Extending storage/shipping life and assuring good arrival of sweet cherry
Author: Yan Wang
Published: 2012
Summary: This projects objectives were: 1. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): Determine the optimum MAP parameters (O2,CO2) and efficacy of the major commercial MAP liners and consumer packaging forimproving shipping quality of the PNW and California cultivars. 2. Calcium (Ca): Study the mechanism and practical postharvest Ca treatment to minimize pitting and splitting of PNW sweet cherries. 3. Evaluate edible coatings and GRAS compounds on shipping quality of PNW sweet cherries.
