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Postharvest : an introduction to the physiology & handling of fruit, vegetables & ornamentals / R.B.H. Wills [and others].

Contributor(s): Wills, R. B. HMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Sydney, Australia : Cambridge, MA : UNSW Press ; CABI North American Office, 2007Edition: 5th edDescription: x, 227 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmISBN: 9781845932275; 1845932277; 9780868409801; 0868409804Subject(s): Fruit -- Postharvest physiology | Vegetables -- Postharvest physiology | Plants, Ornamental -- Postharvest physiology | Fruit -- Postharvest technology | Vegetables -- Postharvest technology | Plants, Ornamental -- Postharvest technology | postharvest technology | vegetables | fruits | ornamental plants | Fruit -- Postharvest physiology | Fruit -- Postharvest technology | Vegetables -- Postharvest physiology | Vegetables -- Postharvest technology | Zierpflanzen | Nachernteverfahren | Nacherntephysiologie | Gem�use | Obst | Obst | plantaardige producten | plant products | behandeling | treatment | groenten | vegetables | opslag | storage | fruitgewassen | fruit crops | plantenfysiologie | plant physiology | Postharvest Treatment | Behandeling na de oogstGenre/Form: Internet resource.Additional physical formats: Online version:: Postharvest.DDC classification: 635.1 LOC classification: SB360 | .P66 2007Online resources: Table of contents | Table of contents
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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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.

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.

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