CROP POST-HARVEST - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY V 1 - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE Hardcover

Crop Post-Harvest: Science and Technology, Volume 1: Principles and Practice (2002), edited by Peter Golob, Graham Farrell, and John E. Orchard, is a foundational resource that addresses the multifaceted challenges of post-harvest handling of agricultural products. This comprehensive volume is the first in a three-part series and provides an in-depth exploration of the physical, biological, and technological factors influencing the quality and safety of harvested crops. The book covers topics such as post-harvest systems in agriculture, the biology of plant commodities, physical and biological factors affecting post-harvest quality, and the technology and management of storage. It also discusses pest management, food processing, preservation, and the integration of research into practical applications. Compiled by experts from the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich, UK, this work aims to improve food security, safety, and quality through a global perspective on post-harvest science and technology. Volume 1 serves as an essential reference for professionals involved in the harvesting, shipping, storage, and processing of crops, including agricultural scientists, food technologists, microbiologists, and plant pathologists