Novel Postharvest Treatments of Fresh Produce Contributor(s): Pareek, Sunil (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1498729916 ISBN-13: 9781498729918 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - General - Gardening |
Dewey: 635 |
LCCN: 2017019554 |
Series: Innovations in Postharvest Technology |
Physical Information: 1.7" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (3.15 lbs) 702 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables has increased dramatically in the last several decades. This increased consumption has put a greater burden on the fresh produce industry to provide fresher product quality, combined with a high level of food safety. Therefore, postharvest handling, storage and shipment of horticultural crops, including fruit and vegetable products has increased in importance. Novel Postharvest Treatments of Fresh Produce focuses mainly on the application of novel treatments for fruits and vegetables shipping and handling life. A greater emphasis is placed on effects of postharvest treatments on senescence and ripening, bioactive molecule contents and food safety. The work presented within this book explores a wide range of topics pertaining to novel postharvest treatments for fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables including applications of various active agents, green postharvest treatments, physical treatments and combinations of the aforementioned. |