In the fruit and vegetable product industry, chlorine is commonly used to remove microbes such as bacteria and mold from produce. In the home, a water wash, either with or without the help of a produce brush, is typically used to clean fruits and vegetables.
57 ALPINE ZONE The alpine zone occurs in high mountain areas where the mean annual precipitation is above 41 inches and the RET is the lowest in the state (Figure 7.6). These areas occur above the upper timber line. The vegeta-tion consists mainly of small cushion plants on rocky slopes.
Alpines refer to plants that grow above the tree-line, generally from higher elevations. Alpines are exposed to various conditions including extreme moisture levels, low nutrient levels, wide temperature ranges, shifting substrates, grazing by animals, exposure to wind, and high light levels.iven the wide range of alpine and rock garden plants, there are practical and aesthetic considerations to guide your selection. Practical factors include suitability for your climate, size at maturity, nutrient needs, moisture requirements, and light requirements.