Resources

Season Effect on Storage Outcome in Honeycrisp and Gala Apples

Published on July 17, 2024
The impact of season and dynamic controlled atmosphere (DCA) storage on the highly valuable cultivars Gala and Honeycrisp is provided.
Gala Storage – Practical Options for Improving Quality

Published on July 17, 2024
A discussion of the sensitivities of Gala fruit to storage disorders and horticultural tools to control these disorders is provided.
CA, DCA, and 1-MCP: Storage duration and aroma recovery in apples

Published on July 17, 2024
Learn how storage environment influences aroma production after fruit is removed from storage.
Robotic and Structured Light Imaging Technologies for Harvesting and Defect Detection of Apples

Published on July 17, 2024
The benefits of and prospects for orchard automation are discussed as related to labor cost and availability.
Listeria in Controlled Atmosphere Storage Facilities

Published on July 17, 2024
Food safety issues related to Listeria presence in apple storage rooms was discussed and Michigan-based survey was described.
Application of 1-MCP to Your Fruit: Options for Treatment and Impact on Aroma

Published on July 17, 2024
Sources of 1-MCP for fruit and vegetable treatments are noted and factors that affect the release kinetics of 1-MCP are discussed.
2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Southwest Michigan Region

Published on July 8, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the southwest Michigan region.
2024 Predicted Apple Harvest Dates – Grand Rapids Area

Published on July 8, 2024
This information includes predicted dates for peak apple harvest in the Grand Rapids region.
Starch Index Scale

Published on December 21, 2023
Suggested controlled atmosphere storage starch index and firmness levels for commercial apple varieties in Michigan.
A Tale of Two Invaders: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

Published on October 2, 2023
Locating and managing tree of heaven is a key aspect of dealing with spotted lanternfly and reducing the impacts of this invader in North America.