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New Technologies to Minimize Postharvest Decay of Citrus

Objective

(1) Optimize effectiveness of packinghouse treatments to minimize postharvest losses. (2) Evaluate novel methods of packinghouse sanitation. (3) Preharvest measures to minimize postharvest decay losses. (4) Evaluate UV fluorescence to remove mechanically damaged fruit to reduce decay.

Investigators
Xiao, H.
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2010
End date
2014
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
2034-43000-036-05T
Accession number
420846
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
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