Aging Produce (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Study participants saw depictions of both fresh and slightly-past-its-prime produce in both anthropomorphized and unadorned states. Produce staged to show human qualities were rated more desirable than the same produce without the anthropomorphic effects. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.