Book description
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.
Debbie Rees and John Orchard are based at
the Natural Resources Institute, University of Greenwich, U. K.
Graham Farrell is a technical writer and editor specialising in
plant health and analysis.
