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chlorophylls and synthesis of carotenoids proceed in the dark and 

 at low temperatures. These changes are clearly associated with 

 the aging processes in the fruit, and if they are understood, they 

 can be used as an index to fruit qual i ty--used by growers, inspect- 

 ors and consumers. 



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NEW PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST 



Wil 1 iam J . Bramlage 

 Department of Plant and Soil Sciences 



The Canada Department of Agriculture has recently published 

 an easy-to-read handbook on storage requirements of fruit and veq- 

 etables. This publication. Handbook on the Storage of Fruits ana 

 Vegetables for Farm and CommerciaT Use , (Canada Dept. of Agricul- 

 ture Publication 1260, 1967) sRould be of interest and value to 

 anyone involved in handling these commodities. 



The handbook is divided into 4 parts. A general section dis- 

 cusses the storage environment and the general requirements of 

 fresh produce. It also considers certain types of injury to pro- 

 duce. There then follow 2 sections listing specific requirements, 

 including recommended storage temperature and humidity, of a large 

 number of fruits and vegetables. The handbook concludes with an 

 appendix showing how to figure heat loads in storages. 



This publication can be obtained by writing to the Information 

 Division, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada. 



Another recent publication that might be of interest is USDA 

 Home and Garden Bulletin No. 141, How to Buy Fresh Fruit . 



The bulletin is aimed at the homemaker. It gives tips on se- 

 lecting produce with an eye for eating quality, makes recommenda- 

 tions on proper handling of fruit at home, and offers suggestions 

 on the best use of certain varieties of fruit. 



It might prove quite valuable to be aware of what the home- 

 maker is being urged to watch for and to watch out fori This 



publication may be obtained by writing to the Office of Information, 

 USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250. 



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