http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 720 https://escholarship.org/uc/anrcs_postharvest/rss Recent eScholarship items from Postharvest Fri, 15 May 2026 14:04:28 +0000 https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9zc2p18q Water is used to irrigate, wash, and transport produce before and after harvest. This free publication tells how to keep that water clean and free of pathogens. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9zc2p18q Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor V https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9ph891t8 Postharvest Chlorination: Basic Properties & Key Points for Effective Distribution. Chlorination of process water is one of the key elements of a properly managed postharvest sanitation program. When used in an overall safety management program, chlorination is effective, inexpensive, and may be used in operations of any size. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9ph891t8 Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8h17j0t3 New handling and packaging techniques can help keep this disease-causing bacterium out of refrigerated and ready-to-eat foods. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8h17j0t3 Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor Harris, Linda https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7cx003w3 Organic food rule on chlorine exposure can be confusing for growers and handlers. This publication explains the basics and points you toward more detailed information available online. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7cx003w3 Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6p64157q An overview of general postharvest handling considerations unique to the marketing of registered or certified organic produce, with a brief introduction to currently permitted and restricted postharvest treatments. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6p64157q Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4z99v7qg Most commercial melons that we eat are wholesome and disease-free, but it takes some work and attention to keep it that way. Here are some basic steps to remember. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4z99v7qg Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor V https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4r34d5c9 Most commercial produce that we eat is wholesome and disease-free, but it takes some work and attention to keep it that way. Here are some basic steps to remember. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/4r34d5c9 Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor V https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3d08r5ns This publication provides an introductory overview of the properties, applications, known efficacy, and worker exposure and safety consideration of applying ozone in the postharvest environment. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3d08r5ns Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor V https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1850f3jn Most commercially produced tomatoes are wholesome and disease-free, but that result takes a lot of work. Here are some basic steps to remember. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1850f3jn Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor V https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1730p498 Large volumes of water are commonly used during postharvest handling of minimally processed fruits and vegetables. Water disinfection is a critical step in minimizing the potential transmission of pathogens from a water source to produce. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1730p498 Wed, 3 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Suslow, Trevor V