Question
In active packaging Potassium permanganate acts as a)
Oxygen scavenger b) Carbon Dioxide scavenger c) Ethylene scavenger d) Moisture removerSolution
Explanation: Potassium permanganate acts as ethylene scavenging system. It is the most common agent of ethylene removal, which oxidizes ethylene to acetate and ethanol. Ethylene is a natural plant hormone produced by ripening produce. It accelerates respiration, resulting in maturity and senescence. Removing ethylene from a package environment helps extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
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Highest productivity of sugarcane in India is :
Which one of the following strategies is not a part of Integrated pest and disease management in field crops?
Carbohydrate is present only around ……………… of total animal body
Which of the following is a coenzyme
Given below are two statements:
Statement I
Ginning percentage, colour, trash, fibre quality, and fibre length are the important commerc...
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The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System is maintained by
___________is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity
