POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY OF TEMPERATE FRUITS (HB 2018) Hardcover

This edited volume offers a comprehensive exploration of temperate fruits, with a special focus on postharvest physiology, storage methods, packaging innovations, and technologies aimed at preserving fruit quality. Each chapter centers on a specific fruit, addressing key topics such as quality maintenance, loss reduction, and recommended technologies to enhance marketability and consumer appeal. What sets this volume apart is its integrated approach to biodiversity, nutritional and health benefits, and advanced postharvest techniques that extend shelf life. Expert contributors delve into the biology and postharvest handling of a wide range of temperate fruits, including plum, cherry, peach, apricot, apple, pear, quince, loquat, kiwi, persimmon, and various berries. As research in this field continues to grow rapidly, this book captures recent developments and technological advancements designed to preserve fruit quality from harvest to consumption. It serves as a vital resource for researchers, postharvest technologists, food scientists, graduate students, and professionals engaged in the fruit and food industry.