Control of Rapid Postharvest Decays of Tomato Fruit

What is a rapid postharvest decay? Water-soaked lesions begin within 12 to 18 hours after harvest and continue to develop, producing large amounts of fluids. The decay spreads within cartons of tomatoes, producing wet patches in the bottom and sides of the container, a condition called “wet-boxes.”...

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Main Authors: Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, D. J. Huber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2015-02-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/128137