By Renae Moran, Tree Fruit Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension For information about UMaine Extension programs and resources, visit extension.umaine.edu.Find more of our publications and books at extension.umaine.edu/publications/. Table of Contents: Harvest Date Affects Storability The Role of Ethylene in Fruit Ripening Maturity Indicators Harvesting Procedures Cold Storage Conditions Storage Disorders Postharvest Materials that