TY - BOOK AU - Wills,R.B.H. TI - Postharvest: an introduction to the physiology & handling of fruit, vegetables & ornamentals SN - 9781845932275 AV - SB360 .P66 2007 U1 - 635.1 22 PY - 2007/// CY - Sydney, Australia, Cambridge, MA PB - UNSW Press, CABI North American Office KW - Fruit KW - Postharvest physiology KW - Vegetables KW - Plants, Ornamental KW - Postharvest technology KW - postharvest technology KW - agrovoc KW - vegetables KW - fruits KW - ornamental plants KW - fast KW - Zierpflanzen KW - gnd KW - Nachernteverfahren KW - Nacherntephysiologie KW - Gem�use KW - Obst KW - swd KW - plantaardige producten KW - plant products KW - behandeling KW - treatment KW - groenten KW - opslag KW - storage KW - fruitgewassen KW - fruit crops KW - plantenfysiologie KW - plant physiology KW - Postharvest Treatment KW - Behandeling na de oogst KW - Internet resource N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-214) and 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 N2 - 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 UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0802/2007280329.html UR - http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=016278032&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA ER -