Traitement post-récolte : une introduction à la physiologie et au traitement des fruits, des légumes et des plantes ornementales.

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

Auteurs : WILLS R., MCGLASSON B., GRAHAM D., et al.

Type de monographie : Ouvrage

Résumé

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.

Détails

Titre original : Postharvest: an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals.
Identifiant de la fiche : 2009-1388
Langues : Anglais
Édition : Cabi - Royaume-uni/Royaume-uni
Date d'édition : 04/2007
ISBN : 9781845932275
Source : Source : ed. 5; 252 p. (16.5 x 24); fig.; phot.; tabl.; ref.; index; GBP 29.50.
Document disponible en consultation à la bibliothèque du siège de l'IIF uniquement.

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