HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The fresh stage is the immediate period following death in which autolysis occurs. Algor mortis, livor mortis, and rigor mortis are apparent in this stage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Autolysis is the enzymatic digestion of cells by the action of its own enzymes, and it mostly occurs in dying or dead cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Autolysis. Autolysis is the first stage of decomp and takes place immediately after death, usually at about 4 minutes or so. Autolysis is when the tissues begin to be destroyed and broken down by their own enzymes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Putrefaction (4-10 days after death) – Autolysis occurs and gases (odor) and discoloration starts. Black putrefaction (10-20 days after death) – exposed skin turns black, bloating collapses and fluids are released from the body.