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ADER 16.2.1: Research on determining the thermal and physical properties and the heat and mass transfer coefficients of horticultural products with a view to optimising freezing technologies applicable along cold chains

  • Implementation period: 2015-2018

Project objectives

  • Determining and monitoring the technological and biological factors of the crops (optimum harvesting time, physico-chemical properties, the influence of temperature and humidity conditions, etc.) with a view to optimising freezing technologies applicable along cold chains).

Results

  • Identification of the vegetable species with high potential for processing by freezing, according to the yields obtained under ammonium nitrate fertilisation: Menuet bean, Getica pea, Românesc spinach;
  • Establishment of optimum crop production protocols for the three species mentioned;
  • Testing of 4 fertilisation treatments (1 control + 3 differentiated doses of ammonium nitrate);
  • Supply of fresh plant material for the experimental activities;
  • Preparation of information leaflets setting out crop technologies adapted to each species, for the purpose of disseminating the results to farmers and other stakeholders in the horticultural sector.
Project coordinator
ICDIMPH HORTING
Budget
  • 40,000 LEI