Wind tunnel system to apply precooling airflow and cooling conditions for fruit chilling injury assessment

Key Points

• Fruit chilling injury was significantly reduced under controlled cooling conditions, showing effective temperature management.
• Key metrics indicate a 30% decrease in chilling injury with the application of controlled airflow within the wind tunnel.
• Analysis employed a wind tunnel system to simulate precooling airflow and evaluate its effects on fruit temperature management.
• Implications highlight the need for temperature control in post-harvest practices, aiming to enhance fruit storage life.