How can I prevent browning of cherries during postharvest handling? (N-6)Benzyladenine is a cytokinin that stimulates cell division. It is not registered for either preharvest or Postharvest use on cherries in the USA. Cherry View Full Answer
How can I most economically conserve the coolness of my Bing cherries before shipping? I think misters would be a good idea. They will provide some cooling. I expect you might keep the fruit 5° to 10°F cooler than now. Cherry View Full Answer
Is there a problem using Rovral 4FLO with sodium hypoclorite on cherries? To answer your question, I asked Dr. Cherry View Full Answer
Do you know if 1-MCP effectively delays postharvest softening of Sweet Cherries? 1-MCP is 1-methylcyclopropene. It has a similar structure to ethylene and binds irreversibly to ethylene receptors, thereby blocking the effects of ethylene gas on the commodity. Modified Atmospheres, Cherry View Full Answer
