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Crop management and postharvest handling of horticultural products. II. Fruits and vegetables.

Author(s) : DRIS R., NISKANEN R., JAIN S. M.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

This volume of the book (see also Bulletin of the IIR, reference 2001-2975) examines on the influence of postharvest practices on the quality of horticultural commodities in order to enhance preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables (including root and tuber crops) grown under different climatic conditions, worldwide. It provides information relating to reduction of postharvest losses, postharvest technology, physiological changes, storage problems and processing aspects. Extract from the table of contents: the cool-chain: an integrated temperature management system for fresh produce; techniques of modified and controlled atmosphere storage for fresh fruits and vegetables; quality, handling and storage of white asparagus; food safety practices in vegetables; postharvest technology of onions; mechanics and texture of fruits and vegetables; modified and controlled atmospheres to reduce postharvest quality loss of fresh fruits and vegetables; physiology and postharvest quality of data palm fruit; citrus: postharvest cold chain; non-destructive harvest time decision of horticultural crops; development, physiology and postharvest technology of mango, longan, loquat and litchi; postharvest technology of root and tuber crops.

Details

  • Original title: Crop management and postharvest handling of horticultural products. II. Fruits and vegetables.
  • Record ID : 2005-1044
  • Languages: English
  • Publication: NBN Plymbridge, Book Network int. - United kingdom/United kingdom/United states/United states
  • Publication date: 2003
  • ISBN: 1578082161
  • Source: Source: vol. II; 422 p. (16 x 24.5); fig.; phot.; tabl.; ref.; index; GBP 64.68.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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