature and relative humidity is garlic stored for the longest duration?
At what temperature and relative humidity is garlic stored for the longest duration?
For how long can onions be stored under optimal conditions at low temperatures?
For how long can onions be stored under optimal conditions at low temperatures?
Study Notes
Storage of Onions and Garlic
- Onions and garlic thrive in low humidity storage conditions.
- Onions and garlic can sprout at intermediate temperatures.
- Pungent onions have longer storage life compared to mild or sweet onions.
- Sweet onions are rarely stored for more than a month.
- To prevent sprouting, onions are often treated with maleic hydrazide (MH) weeks before harvest.
Recommended Storage Conditions for Onions and Garlic
- Onions:
- 0-5°C (32-41°F)
- 65-70% Relative Humidity (RH)
- Potential storage duration: 6-8 months
- 28-30°C (82-86°F)
- 65-70% RH
- Potential storage duration: 1 month
- Garlic:
- 0°C (32°F)
- 70% RH
- Potential storage duration: 6-7 months
- 28-30°C (82-86°F)
- 70% RH
- Potential storage duration: 1 month
Storage of Dried Fruits and Vegetables
- No specific information on storage conditions is provided for dried fruits and vegetables in the text.
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This quiz covers essential information on the storage conditions for onions and garlic. Learn about the ideal temperature and humidity levels to maximize their shelf life, as well as methods to prevent sprouting. Test your knowledge on the differences in storage duration between various onion types and garlic.
