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N. Y. A Study of Handling Methods to Improve Fruit Marketability . 



(Cornell) To (l) investigate potential of hydrocooling peaches prior to 

 shipment to market; (2) measvire rate of cooling in commercial 

 storages to demonstrate presence or lack of sufficient rate of 

 cooling; (3) learn possibilities of control of storage sceLLd by 

 applying diphenylamine to apples in a hydrocooler; (k) lecurn if 

 apples moving from orchards in different storage conditions 

 reach storage in about same condition; (5) demonstrate meeuis of 

 control of weight loss of Golden Delicious apples in commercial 

 storages; and, (6) study means of educating handlers and reduc- 

 ing bruising on apples. 



Plant Path., Pomol. llfO 



N. Y. Changes in Costs of Marketing Apples Associated vith C\ir - 

 (Comell) tailment or Expansion in Consumer Services . To (1) learn com- 



parative costs of different types and methods of consumer 



packaging . 



Agr. Econ. I9I 



Tex. Analysis of the Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Problems of 

 East Texsis vith Respect to Harvesting and Packing Practices , 

 Market Organization and the Competitive Position of the Area . 

 To (1) evaluate present fruit and vegetable harvesting and 

 packing practices in area with respect to their effect on final 

 market quality of product and effect on demand for products in 

 relation to current standards and req.uirements of trade; (2) 

 make economic analysis of general efficiency of present market 

 organization and its facilities, from viewpoint of sellers and 

 buyers; and, (3) learn general competitive position of East 

 Texas in commercifiuL production of specific fruit and vegetables 

 indigenous to area. 



Agr. Econ., Hort. 1053 Coop. AMS (SM-8. See Part ik, 



Section b) 



Utah Marketing Fruits and Berries Grown in Utah . To determine 



(1) organization of agencies engaged in production and marketing 

 of Utah fruits and berries, including functions of major handlers, 

 their major sources of supply and market outlets; (2) ways to 

 improve and increase acceptance by the trade and consumers in 

 both Utah and out-of-state markets of Utah grown fresh fruit; 

 (3) alternative outlets for Utah fruits, particularly of lower 

 grade, including also new markets for fruit for fresh consuinp- 

 tion and also markets in a variety of processed forms; and, (k) 

 amount and tyi>e of processing, packing and storage facilities 

 needed and that are best adapted to Utah conditions for proper 

 preparation and Bale of fruits, including form of economic organ- 

 ization best adapted to provide facilities and related services. 

 Agr. Econ., Hort,, Home Econ, k3^ 



