Finding the causes and cures for moisture loss. By Grethe Bestbier. Moisture loss in pears is the subject of a new project that started in April this year. The project team includes Anél Botes of the Agricultural Research Council’s division…
Why do some plum cultivars shrivel more than others? By Grethe Bestbier. Shrivel, especially in plums, is a major problem in the South African fruit industry. This post-harvest condition manifests as shrinkage, shrivelling and reduced mass, and is related to…
How humidity and temperature can be used to limit moisture loss in plums. By Grethe Bestbier. Moisture loss of as little as one percent of their total mass can cause some plum cultivars to shrivel. Although shrivel is a post-harvest…