In this episode, we connect with Angelos Deltsidis, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor and Post-harvest Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia. As an expert in the field of horticulture, Angelos focuses his research on an intriguing area of specialization: post-harvest fruit and vegetable physiology.

So, what happens to fruits and vegetables once they are harvested? Angelos is determined to find out…

Jump in to explore:

• How fruits and vegetables can transform after they are harvested.
• Why scientists are interested in slowing down the degradation process of fruits and vegetables.
• Which fruits can produce ethylene, and what it does for the ripening process.
• The importance of eating fruits and vegetables that are fresh and stored properly.

To find out more about Angelos and his research, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C