- Author: Christine Huang
- Editor: Mary E. Reed
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...
- Author: Pam Devine
Postharvest technology. Hmmm. What does that even mean to you? Like most people, you’ve probably never thought about it, but it actually affects you every day. At least whenever you eat fruits and vegetables, and let’s face it, we all need to be eating more fruits and vegetables.
Working at the Postharvest Technology Center, I often think about how to spread our mission of how to reduce postharvest losses and improve the quality, safety and marketability of fresh horticultural products. Part of doing this is educating consumers about making good choices so they have a better experience eating fruits and vegetables. And, if consumers have a better experience with fruits and vegetables, we eat more of them....
