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Gas Storage Of Apples, S E. Hardisty
Gas Storage Of Apples, S E. Hardisty
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
As the storage life of many popular varieties of apples is limited in England by their susceptibility to low temperature breakdown, gas storage was developed as an alternative means of retarding the ripening of the fruit. Although the method does not decrease the susceptibility to low temperature breakdown it does permit longer storage at relatively high temperatures (40 F). It is used extensively in Great Britain and America and it also has general application for storage at 32° F.
As the store is sealed off and no fruit is removed until the end of the storage period, it is essential …
Chart For Packing Apples
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
A chart giving details of the correct method of packing apples is now available at the Department of Agriculture, Perth, or from District Officers. This chart embraces packs for apples of various shapes, such as round, flat, long and medium long types with brief explanatory remarks. It is printed in two forms; a wall-type chart for packing-shed use and a small pocket-size folder.
Apples, Pears,And Stone Fruit, H. R. Powell
Apples, Pears,And Stone Fruit, H. R. Powell
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Disappointing settings of pome fruits have been a feature of this season's crop reports. Hail caused heavy losses in restricted areas and a lot of fruit was blemished by looper caterpillars. The setting of stone fruits was particularly good.