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16th Annual Fruit Ripening & Ethylene Management Workshop
February 25-26, 2010
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Kearney Ag Center
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FOCUS ON RIPENING and ETHYLENE MANAGEMENT.
This workshop, presented by the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center, is intended for shippers and destination (wholesale and retail) handlers who are involved in ripening fruits and fruit-vegetables. The workshop focuses on how to increase profits by delivering ready-to-eat, delicious fruits and fruit-vegetables to the consumer.
2010 COORDINATOR. Carlos Crisosto has more than 20 years of experience as an extension specialist, and specializes in the postharvest biology and technology of fresh fruits. The goal of his research program is to develop a better understanding of the orchard factors and postharvest factors that control fruit flavor and shelf life, and to develop technology to overcome fruit industry problems.
INSTRUCTORS.
- Mary Lu Arpaia, Dept. of Botany & Plant Sciences, UCR
- Carlos Crisosto, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UCD
- Marita Cantwell, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UCD
- Deirdre Holcroft, AgroFresh, Inc.
- Dennis Kihlstadius, Produce Technical Services
- Beth Mitcham, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UCD
- Michael Reid, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UCD
- Jim Thompson, Dept. of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, UCD
- Florence Zakharov, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UCD
TOPICS.
The Importance of a Retail Ripening Program
Fruit Development, Ripening & Quality Relationships
Biology of Ethylene Production and Action in Fruits
Ripening Facilities & Equipment
Temperature Management
Organoleptic Quality Measurement
Focus on: Banana, Stone Fruit, Avocado, Pears, Fruit-Vegetables & Melons, Mangos, and Citrus
Ethylene Inhibition & Control
SmartFresh & EthylBloc: Tools to Control Ripening & Senescence
Maturity
Packaging
New and Emerging Technologies for Ripening Management
The Future of Ripening: Designing a Ripening Program (Breakout Sessions)
Demonstrations (Breakout Sessions)
Enrollment Fee and Deadlines:
The enrollment fee of $700.00 for this 2-day workshop includes all classroom instruction, lab activities, course materials, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and lunches.
Your enrollment is requested by February 11, 2010. Reservations will be made on a first paid, first served basis. There is a limit of 50 for the workshop, and a waiting list will be available for additional registrations.
If your plans change: Refunds, less an $80 processing fee, will be granted if requested no later than seven calendar days before the course begins. At that time, you may also discuss sending a substitute. We reserve the right to discontinue, postpone, or combine classes, and to change instructors. Every effort will be made to notify enrollees of any changes or cancellations.
Date, Time, Location.
Date: February 25-26, 2010
Location: UC Kearney Agricultural Center
9240 S. Riverbend, Parlier, California
Time: 9 a.m - 5 p.m on Thursday, February 25th (registration opens at 8:30 a.m.), and
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, February 26th.
Accommodations. Link to a map/list of hotel accommodations available in the area.
Parking. If you need to park a vehicle on campus for this workshop, please request a campus parking permit on the enrollment form when you register.
Airport Information. The closest airport to Parlier is Fresno International - FAT (a 40 minute drive). American and Alaska Airlines are the two major airlines that fly into Fresno International Airport. San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento International airports are all about a 2.5 - 3 hour drive to Parlier.
ENROLLING IS EASY!
By Mail. Complete the enrollment form on the workshop brochure and send it with your check to: Attn: Pam Devine, Postharvest Technology Research & Information Center; Dept. of Plant Sciences MS2; UC Davis; One Shields Avenue; Davis, CA 95616
By Phone. Call us at (530) 752-6941. Please have your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express account number hands.
By Fax. Fax your completed enrollment form from the workshop brochure, along with credit card information to: (530) 754-4326.
On Line. Link to the our secure registration site, and enroll on-line.
FOR MORE INFORMATION. We invite you to take a look at our 2010 brochure, or contact the following:
Technical Content Coordinator (2010)
Carlos Crisosto
Email: carlos@uckac.edu
Registration Desk
Pam Devine
Email: pwdevine@ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-6941
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