Postharvest Technology and Commodity Marketing
Author: R. S. B. Ferris
Publisher: IITA
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 9781311118
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Postharvest Technology of Perishable Horticultural Commodities
Author: Elhadi M. Yahia
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2019-07-16
Total Pages: 752
ISBN-13: 0128132779
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPostharvest Technology of Perishable Horticultural Commodities describes all the postharvest techniques and technologies available to handle perishable horticultural food commodities. It includes basic concepts and important new advances in the subject. Adopting a thematic style, chapters are organized by type of treatment, with sections devoted to postharvest risk factors and their amelioration. Written by experts from around the world, the book provides core insights into identifying and utilizing appropriate postharvest options for maximum results. - Presents the most recent developments in processing technologies in a single volume - Includes a wide range of perishable products, thus allowing for translational insight - Appropriate for students and professionals - Written by experts as a reference resource
Postharvest Handling
Author: Nigel H. Banks
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2009-02-21
Total Pages: 637
ISBN-13: 0080920780
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConsideration of the interactions between decisions made at one point in the supply chain and its effects on the subsequent stages is the core concept of a systems approach. Postharvest Handling is unique in its application of this systems approach to the handling of fruits and vegetables, exploring multiple aspects of this important process through chapters written by experts from a variety of backgrounds.Newly updated and revised, this second edition includes coverage of the logistics of fresh produce from multiple perspectives, postharvest handing under varying weather conditions, quality control, changes in consumer eating habits and other factors key to successful postharvest handling.The ideal book for understanding the economic as well as physical impacts of postharvest handling decisions.Key Features:*Features contributions from leading experts providing a variety of perspectives*Updated with 12 new chapters*Focuses on application-based information for practical implementation*System approach is unique in the handling of fruits and vegetables
Postharvest Quality Assurance of Fruits
Author: Mohammad Shamsher Ahmad
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2015-10-19
Total Pages: 279
ISBN-13: 3319211978
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents a comprehensive study of the handling of fresh fruits in the developing world from harvesting to the shelf. With annual losses ranging from 30-40% due to lack of knowledge on proper handling practices and value addition, this book's information on postharvest handling and quality testing is crucial for reducing these losses and improving the quality and safety of fresh fruits in these areas. With its added focus on marketing and organized retail aspects, Postharvest Quality Assurance of Fruits: Practical Approaches for Developing Countries covers the entire range of fruit handling, from transportation and packaging to quality assessment and commercial preparation. In presenting a fully comprehensive outline of the factors affecting postharvest quality and marketability of fruits, this work lays the foundation for understanding the proper storage, transportation and packaging methods to prevent losses and increase quality. With its study of prevailing marketing systems, supply chains and retail methods, the book presents the complete picture for the postharvest handling of fruits in the developing world.
A Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology for Problem and Project Identification
Author: Jerry La Gra
Publisher: IICA Biblioteca Venezuela
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 230
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAgricultural Postharvest Technology and Marketing Economics Research
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Published: 1983
Total Pages: 132
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPostharvest Technology Of Horticultural Crops
Author: K P Sudheer
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
Published: 2020-09-26
Total Pages: 17
ISBN-13: 9390175259
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book post harvest technology assumes great attention during recent years since preservation of agricultural produce is a basic necessity to sustain agricultural production. It helps to add value of produce, thus having great scope for employment generation at the production catchments. In this book, the authors have attempted to consolidate different methods of post harvest technology of fruits and vegetables focusing on recent advances. This book will benefit both practicing food technologist/post harvest technologist who are searching for answers to critical technical questions of post harvest technology. Further, it will be useful to agricultural engineers, food processors, food scientist, researchers and progressive farmers and tom those who are working in relevant fields. it is intended to fill a gap in presently available post harvest technology literature
Postharvest Physiology and Biochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables
Author: Elhadi M. Yahia
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Published: 2018-10-31
Total Pages: 494
ISBN-13: 0128132795
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPostharvest Physiology and Biochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables presents an updated, interrelated and sequenced view of the contribution of fruits and vegetables on human health, their aspects of plant metabolism, physical and chemical/compositional changes during the entire fruit development lifecycle, the physiological disorders and biochemical effects of modified/controlled atmospheres, and the biotechnology of horticultural crops. The book is written specifically for those interested in preharvest and postharvest crop science and the impact of physiological and biochemical changes on their roles as functional foods. - Deals with the developmental aspects of the lifecycle in whole fruits - Describes issues, such as the morphology and anatomy of fruits, beginning with the structural organization of the whole plant and explaining the fruit structure and its botanical classification - Addresses biotechnological concepts that control firmness, quality and the nutritional value of fruits
Fruit and Vegetables
Author: Anthony Keith Thompson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2008-04-15
Total Pages: 489
ISBN-13: 1405147806
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe second edition of this very well-received book, which in itsfirst edition was entitled Postharvest Technology of Fruits andVegetables, has been welcomed by the community of postharvestphysiologists and technologists who found the first edition of suchgreat use. The book covers, in comprehensive detail, postharvestphysiology as it applies to postharvest quality, technologyrelating to maturity determination, harvesting, packaging,postharvest treatments, controlled atmosphere storage, ripening andtransportation on a very wide international range of fruits andvegetables. The new edition of this definitive work, which contains manyfull colour photographs, provides key practical andcommercially-oriented information of great use in helping to ensurethat fruit and vegetables reach the retailer in optimum condition,with the minimum of loss and spoilage. Fruits and vegetables, 2nd edition is essential readingforfruit and vegetable technologists, food scientists and foodtechnologists, agricultural scientists, commercial growers,shippers and warehousing operatives and personnel within packagingcompanies. Researchers and upper level students in food science,food technology, plant and agricultural sciences will find a greatdeal of use within this landmark book. All libraries in researchestablishments and universities where these subjects are studiedand taught should have copies readily available for users. A. K. Thompson was formerly Professor and head of PostharvestTechnology, Silsoe College, UK.
The Role of Post-harvest Management in Assuring the Quality and Safety of Horticultural Produce
Author: Adel A. Kader
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 9789251051375
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBasic approaches to maintaining the safety and quality of horticultural produce are the same, regardless of the market to which this produce is targeted. This bulletin reviews the factors which contribute to quality and safety deterioration of horticultural produce, and describes approaches to assuring the maintenance of quality and safety throughout the post-harvest chain. Specific examples are given to illustrate the economic implications of investing in and applying proper post-harvest technologies. Criteria for the assessment of post-harvest needs, the selection of post-harvest technologies appropriate to the situation and context, and for extending appropriate levels of post-harvest information are also discussed.
