ABSTRACT
It is estimated that only 5% of research has focused on postharvesting. Therefore, intense research has significantly improved reducing the postharvest losses of horticultural commodities (e.g., fruits, vegetables). Although some countries are involved in researching postharvest biology and technology of horticultural commodities, the research in postharvest storage in developing countries is limited. The decay of fruits and vegetables may cause a huge economic crisis for farmers. Reducing postharvest disease may prevent the wastage of food. The commonly used methods for preventing postharvest diseases are cleaning, refrigeration, ultraviolet irradiation, temperature control, and packaging. Recently, the usage of nanomaterials has received greater attention because they can be utilized to protect the quality and yield of postharvest fruits and vegetables. This chapter reviews the collective information on nanohybrid composites that help decrease postharvest losses in qualitative and quantitative ways.
