Ramesh Babu D

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What are the methods available for commercial scale ripening of mango and banana?

Till recent traders used carbide for ripening of fruits. Ethylene ripening is being used widely. How is the utility of ethylene ripening? Has traders and farmers migrated from "carbide powder...

20 May 2019 1,790 3 View

What are the test kits available for common pesticide detection for vegetables?

Are there any kits available to check pesticide levels in vegetables at home level and simple methods to remove/reduce levels before consumption

10 December 2017 1,035 5 View

What are the latest methods other than cold/CA/MA store to preserve whole fruits for 5-6 months in good condition with minimal moisture loss?

Whole fruits are preserved for long period in cold store, CA Store or MA Store. Are there any latest technologies to preserve

21 November 2017 7,778 8 View

What are the applications of CA (Controlled atmosphere ) storage other than fruits and vegetables?

Fruits with high respiration rated are well preserved in CA Store with low oxygen and high Co2. Are there any other applications for bulk storage, when CA Chambers ate idle during off seasons or...

14 November 2017 6,721 4 View

How to implement mechanization on farm harvesting activities, when farm holdings are small?

In India, farm holdings are very small compared to developed countries. What strategies be used to mechanize harvesting operations, keeping in mind the poor economic condition of small farmers?

14 November 2017 4,343 3 View

Why pomegranates does not store well for more than 15days in cold store?

Pomegranates undergo drastic changes in cold store including major black spots on the surface.why?

04 November 2017 2,079 3 View

Can apples stored in cold store at 0 deg C for 3 months , after taking journey from faraway orchards?

When Apples from North himachal pradesh, India transported to 1500km to south, be stored in cold store for three months. Under following conditions 1. non reefers transportation 2. Fruit core...

31 October 2017 3,773 4 View

How dynamic controlled atmosphere storage of fruits be used for small stores of 50- 100 MT capacity. Is it financially viable?

pls give information any body stored fruits under dynamic controlled atmosphere storage of 50-100MT capacity

28 September 2017 4,693 0 View