SAPS Student Project - respiration 
This is a SAPS student project starter, for Biology students studying A-levels, Scottish Highers and IB who are planning their independent investigation or extended project. It contains ideas for investigations on a topic, and outlines of the scientific techniques needed for these investigations.
Have you thought about respiratory activity in fruits and vegetables AFTER they have been harvested . . . an apple when picked off a tree, or a box of strawberries, bag of potatoes or bundle of carrots in a supermarket? In plants, respiration consumes a significant fraction of the carbon fixed each day in photosynthesis, and half of this respiration is for maintenance rather than growth. You will find that there are several ways you can study the metabolic rate of plant tissues such as fruits and vegetables.
Download the full project information from the link on the right.