Protocol for Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere (Chlorophyll Fluorescence) Storage of South African Produced Apple and Pear CultivarsAuthor: J.A. van der Merwe, Anél BotesPost Date: 2017-01-17Compiled by: J.A. van der Merwe (Consultant) Anél Botes (Researcher at ARC) Updated 2022 Find out more
CO₂ in Apple and Pear StorageAuthor: Robert PrangePost Date: 2020-11-03There have been no recent breakthroughs in reliable methods to determine the acceptable CO₂ concentration, so one must rely on an indirect approach to choose the correct CO₂ concentration. Find out more
Optimum Storage Conditions for ‘Abate Fetel’ PearsAuthor: Anél BotesPost Date: 2020-11-03Currently, ‘Abate Fetel’ (AF) pears can be stored at 1.5% O₂ and 0.5% CO₂ for 4 months. AF is susceptible to soft scald when stored at low oxygen. AF is also susceptible to superficial scald. Find out more
Optimum Storage Conditions for ‘Abate Fetel’ PearsAuthor: Anél BotesPost Date: 2019-11-05Presenter: Anél Botes Event: CA Meeting – 5 November 2019 Introduction and Objectives Currently, ‘Abate… Find out more
CA Technology and Low Oxygen Research UpdateAuthor: Hubert WieserPost Date: 2019-11-05Date: Tuesday, 5 November 2019 Location: Stellenbosch University Presenter: Hubert Wieser (Isolcell Agronomist & Sales… Find out more
Optimization of RLOS Protocol for Superficial Scald Prevention on ‘Packham’s Triumph’ PearsAuthor: Anél BotesPost Date: 2018-11-06Presenter: Anél Botes Event: CA Meeting – 6 November 2018 1. Introduction Non-Chemical Technologies Available… Find out more
Handling of Pears and ApplesAuthor: Packhouse Action Group (PAG)Post Date: 2020-11-01Pears Pears are classified as Summer pears and Winter pears. Key Points for Summer Pears… Find out more
