I. Identification
1. The Latin word for ripening is "maturatio."
2. One of the most popular methods of harvesting products is mechanized harvesting.
3. Sunlight is required for the formation of B-carotene in tomatoes.
4. Insects are most active at night, especially in moist weather.
5. A common insect pest that may attack leaves of most vegetables is the aphid.
6. Cutworms are insect pests that hide in the soil by day and attack plants at night.
7. Grain weevils are types of pests that attack crop plants and eat grains.
8. Rodents are a group of pests that eat away large amounts of human food and damage crops on a large scale.
9. Weeds are organisms that damage or interfere with the growth of desirable plants in fields, orchards, and landscapes.
10. In a cold store, the temperature is controlled to preserve harvested products.
II. Enumeration
Packaging materials:
1. Cardboard
2. Plastic
3. Glass
4. Metal
Harvesting tools:
5. Pruning shears
6. Hand trowel
7. Harvest knife
8. Scissors
9. Loppers
10. Shovel
III. Essay
1. Preparations prior to harvesting include assessing crop readiness, ensuring the availability of necessary tools and containers, scheduling labor, and checking weather conditions.
2. TLC in harvesting stands for "Tender Loving Care," emphasizing the need for gentle handling of crops during harvesting to prevent damage and maintain quality.
3. Preharvest factors affecting postharvest quality of vegetables include maturity stage at harvest, handling practices, environmental conditions during growth, and the presence of pests and diseases.
4. Postharvest management is important to prolong the shelf life of harvested products, reduce losses due to spoilage, maintain quality, and ensure food safety for consumers. Proper handling, storage, and transportation practices are essential in postharvest management.
