Commercial Vegetables
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Part IV: Mixed Loads
At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed loads, it is very important to combine only those commodities that are compatible with respect to their requirements for: A cross-transfer of odors ... [... more]
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Part I: Quality Maintenance
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers must be in excellent condition and have excellent quality if maximum shelf life is desired. The best possible quality of any commodity exists at the moment of harvest. From that point on, quality cannot be ... [... more]
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Part II: Cooling
Field heat should be removed from fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers as quickly as possible after harvest. Each commodity should be maintained at its lowest safe temperature. Cooling and storage requirements for specific commodities are ... [... more]
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Part III: Handling
The most important key to quality maintenance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers is careful handling; Tender Loving Care! Symptoms of injuries incurred during harvesting, handling, grading, and packaging usually are not evident until the ... [... more]
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Part V: References
Revised 9/95 -- Author Reviewed 8/98 HIL-804 L. G. Wilson, Extension Postharvest Horticulturist Boyette, M.D. 1994. Thermal Storage Hydrocooler. N.C. Coop. Exten. Serv. No. 8010, 8 pp. Boyette, M.D. 1995. Cool & Ship: A Low Cost, Portable ... [... more]
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