ABOUT THE POSTHARVEST COURSE INSTRUCTORS

TECHNOLOGY SHORT COURSE... James Adaskaveg, Department of Plant Pathology, UC Riverside

(pathology)
Celebrating its 28th annual presentation, the Post- Mary Lu Arpaia, Department of Botany and Plant Science, UC
harvest Technology Short Course is a two-week Riverside (fruits)
intensive study of current technological procedures used Diane Beckles, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
for handling fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamentals in (biotechnology) 28th Annual
California. It is designed for research and extension Marita Cantwell, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
workers, quality control personnel and other
professionals interested in current advances in
postharvest technology of horticultural crops. The lecture
(vegetables)
Roberta Cook, Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics, UC Davis (marketing)
POSTHARVEST
Carlos H. Crisosto, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis (fruits)

TECHNOLOGY
plus field trip option is limited to 60 participants, and the James Gorny, United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
lecture-only option is limited to 25 participants. (fresh-cut)
Enrollment will be handled on a first-paid, first-enrolled Kentaro Inoue, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
basis. (biotechnology)

FORMAT
The first week (Monday afternoon—Saturday morning) of
the course is spent on intensive lectures and discussions
at the UC Davis Campus, followed by a second week (M-
F) field tour covering selected packinghouses, cooling
and storage facilities, produce distribution centers, field
harvest and packing, and transportation terminals in
California.
TOPICS
Adel A. Kader, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis (fruits)
John Labavitch, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
(physiology)
SHORT COURSE
Elizabeth J. Mitcham, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
(fruits)
Michael Morrelli, US Dept. Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Svc.
June 19-30, 2006
Michael Reid, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
(ornamentals)
David Slaughter, Department of Biological and Agricultural
Engineering, UC Davis (quality measurement, packaging)
Trevor Suslow, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis
(vegetables, food safety)
James F. Thompson, Department of Biological and Agricultural
Presented by the
Engineering, UC Davis (cooling, storage)

• An overview of postharvest biology of horticultural ALSO OF INTEREST

Postharvest Technology
crops Research & Information Center
• Management of Fruit Ripening — May 22, 2006 at UC Davis
• Maturity and maturity indices, quality and safety factors • Methods of Measuring Fruit & Vegetable Quality: Color & University of California, Davis
• Harvesting systems, preparation for market, Texture—May 23-24, 2006 at UC Davis
packinghouse facilities and equipment, packaging, • Fresh-cut Products: Maintaining Quality & Safety Week 1: Lectures and Labs
containers, unitization, cull utilization Workshop — September 19-21, 2006 at UC Davis at the UC Davis campus in the Activities and Recreation
• Cooling prior to shipment: methods, evaluation of Center (ARC): Monday, 6/19/06 1:00 p.m. to
efficiency
For More Information Saturday, 6/24/06 12 p.m.
Technical Content Coordinators: Week 2: California Postharvest Tour
• Storage: methods, facilities, equipment, management
of environmental conditions including controlled including Sacramento, South Central Valley, Monterey
atmospheres Coast and San Francisco Bay Areas:
Monday, 6/26/06 7 a.m. to Friday, 6/30/06 3 p.m.
• Ethylene: treatments, exclusion and removal
• Transport: systems, loading patterns, environmental
control, use of modified atmospheres
Dr. Marita Cantwell Dr. Beth Mitcham Dr. Michael Reid UCDAVIS
• Sanitation and other procedures related to decay and micantwell@ucdavis.edu ejmitcham@ucdavis.edu msreid@ucdavis.edu
EXTENSION
insect control; food safety assurance
• Standardization and inspection, quality evaluation and Registration Coordinator:
control Postharvest Technology Research
• Energy use in postharvest technology procedures & Information Center
Department of Plant Sciences, MS2
• Harvesting and postharvest handling systems for
One Shields Avenue
various commodity groups
Davis, CA 95616
• Marketing fresh produce: socioeconomic and Phone: (530) 752-6941 Penny Stockdale
environmental considerations Fax: (530) 754-4326 pastockdale@ucdavis.edu
College of Agricultural &
The University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies,
Environmental Sciences
procedures or practices. The university is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.
ENROLLING IS EASY! DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS...
By Mail: Complete this form and send it with your check for ENROLLMENT FEE and DEADLINES Campus Bike Rental. The UC Davis campus is the largest
your 1-Week or 2-Week enrollment to: Postharvest Technol- The 1-Week enrollment fee of $1000 includes all classroom in the entire University of California system (5,300 acres).
ogy Research & Information Center, UC Davis, One Shields instruction, lab activities, course materials, morning and The Bike Barn (http://bikebarn.ucdavis.edu/) offers
Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. afternoon coffee breaks, Tuesday—Friday lunches, and a rental bicycles to help speed your navigation around
By Phone: Call (530) 752-6941. Please have your Visa, barbeque dinner on Monday evening. campus.
MasterCard, or American Express account number handy. The 2-Week enrollment fee of $1500 includes all classroom Internet Access. Postharvest Short Course participants
By Fax: Send this completed enrollment form, along with and field instruction, lab activities, course materials, will be able to utilize one of the campus housing
credit card information to: (530) 754-4326 morning and afternoon coffee breaks, Tuesday—Friday computer rooms from 7-9 p.m., June 19-23.
On-Line: Link to our secure on-line registration form from: lunches during the first week, one barbeque dinner, and
http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/announce/shortcourse.shtml Week 2 (California Postharvest Tour) Various Destinations
field tour transportation. Participants in the 2-week course are required to pay for
PLEASE ENROLL ME: We request your enrollment no later than May 31, 2006. their field trip lodging when they enroll in the class.
□ In the 1-Week (lecture only—June 19-24, 2006) Reservations are made on a first paid, first served basis. NOTE: Field tour lodging payments are NOT refundable
Postharvest Short Course—Cost $1000 US There is a limit of 60 for the 2-Week Short Course, and a after May 31, 2006. Please indicate your Single/Double
□ In the 2-Week (lecture and field tour—June 19-30, 2006) waiting list will be available for additional registrants. room accommodation preference on the Registration
Postharvest Short Course—Cost $1500 US + Lodging fees Form. This preference will remain the same for the entire
If your plans change: Refunds, less a $100 processing fee,
Field Tour.
REGISTRANT INFORMATION: will be granted if requested no later than 14 calendar days
before the start of the course. At that time, you can also Your field tour lodging fee (whether single or double) will
Name __________________________________________________
discuss sending a substitute. We reserve the right to include accommodations in the following destination
Job Title _______________________________________________ discontinue, postpone, or combine classes, and to change cities on the tour:
instructors. Every effort will be made to notify enrollees of June 26—Visalia, California
Company ______________________________________________ any changes or cancellations. June 27—Visalia, California
Mailing Address _________________________________________ June 28—Salinas, California
HOUSING AND MEALS June 29—San Francisco, California
City ________________________________ State _____________ Week 1 (Lectures + Labs) UC Davis Campus
Zip Code ______________ Country _________________________ Participants are responsible for their own housing AIRPORT INFORMATION. The closest airport to Davis is
(reservations and payment) Sacramento International (a 25 minute drive). San
Phone ______________________ Fax ______________________ during the first week of the Francisco and Oakland International airports are about a
Email __________________________________________________ course. Starting Sunday, June 1.5 hour drive. The Field Tour ends in Oakland, so if you
18, 2006, housing is available are enrolled in the 2-Week Postharvest Short Course you
□ I will need a campus parking permit for the Short Course
in campus student dormitories. will have the opportunity to be dropped off at the Oakland
□ Include me (contact information) in the Networking Roster The approximate costs for or San Francisco International Airports before the bus
□ I am interested in staying in the campus student dormitories campus lodging options are returns to UC Davis. Those who choose to fly via
during the first week, please send me a Reservation Form. June 19-23 (5 nights) for $357 Sacramento will be returned to Davis at the end of the
or June 18-25 (8 nights) for field tour.
□ I have enrolled in the 2-Week (June 19-30) Short Course, and
$499, and include breakfast
authorize the following for my field tour lodging accommodations:
and dinner each day, a single
□ Single $406 □ Double $219 occupancy room, and a shared
□ Male □ Female □ Smoking □ Non-smoking bathroom. Space is
Payment Information guaranteed to be available only
□ Enclosed is a check payable to “UC Regents” for Enrollment + until June 5, 2006, or on a
Lodging (if applicable) space-available basis after that
□ Please charge my credit card for Enrollment + Lodging date. Use the Registration
(if applicable): Form to request a copy of the
_______________________________ _____________ Campus Student Dormitory reservation form. The City of
Account Number Expiration Date Davis has a fine selection of lodging options available as
well. (See the Downtown Davis website: http://
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Verification number (last 5-Digit Zip Code for CC www.davisdowntown.com/directory/results?bizType%
3 digits on signature panel) Billing Address 3Alist=Hotels%2Lodging&submit=Search.) Students are
responsible for their own meals except those specifically
□ Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express noted as included with the registration fee.
Name on Card: Authorizing Signature:
_____________________ _________________________ We encourage you to make your lodging reservations early,
as summers are always a busy time in Davis.