My understanding is that picked fruits and veg are still alive [1], and often respirating [2]. This is a big component in figuring out how to refrigerate them a

My understanding is that picked fruits and veg are still alive [1], and often respirating [2]. This is a big component in figuring out how to refrigerate them at the optimal temperatures and atmospheric makeup. 1. https://healthland.time.com/2013/06/21/theyre-alive-harvested-produce-still-respond-to-light/ https://healthland.time.com/2013/06/21/theyre-alive-harveste... 2. https://agriculture.institute/food-chemistry-and-physiology/respiration-respiratory-climacteric-fruits-vegetables/ https://agriculture.institute/food-chemistry-and-physiology/...