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Post Harvest and Safety

The core work of this Centre concerns organic processing, transportation, storage, spoilage and waste, and safety of organic products after harvest.

Microbial ecology related to organic practices will be undertaken as will the identification and development of appropriate processing materials and inputs. Post-harvest storage and preservation of products and pest and disease control within those systems will be investigated.

Major routes for adventitious presence of contaminants in organic foods will be explored and tools to detect the presence, identify the source, and prevent contamination will be developed. Quantitative and qualitative risk assessments for the safety of organically produced foods will be undertaken and models and decision tools for precautionary decision-making will be developed.

The proposed Key Topics are: Pest and Disease Management & Fibres.

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The eleven ORCA Centres will cover 22 topics related to organic agriculture.