The interaction between the biomechanical properties of the fruit cuticle and cell wall polysaccharides affects the development of surface cracks in cherries109, apples110, and tomato111. These aesthetically undesirable traits for consumers can also reduce produce shelf-life. Identifying genes key to cuti...
If you have access to cherries, they are absolutely wonderful to can and keep on your pantry shelf. The one downside to canning cherries is the pitting! But if you get a handycherry pitterit will go so much faster! Simply Canning has a great tutorial oncanning cherries, with recipes from...