HORT 4251 - Postharvest Biology of Horticultural Crops Lab

Spring. (Offered alternate years) 1 credit.

Prerequisite or corequisite: HORT 4250.

S. Gan.

Laboratory exercises are intended to supplement/complement HORT 4250 lectures. Labs, which are taught by scientists who are experts in their respective subject areas, will involve some experimental manipulations and physiological and biochemical analysis of harvested fruits, vegetables and flowers, data analysis, and oral and written discussion of the results. Lab periods will also provide time for formal discussion of research papers and topics. May include one field trip during regularly scheduled lab.

Outcome 1: Learn how to handle horticultural products to prolong their storage/shelf- or vase life.

Outcome 2: Learn how to monitor changes in the harvested products ranging from antioxidant levels to molecular events via hands-on practices.