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 climate of the French Alps (France) The French Alpes make the western part of the Alpine region and is situated in the east to south-east of France. In the. winterperiod this region is a very popular wintersport region. Not surprising in view of the snowfall in the months of November up. to and including April.