Produce – The Science of Fresh Produce
Illustration of a tomato plant.
The life of produce begins with the planting of a seed or a bloom on a tree. As the seed grows into a plant or that bloom grows into a bud, temperature, light and humidity factor into the development of a fresh, healthy fruit or vegetable. As it is growing, produce is living and breathing. Once harvested, it begins the dying process.
The role of the produce specialist is to prolong the life of the fresh fruits and vegetables after they arrive at the store.
This course has the following objectives:
- Describe the life cycle of fresh produce
- Recall the five elements of a plants life support system
Course Duration: 6m
Produce Specialist – The Science of Fresh Produce
Illustration of a tomato plant.
The life of produce begins with the planting of a seed or a bloom on a tree. As the seed grows into a plant or that bloom grows into a bud, temperature, light and humidity factor into the development of a fresh, healthy fruit or vegetable. As it is growing, produce is living and breathing. Once harvested, it begins the dying process.
The role of the produce specialist is to prolong the life of the fresh fruits and vegetables after they arrive at the store.
This course has the following objectives:
- Describe the life cycle of fresh produce
- Recall the five elements of a plants life support system
Course Duration: 6m