Transportation of Citrus Fruit From Porto Rico (Classic Reprint)

This book details the first four experimental voyages of a steamship fitted with refrigerated compartments for transporting citrus fruit between the US and Puerto Rico. The refrigeration system and techniques used, such as stowage methods and dunnage, were tested to determine their effectiveness in maintaining lower fruit temperatures during transit. The data collected provided valuable insights into the use of refrigeration to prevent decay and maintain the quality of citrus fruit during long-distance shipping. The experiments demonstrated the effectiveness of refrigeration in reducing fruit decay and extending the shelf life of citrus fruits during transport, which had significant implications for the citrus industry and the broader agricultural sector.