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Postharvest: an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals.

Author(s) : WILLS R., MCGLASSON B., GRAHAM D., et al.

Type of monograph: Book

Summary

This edition of the textbook covers the key concepts and practical technologies to slow the inevitable deterioration of harvested produce, including controlled and modified atmosphere storage, storage technology, controlled ripening, commodity storage recommendations, handling, packaging, transport, temperature management, physiology and the control of pests and diseases. It has been updated with current industry developments and practices, including: a review of ethylene synthesis with mention of genetic control; trucking practices updated; a review of pathology technologies for current relevance to industry: greater emphasis is given to non-chemical methods such as heat treatments, UV radiation and elicitors for wastage control; a new section on organic produce.

Details

  • Original title: Postharvest: an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals.
  • Record ID : 2009-1388
  • Languages: English
  • Publication: CABI - United kingdom/United kingdom
  • Publication date: 2007/04
  • ISBN: 9781845932275
  • Source: Source: ed. 5; 252 p. (16.5 x 24); fig.; phot.; tabl.; ref.; index; GBP 29.50.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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