CONTENTS 



Page 



Summary iii 



Introduction. . . . „ „ . „ 1 



Purpose of the research 2 



Equipment and methods 2 



Distributing pallet boxes in the orchard 3 



Filling pallet boxes „ . . . 3 



Transportation within orchard 6 



Loading and transportation 8 



At storage and packinghouse „ 11 



Equipment for the smaller grower and plant operator 12 



Types of pallet boxes studied „ 15 



Cooling studies 17 



Cooling rates of different pallet boxes . . „ 19 



Pallet box construction recommendations 21 



Recommended practices in storage room 22 



Bruising 23 



Early studies 23 



Current studies 24 



Pallet box performance and breakage 26 



Comparative costs of different methods of handling pallet boxes ... 27 



Methods of handling 27 



Labor 29 



Equipment 32 



Comparison of methods and equipment 33 



Pallet boxes save cold storage space 34 



Evaluation of present pallet boxes 35 



Suggestions for improving pallet box construction and design 36 



Hints on pallet boxes and their use 40 



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