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