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Strategies for the control of postharvest diseases of vegetables.

Author(s) : BURCHILL R. T.

Type of article: Article

Summary

During the growing season, a large and varied population of microorganisms responsible for postharvest wastage collects on the surfaces of vegetables. The efforts of the grower to produce high-quality crops may therefore be jeopardized by deterioration in storage before marketing. Optimal storage conditions have been identified and contribute greatly to minimizing postharvest losses; nevertheless, losses continue to occur. Various control strategies designed to prevent such losses are described.

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  • Original title: Strategies for the control of postharvest diseases of vegetables.
  • Record ID : 1993-2037
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest News Inf. - vol. 3 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1992/08
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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