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Author:   Ameliat Lombard (University of Pretoria, South Africa) ,  Dharini Sivakumar (University of Pretoria, South Africa) ,  Hester Vermulen (University of Pretoria, South Africa) ,  Lise Korsten (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.181kg
ISBN:  

9780850928594

ISBN 10:   0850928591
Pages:   24
Publication Date:   01 March 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements   I. Introduction to the Practical Manual   II. Meeting the Consumer 1. Meeting the Consumer and Observing Consumer Behaviour   III. Field Visits 1. Visit to a Fresh Produce Market 2. Visit to an Orchard 3. Visit to a Pack House   IV. Microbiology 1. Introduction to Micro-organisms 2. Setting up a Basic Microbiology Laboratory 3. Demonstrating the Omnipresence of Micro-organisms   V. Detection of Post-Harvest Pathogens 1. Detection of Yeasts and Moulds 2. Detection of Fungi   VI. Monitoring Sources of Contamination during Post-Harvest Operations 1. Water as a Source of Produce Contamination 2. Monitoring the Hygiene of Surfaces 3. Demonstrating the Importance of Effective Hand Washing   VII. Assessment of Fresh Produce Quality 1. Determination of Total Soluble Solids (TSS) using a Refractometer 2. Measurement of Fruit Firmness using a Penetrometer 3. Measurement of pH 4. Measurement of Fruit Acids by Titration and Calculation of the Total Soluble Solids (TSS) to Acid Ratio 5. Impact of Handling 6. Impact of Ineffective Cold Chain Management   VIII. References

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'Clear and straightforward, this manual can help trainers organise their workshops in a logical and complete way.' LEISA Magazine, Vol. 25 Issue 2, June 2009

'Clear and straightforward, this manual can help trainers organise their workshops in a logical and complete way.' - LEISA Magazine, volume 25, Issue 2, June 2009

Author Information

Professor Lise Korsten is Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, South AfricaMs A Lombard works at the University of Pretoria, South AfricaDr. Dharini Sivakumar works at the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, South AfricaDr. Rosa Rolle is an Agricultural Industries Officer in the Agricultural Support Systems Division of the FAO, in Rome, Italy.Ms. Hester Vermulen works at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

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