Jerry A. Bartz

A Postharvest Fruit Rot Caused by Alternaria sp. on Imported Plum Tomatoes in South Florida

Zelalem Mersha, Shouan Zhang, and Jerry A. Bartz

Guide to Identifying and Controlling Postharvest Tomato Diseases in Florida

Jerry A. Bartz, Gary E. Vallad, and Steven A. Sargent

Pathogens are present in all tomato production areas and are most numerous when the weather becomes warm and wet. Movement of weather fronts or tropical storms through production areas can also affect the susceptibility of tomato fruit to decay. Fruit decays can be minimized by the employment of strict sanitation measures along with careful handling. This bulletin is designed to supplement field scouting and identification guides by describing postharvest decay pathogens important to Florida tomato packers and shippers, presenting sanitation guidelines for controlling decay pathogens during harvest and handling operations, and offering appropriate storage temperature options.

Chlorine Use In Produce Packing Lines

M. A. Ritenour, S. A. Sargent, and J. A. Bartz

Uso del Cloro en las Líneas de Empacado de Productos Cosechados Frescos

M. A. Ritenour, S. A. Sargent, J. A. Bartz y E. E. Lon Kan

Harvesting and Postharvest Handling of Stonefruits in Florida

Jeffrey K. Brecht, Mark A. Ritenour, Mercy A. Olmstead, Ali Sarkhosh, Jose X. Chaparro, Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, and John Van Sickle

Stonefruits grown commercially in Florida include peaches, nectarines, and plums. This publication is directed to current and potential stonefruit growers, handlers, and marketers, as well as researchers, Extension agents, students, and consumers. It provides information about the Florida stonefruit industry, stonefruit cultivars that are suitable for Florida, stonefruit postharvest physiology and pathology, fruit quality, and recommended postharvest handling and marketing practices.