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Citrus Packer Newsletter
Contact details:
SARDI, GPO Box 397 Adelaide 5001
Phone: +61 8 8303 9538
Fax: +61 8 83039542
Peter Taverner - Editor
Peter has worked on novel methods to control surface pests on citrus. His current research project involves delivering postharvest decay, food safety and market access solutions for Australian export citrus.
Note: Articles are the result of research and the best information available to the author at publication. Mention of a pesticide or a commercial or propriety product does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of its use. The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) makes no warranty of any kind expressed or implied concerning the use of technology mentioned in this document.
Special report
In 2006 the SARDI postharvest team visited citrus packingsheds in the Riverland, Sunraysia and Riverina areas to conduct a major decay survey. The main aim of the survey was to determine the major issues sheds had with inline fungicide applications and the resulting effect on decay control. The results are presented here in this comprehensive report. A summary of the report is available in Volume 84 of the Packer Newsletter.
You can download a copy of the full report, Decay Survey of Citrus Packingsheds in The Riverland, Sunraysia and Riverina (pdf, 236kb)
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In line bath for fungicide application to control mould wastage |
Food grade detergent foamed onto citrus prior to washing |
Latest Edition - 2012
In this issue: It's nearing the start of the 2012 navel season and many packers will be looking at degreening. For those worried about anthracnose, Peter has some tips for postharvest control. A recent trip to Queensland has prompted an article on SOPP (sodium ortho phenyl phenate) still being used widely in the sunshine state.
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Currently the Packer Newsletter is distributed to researchers and commercial citrus operators in 20 different countries including Argentina, New Zealand, Mexico, USA, Brazil, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, Pakistan, Israel, Korea, China, Thailand, Philippines and Greece.
If you would like a copy sent to your email address then please email Peter on the email address at the top of this web page. Please include your name, details of your organisation and relationship to the citrus industry eg Packer, Chemical distributor, Researcher.
Previous Editions
Most copies of previous editions are available in .PDF. Some editions are also available as html pages. Click here for the full list of previous editions
Subject index
The subject index list links directly to the most recent and major article on a variety of postharvest topics. Recently updated!!!
Contents
Content listing for newsletters produced from 2006 - 2010, volumes 85 to 96
Content listing for newsletters produced from 2005 - 2006, volumes 77 to 84
Content listing for newsletters produced from 1997 - 2004, volumes 51 to 76
Content listing for newsletters produced from 1979 - 1993, volumes 1 to 50
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Food grade oil applied to citrus to control insect pests |
Citrus packing line sanitiser application system |
Other Newsletters about citrus packingsheds
The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Science publish a 'Packinghouse Newsletter' that is available online via the University of Florida postharvest website (external site).
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Dripper system for applying wax to citrus |
