Ideal conditions for storing onions is
A. 5°C, 85% RH
B. 5°C, 60% RH
C. 0°C, 70% RH
D. 0°C, 85% RH
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Ideal conditions for storing onions are 0°C and 70% RH.Storage of onion bulbs in a cold store with optimum relative humidity extends the shelf life of onion bulbs and reduces post-harvest storage losses. The optimal storage temperature in cold storage is 0°C with 65 - 70% relative humidity. Under these conditions, the storage losses after six months are only about 5% which is mainly due to moisture loss. Regular monitoring of both temperature and relative humidity in the store is necessary to avoid significant fluctuations in environmental conditions.
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