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Calif . Costs and Efficiency vlth Nev Methods of Packaging 



and Handling Deciduotis Fruits in Calif or nliu To (1) esti- 

 mate impact of new containers and methods of packaging on 

 costs and efficiency in packing and shipping operations for 

 deciduous fruits; and, (2) indicate cost reduction possi- 

 bilities through use of new methods for handling deciduous 

 fruits in orchard and packing -house operations, 



Agr. Econ., Agr. Engin., Pomol. 1573 (WM-19. See 



Part Ik, Section b) 



Del. ChemiccLl Changes that Occur in the Pectins of Fruits 



and Vegetables in "Fresh Market" Cheumeis^ To (1) establish 

 chemical changes which occur from time fruits 8uid vegetables 

 are harvested until sold; (2) establish a physico-chemical 

 basis for the changes in quality which occur during marketing; 

 and, (3) develop practical measiirements and meems of preserv- 

 ing quality in fruits and vegetables following harvest, 

 Chem. 27-C 



Ga. Improving Present Practices of Freezing Fruits, Vege - 



tables etnd MeatsT To study (l) varieties of fruits, vege- 

 tables, and meats suited for freezing in locker plants and 

 home units; (2) tise of anti-browning agents euad anti-oxldants- 

 citric acid, ascorbic acid, sulphuric acid ajid others to 

 extend storage life of frozen products; (3) type and methods 

 of packaging to prevent desiccation, oxidation and flavor 

 loss; and, {k) better means to sweeten frozen fruits for 

 optimum flavor, color, and textxire, by using combinations of 

 sucrose, dextrose and com syrups. 

 Food Proc. 72 



Kans. Effects of Vetrieties and Certain Treatments on Quality 

 of Fruits and Vegetables Preserved by Freezing . Learn (1) 

 suitability of new veurieties of fruits and vegetables for 

 freezing, and coiHpare their desirability with well established 

 veurieties; (2) effects of pre -freezing treatments with solu- 

 tions of Ca saLLts and/or other materials found to be suitable 

 for use with fruits and vegetables; and, (3) effect of freez- 

 ing techniques on texture of prx>duct. 

 Hort., Home Econ. 233 



Maine Effect of Pesticides on Quality of Fruits and Vegetables . 

 To learn by sensory techniques the effects of some pesticides 

 on quality (Particularly flavor) of selected Maine -grown fruits 

 and vegetables, and evaluate and iinprove organoleptic methods 

 for learning quality (flavor, texture, color, odor) of fruits 

 and vegetables. 



Hort., Ent., Plant Path. 28 (ME-I5. See Part 7, Section d) 



