POSTHARVEST PATHOLOGY OF FRESH HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE (HB 2020) Hardcover

Maintaining the freshness and nutritional value of harvested fruits and vegetables is crucial for their successful distribution. A significant challenge in marketing these products is postharvest decay, primarily caused by fungal pathogens. Postharvest Pathology of Fresh Horticultural Produce offers a comprehensive collection of information on the biology and control of these postharvest diseases across a wide range of fresh produce, drawing upon relevant research from all time periods. Leading experts familiar with globally popular fruits and vegetables and their associated diseases review the causes and symptoms of postharvest diseases, along with the biology of the responsible pathogens. The book details critical aspects such as infection processes and disease spread, methods to reduce postharvest losses (including traditional fungicides and alternative control strategies), proper harvesting and handling techniques, and other relevant factors for important temperate, subtropical, and tropical fruits, as well as fruit-like and leafy vegetables.