Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops
Author:   K.P. Sudheer ,  V.Indira
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Volume:   v. 7
ISBN:  

9788189422431


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 June 2007
Format:   Hardback
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Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops


Overview

Post-harvest technology has garnered considerable attention in recent years, given its crucial role in sustaining agricultural production by preserving agricultural produce. This field holds immense potential for value addition and employment generation at the production sites. This book, authored by experts in the field, aims to consolidate various post-harvest technologies for fruits and vegetables, focusing on recent advances. It serves as a valuable resource for practicing food technologists and post-harvest technologists seeking answers to critical technical questions. In addition, it caters to agricultural engineers, food processors, food scientists, researchers, progressive farmers, and individuals working in related fields. The book aims to bridge a gap in the existing literature on post-harvest technology.

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Author:   K.P. Sudheer ,  V.Indira
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Volume:   v. 7
Dimensions:   Width: 2.40cm , Height: 23.50cm , Length: 19.10cm
Weight:   0.850kg
ISBN:  

9788189422431


ISBN 10:   818942243
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 June 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Structure and composition of fruits and vegetables 3. Maturity and harvesting of fruits and vegetables 4. Packinghouse unit operations 5. Storage and ripening of fruits and vegetables 6. Processing of fruits and vegetables 7. Dehydration of fruits and vegetables 8. Cold preservation: Chilling and freezing 9. Processed fruit and vegetable products 10. Fermentation and fermented products 11. Minimal processing of fruits & vegetables 12. Packaging and packaging materials 13. Transportation of fruits and vegetables 14. Quality of fresh and processed products

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Author Information

K. P. Sudheer, Department of Post Harvest Technology and Agricultural Processing, Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala, India. V. Indira, Department of Home Science, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala - 680 656, India.

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