References
Where can I learn more about Post-Harvest Handling of Table Grapes?
If you are interested in learning more about the fundamental principles of post-harvest physiology and pathology and how this relates to best practice in the cold chain, the following literature is a good place to start:
Postharvest Technology of horticultural crops. Publication 3311, Ed A.A Kader, University of California Agriculture and Natural resources.
Cappellini, R, A., M.J. Ceponis, and G.W. Lightner. 1986. Disorders in table grape shipments to the New York market, 1972-1984. Plant Dis. 70:1075-1079.
Crisosto, C. H., J. L. Smilanich, N. K. Dokoozlian. 2001. Illustrating the importance of water loss during cooling delays for Carlifornia table grapes. Calif. Agric. 55(1): 39-42.
Crisosto, C. H., J. L. Smilanich, N. K. Dokoozlian, and D.A. Luvisi. 1994. Maintaining table grape post-harvest quality for long distance markets. In Proc. International Symposium on Table Grape Production, June 28 and 29, Davis, CA: American Society for Enology and Viticulture. 195-199.
Crisosto, C. H., J. Smilanick, and A. A. Gardea. 1995. Uso de diόxido de azufre para controlar botrytis durante el manejo postcosecha de uva mesa. Horticultura Mericana. 3(1): 33-40.
Harvey, J. M., and W. T. Pentzer. 1960. Market diseases for grapes and other small fruits. USDA Handb. 189. 37 pp.
Courses
The Department of Horticulture at Stellenbosch University annually presents a 3-day course: Postharvest Physiology and Technology of Fresh Horticultural Crops. Please contact the Department of Horticulture if you are interested in attending.
Links
The agricultural industry has a number of useful Decision Support Tools which can be used by producers to assist in their on-farm decision making. Here we provide some useful links that we know of:
