Postharvest handling of horticultural crops / Dr. Raju L. Bhardwaj, Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Dr. Latika Vyas.
| Author/creator | Bhardwaj, Raju L. |
| Other author | Sharma, Yogesh Kumar. |
| Other author | Vyas, Latika. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2022. |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxiv, 556 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Importance of Horticultural Crop Production 2. Importance of Postharvest Technology in Horticultural Crops 3. Fruit Growth, Development and Postharvest Physiology 4. Fruit Maturity Indices 5. Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables 6. Initial Handling of Fruits and Vegetables after Harvesting 7. Precooling of Horticulture Produce 8. Transportation and Marketing of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers 9. Ethylene: Fruit Ripening Hormone and Fruit Ripening 10. Packaging of Horticulture Produce 11. Storage of Fruits and Vegetables 12. Postharvest Disease and Insect Management 13. Postharvest Care and Handling of Cut Flowers 14. Postharvest Handling of Spices |
| Abstract | This book covers the importance of post-harvest technology in horticultural crops, fruit growth, development and post harvest physiology, fruit maturity indices, harvesting of fruits and vegetables, initial handling of fruits and vegetable after harvesting, precooling of horticulture produce, transportation, etc. It is a rich source of modern engineering technologies for income generating concept for agro based industries. The book is specially dedicated to the sub sector of the fruits and vegetables plants dealing with the fresh primary product from the product reception following the harvesting up-to the storage and before launches it to the market. This book will serves as a comprehensive guide for all the people who focuses on post harvest management skills. Note: T & F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Biographical note | Raju L. Bhardwaj, College of Agriculture, Rajasthan, India Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Rajasthan Agriculture Research Institute, Rajasthan, India Latika Vyas, Maharana Partap University of Agriculture and Technology, Rajasthan, India |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from PDF title page (Taylor & Francis, viewed November 22, 2021). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Bhardwaj, Raju L. Postharvest handling of horticultural crops. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2022 1032199555 9781032199559 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021762555 |
| ISBN | 9781003261582 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1003261582 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9781000535877 (electronic bk. ; EPUB) |
| ISBN | 1000535878 (electronic bk. ; EPUB) |
| ISBN | 100053586X (electronic bk. ; PDF) |
| ISBN | 9781000535860 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | 9781003261582 Taylor & Francis |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |