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Postharvest Practices
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CA Storage Issues
- CA Storage Safety (2009) by Ken Silsby, AgroFresh (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Requirements for Successful Forced-Air Cooling (2006) by James Thompson, P.E. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Improving Air Distrubution in Fruit Storage Warehouses (2005) by Martin L. Hellickson (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Progress Report (2001) by Rich Ozanich (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Minimizing Energy Use in Storage (2001) by Jack Staples (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Apples and Pears (2001) by Eugene Kupferman (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Energy Efficiency in Fruit Storage Warehouses (2001) by Marcus H. Wilcox (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Reducing Energy Costs in Fruit Storage Warehouses (2001) by Martin L. Hellickson and Robert A. Baskins (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Monitoring the Controlled Atmosphere Storage Environment: Ammonia Sensors and Infrared Vapor Analysis (2000) by Jeff Griffin, Pete Eschbach, and Josh Poulson(1) and Nate Reed(2)
- Ethylene Concentrations in Controlled Atmosphere Storage (2000) by Pete Eschbach and Jeff Griffin(1) and Nate Reed(2)
- Evaporator Fan Variable Frequency Drive Effects on Energy and Fruit Quality (2000) by Robert D. Morton and Mike L. McDevitt
- How to Prevent Diseases of Fruit in Storage (1999) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Evaporator Fan VSD's: Fruit Quality Considerations (1998) by Jack W. Staples
- The Evaporator Fan VFD Initiative (1998) by Marcus H. Wilcox, P.E. President and Robert D. Morton P.E., Vice President
- Changes in Pear CA Storage Rooms as Influenced by Evaporator Fan Operation (1998) by Dr. Martin L. Hellickson(1), P.E., Associate Professor and Robert A. Baskins(2), Refrigeration Manager
- Ammonia Leak Detection in CA Storage (1998) by Steve Houston, President
- Evaluation of Ammonia Sensors for Controlled-Atmosphere (CA) Applications (1998) by Dr. Jeffrey Griffin1, Seth Poulson and Lawrence Carter2, and Dr. Nate Reed3
- Storage Regime Observations For Apples and Pears (1998) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Energy Savings Associated with Computer Control of Refrigeration (1997) by Terry Ingham
- Operation and Energy Benefits of Computerized Control Systems (1997) by Dan Black
- Improving Aging Refrigeration Systems in the Fruit Industry (1997) by Marcus H. Wilcox
- Thermosyphon Oil Cooling Demonstration Project (1997) by Shaun M. Seaman
- CA Storage Key to Growth of State's Apple Industry (1996) by Dick Bartram (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- European Apple Warehouse Practices (1991) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Humidity Management in CA Storages (1991) by Henry Waelti, Extension Agricultural Engineer
- Matching Nitrogen Equipment to Your Needs (1990) by Dr. Henry Waelti, Extension Agricultural Engineer and Dr. Ralph P. Cavalieri, Assistant Professor
- The Early Beginnings of Controlled Atmosphere Storage (1989) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Potential For Explosions In CA Storage Facilities (1988) by Dr. Henry Waelti, WSU Agricultural Engineer(1) and Dr. Eugene M. Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist(2)
- Views on CA Storage of Apples (1986) by Dr. Ken Olsen, USDA-ARS Plant Physiologist,
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Control of Major Postharvest Apple Diseases (1986) by
Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
Parts of this article are adapted from earlier papers by Dr. Charles F. Pierson, USDA (retired) and Dr. Eugene M. Kupferman - Reducing Energy Costs in CA Storage (1986) by J.A. Bartsch, Agricultural Engineer, Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering
- Low Oxygen Hazard In CA Storage (1984) by G. D. Blanpied, Department of Pomology and L. D. Baker, Agricultural Engineering
- Energy Conservation in Apple Storages (1983) by Henry Waelti
- The Many Faces of CA Storage (1983) by G. D. Blanpied, Department of Pomology
Chemical Practices, Chemicals, Pesticides
- Predicting Susceptibility of 'Gala' Apples to Lenticel Breakdown Disorder: Guidelines for Using the Dye Uptake Test (2004) by Dr. Eric Curry and Dr. Eugene Kupferman (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Bin and Storage Room Sanitation (2004) by Peter L. Sholberg (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Chlorine Disinfectants and ORP Control (2004) by Douglas G. Kelley (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Use of Ozone in Storage and Packing Facilities (2003) by Joseph L. Smilanick (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Sanitizers for Citrus Packinghouse Recirculated Water Systems (2001) by Mark A. Ritenour, Steven A. Sargent and Jeffrey K. Brecht (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Exporting Without Methyl Bromide (2001) by James D. Hansen (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- New Postharvest Chemicals: The Environmental Protection Agency and the Risk Cup (2000) by Dr. H. Wally Ewart
- International Chemical Standards (2000) by Mike Willett
- Wash Water Sanitation: How Do I Compare Different Systems? (2000) by Devon Zagory, Ph.D.
- Registration of Yeast Will Add New Biofungicide (2000) by Rene Featherstone (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Considerations in Using Ethephon and ReTain To Regulate Maturity of Deciduous Tree Fruit (2000) by Dr. Eric A. Curry, Plant Physiologist
- Proper Management of Your DPA Program Can Save You Money and Headaches! (1999) by W.J. McPhee
- The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (1998) by Dr. Hugh W. Ewart, Vice President for Scientific Affairs
- Importance of Methyl Bromide to Cherries (1998) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Rovral's Postharvest Use Canceled For Stone Fruit (1998) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Postharvest Chemicals Are in First Group For Review (1998) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Practical Grower (1998) by Phil VanBuskirk (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Will Alternatives to Fumigants Be Ready In Time? (1997) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Chemical Safety: What You Can Mix and What You Can't (1997) by Maurice Smith
- New Generation of Postharvest Biocontrols Coming (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Industry Represented in Codex Residue Group (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Biocontrols May Take Longer to Register in Other Countries (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Chlorine Dioxide (1993) by Gary Apel
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Filtration to Remove Spores of Penicillium Expansum from Water
in Pome Fruit Packinghouses (1993) by Robert A. Spotts and L. A. Cervantes - Overview of Ozone Use at Snokist Growers (1993) by Brad Tukey
- Preharvest Practices to Minimize Postharvest Decay (1993) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Residue Tolerances for Postharvest Chemicals (1992) by Northwest Horticultural Council
- Matching Nitrogen Equipment to Your Needs (1990) by Dr. Henry Waelti, Extension Agricultural Engineer and Dr. Ralph P. Cavalieri, Assistant Professor
- Dump Tank Chemicals (1989) by Gary W. Apel
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Control of Major Postharvest Apple Diseases (1986) by
Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
Parts of this article are adapted from earlier papers by Dr. Charles F. Pierson, USDA (retired) and Dr. Eugene M. Kupferman - Using Chlorine in the Packinghouse (1984) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Natural Waxes on Fruits (1984) by P. E. Kolattukudy
Environmental Practices and Water Quality Issues
- Water Quality, Water Availability, and Salmon Recovery (2000) by Polly Zehm, Regional Director
- New Postharvest Chemicals: The Environmental Protection Agency and the Risk Cup (2000) by Dr. H. Wally Ewart
- Wastewater Sampling Techniques (1998) by Laura Laurent Mrachek
- The Fresh Fruit Packing General Wastewater Discharge Permit: Compliance Trends and Permit Re-Issuance (1998) by Steven R. Huber, General Permit Manager
- Reducing Emissions from Forklifts (1998) by Phil Hanford
- Postharvest Chemicals Are in First Group For Review (1998) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Postharvest Postulations: The Apple Grower and the Elephant (1998) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
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Filtration to Remove Spores of Penicillium Expansum from Water
in Pome Fruit Packinghouses (1993) by Robert A. Spotts and L. A. Cervantes - Overview of Ozone Use at Snokist Growers (1993) by Brad Tukey
- Preharvest Practices to Minimize Postharvest Decay (1993) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
Packaging and MAP
- Requirements for Successful Forced-Air Cooling (2006) by James Thompson, P.E. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Factors Involved in Developing Apples Slices (2001) by Peter M.A. Toivonen, P. Delaquis, M. Cliff, A.L. Moyls, and T. Beveridge (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
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What Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Can and Can't Do for You (2000) by Devon Zagory, Ph.D. - A Brief Summary of Some Package Labeling Issues (1998) by Dr. Michael J. Willett, Technical Issues Manager
- Should We Use Plastic Bins? (1992) by Henry Waelti, Extension Agricultural Engineer
Food and Laboratory Safety, Sanitation
- BIN SANITATION: AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO REDUCE CODLING MOTH AND FUNGAL DECAY SPORES (2010) by James Hansen, Chang-Lin Xiao, Gene Kupferman (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- CA Storage Safety (2009) by Ken Silsby, AgroFresh (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Chlorine Disinfectants and ORP Control (2004) by Douglas G. Kelley (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Bin and Storage Room Sanitation (2004) by Peter L. Sholberg (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Retaining and Motivating Employees (2002) by Larry Memmott (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Food Safety/Food Security: Will It Be Important? (2002) by Christian Schlect (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Sanitizers for Citrus Packinghouse Recirculated Water Systems (2001) by Mark A. Ritenour, Steven A. Sargent and Jeffrey K. Brecht (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Food Safety: The Commercial Advantage (2000) by Steve Fox
- Wash Water Sanitation: How Do I Compare Different Systems? (2000) by Devon Zagory, Ph.D.
- How to Prevent Diseases of Fruit in Storage (1999) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (1998) by Dr. Hugh W. Ewart, Vice President for Scientific Affairs
- Postharvest Postulations: The Apple Grower and the Elephant (1998) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Chemical Safety: What You Can Mix and What You Can't (1997) by Maurice Smith
- Process Safety Management: Compliance of Refrigeration Plants (1997) by Greg Jourdan
- Fresh Packers Await Food Safety Guidelines (1997) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Minimizing Postharvest Decay of Apples and Pears (1997) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Dr. Robert Spotts, Dr. Peter Sanderson and Kenn Brown (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Industry Represented in Codex Residue Group (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Preharvest Practices to Minimize Postharvest Decay (1993) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Dump Tank Chemicals (1989) by Gary W. Apel
- Potential For Explosions In CA Storage Facilities (1988) by Dr. Henry Waelti, WSU Agricultural Engineer(1) and Dr. Eugene M. Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist(2)
- Carbon Monoxide in Storage Rooms and Packing Houses (1984) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman(1) and Henry Waelti(2)
- Low Oxygen Hazard In CA Storage (1984) by G. D. Blanpied, Department of Pomology and L. D. Baker, Agricultural Engineering
- Using Chlorine in the Packinghouse (1984) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
Regulatory Issues and Quality Control
- Organic Certification in the United States and Europe (2003) by Miles McEvoy (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Making Sense of Organic, Food Safety and Food Security Certification Programs (2003) by Mike Willett (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit Renewal: The Fruit Industry and WSDOE Working Together (2002) by Steve Huber and Brent Milne (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Quality Assurance Based on Sensory Evaluation (2001) by Margaret Cliff (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Exporting Without Methyl Bromide (2001) by James D. Hansen (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Organic Regulations for Washington and USA (2001) by Miles McEvoy (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Registration of Yeast Will Add New Biofungicide (2000) by Rene Featherstone (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- International Chemical Standards (2000) by Mike Willett
- Food Safety: The Commercial Advantage (2000) by Steve Fox
- Water Quality, Water Availability, and Salmon Recovery (2000) by Polly Zehm, Regional Director
- Inspection Changes Should Keep Customers Satisfied (1999) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Postharvest Postulations: The Apple Grower and the Elephant (1998) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- The Fresh Fruit Packing General Wastewater Discharge Permit: Compliance Trends and Permit Re-Issuance (1998) by Steven R. Huber, General Permit Manager
- Potential Areas of Research for Modification of the Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit (1998) by Dr. R. McLaughlin
- The "Partners in Quality" Program (1998) by Ms. Leanne L. Skelton, Assistant Head
- Wastewater Sampling Techniques (1998) by Laura Laurent Mrachek
- Modern Labor Realities (1998) by Hans van Someren Greve
- The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (1998) by Dr. Hugh W. Ewart, Vice President for Scientific Affairs
- A Brief Summary of Some Package Labeling Issues (1998) by Dr. Michael J. Willett, Technical Issues Manager
- Importance of Methyl Bromide to Cherries (1998) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Rovral's Postharvest Use Canceled For Stone Fruit (1998) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Postharvest Chemicals Are in First Group For Review (1998) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Process Safety Management: Compliance of Refrigeration Plants (1997) by Greg Jourdan
- Will Alternatives to Fumigants Be Ready In Time? (1997) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Biocontrols May Take Longer to Register in Other Countries (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Search Continues For Quarantine Treatments (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Industry Represented in Codex Residue Group (1996) by Good Fruit Grower (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Residue Tolerances for Postharvest Chemicals (1992) by Northwest Horticultural Council
- Natural Waxes on Fruits (1984) by P. E. Kolattukudy
Information Technology and New Technology
- BIN SANITATION: AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO REDUCE CODLING MOTH AND FUNGAL DECAY SPORES (2010) by James Hansen, Chang-Lin Xiao, Gene Kupferman (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Non-Destructive Firmness Instrument Testing: Apples and Pears (2007) by Eugene Kupferman (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Requirements for Successful Forced-Air Cooling (2006) by James Thompson, P.E. (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- New High-Tech Methods to Solve Old Decay Problems (2005) by Dr. Robert Spotts and Maryna Serdani (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Technology and Automation--Can It Decrease Warehouse Costs/Improve Grower Returns? (2002) by Hans van Someren Gréve (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Progress Report (2001) by Rich Ozanich (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Minimizing Energy Use in Storage (2001) by Jack Staples (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Comparison of Pome Fruit Firmness Testing Instruments (2001) by Eugene Kupferman and Nairanjana Dasgupta (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Reducing Energy Costs in Fruit Storage Warehouses (2001) by Martin L. Hellickson and Robert A. Baskins (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Energy Efficiency in Fruit Storage Warehouses (2001) by Marcus H. Wilcox (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Improving Plant Operations Using Information Technology (2000) by Welcome Sauer
- Bar-Coding Individual Fruit (2000) by Bill Hallier
- Evaporator Fan Variable Frequency Drive Effects on Energy and Fruit Quality (2000) by Robert D. Morton and Mike L. McDevitt
- Researchers Make Progress on Fresh-Cut Tree Fruits (1999) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Background and Application to Tree Fruit Quality Measurements (1999) by Dr. Richard M. Ozanich, Jr.
- Quarantine Treatment For Sweet Cherries (1998) by Lisa Neven, Stephen R. Drake (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Changes in Pear CA Storage Rooms as Influenced by Evaporator Fan Operation (1998) by Dr. Martin L. Hellickson(1), P.E., Associate Professor and Robert A. Baskins(2), Refrigeration Manager
- The Evaporator Fan VFD Initiative (1998) by Marcus H. Wilcox, P.E. President and Robert D. Morton P.E., Vice President
- Ammonia Leak Detection in CA Storage (1998) by Steve Houston, President
- Evaluation of Ammonia Sensors for Controlled-Atmosphere (CA) Applications (1998) by Dr. Jeffrey Griffin1, Seth Poulson and Lawrence Carter2, and Dr. Nate Reed3
- Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission's Postharvest Projects (1998) by Jim Doornink, Chairman, WTFRC
- Evaporator Fan VSD's: Fruit Quality Considerations (1998) by Jack W. Staples
- Reducing Emissions from Forklifts (1998) by Phil Hanford
- Quarantine Treatment Enhances Fruit Quality (1998) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Private Research Program Focuses on Practical Issues (1998) by Geraldine Warner (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Elastic Modulus: What Is It? (1997) by Marvin Pitts and Ralph Cavalieri(1), Steve Drake(2), and John Fellman(3)
- Warehouse Electrical Systems (1997) by Paul Gray
- Detection of Watercore in Apples (1997) by Ralph Cavalieri
- Evaluating Apple Firmness Sensors (1997) by Marvin Pitts(1), Ralph Cavalieri(1), Steve Drake(2) and John Fellman(3)
- Energy Savings Associated with Computer Control of Refrigeration (1997) by Terry Ingham
- Several Techniques Detect Apple Watercore (1997) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Thermosyphon Oil Cooling Demonstration Project (1997) by Shaun M. Seaman
- Improving Aging Refrigeration Systems in the Fruit Industry (1997) by Marcus H. Wilcox
- Near Infrared Sorting for the Washington Apple Industry (1997) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Operation and Energy Benefits of Computerized Control Systems (1997) by Dan Black
- Adaptability of Nuclear Technology Explored (1996) by Melissa Hansen (link to Good Fruit Grower archives)
- Lighting Systems for Fruit Sorting (1994) by Daniel Guyer, Roger Brook, and Edward Timm
- European Apple Warehouse Practices (1991) by Dr. Eugene Kupferman, Postharvest Specialist
- Reducing Energy Costs in CA Storage (1986) by J.A. Bartsch, Agricultural Engineer, Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering
- Energy Conservation in Apple Storages (1983) by Henry Waelti
- Measuring Fruit Firmness with a Penetrometer (1983) by William J. Bramlage