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Quality Evaluation
 
Determinants of Flavor Acceptability During the Maturation of Navel Oranges
David Obenland, Sue Collin, Bruce Mackey, James Sievert, Kent Fjeld, Mary Lu Arpaia
February 2009
Evaluation of a Kiwifruit Non-Destructive Firmness Sensory
Carlos H. Crisosto, Constantino Valero, and David Slaughter
January 2009
Perspective: Flavor Quality of Fruits and Vegetables
Adel A. Kader
August 2008
Maintaining Quality & Safety in California Fresh Strawberries: Webinar Introduction and Overview (Part 1)
Jim Gorny
April 15, 2008
Maintaining Quality & Safety in California Fresh Strawberries: Current Industry Best Practices (Part 2)
Chris Christian
April 15, 2008
Maintaining Quality & Safety in California Fresh Strawberries: Transportation and DC Handling of Strawberries (Part 4)
Jim Thompson
April 15, 2008
Maintaining Quality & Safety in California Fresh Strawberries: New PACA Temperatures for Fresh Strawberries (Part 5)
Rick Tomlinson
April 15, 2008
Maintaining Quality & Safety in California Fresh Strawberries: Retail and Food Service Handling (Part 6)
Beth Mitcham
April 15, 2008
Refractometer Calibration, Use and Maintenance
Stephen Vasquez, and Shannon Mueller
2008
Qualitative and Nutritional Differences in Processing Tomatoes Grown under Commercial Organic and Conventional Production Systems
D.M. Barrett, C. Weakley, J.V. Diaz, and M. Watnik
July 2007
Commercial Packing and Storage of Navel Oranges Alters Aroma Volatiles and Reduces Flavor Quality
David Obenland, Sue Collin, James Sievert, Kent Fjeld, Julie Doctor, Mary Lu Arpaia
June 2007
Predicting Pitting Damage during Processing in Californian Clingstone Peaches using Color and Firmness Measurements
C.H. Crisosto, C. Valero, D.C. Slaughter
March 2007
Relationship between Nondestructive Firmness Measurements and Commercially Important Ripening Fruit Stages for Peaches, Nectarines and Plums
Constantino Valero, Carlos H. Crisosto, David Slaughter
2007
Ten-Year Comparison of the Influence of Organic and Conventional Crop Management Practices on the Content of Flavonoids in Tomatoes
Alyson E. Mitchell, Yun-Jeong Hong, Eunmi Koh, Diane M. Barrett, D.E. Bryant, R. Fod Denison, and Stephen Kaffka
2007
Measurement of Firmness of Fresh-cut Sliced Tomato Using Puncture Tests -- Studies on Sample Size, Probe Size and Direction of Puncture
Milza M. Lana, Leopold M.M. Tijskens, Anemarie De Theue, Matthijs Dekker and Diane M. Barrett
2007
X-Ray Assessment of Translucency in Pineapple
R.P. Haff, D.C. Slaughter, Y. Sarig, and A. Kader
June 2006
Quality Changes and Nutrient Retention in Fresh-Cut versus Whole Fruits During Storage
Maria I. Gil, Encarna Aguayo, and Adel A. Kader
May 12, 2006
Flavor is the Key to Increased Consumption
Elizabeth J. Mitcham
February 2006
"Ready to eat": Maduración Controlada de Fruta de Hueso en Cámara
Carlos H. Crisosto, y Constantino Valero
Enero 2006
Comparison of Instrumental and Manual Inspection of Clingstone Peaches
D.C. Slaughter, C.H. Crisosto, J.K. Hasey, J.F. Thompson
2006
Understanding Tree Fruit Quality Based on Consumer Acceptance
C.H. Crisosto, G. Crisosto, and F. Neri
2006
The Return on Investment in Postharvest Technology for Assuring Quality and Safety of Horticultural Crops
Adel A. Kader
2006
Peach Quality and Postharvest Technology
C.H. Crisosto
2006
Influence of Irrigation Method and Scheduling on Patterns of Soil and Tree Water Status and its Relation to Yield and Fruit Quality in Peach
David R. Bryla, Elizabeth Dickson, and Robert Shenk
December 2005
Compiled by Adel Kader and Marita Cantwell
January 2005
Relationship Between Ripe Soluble Solids Concentration (RSSC) and Consumer Acceptance of High and Low Acid Melting Flesh Peach and Nectarine (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) Cultivars
Carlos H. Crisosto, Gayle M. Crisosto
2005
Effects of Ethyl Formate on Fruit Quality and Target Pest Mortality for Harvested Strawberries
Tiffanie Simpson, Veronique Bikoba, Elizabeth J. Mitcham
December 2004
Comparison of Three Colorimetric Reagents in the Determination of Methanol with Alcohol Oxidase. Application to the Assay of Pectin Methylesterase
Gorgon E. Anthon, and Diane M. Barrett
2004
Differentiate Your Produce With Quality
Elizabeth J. Mitcham
February 2004
Introducing Nondestructive Flesh Color and Firmness Sensors to the Tree Fruit Industry
Constantino Valero, Carlos H. Crisosto, David Garner, Earl Bowerman, David Slaughter
July 2003
Modified Method for the Determination of Pyruvic Acid with Dinitrophenylhydrazine in the Assessment of Onion Pungency
Gordon E. Anthon, and Diane M. Barrett
June 2003
Significant Variation Exists Among Laboratories Measuring Onion Bulb Quality Traits
Michael J. Harvey, Marita Cantwell, Meriel G. Jones, Richard W. Jones, Norman E. Schmidt, John Uhlig, J.F. Watson, Kil Sun Yoo
December 2002
Avocado Postharvest Quality
Mary Lu Arpaia
November 2002
Determination of Reducing Sugars with 3-Methyl-2-benzothiazolinoehydrazone
Gordon E. Anthon, and Diane M. Barrett
May 2002
Quality Changes in Fresh-cut Pear Slices as Affected by Controlled Atmospheres and Chemical Preservatives
James R. Gorny, Betty Hess-Pierce, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Adel A. Kader
2002
Testing the Reliability of Skin Color as an Indicator of Quality for Early Season 'Brooks' (Prunus avium L.) Cherry
Carlos H. Crisosto, Gayle M. Crisosto, Mark A. Ritenour
2002
Developing a Quantitative Method to Evaluate Peach (Prunus persica) Flesh Mealiness
Carlos H. Crisosto, John M. Labavitch
2002
Nondestructive Determination of Total and Soluble Solids in Fresh Prune using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
D.C. Slaughter, J.F. Thompson, E.S. Tan
2002
The Effect of Fungal Species on the Fluorescent Lectin Test
S.J. Potts, J.F. Thompson, D.C. Slaughter
2001
Measuring Mold Infestation in Raw Tomato Juice
S.J. Potts, D.C. Slaughter, J.F. Thompson
2001
Colorimetric Method for the Determination of Lipoxygenase Activity
Gordon E. Anthon, and Diane M. Barrett
2001
Quality Assurance of Harvested Horticultural Perishables
A.A. Kader
2001
Quality Attributes of White Flesh Peaches and Nectarines Grown Under California Conditions
Carlos H. Crisosto, Kevin R. Day, Gayle M. Crisosto, David Garner
2001
Quality Changes in Fresh-cut Pear Slices as Affected by Cultivar, Ripeness Stage, Fruit Size, and Storage Regime
J.R. Gorny, R.A. Cifuentes, B. Hess-Pierce, and A.A. Kader
2000
Quality of Horticultural Products
Kader, A.A.
2000
Blanch Time and Cultivar Effects on Quality of Frozen and Stored Corn and Broccoli
D.M. Barrett, E.L. Garcia, G.F. Russell, E. Ramirez, A. Shirazi
2000
A Fluorescent Lectin Test for Mold in Raw Tomato Juice
S.J. Potts, D.C. Slaughter, J.F. Thompson
2000
High-Temperature Forced-Air Treatment Alters the Quantity of Flavor-Related, Volatile Constituents Present in Navel and Valencia Oranges
D.M. Obenland, M.L. Arpaia, R.K. Austin, and B.E. MacKey
1999
Relating Descriptive Analysis and Instrumental Texture Data of Processed Diced Tomatoes
S.-Y. Lee, I. Luna-Guzman, S. Chang, D.M. Barrett, J.-X. Guinard
1999
Controlled Atmosphere-Onduced Changes in pH and Organic Acid Metabolism may Affect Color of Stored Strawberry Fruit
Deirdre M. Holcroft, Adel A. Kader
1999
Fruit Maturity, Ripening, and Quality Relationships
A.A. Kader
1999
New Devices for Measuring Firmness of Cherries
Murray Clayton
August 1998
Chemical and Organoleptic Description of White Flesh Nectarines and Peaches
G.M. Crisosto, C.H. Crisosto, M. Watkins
1998
Nondestructive Internal Quality Assessment of Kiwifruit Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
David C. Slaughter, Carlos H. Crisosto
1998
Orchard Factors Affecting Postharvest Stone Fruit Quality
Carlos H. Crisosto, R. Scott Johnson, and Ted DeJong
August 1997
Optical Chlorophyll Sensing System for Banana Ripening
Meng Li, David C. Slaughter, James F. Thompson
July 1997
Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Cilantro (Coriandrum savitum L.)
Julio Loaiza, and Marita Cantwell
1997
Maintaining Quality of Bulk-handled, Unhulled Pistachio Nuts
J.F. Thompson, T.R. Rumsey, M. Spinoglio
1997
Reflective Materials Enhance 'Fuji' Apple Color
Harry Andris, Carlos H. Crisosto
September-October 1996
Quality Assurance for Strawberries: A Case Study
Beth Mitcham
February 1996
Case Study: Quality Assurance for Melons
Marita Cantwell
February 1996
Methods for Determining Quality of Fresh Commodities
Beth Mitcham, Marita Cantwell, Adel Kader
February 1996
The Visual Quality of Minimally Processed Lettuces Stored in Air or Controlled Atmosphere with Emphasis on Romaine and Iceberg Types
Gloria Lopez-Galvez, Mikal Saltveit, Marita Cantwell
1996
Maturity, Ripening, and Quality Relationships of Fruit-Vegetables
A.A. Kader
1996
Nondestructive Determination of Soluble Solids in Tomatoes using Near Infared Spectroscopy
D.C. Slaughter, D. Barrett, M. Boersig
1996
Quality Indicators in Blanched, Frozen, Stored Vegetables
Diane M. Barrett, and Chockchai Theerakulkait
January 1995
Factors in Fresh Market Stone Fruit Quality
Carlos H. Crisosto, F. Gordon Mitchell, Scott Johnson
1995
Postharvest Quality in Fresh Market Stone Fruits
F.G. Mitchell, C.H. Crisosto, R.S. Johnson
October 1994
Quality and Its Maintenance in Relation to the Postharvest Physiology of Strawberry
Adel A. Kader
1991
Quality in Relation to Marketability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Adel A. Kader
1986
Procedures for the Sensory Evaluation of Horticultural Crops
Christi M. Heinz, and Adel Kader
February 1983
Progress Report (1980): Quality and Safety of Pistachio Nuts as Influenced by Postharvest Handling Procedures
Adel A. Kader, John M. Labavitch, F. Gordon Mitchell, and Noel F. Sommer
October 1980
Progress Report: Quality and Safety of Pistachio Nuts as Influenced by Postharvest Handling Procedures
Adel A. Kader, John M. Labavitch, F. Gordon Mitchell, Noel F. Sommer
October 1979
Tomato Quality - What Is It?
M. Allen Stevens, and Adel A. Kader
March 1979
Quality and Safety of Pistachio Nuts as Influenced by Postharvest Handling Procedures
Adel A. Kader, John M. Labavitch, F. Gordon Mitchell, and Noel F. Sommer
1978
Electronic Color Sorting of Cantaloupes for Ripeness
Robert F. Kasmire
March 1977
Systems for Scoring Quality of Harvested Lettuce
Adel A. Kader, Werner J. Lipton, and Leonard L. Morris
October 1973


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