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Experiences with forced-air precooling of horticultural crops in Canada.

Author(s) : FRASER H., MACKINNON I.

Summary

Current forced-air precooling trends in Canada are described according to region. Approximately 279,000 t of fresh market fruit and vegetables could potentially be cooled in this way. Field problems and tangible and intangible benefits are discussed. Cost benefit analysis for strawberries showed that a separate forced-air cooled storage facility cost approximately USD 42/t.year to own and operate, while losses without one could cost at least USD 88/t.year if precooling methods were inadequate.

Details

  • Original title: Experiences with forced-air precooling of horticultural crops in Canada.
  • Record ID : 1994-0942
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Source: Source: ASAE, Pap.
    n. 92-6017; 11 p.; 8 ref.

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