Crop Post-Harvest - Science and Technology - Perishables (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

International trade in high value perishables has grown enormously in the past few decades. In the developed world consumers now expect to be able to eat perishable produce from all parts of the world, and in most cases throughout the year. Perishable plant products are, however, susceptible to physical damage and often have a potential storage life of only a few days. Given their key importance in the world economy, Crop Post-Harvest Science and Technology: Perishables devotes itself to perishable produce, providing current and comprehensive knowledge on all the key factors affecting post-harvest quality of fruits and vegetables. This volume focuses explicitly on the effects and causes of deterioration, as well as the many techniques and practices implemented to maintain quality though correct handling and storage. As highlighted throughout, regular losses caused by post-harvest spoilage of perishable products can be as much as 50%. A complete understanding, as provided by this excellent volume, is therefore vital in helping to reduce these losses by a significant percentage. Compiled by members of the world-renowned Natural Resources Institute at the United Kingdom's University of Greenwich, with contributions from experts around the world, this volume is an essential reference for all those working in the area. Researchers and upper-level students in food science, food technology, post-harvest science and technology, crop protection, applied biology and plant and agricultural sciences will benefit from this landmark publication. Libraries in all research establishments and universities where these subjects are studied and taught should ensure that they have several copies for their shelves.

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	D. Rees
Dimensions:	235 x 190 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	464
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-632-05725-2
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > General
LSN:	0-632-05725-4
Barcode:	9780632057252

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