They also developed methods to save the 68,000 acres of pecan trees already planted on inappropriate soils in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Plastic wrap also reduces water loss, injury and decay in sweet corn, peaches, nectarines and melon. This system is highly useful and attractive for exports as the film can easily be printed with brand name advertising. Studies have shown that this technique could drop the per carton cost of shipping perishable fruits drastically. Commercial plants are already operating in Arizona, California, Israel and elsewhere.
New projects promote increased quantity and improved quality of agricultural produce.
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