Fruit stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because

Fruit stored in a cold chamber exhibit a longer storage life because the rate of respiration is decreased.
Fruits when stored in a cold chamber exhibit a longer storage life because their rate of respiration is decreased. When fruit respires they release out ethylene which helps in ripening. Ethylene is also known as the 'fruit-ripening hormone'. Every fruit has a different level of ethylene production.