Agriculture Industry

In agriculture and horticulture, cold storage is necessary to maintain freshness, quality and shelf life, cut crops, fruits, vegetables and flowers. After harvesting, many agricultural products become extremely bad and start deteriorating rapidly without proper storage conditions. Cold room helps to slow down the natural ripening process by keeping the temperature low and controls the level of humidity, which retains the nutritional value, texture and appearance of these objects. For example, fruits such as apples, berries and grapes should be stored on 0-4 ° C (32–39 ° F) to maintain their quality and prevent them from early weakening. Similarly, vegetables such as broccoli, carrots and salads should be store at cold temperatures to maintain their crispness, freshness and healthful material.

In horticulture, cold storage also plays an important role in increasing the shelf life of flowers, plants during transport and distribution. Roses, orchids and lilies require careful temperature control to remain fresh and lively. By putting them in cold rooms at temperatures between 1-5 ° C (33.8–41 ° F), natural process of aging slows down, which keeps them fresh for a long time. For plants and decorative plants in pots, cold storage ensures that they remain in optimal position, preventing dehydration and growth of bacteria. For some agricultural products such as tomatoes, bananas and avocados, which continue to ripen after harvesting, controlled in cold storage allows more manageable and efficient procedure, ensuring that these items reach consumers in the right position .