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Vol. 12 No. 08 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

OPTIMIZATION OF STORAGE CONDITIONS FOR MINIMIZING NUTRIENT LOSSES IN FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Published 2025-08-11

  • Sirojiddinov Asliddin

Sirojiddinov Asliddin
Gulistan state university

Abstract

The postharvest preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables remains a crucial factor in maintaining their nutritional integrity and marketability. This paper investigates the optimization of storage conditions to minimize nutrient losses, focusing on temperature, humidity, atmospheric composition, and packaging. Through an extensive review of existing scientific literature and theoretical models, the research identifies critical variables affecting vitamin degradation, enzymatic activity, and oxidative damage during storage. While experimental results are yet to be conducted, this study lays the groundwork for future empirical analysis aimed at enhancing postharvest practices to extend shelf life and preserve nutritional quality.

Keywords

Postharvest technology, nutrient retention, fruits and vegetables, cold storage, storage atmosphere, packaging, quality preservation.

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