9781527923782 - The Apple in Cold Storage (Classic Reprint) de Powell, George Harold (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1903, is a thorough examination of the emerging use of refrigeration in the preservation of apples. The author, an apple specialist in what was then the US Department of Agricultureâs Bureau of Plant Industry, and an assistant in Pomology, explore the use of cold storage in preserving the quality of apples. They investigate the influence of harvesting time and storage temperature on the keeping quality of varieties of apples, as well as the importance of a fruit wrapper and the type of storage package used. The authors also discuss the behavior of the fruit when removed from storage and provide guidance on the importance of ensuring high-quality fruit is stored in the first place. This book is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of apple production and early cold storage methods. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.