Postharvest : an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit and vegetables / Ron B.H. Wills, John B. Golding.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wills, R. B. H. (Author)
Golding, John Brett (Author)
Language:English
Published: Sydney, NSW : Wallingford, Oxfordshire ; Boston, MA : UNSW Press ; CABI, [2016]
Edition:6th edition.
Subjects:
Fruit > Postharvest physiology.
Vegetables > Postharvest physiology.
Plants, Ornamental > Postharvest physiology.
Fruit > Postharvest technology.
Vegetables > Postharvest technology.
Plants, Ornamental > Postharvest technology.
Physical Description:x, 293 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Structure and composition
  • Physiology and biochemistry
  • Temperature
  • Water loss and humidity
  • Storage atmosphere
  • Technology of cool storage
  • Physiological disorders
  • Pathology
  • Quality evaluation and management
  • Preparation for market
  • Marketing and the consumer.