Postharvest Grain Loss Assessment Methods
Postharvest Grain Loss Assessment Methods

Author: Kenton L. Harris

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13:

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Terms of reference; Social and cultural guidelines; Representative sampling, interpretation of results, accuracy and reliability; Loss measurements as related to situations where they occur; Standard measurement techniques; Operations standardization and control; Application and interpretation of results.

Postharvest Handling
Postharvest Handling

Author: Nigel H. Banks

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-02-21

Total Pages: 637

ISBN-13: 0080920780

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Consideration 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

Crop Loss Assessment in Rice
Crop Loss Assessment in Rice

Author:

Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9712200019

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Crop loss assessment: background, rationale, and concepts; Component technology for crop loss assessment; Applications of pest and loss assessment technology to pest management.

Grain Storage Techniques
Grain Storage Techniques

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9789251034569

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Deals with the main aspects of preservation of grains after harvest in tropical and subtropical regions. Presents the entire range of technologies currently available, from the farm granary to large-scale storage facilities. Special emphasis has been placed on quality control as it is becoming more and more important in view of the marketable surplus. Aimed at private and public sector storage operators, extension workers, students and researchers.