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Relief Funds for Farmers

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Introduction to the Postharvest Engineering for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Growers, Packers, Shippers, and Sellers

This publication is a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper harvest and …

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This is chapter one of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 2. Produce Cooling Basics

This is chapter 2 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 3a. Forced-Air Cooling

This is chapter 3a of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 3b. Hydrocooling

This is chapter 3b of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 3c. Cooling with Ice

This is chapter 3c of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 3d. Vacuum Cooling

This is chapter 3d of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 3e. Room Cooling

This is chapter 3e of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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