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to the influence of the fertilizing constituents. Nitrogen 

 in abundance tends to produce overgrowth of vegetation 

 and under-coloring of the fruit, while phosphorus and 

 potassium develop the flavors and aroma characteristics 

 of the fruit and the high colors that are necessary for 

 good keeping. This is one reason why old, neglected 

 orchards or those badly run down produce fruit that 



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Fig. 91. FRUIT STORED IN OPEN BOXES 



This is not desirable if it must be repacked before selling. 



keeps poorly and is lacking in the right flavor and 

 texture. 



The temperature of the fruit at packing time influ- 

 ences its keeping in storage. Fruit that is allowed to 

 stand at a high temperature for two or three weeks will 

 advance in the ripening stages much more rapidly after 

 being put in storage than when transferred at once 

 from the trees to the cold storage house. All fruits in- 

 tended for storage are preferably graded and packed 



