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Solar-Powered on-Farm Storage Structure for Fruits and Vegetables


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1 Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India
2 Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal 462 038, India
 

Preserving fruits and vegetables in cold storage has been a critical area of concern because at low temperature, these perishable commodities can be preserved in their wholesome state for longer periods. However, the absence of cold storage facilities to accommodate the ever-increasing supply of fruits and vegetables has compelled the producers to adopt alternative storage practices; practices that in effect would preferably be economical than renting space in cold store and more efficient than rustic storage producers.
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Authors

P. K. Sharma
Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India
S. M. Mansuri
Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal 462 038, India
D. V. K. Samuel
Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India

Abstract


Preserving fruits and vegetables in cold storage has been a critical area of concern because at low temperature, these perishable commodities can be preserved in their wholesome state for longer periods. However, the absence of cold storage facilities to accommodate the ever-increasing supply of fruits and vegetables has compelled the producers to adopt alternative storage practices; practices that in effect would preferably be economical than renting space in cold store and more efficient than rustic storage producers.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18520/cs%2Fv113%2Fi12%2F2246-2249