In-Depth Look at Postharvest Pome Fruit Research Objectives & Funding Allocation
Explore the comprehensive postharvest research objectives and funding allocation for pome fruits by HORTGRO. The research aims to enhance product quality, reduce wastage, improve sustainability, and manage risks in the value chain. With a focus on quality management, physiological defects, and packaging logistics, the research addresses present and future challenges in the industry.
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HORTGRO Postharvest Pome Fruit Research Wiehann Steyn HORTGRO Science, PO Box 12789, Die Boord 7613 Dept. of Horticultural Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602
CONTENT HORTGRO background. Postharvest research objectives. Postharvest research needs.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE Staying competitive Staying in business
RESEARCH Addressing present & future challenges by: Providing a constant stream of well-trained people. Developing technology. Creating knowledge
POSTHARVEST RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Provide a safe product of reliable, good quality Reduce wastage and losses from defects and pathogens Increase efficiencies throughout the postharvest value chain Increase sustainability of postharvest practices Reduce risk within the postharvest value chain
FUNDING ALLOCATION 2018/19 Crop Protection and Market Access Crop Production 27% Post-Harvest 43% 30%
CURRENT POSTHARVEST RESEARCH QUALITY MANAGEMENT Moisture loss and shrivel (incl. edible coatings) FEMA Water deficit impact on quality and storability Ethylene management Maintenance of green colour CO2 sensitivity Storage/ripening protocols
CURRENT POSTHARVEST RESEARCH PHYSIOLOGICAL DEFECTS Internal browning Superficial scald Lenticel disorders Textural disorders such as mealiness Internal heat damage Effect of environment on various disorders
CURRENT POSTHARVEST RESEARCH PACKAGING and LOGISTICS Packaging systems in High Cube containers Temperature/humidity regulation in containers Plastic alternatives/reduction AI quality monitoring
CURRENT POSTHARVEST RESEARCH STORAGE TECNIQUES Performance evaluation of different storage equipment/techniques Determine optimum storage protocol/best practice guidelines Evaluation of non-chemical sanitation techniques Evaluation of cooling regimes
CA-SPECIFIC RESEARCH NEEDS? .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
