Postharvest Ripening Physiology of Crops PDF

Series Preface

The ‘Innovations in Postharvest Technology’ book series provides updated and comprehensive information on the innovations and emerging technologies in postharvest and processing of horticultural commodities, as well as postharvest physiology, biochemistry, ripening, and engineering aspects. The series includes books on ripening physiology, biochemistry, treatments to enhance shelf life, chilling injury, fresh cut and minimal processing, postharvest pathology, and physiological disorders. The series also includes books on postharvest biology and technology of tropical, subtropical, and temperate fruits of global importance, as well as vegetables and spices. Books also cover several aspects of general interest, such as supply chain management, postharvest technology status in various regions of the world, analytical techniques, biotechnology, engineering, nondestructive quality evaluation, and health effects. The books are aimed at food scientists, postharvest researchers and industries, and graduate- and postgraduatelevel students.