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Downloading Or Purchasing Online At Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers from Australian Native Plants and Related Species 2nd edition postharvest manual postharvest Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers from Australian Native Plants and Related Species A Practical Manual Second edition by John Faragher, Bettina Gollnow and Daryl Joyce November 2010 RIRDC Publication No. 10/027 RIRDC Project No. PRJ-000331 Page i Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers © 2010 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. All rights reserved. ISBN 978-1-7454-000-9 ISSN 1440-6845 Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers from Australian Native Plants and Related Species: A Practical Manual (second edition) Publication No. 10/027 Project No. PRJ-000331 The information contained in this publication is intended for general use to assist public knowledge and discussion and to help improve the development of sustainable regions. You must not rely on any information contained in this publication without taking specialist advice relevant to your particular circumstances. While reasonable care has been taken in preparing this publication to ensure that the information is true and correct, the Commonwealth of Australia gives no assurance as to the accuracy of any information in this publication. The Commonwealth of Australia, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), the authors or contributors expressly disclaim, to the maximum extent permitted by law, all responsibility and liability to any person, arising directly or indirectly from any act or omission, or for any consequences of any such act or omission, made in reliance on the contents of this publication, whether or not caused by any negligence on the part of the Commonwealth of Australia, RIRDC, the authors or contributors. The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product name does not imply endorsement by RIRDC over any equivalent product from another manufacturer. Users are reminded of the need to follow safe work practice when applying any techniques described in this publication. This includes identifying, assessing and managing any occupational health and safety risks. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL Users of agricultural (or veterinary) chemical products must always read the label and any Permit, before using the product, and strictly comply with the directions on the label and the conditions of any Permit. Users are not absolved from compliance with the directions on the label or the conditions of the Permit by reason of any statement made or omitted to be made in this publication. Some of the chemical use patterns quoted in this publication are approved under Permits issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and in force at the time the publication was prepared. Persons wishing to use a chemical in a manner approved under Permit should obtain a copy of the relevant Permit from the APVMA and must read all the details, conditions and limitations relevant to that Permit, and must comply with the details, conditions and limitations prior to use. The Commonwealth of Australia does not necessarily endorse the views in this publication. This publication is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all other rights are reserved. However, wide dissemination is encouraged. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to the RIRDC Publications Manager on 02 6271 4165. Page ii Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers Researcher contact details Ms Bettina Gollnow Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute Industry & Investment NSW – Primary Industries Private Bag 4008 Narellan NSW 2567 Phone: 02 4640 6437 Fax: 02 4640 6300 Email: [email protected] In submitting this report, the researcher has agreed to RIRDC publishing this material in its edited form. RIRDC contact details Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Level 2, 15 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600 PO Box 4776 KINGSTON ACT 2604 Phone: 02 6271 4100 Fax: 02 6271 4199 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/ Electronically published by RIRDC in November 2010 Print-on-demand by Union Offset Printing, Canberra at www.rirdc.gov.au or phone 1300 634 313 Available at https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/items/10-027 Page iii Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers Foreword Correct postharvest treatment and handling is essential if flowers are to maintain quality during marketing and export. The aim of this project was to bring together advice that would provide growers, wholesalers, exporters and retailers with practical information about postharvest handling and treatment of fresh wildflowers. Australian native flowers and related species, mainly South African are the focus of the report. In this second edition we have added new information on flower crops and postharvest methods. Quality specifications for 32 major flowers, with photographs and recommendations for harvesting and postharvest handling, have been produced in a parallel publication, linked to the manual. The manual also includes fact sheets for 16 important flowers and advice on many others. This is a practical book, designed to help growers and all who handle these flowers to improve the quality of their flowers and the profitability of their business. The book was written with advice from growers, exporters, research, development and extension workers, and experts in workplace training. The project was funded from RIRDC Core Funds, which are provided by the Federal Government, supported by the former NSW Department of Primary Industries (now part of Industry & Investment NSW). Industry funding was generously contributed by East Coast Wildflowers and Crooby Cottage Wildflowers. Many members of the Australian wildflower industry—growers, wholesalers, exporters and researchers—have generously provided product samples for photography and shared their technical knowledge. The first edition of this book was co-funded by RIRDC, the Department of Primary Industries Victoria and industry. This publication, an addition to RIRDC’s diverse range of over 2000 research publications, forms part of our Wildflowers and Native Plants R&D program, which aims to aims to improve the profitability, productivity and sustainability of the Australian industry. Most of RIRDC’s publications are available for viewing, free downloading or purchasing online at www.rirdc.gov.au. Purchases can also be made by phoning 1300 634 313. Craig Burns Managing Director Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Page iv Postharvest Handling of Australian Flowers Acknowledgements Acknowledgements for the first edition The co-authors were Tony Slater and Virginia Williamson, of the Department of Primary Industries Victoria. The instructional design, editing and desktop publishing was undertaken by Julia Kearton, Debbie Cosgrave and Margaret Fraser, of Swinburne University of Technology. The project was funded by RIRDC, the Department of Primary Industries Victoria and the following industry sponsors: the Australian Flower Export Council of Australia, who also supplied many photos; Clearpac; Hortraco; and Amcor Fibre Packaging. The following people made valuable contributions: Jenny Beaumont, William and Sarah Bliss, Peter Brooks, Cynthia Carson, Paul Dalley, Kate Delaporte, Gordon Dick, Bettina Gollnow, Doug Hall, Gray Harrison, Christine Horsman, Rod Jones, Andrew Macnish, David Mathews, Jim Stranger, Geoff Sullivan, Kylie Treble, Dennis Tricks, Peter Williams and Ken Young.Cecile Ferguson, of RIRDC, helped with publishing. David Evans, of RIRDC, and Denise Millar, Bruce Tomkins and David Beardsell, of the Department of Primary Industries Victoria, provided advice and encouragement. Acknowledgements for this second edition Edited by Matthew Stevens, ScienceScape Editing, Sydney Cover design by Nicky Parker, Wild Poppy Design, NSW The project was funded by RIRDC, Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW and the following industry sponsors: East Coast Wildflowers and Crooby Cottage Wildflowers. The following people made valuable contributions: Lowan Turton (I&I NSW), for technical improvements to photographs, Mark Scott, Dr Ross Worrall and Dr Jenny Ekman (I&I NSW), Dr Brian Freeman (Chrysal), Craig Scott (East Coast Wildflowers), John Warner (Oasis Floral Products), Gail Barth, Dr Virginia Williamson, Dr Kevin Seaton and Aileen Reid (Department of Agriculture & Food WA). Julie Pont, of I&I NSW, and Cecile Ferguson, of RIRDC, helped with publishing. Alison Saunders and Roslyn Prinsley, of RIRDC, provided advice and encouragement. Acknowledgements for the specifications and product fact sheets Quality specifications for 32 Australian wildflowers have been produced as parallel publications. Senior and coordinating authors: Bettina Gollnow, Dr Ross Worrall and Lowan Turton of I&I NSW Edited by Matthew Stevens, ScienceScape Editing, Sydney Designer: Nicky Parker, Wild Poppy Design, NSW Technical reviewers: John Faragher and Daryl Joyce Craig Scott and the staff at East Coast Wildflowers are particularly thanked for their generous support throughout the project in providing important flower samples and information. The following growers and marketers are sincerely thanked for providing product samples and sharing their knowledge, and for welcoming the researchers into their plantations, packing sheds and market
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