Overview

The main objective of this book is to offer comprehensive information on the subject of post-harvest technology for horticultural crops. It serves as a practical guide for individuals who wish to acquire detailed knowledge on the topic. The book has been designed to function as a versatile reference for students preparing for various competitive exams, including ICAR-JRF, SRF, NET ARS, FCI, UPSC, and STATE PCSs. Additionally, it is useful for those taking admission tests for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in post-harvest technology (Horticulture).

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Author:   P.S. Pandit ,  Bhani Ram ,  Tanveer Ahmad
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 2.70cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.775kg
ISBN:  

9789383305278

ISBN 10:   9383305274
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   15 January 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Importance, Scope and History of Post Harvest Technology. 2 Nutritive Value of Fruits and Vegetables. 3. Maturity Indices and Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables. 4. Post Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables. 5. Post Harvest Management of Flowers. 6. Post Harvest Management of Spices and Aromatic Plants. 7. Ripening of Fruits. 8. Ethylene. 9. Respiration. 10. Storage. 11. Packaging. 12. Physiological Disorders and Post Harvest Disease of Horticulture Crops. 13. Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables. 14. Food Additives. 15. Canning. 16. Drying. 17. Freezing. 18. Fermentation. 19. Fruit Beverages. 20. Vinegar. 21. Pickle. 22. Jam, Jelly and Marmalade. 23. Preserves, Candied, Crystallized and Glazed Fruits and Vegetables. 24. Some other Processed Product of Fruit and Vegetable. 25. Food Quality, Standards and Laws. 26. Miscellaneous. 27. Queries. 28. Multiple Choice Questions Answer key.

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P. S. Pandit, Professor, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India. Bhani Ram, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India. Tanveer Ahmad, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.

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