ABSTRACT

This book covers the importance of post-harvest technology in horticultural crops, fruit growth, development and post harvest physiology, fruit maturity indices, harvesting of fruits and vegetables, initial handling of fruits and vegetable after harvesting, precooling of horticulture produce, transportation, etc..  It is a rich source of modern engineering technologies for income generating concept for agro based industries. The book is specially dedicated to the sub sector of the fruits and vegetables plants dealing with the fresh primary product from the product reception following the harvesting up-to the storage and before launches it to the market. This book will serves as a comprehensive guide for all the people who focuses on post harvest management skills.
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chapter 4|26 pages

Fruit Maturity Indices

chapter 5|28 pages

Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables

chapter 7|24 pages

Precooling of Horticulture Produce

chapter 10|59 pages

Packaging of Horticulture Produce

chapter 11|51 pages

Storage of Fruits and Vegetables

chapter 12|23 pages

Postharvest Disease and Insect Management

chapter 13|50 pages

Postharvest Care and Handling of Cut Flowers

chapter 14|43 pages

Postharvest Handling of Spices