Apples And Pears Contain Pathways To 'Breathe'

Pears and apples contain air pathways to "breathe." The pathways are microscopic structures for oxygen supply and are key in determining the fruit's health. Researchers have visualized these pathways for the first time, therefore proving their hypothesized existence. The results allow a better understanding of how fruit degrades after harvest and provide a scientific explanation of the everyday experience that pears are more susceptible to decay during storage.

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