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The postharvest physiology of fresh produce has become an important subdivision of both plant physiology and horticulture. This is a broad-based textbook which deals with effective methods for the conservation of fruit, vegetables and ornamentals during the stage that occurs between harvesting and purchase by the final consumer. This new edition has been substantially updated to review the numerous advances in our understanding of postharvest biology and changes in modern industry practices which have occurred since publication of the last edition in 1989. It has been expanded to include ornamental produce (cut flowers and foliage), extended coverage of handling, packaging and distribution issues and more information relevant to developing countries. An eight-page colour section has been added and many illustrations have been redrawn. This book should be reading for students of horticulture and plant physiology, as well as managers and technicians in horticulture and in the transportation, warehousing and retailing of fresh produce.

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This book provides an excellent overview of postharvest physiology and handling of horticulture crops. The 4th edition has been expanded to include ornamentals (cut flowers and foliage) and updated information on fruits and vegetables. . . .All chapters are written in a concise manner, but include most of the important points in postharvest biology and technology of horticultural perishables. --Perishables Handling Quarterly<br> This textbook deals with methods for the conservation of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals during the stage that occurs between harvesting and purchase by the consumer. This edition is substantially updated to review advances in biological research and changes in industry practices which have occurred since the publication of the previous edition in 1989. --SciTech Book News<br>

This book provides an excellent overview of postharvest physiology and handling of horticulture crops. The 4th edition has been expanded to include ornamentals (cut flowers and foliage) and updated information on fruits and vegetables. . . .All chapters are written in a concise manner, but include most of the important points in postharvest biology and technology of horticultural perishables. --Perishables Handling Quarterly This textbook deals with methods for the conservation of fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals during the stage that occurs between harvesting and purchase by the consumer. This edition is substantially updated to review advances in biological research and changes in industry practices which have occurred since the publication of the previous edition in 1989. --SciTech Book News

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