PLHRT 6253 - [Advanced Postharvest Biology: Postharvest Technology]

Spring. Offered alternate years. 1 credit.

Prerequisite: PLHRT 4250 or permission of instructor. 12 lectures.

C. Watkins.

Emphasizes advanced existing and emerging technology and practice for handling, monitoring, and storage of horticultural crops after harvest.

Outcome 1: Able to review current research and development in postharvest technologies. The emphasis is on description and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of existing technologies in terms of product quality.