Quality and condition of winter pears as influenced by harvesting, handling, packing and storage
Author: Stephen R Drake
Published: 2004
Summary: The objectives of this projcet were: 1. Determine time and type of atmosphere (oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature) establishment in conjunction with different maturity levels to optimize storage of ‘d’Anjou’, ‘Bartlett’, ‘Bosc’ and ‘Concord’ pears. Emphasis on packed pears in both controlled atmosphere and modified atmosphere will be addressed. 2. Investigate alternative packing materials (paper type, pear floats) to aid in maintaining pear quality and the relationship of these alternative materials to various storage environments.
