Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Horticultural Crops

Excessive use of fertilizers can negatively impact the nutritional quality of horticultural produce, reducing shelf life. The book discusses pre-harvest factors, maturity indices, and postharvest loss prevention to promote sustainability and increase food availability. Chapter authors are from various countries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The growing global population is putting immense pressure on farmers to resort to excessive fertilizer use in order to boost agricultural production, which unfortunately has a detrimental impact on the nutritional quality of horticultural crops. This reduction in nutritional value leads to a shorter shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

The book delves into various critical topics, such as pre-harvest factors and maturity indices, which play a vital role in maintaining the postharvest quality of produce. Preventing postharvest losses is of utmost importance for sustainable food production on our planet. It helps reduce the strain on soil and water resources, while also increasing the availability of food for consumers.

Given the abundance of published "general" postharvest books in the market, there is a clear need for a specialized volume that focuses on innovative, eco-friendly techniques. The chapter authors for this book come from diverse countries worldwide, including China, India, Iran, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and Trinidad and Tobago.

This global perspective ensures that the insights and experiences shared in the book are diverse and relevant to a wide audience. By presenting cutting-edge techniques and solutions, the book aims to provide valuable guidance to professionals and researchers in the field of postharvest technology.

Weight: 861g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032589459