im doing a class project and i need some really good answers to this question
2007-02-26 08:21:32 · 6 answers · asked by charisma r 1 in Environment
it depends on the surroundings of said fruit.
it depends on the moisture content of the air around it, the temperature....
2007-02-26 08:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by Michael Dino C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its for a project then the *really* good answer is do the experiment. Get some fresh fruit and leave it for a few weeks and observe it.
Maybe have some undamaged fruit in a cool room. Try varying things like put others in warm rooms or bruise them to see if that makes a difference.
2007-02-26 16:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the others have mentioned there are different factors to consider...humidity, temperature, spores present in the air and what I can add is whether the fruit is grown conventionally with the use of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides... or grown organically. The chemicals used will also affect the growth of mold.
I really don't think there is one answer to really satisfy your question...it would have to be answered with a first-hand observation of different environments and different fruit.
Sorry, and good luck!
2007-02-28 11:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by Gigi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that depends, if its in the freezer than a loooong time. If its in the sun than not long at all. If its in your fridge then I'd give it 2 weeks or so. It also depends on the type of fruit your talking about, strawberries would grow mold a lot faster than a orange or apple. :)
2007-02-26 16:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Tracey Lee ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it matters what kind of fruit it is and where it is
2007-02-26 16:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by Dottie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHEATER!
2007-02-26 16:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by A Guy in Manhattan, NY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋