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.
The alpine climate is one of the coldest biomes in the world due to its high altitudes. The average summer temperatures in summer range from -12 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius. The alpine biome receives and average of 30cm of precipitation year.The alpine and the tundra biomes are much alike because they are both cold and dry throughout the year.he alpine biomes cover 16 percent of the earthâs surface area. The alpine biomes are located on mountains where trees canât grow. The growing season for plants is about 180 days. The soil is well drained. The night temperature is almost always below freezing.