Resources

Rapid Fruit Growth, Vascular Dysfunction, and Bitter Pit

Published on July 17, 2024
The history and physiology of bitter pit is described.
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.
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.
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.
Storing Evercrisp Under CA and DCA

Published on July 17, 2024
The ability of Evercrisp apple fruit to tolerate a range of oxygen levels (0.6,, 0.9, 1.5, 3.0 and 21%) in combination with 0.5, 1.5, and 3% CO2 was described.
Identifying and Mitigating Carbon Dioxide-Related Apple Internal Browning

Published on July 17, 2024
The symptoms and factors affecting carbon dioxide injury of apple 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.
Biology and Management of the Lesser Chestnut Weevil in Michigan Chestnut Orchards

Published on June 27, 2024
This bulletin provides information about chestnut weevils in Michigan, including their biology and life cycle.