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Harvest Why Absolute Humidity Matters More Than Relative Humidity Understanding humidity is crucial for effective crop storage. Learn why absolute humidity, not relative, determines product quality and shelf life Harvest Why Apples Crack in Storage and How to Prevent It? Stable temperature, humidity, and airflow keep potatoes and apples healthy during storage - preventing sprouting, cracking, and post-harvest losses. Harvest Why Do Potato Sprouts Sometimes Grow Inward During Storage? Inward potato sprouting occurs from storage stress - not genetics. Stable temperature, humidity, and ventilation prevent damage and preserve quality. Harvest Potassium Before Carrot Harvest: The Hidden Key to Long-Term Storage Success Carrot season doesn’t end at harvest -t continues in storage. The secret to keeping carrots crisp, sweet, and market-ready for months lies in one invisible element: potassium. Here’s why every grower should make it a key part of pre-harvest nutrition. Harvest Onion Storage: How Temperature and Humidity Decide Whether Your Crop Survives Onion storage is more than keeping bulbs in a room - it’s a constant battle against fungi. Every temperature range activates different pathogens, and without precise climate control, even a perfect harvest can deteriorate in weeks. Agrovent explains how to win this battle and keep your onions market-ready all season. Rethinking Potato Storage: How Fertilization Shapes Post-Harvest Quality Discover why potato storage success begins long before harvest. Learn how potassium, nitrogen, calcium, and micronutrients influence firmness, sprouting, and storability - and how a proper nutrition plan can reduce losses and boost marketable yield. Expert Talk: Microbial Preparations for Onion Storage in Maharashtra Aspergillus niger (black mold) is the biggest threat to onions stored in warm, humid regions like Maharashtra. Learn which biocontrol microorganisms work best, how to apply them, and what results to expect when combined with proper storage conditions. Storing Onions the Smart Way: Proven Methods That Actually Work Onion storage isn’t guesswork - it’s a science. From choosing the right variety to managing temperature and humidity, small decisions determine whether your crop lasts weeks or months. Here’s a clear, practical guide to what truly works. Harvest Should India Change Its Onion Storage Culture? India’s current onion storage methods - high temperatures and open ventilation - are less a culture than a survival mechanism, leading to staggering annual losses of up to 40%. These avoidable losses act as a hidden tax on poverty, destabilizing farmers, markets, and national food security.