POSTHARVEST HANDLING AND DISEASES OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE (HB 2021) Hardcover

Postharvest Handling and Diseases of Horticultural Produce provides a comprehensive overview of postharvest techniques, including handling, pre-cooling, treatments, edible coatings, and storage methods for perishable horticultural commodities. Covering key areas such as horticulture, agricultural process engineering, postharvest technology, plant pathology, and microbiology, the book examines postharvest diseases affecting major fruits and vegetables, along with their causal agents. It explores integrated strategies for managing postharvest diseases by inhibiting pathogen growth, enhancing host resistance, and optimizing environmental conditions. Biotechnological approaches are also discussed as part of these management strategies. Organized thematically, the chapters focus on different types of postharvest treatments, risk factors, and strategies to mitigate losses. Written by experts in plant pathology, horticulture, and food science, this resource offers essential insights into minimizing postharvest losses and maximizing benefits for end-users.