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Food scarcity and insecurity is an alarming issue throughout the
world. Postharvest loss due to both mechanical damage and microbial
spoilage significantly influences the shelf life and hence the
availability of agricultural produce. Once initiated, the microbial
spoilage can make bulk quantity of a given agricultural product
unacceptable for human consumption, and several methods have
already been used to try to manage this. Considering the limited
success of the available methods, there is increasing interest in
exploring nanotechnological methods. These methods are being
considered for both the development of various platforms for
antimicrobial/barrier packaging applications that minimize the
contact of agricultural produce with the external environment, and
also for design sensors to ensure food safety and quality. The
impact of various nano-systems developed through material
engineering on the shelf-life enhancement and storage of fresh
horticultural produce will have revolutionary effects on
post-harvest management in the coming years. Hence, Postharvest
Nanotechnology for Fresh Horticultural Produce has been edited to
advance understanding of material development, intelligent
selection of nanomaterials to ensure the nontoxic nature, and
future perspectives of nanotechnology on postharvest produce. This
includes various types of nanoparticles exploited for the
postharvest management, their mechanism of action, varied
applications and material engineering, along with natural products
including essential oils and plant bioactives, modelling of various
tailor-made materials to meet the required properties of the packed
food, advancements in the nanotechnological applications for the
minimally processed food, and the toxicity concerns. Key Features:
· Describes advances in nanotechnology for postharvest management
· Includes extensive details on the applications of material
engineering for post-harvest applications using nanotechnology and
future aspects · Provides extensive data on the types of
nanomaterials used and the fabrication methods employed for the
design of tailor-made products for the post-harvest management This
book reviews the current scientific advancements and future
prospects of the nanotechnological interventions in meeting the
quality and quantity standards of the horticultural produce and
minimally processed food and will be a valuable reference for
beginners, researchers, subject experts, and industrialists.
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