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Wiley India Pvt Ltd Crop Post-Harvest Science And Technology Volume 1 Crop Post-Harvest Principles And Practice by Golob Peter Et.Al
About the Book: Crop Post-Harvest: Science and Technology: Crop Post-Harvest: Principles and Practice: Set of Volume 1Through the carefully compiled and edited chapters, internationally respected authors discuss ways to improve harvest yield and quality, drawing on their many years practical experience and the latest research findings, applications and methodologies. Subjects covered include: an introduction to the systems used in post-harvest agricultural processes, physical and biological factors affecting post-harvest commodities, storage issues, pest management, food processing and preservation, food systems, the latest research and assimilation of this work and current trade and international agreements.ContentsContributorsForeword by Professor Chris HainesPrefacePost-Harvest Systems in AgricultureBiology of Plant CommoditiesPhysical Factors in Post-Harvest QualityBiological Factors in Post-Harvest QualityTechnology and Management of StoragePest ManagementRemedial Treatments in Pest ManagementFood Processing and PreservationFood SystemsApplied Research and DisseminationTrade and International AgreementsGlossaryAppendix 1: Some Important Post-Harvest PestsAppendix 2: Some Important Post-Harvest PathogensAppendix 3: Some Important Post-Harvest ConcerIndex