A Handbook On Post Harvest Management Of Fruits And Vegetables

"A Handbook on Post Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables" deals with the scientific approach to post harvest management of fresh fruits and vegetables with the intention to minimize the post harvest losses. It is a compilation of informations on various aspects of post harvest technology in to a simple handbook. Separate chapters on the importance of harvesting indices of various fruits and vegetables, methods of harvesting, importance of washing and various techniques and types of machines used for washing are coverd in the earlier chapters with tables and pictures. Importance of packing fresh fruits and vegetables, its comparative merits and demerits of each material, pre-treatments of fruits and vegetables, different storage techniques and hazards during transportation are covered in the later chapters. This is a brief and valid handbook highly suitable for the students and research workers in the field of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food Science and Technology who are doing post harvest aspect of fruit and vegetables and also those who are engaged in fresh fruits and vegetable handling, packaging and marketing.

The Handbook of Postharvest Technology presents methods in the manufacture and supply of grains, fruits, vegetables, and spices. It details the physiology, structure, composition, and characteristics of grains and crops. The text covers postharvest technology through processing, handling, drying and milling to storage, packaging, and distribution. Additionally, it examines cooling and preservation techniques used to maintain the quality and the decrease spoilage and withering of agricultural products.

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

The present book has been written in two parts. First part covers all the practices for post harvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables while the second part covers processing of fruits and vegetables. It is hoped that the information provided in this book would sere as knowledge pool and help researchers, growers, processors, entrepreneurs, students of horticulture and food technology disciplines and all those involved in research and development in post-harvest management and value addition of fruits and vegetables.

On post harvest management technologies with special reference to India.

This book covers various method of extending the postharvest life of fruits and vegetables viz, storage, packaging, canning, chemical & low temperatures preservation, irradiation, fermentation & waste management.

Incorporating new research on the postharvest physiology of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals, this textbook discusses a broad range of methods for preserving fresh produce from harvest to final purchase by the consumer. The new edition includes important advances in postharvest biology and changes in industry practices. It has been expanded to include ornamental produce and now places greater emphasis on handling and distribution issues relevant to developing countries. It includes eight pages of color photos and numerous new illustrations.

The present book has been writte in two parts. Part-I covers all the practices for post-harvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables while Part-II covers processing of fruits and vegetables. It is hoped that the information provided in this book would serve as knowledge pool and help researchers, growers, processors, entrepreneurs, students of horticulture and food technology disciplines and all those involved in research and development in post-harvest management and value addition of fruits and vegetables.