Postharvest Biology And Technology Of Horticultural Crops (Hb 2015) Hardcover

The main goal of crop production is to provide consumers with high-quality produce at reasonable prices. However, fresh produce is highly perishable, leading to significant postharvest losses in many regions due to current management practices. Recently, notable progress has been made to reduce these losses, thereby enhancing food security and safety. This progress includes advancements in breeding horticultural crops for improved quality, research in postharvest physiology, pathology, and entomology, and improved management strategies for fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Additionally, innovations in non-destructive quality assessment, minimal processing techniques, and modern packaging and storage technologies have helped maintain the freshness of produce. The newly released book, Postharvest Biology and Technology of Horticultural Crops: Principles and Practices for Quality Maintenance, offers a thorough overview of these developments. It serves as an essential resource for the fresh produce industry, highlighting state-of-the-art methods to extend shelf life while preserving safety, nutrition, and sensory quality.