Recently, at the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center, we hosted our 36th annual Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course from June 16th-27th, 2014. The full course is comprised of a two-week intensive study of the biology of horticultural crops as well as an introduction and study of the most advanced technologies in fruit, nut, vegetable, and ornamental handling in California.

Some of the many topics included maturity and maturity indices, safety factors, harvesting systems, storage, the use of ethylene, and much more. Participants spent the first week in in-depth lectures, discussions, and demonstration sessions presented by our Postharvest Specialists.

Additionally, on Tuesday...