Postharvest Extension Specialists & Faculty

The University of California Cooperative Extension Specialists affiliated with the Postharvest Technology Center reflect exceptional depth and expertise in a wide spectrum of postharvest topics.

Postharvest Specialists

Center Director: Elizabeth J. Mitcham Understanding and controlling physiological disorders, fruit ripening and its regulation, maintaining fruit quality, and insect control in harvested crops
Associate Director: Crisosto, Carlos Postharvest handling of fresh fruit, with a focus on stone fruit
Arpaia, Mary Lu Handling of citrus, avocado, and other subtropical fruits
Barrett, Diane Effects of processing on the color, texture, flavor and nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables
Bruhn, Christine Consumer attitudes and perceptions of food quality, safety and wholesomeness
Cantwell, Marita Postharvest quality and handling of fresh market vegetables, including speciality and fresh-cut vegetables.
Cook, Roberta Fresh produce marketing, food distribution, international trade and competitiveness of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Harris, Linda J. Microbial food safety and applied biology, with an emphasis on safety issues of fresh-cut and processed fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts.
Suslow, Trevor Quality and microbial safety of edible horticultural products, from preharvest to distribution

Emeritus Postharvest Specialists

Reid, Michael S. Studies of biochemistry and molecular biology of senescence, application of new methods in postharvest technology of ornamental plants, particularly cut flowers and potted plants
Thompson, James F. Improving the design and operation of cooling systems, transportation equipment, fumigation and cold storage facilities, drying systems, and energy use issues

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