Even after they've been harvested and cut from one another, their cells remain active and alive. Dr. Braam's team now shows that post-harvest vegetables and fruits can in fact continue to perceive light and, as a result, their biological clocks keep on ticking. 20 июн. 2013 г.
At what point is a vegetable dead?
Individual leaves can die without the plant's health being affected. Once this has happened to all the parts, the organism is considered dead, but if there is any respiring tissue left, it's still alive.
Is produce still alive?
A new study finds that produce can be “trained” to specific circadian cycles, boosting their natural defenses against pests.
Is lettuce alive when you eat it?
And that's good. Did you know vegetables remain alive after being harvested? It's true — and it's the same principle behind the reason why you put flowers in water.
Are raw carrots alive?
Even after fresh carrots are pulled from the ground, they are still alive and continue to breathe. Wrapped in Abeego, carrots' respiration process is allowed to continue in a breathable environment, and they're still protected from the drying effects of the air.
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