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Lecture 10a: Harvesting and Postproduction Technology Flashcards

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HARVESTING

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  1. separation of economic product from plant
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HARVESTING METHODS

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  1. priming
  2. stripping
  3. tapping
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PRIMING

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  1. only mature or ripe fruits are harvested
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STRIPPING

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  1. all fruits in cluster are harvested
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TAPPING

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  1. extraction of latex
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MATURITY INDEX

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  1. indication of readiness of crop for harvest
  2. vary depending on intended purpose
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METHODS OF DETERMINING MATURITY

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  1. visual
  2. physical
  3. compositional
  4. phenological/computational
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VISUAL INDICATION

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  1. change in physical appearance
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PHYSICAL INDICATION

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  1. development of aroma
  2. sound produced by tapping
  3. compactness of head and curd
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COMPOSITIONAL INDICATION

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  1. total soluble solids content (TSS)
  2. titratable acidity (TA)
  3. starch content
  4. oil content
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METHODS OF HARVESTING

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  1. manual
  2. manual with aid of conveyor
  3. mechanical
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POSTPRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

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  1. practices and operations from harvesting to consumption
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POSTHARVEST HANDLING

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  1. procedures after harvest involving aspects of distribution
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PRIMARY PROCESSING

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  1. handling of crops to make them suitable for manufacturers
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SECONDARY PROCESSING

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  1. conversion of crop to more stable form
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PERISHABLE CROPS

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  1. utilized in fresh form
  2. high moisture content
  3. short shelf life
  4. e.g. fruits, vegetables, herbs, ornamental, medicinal
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DURABLE CROPS

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  1. processed into primary product
  2. low moisture content
  3. stored for reasonably long period
  4. e.g. agronomic, plantation, orthodox seeds
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POSTHARVEST HORTICULTURE

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  1. deals with harvested perishable crops
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IMPORTANT BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN POSTHARVEST HORTICULTURE

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  1. respiration
  2. transpiration
  3. ethylene production
  4. senescence
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LOSSES ALONG SUPPLY CHAIN

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  1. fruits and vegetables: 23-42%
  2. ornamentals: 15-20%
  3. grain and legumes: 5-10%
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POSTHARVEST HANDLING FOR PERISHABLES

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  1. trimming
  2. cleaning
  3. sorting and grading
  4. waxing
  5. ripening
  6. packaging
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TRIMMING

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  1. removal of unwanted parts
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CLEANING

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  1. removal of dirt and adhering foreign matter
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SORTING

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  1. classify commodities based on the person doing the classification
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GRADING

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  1. classify commodities based on Philippine National Standards
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WAXING

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  1. application of thin film of wax
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PURPOSE OF WAXING

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  1. reduce moisture loss
  2. enhance gloss
  3. reduce rate of respiration
  4. prevent chilling injury
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COATINGS USED IN WAXING

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  1. carboxymethyl cellulose-based
  2. natural sources (chitosan, camauba)
  3. polyethylene-based
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SENSORY CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH RIPENING

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  1. change in color
  2. development of aroma
  3. development of flavor
  4. textural change
  5. loss of astringency
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RIPENING METHODS

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  1. ethylene gas
  2. ethylene-releasing compound
  3. acetylene from calcium carbide
  4. bioethylene
  5. use of smoke
  6. stress ethylene
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LEAF SOURCES OF BIOETHYLENE

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  1. kakawate
  2. acacia
  3. kamias
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FRUIT SOURCES OF BIOETHYLENE

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  1. passion fruit
  2. kamias
  3. squash peel
  4. ripening fruit
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PACKAGING

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  1. ensure adequate protection and safe delivery of commodity
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FUNCTIONS OF PACKAGE

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  1. contain
  2. protect
  3. sell
  4. inform
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TYPES OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

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  1. flexible
  2. semi-rigid container
  3. rigid packages
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FLEXIBLE PACKAGES

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  1. plastic bag
  2. plastic sack
  3. mesh
  4. jute sack
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SEMI-RIGID CONTAINERS

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  1. bamboo and rattan basket
  2. carton
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RIGID PACKAGES

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  1. wooden crates
  2. plastic crates
  3. foamed plastic boxes
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STORAGE TECHNIQUES

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  1. low temperature storage
  2. modified atmosphere storage
  3. controlled atmosphere storage
  4. non-refrigerated storage
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REFRIGERATION

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  1. removal of heat from an object
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STORAGE OF PERISHABLE TROPICAL CROPS

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  1. 12-15C
  2. high RH
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STORAGE OF TEMPERATE CROPS

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  1. <10C
  2. high RH
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MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE

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  1. product-generated atmosphere
  2. enclose commodity to promote retarded respiration rate
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CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE

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  1. controlled levels of O2 and CO2 are maintained
  2. combined with low temperature storage
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NON-REFRIGERATED STORAGE

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  1. use principles of evaporative and ventilated cooling
  2. works best in hot and dry conditions
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METHODS IN EVAPORATIVE COOLING

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  1. moist sawdust
  2. intermitent sprinkling
  3. wet cloth cover
  4. fresh leaves wrap
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VENTILATED COOLING

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  1. cooler air moves at the bottom and rises as it is being warmed
  2. e.g. hanging of garlic

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