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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFigure <\/strong>1<\/strong>.<\/strong> Evolution of vapor pressure deficit (VPD) throughout the day in a cherry orchard during harvest season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is the use of meshes Raschel<\/em>, commonly used as shade nets. It is important to understand the effect that these nets have on the fruit underneath them. However, there are different percentages of shading in the nets, which will affect the fruit differently. Together with our R&D team, we carried out a test that evaluated the effect of the net Raschel<\/em> in a field fruit collection center on the observed temperature and relative humidity. The results (Table 1) revealed that, when in full sun there was 32\u00b0C and 23% RH, under a collection center covered with mesh Raschel<\/em> With 80% shading, the air temperature decreased to 29\u00b0C and the relative humidity increased to 29%. By using a double layer of this mesh, the temperature decrease was greater, reaching 26\u00b0C and increasing the relative humidity to 45%. By adding to this the implementation of a humidification system, the air temperature decreased to 21\u00b0C and the relative humidity was raised to 74%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a third example we can mention the use of wet sponges on bins during truck transport from the field to the processing plant. Although the wet sponge is highly effective in protecting the fruit from dehydration and temperature increase while inside bins in the orchard inter-row, its impact during truck transport is no longer significant if a suitable truck is used. In this case, it is sufficient to ensure that transport is carried out in a refrigerated truck and that the temperature is adjusted to achieve a minimum vapour pressure deficit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These examples illustrate the need to carry out measurements and evaluations to understand the real effect of the practices and handling carried out during post-harvest in cherries. We can conclude, based on the above, that each action carried out during the post-harvest process must be supported by concrete data that allow informed decisions to be made, always for the benefit of the fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDeck<\/td> Air temperature<\/td> Relative humidity<\/td><\/tr> Full sun<\/td> 31.7 \u00b0C<\/td> 23.4 %<\/td><\/tr> Mesh Raschel<\/em> 80%<\/td> 28.9 \u00b0C<\/td> 29.4 %<\/td><\/tr> Mesh Raschel<\/em> 80% double<\/td> 26.3 \u00b0C<\/td> 45.1 %<\/td><\/tr> Mesh Raschel<\/em> 80% double +Humidification<\/td> 20.6 \u00b0C<\/td> 74.2 %<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n