HORT 4760: Horticultural Postharvest Technology
(Dual-listed with HORT 5760).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 3.
Prereq: HORT 2210
Study of pre- and post-harvest factors, procedures, and challenges that affect market quality of horticultural commodities. Emphasis on storage and handling technologies to preserve quality and extend storage life of edible and ornamental horticultural crops. Field trips outside scheduled class time required. Offered odd-numbered years.
(Typically Offered: Fall)