Question

    In cucumber, chilling injury symptoms occur

    at:
    A <7°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D >10°C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cucumbers develop pitting, water-soaking, and decay below 7°C due to membrane lipid phase changes. Storage at 10–12°C prevents injury. 

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