Singh, Raj editor. text bibliography ii 2021 monographic eng

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viii, 280 pages ; 24 cm. "This book incorporates information on postharvest management, principles involved in preparation of various products as well as methodology involved in home scale as well as industrial processing of cereals, pulses oilseeds fruits and vegetables. Post-harvest management is a system of handling, storing, and transporting agricultural commodities after harvest. For some commodities such as coffee and cocoa, post-harvest activities may include drying and fermenting as well. The importance of post-harvest managerent has been established over the years-—-it strengthens the action chain that produces, transports, and processes food and all other related products that give sustenance to the world population. Proper management of post-harvest systems can serve as a major help in resolving various social and economic issues. A significant decrease in post-harvest loss can alleviate food insecurity all over the world. Simultaneously, food safety can be ensured by protecting commodities from mold growth and contamination. This will result in better health and empower small communities, which can, in turn, alleviate poverty. Post-harvest management comprises the various technologies and practices undergone by the farmer, farmers groups or cooperatives and/or agribusiness companies, from the field to the plate, to handle the crop production immediately following harvest, up to its final destination, such as storing, transport, cleaning, sorting, processing and packing. The book would be of great use the students, researchers, teachers and all those who have interest in the subject." -- Back cover Introduction -- Challenges in post-harvest management -- Post harvest technology -- Current status of post harvest soft rot in vegetables -- Fruit preserves and harvesting -- Fresh fruit storage and packaging management -- Harvesting and pre-processing management -- Factors influencing post-harvest diseases management -- Fruit and vegetable processing. edited by Raj Singh. Includes bibliographical references and index Postharvest technology 631.55 P846 9789352697632 CSPC 251027 20251027125350.0 eng