Post-harvest processing and storage of fruits

Author: Wang Wenhui
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book is written by experts from the Institute of Pomology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and South China Agricultural University. It includes the following content: First, it introduces the postharvest physiological changes of fruits and vegetables and the factors affecting their storage and preservation, as well as fruit harvesting, postharvest commercialization, preservation, transportation, and sales. It also covers postharvest diseases and pests of fruits and vegetables and their control. Second, it explains the design and construction of earthen caves, ventilation stores, cold storage facilities, and controlled atmosphere storage, as well as their postharvest storage and preservation management. Third, it provides detailed introductions to the postharvest processing and storage and transportation preservation techniques of 24 fruit varieties from southern and northern China. This book compiles the authors' many years of research results and practical experience, referencing the latest domestic and international research findings. It is rich in content, easy to understand, advanced in technology, highly practical, and offers strong guidance and operability. It is suitable for fruit storage and transportation professionals, operators, ( does not need translation), horticultural technicians, and as a reference for students and teachers in relevant institutions.