Packing nectarines to reduce shrivel

Mitchell, F; Larue, J; Gentry, J; Gerdts, M

Packing nectarines to reduce shrivel

Authors

F. G. Mitchell
J. H. Larue
J. P. Gentry
M. H. Gerdts

Authors Affiliations

F. G. Mitchell is Extension Pomologist in Marketing, University of California, Davis; J. H. LaRue is Farm Advisor, Tulare County; J. P. Gentry is Assistant Agricultural Engineer, U. C., Davis; M. H. Gerdts is Farm Advisor, Fresno County.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 17(5):10-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v017n05p10. May 1963.

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Abstract

Moisture barriers to limit the movement of water vapor from the fruit may effectively reduce shrivel in nectarines during packing and shipment, if used to supplement good handling methods.

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