Le froid et la sénescence des organes végétaux après récolte: quelques aspects théoriques et pratiques

Harvested plant products, flowers and fruits particularly, are mostly senescent in nature. To obtain and maintain good quality and to reduce losses as much as possible, one must possess a clear knowledge of the fundamental mechanisms which govern plant senescence. Following this, more practical work has to be done to find the most suitable storage conditions. Low temperature remains the essential factor.