It describes postharvest physiology, food safety, produce handling from harvest to storage, refrigerated storage, produce displays, and specific handling and display recommendations for over forty types of fruits and vegetables. Eleven tables and eight figures are included. It includes general guidelines on field handling and market displays, with sections on iced and refrigerated displays. It also discusses the principles of refrigerated storage and the options a grower has for cold storage rooms and refrigeration equipment. Eleven tables and eight figures supplement the text, which was reviewed by extension agents and scientists from throughout the Northeast region.
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