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Los jefes del sector frutícola de Washington

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September 20, 2016

ethylene treated pears are shown inside a controlled atmosphere room at Blue Star Growers in Cashmere, Washington. Though the process is nothing new, industry officials still urge both shippers and retailers to condition pears so they are riper when a shopper picks one up. The device in the foreground emits the ethylene gas that permeates the vented boxes. (Ross Courtney/Good Fruit Grower)

Pear industry continues push for more pear conditioning

September 20, 2016

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