Keeping Fruits And Vegetables Fresh By Limiting Respiration And Transpiration

Abstract

In this article, we will explain the processes of transpiration and respiration in plants. Also, we will explain how to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer periods by limiting respiration and transpiration. You will furthermore learn how to measure these processes and to visualize the process of transpiration in a very colorful manner at home through a very simple experiment. In addition, by the end of this article, we will help you answer many “whys” related to respiration and transpiration in plants, specifically in fruits and vegetables.