Postharvest : an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals
Wills, R.B.H. :
Postharvest : an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals - 5th Edition. - Sydney, Australia : UNSW Press ; Cambridge, MA : CABI North American Office, 2007. - x, 227 p. : illustrations (some color) ;
Included Index
Introduction --
Structure and composition --
Physiology and biochemistry --
Effects of temperature --
Water loss and humidity --
Storage atmosphere --
Technology of storage --
Physiological disorders --
Pathology --
Evaluation and management of quality --
Preparation for market --
Packaging --
Commodity storage recommendations --
Glossary of botanical names --
Further reading --
Index.
Effective postharvest handling is critical in maintaining the quality and freshness of crops from the time when they are harvested to when they are sold to the consumer. Presented in a new larger format with an expanded color section, this broad-based introductory level textbook covers the key concepts and practical technologies to slow the inevitable deterioration of harvested produce, including handling, packaging, transport, temperature management and the control of pests and diseases. The 5th edition is updated with current industry developments and practices.
9781845932275 1845932277 9780868409801 0868409804
Fruit -- Postharvest physiology.
Vegetables -- Postharvest physiology.
Plants, Ornamental -- Postharvest physiology.
Fruit -- Postharvest technology.
Vegetables -- Postharvest technology.
Plants, Ornamental -- Postharvest technology.
Postharvest technology.
Vegetables. fruits.
634.046 / POS
Postharvest : an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals - 5th Edition. - Sydney, Australia : UNSW Press ; Cambridge, MA : CABI North American Office, 2007. - x, 227 p. : illustrations (some color) ;
Included Index
Introduction --
Structure and composition --
Physiology and biochemistry --
Effects of temperature --
Water loss and humidity --
Storage atmosphere --
Technology of storage --
Physiological disorders --
Pathology --
Evaluation and management of quality --
Preparation for market --
Packaging --
Commodity storage recommendations --
Glossary of botanical names --
Further reading --
Index.
Effective postharvest handling is critical in maintaining the quality and freshness of crops from the time when they are harvested to when they are sold to the consumer. Presented in a new larger format with an expanded color section, this broad-based introductory level textbook covers the key concepts and practical technologies to slow the inevitable deterioration of harvested produce, including handling, packaging, transport, temperature management and the control of pests and diseases. The 5th edition is updated with current industry developments and practices.
9781845932275 1845932277 9780868409801 0868409804
Fruit -- Postharvest physiology.
Vegetables -- Postharvest physiology.
Plants, Ornamental -- Postharvest physiology.
Fruit -- Postharvest technology.
Vegetables -- Postharvest technology.
Plants, Ornamental -- Postharvest technology.
Postharvest technology.
Vegetables. fruits.
634.046 / POS