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Surface discoloration of pears: Compression pads between fruit and carton lid effectively prevent transit bruising of jumble-packed Bartlett pears

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Noel F. Sommer , University of California

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California Agriculture 11(1):3-4.

Published January 01, 1957

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Brown surface discoloration damage to Bartlett pears shipped in jumble-packed fiberboard cartons—during the 1955 season—caused complaints in eastern markets, particularly following rail shipments. Consequently, laboratory tests were conducted during the 1956 pear season to obtain information on the nature of the discoloration and its prevention.

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The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1579.

Surface discoloration of pears: Compression pads between fruit and carton lid effectively prevent transit bruising of jumble-packed Bartlett pears

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Surface discoloration of pears: Compression pads between fruit and carton lid effectively prevent transit bruising of jumble-packed Bartlett pears

California Agriculture > Volume 11 > Number 1  > research article 

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Share using any of the popular social networks Share by sending an email Print article
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Authors

Noel F. Sommer , University of California

Publication Information

California Agriculture 11(1):3-4.

Published January 01, 1957

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

Brown surface discoloration damage to Bartlett pears shipped in jumble-packed fiberboard cartons—during the 1955 season—caused complaints in eastern markets, particularly following rail shipments. Consequently, laboratory tests were conducted during the 1956 pear season to obtain information on the nature of the discoloration and its prevention.

Full text

Full text is available in PDF.

Author notes

The above progress report is based on Research Project No. 1579.

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