The effect of harvesting method on fruit quality and storability of the pink-fleshed'Foster'
grapefruits, at 18±1 C and 85%-90% rh, was evaluated. The traditional method, using a
hooked pole, was compared with an improved technique, where the picking pole was
equipped with a long cloth sleeve held open by a ring for collecting the harvested fruits. The
fruits were stored for three months at 18±1 C and 85%-90% rh Fruit samples were taken at
specific times for determination of fruit quality in terms of respiration rate, total soluble solids …

The effect of harvesting method on fruit quality and storability of the pink-fleshed'Foster'
grapefruits, at 18±1 C and 85%-90% rh, was evaluated. The traditional method, using a
hooked pole, was compared with an improved technique, where the picking pole was
equipped with a long cloth sleeve held open by a ring for collecting the harvested fruits. The
fruits were stored for three months at 18±1 C and 85%-90% rh Fruit samples were taken at
specific times for determination of fruit quality in terms of respiration rate, total soluble solids …