Updates the introductory textbook on the principles and practice of the postharvest handling and storage of fresh fruit and vegetables. For technical college and university courses, workers in related industries, and interested consumers. Written in Australia, but about products grown worldwide. Ann

Postharvest: An introduction to the physiology and handling of fruits and vegetables

Science & Math

Wills, Ron

Biological Sciences

Springer

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.

Postharvest: An Introduction to the Physiology and Handling of Fruit, Vegetables and Ornamentals

McGlasson, Barry

Graham, Doug

Joyce, Daryl

Oxford University Press

Postharvest

NewSouth Publishing

Completely updated, this broad-based introductory level textbook covers the key concepts and practical technologies to slow the deterioration of harvested produce, including handling, packaging, transport, temperature management and the control of pests and diseases. The book retains the high quality color section and the content has been revised to reflect up-to-date information on the key issues of effective postharvest handling. New to the sixth edition: - Discussion of issues important to consumers and the impact of trends in convenience marketing on the quality of fresh-cut produce - Coverage of sustainability in terms of both energy used by technologies and non-synthetic disease and pest control systems - Greater consideration given to pre-harvest factors that influence quality - Additional information about the health benefits of plant antioxidant properties and a discussion of "superfoods." This new edition is an invaluable resource for students of horticulture, plant physiology and food science, and industry personnel involved with the transportation, warehousing, marketing and retailing of fresh produce.

Postharvest: An Introduction to the Physiology and Handling of Fruit and Vegetables

Business & Money

Golding, John

Industries

CABI

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