Carlos H. Crisosto
 Cooperative Extension Specialist (60%)
 Pomologist (40%)
Ph.D., Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR, 1988

Phone (559) 646-6596     FAX (559) 646-6593
E-mail: carlos@uckac.edu

Department of Plant Sciences,
University of California, Davis

Area of Specialty: Postharvest Physiology

Fresh Fruit Postharvest Information (Research Program Website)

Research Statement
My extension and research activities encompass postharvest studies of the following crops: apricot, nectarine, peach, plum, kiwifruit, pomegranate, cherry, apple, Asian pear, persimmon, fresh fig, and table grape.

The goal of my research program is to develop a better understanding of the orchard factors and postharvest factors that control fruit flavor and shelf life and to develop technology to overcome fruit industry problems. 

My ongoing research activities include:

bulletUnderstanding the role of orchard factors that control fruit quality (flavor).
bulletUnderstanding the role of environmental conditions during storage/transportation.
bulletDeveloping systems to produce and deliver tasty fruit to consumers.
bulletUnderstanding consumer preferences based on fresh fruit sensory attributes.
bulletUnderstanding genetic control of fruit physiological disorders.
bullet Exploring non-destructive techniques to determine maturity and to measure fruit quality.

Selected Publications

Peace, C.P., C.H. Crisosto, and T.M. Gradziel.  2005.  Endopolygalacturonase:  a candidate gene for Freestone and Melting flesh in peach.  Molecular Breeding 16:21-31.

Lurie, S. and C.H. Crisosto.  2005.  Chilling injury in peach and nectarine.  Postharvest Biology and Technology 37:195-208.

Vial, P.M., C.H. Crisosto, and G.M. Crisosto.  2005.  Early harvest delays berry skin browning of ‘Princess’ table grapes.  California Agriculture 59(2):103-108.

Crisosto, Carlos H., David Garner, Harry L. Andris, and Kevin R. Day.  2004.  Controlled delayed cooling extends peach market life.  HortTechnology 14(1):99-104.

Crisosto, C.H., D. Garner, G.M. Crisosto, and E. Bowerman.  2004.  Increasing ‘Blackamber’ plum (Prunus salicina Lindell) consumer acceptance.  Postharvest Biology and Technology 34:237-244.

Brummell, D.A., V.D. Cin, C.H. Crisosto, and J.M. Labavitch.  2004.  Cell wall metabolism during maturation, ripening, and senescence of peach fruit.  Journal of Experimental Botany 55(405)2029-2039

Palou, L., J.L. Smilanick, C.H. Crisosto, M. Mansour, and P. Plaza.  2003.  Ozone gas penetration and control of the sporulation of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum within commercial packages of oranges during cold storage.  Crop Protection 22:1131-1134.

Editor, Central Valley Postharvest Newsletter.