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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. anatomy and morphology
  4. plant anatomy
  5. fruits
  6. climacteric fruits
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. anatomy and morphology
  4. plant anatomy
  5. fruits
  6. climacteric fruits
  1. Fields of Study
  2. botany
  3. plant biology
  4. plant anatomy
  5. fruits
  6. climacteric fruits
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. botany
  3. plant biology
  4. plant anatomy
  5. fruits
  6. climacteric fruits

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climacteric fruits

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Definition

  • Information They are characterized by a rapid increase in the rate of ethylene biosynthesis and respiration at an early stage of ripening. These fruits (tomatoes, bananas, pears, etc.) keep on ripening after harvesting.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/313168

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