Most Useful Internet Sites for Postharvest Information

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1 - University of California Postharvest Research and Information Center. - A draft version of the forthcoming revision to USDA Agricultural Handbook 66 (Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables and Florist and Nursery Stocks). - Postharvest information site of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. - Global postharvest research & development - World Vegetable Center - University of California Kearney Agricultural Center (emphasis on stone fruits, kiwifruits, and grapes). - Production and Handling of Avocado Information. - University of Florida Postharvest Group.

2 - University of Florida Citrus Resources Website California Citrus Research Board supported research reports. - Washington State University postharvest information (emphasis on apple, pear, and cherry). - North Carolina State University postharvest information. - University of Missouri, Global Agribusiness Program,. - Reducing postharvest loss in corn, wheat and oilseeds. - A summary of published information about effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on fruits, vegetables, and ornamental products. - A comprehensive information resource about postharvest handling of floral crops. - Sydney Postharvest Laboratory information.

3 Postharvest Information and - International Directory of Postharvest Suppliers. - FAO-WHO Food Standards. - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service information on quality standards, transportation, and marketing. - European Standards for Fruit and Vegetables. - Brochures of the OECD International Fruit and Vegetable Standards. - Labels and material safety datasheets for pesticides. - International Maximum Residue Limit Database (Pesticide residue information). - Pesticide Residues in Food. - FAO-WHO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications.

4 - National organic program standards. - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant - Methyl bromide phase out information. - Methyl bromide alternatives outreach information. - Gateway to U.S. government information on human nutrition and nutritive value of foods. - USDA interactive website about application of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines to individual consumers. - Composition of foods. - Produce for Better Health Foundation s promotion of produce consumption. - U.S. government (CDC, DHHS, NCI) site for promotion of produce consumption.

5 - U.S. government (CDC, DHHS, NCI) site for promotion of produce consumption. - Partnership for Food Safety Education - Gateway to U.S. government information on food safety. - U.S. Food and Drug Administration s Guidance Documents on Food Safety University of California s food safety information. - University of California s Good Agricultural Practices. - Center for Produce Safety, University of California at Davis. - Western Institute for Food Safety and Security (WIFSS). - Food security guidance documents. - GLOBALGAP is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe. Current information about the produce traceability initiative.