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Postharvest: An introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals (Cabi Publishing)
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Product Description
Effective postharvest handling is critical in maintaining the quality and freshness of crops from the time when they are harvested to when they are sold to the consumer.
Presented in a new larger format with an expanded color section, this broad-based introductory level textbook covers the key concepts and practical technologies to slow the inevitable deterioration of harvested produce, including handling, packaging, transport, temperature management and the control of pests and diseases.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #652819 in Books
- Published on: 2007-07-26
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 252 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"This book provides an excellent overview of postharvest physiology and handling of horticulture crops. The 4th edition has been expanded to include ornamentals (cut flowers and foliage) and updated information on fruits and vegetables. . . .All chapters are written in a concise manner, but include most of the important points in postharvest biology and technology of horticultural perishables." --Perishables Handling Quarterly
"This textbook deals with methods for the conservation of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals during the stage that occurs between harvesting and purchase by the consumer. This edition is substantially updated to review advances in biological research and changes in industry practices which have occurred since the publication of the previous edition in 1989."--SciTech Book News
About the Author
Ron Wills is Professor in the Department of Food Technology at the University of Newcastle in Australia. Barry McGlasson is a Fellow in the Faculty of Horticulture at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. Doug Graham is with CSIRO, Australia. Daryl Joyce is Senior Lecturer in Postharvest Horticulture at the University of Queensland in Australia.
Customer Reviews
Finally back on my bookshelf
This is a must have for any postharvest researcher especially when dealing with students that have not necessarily had any posharvest training. It gives the basics of postharvest physiology and technology in a simple, non-complicated way. I am an experienced postharvest physiologist but still look things up in it in areas I am less familiar with. There is only one comment I have about it and that is that it is not using SI units throughout the book.
Nice Barcode Sticker
It would be cool is they removed the barcode sticker from the back of the book so that we could read it.
