Storage and Preservation of Vegetables

Author: Ma Wen et al. (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This is a practical technical book on vegetable storage and preservation, compiled by Associate Professor Ma Wen and others from the Department of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University. The content includes: the general principles of vegetable storage, the effects of pre-harvest and post-harvest factors on vegetable storage, common diseases that occur after vegetable harvesting, general storage methods for vegetables, and the preservation techniques for 33 commonly produced vegetables in southern and northern China. Additionally, it provides the latest information on vegetable preservation technology, instruments, measurement methods, and commonly used chemicals. The book covers both modern scientific and technological aspects of vegetable preservation as well as traditional folk preservation techniques and methods. The content is rich, scientifically practical, easy to understand, and suitable for vegetable production, storage, processing, distribution departments, canteen units, vegetable farmers, and households for reference.