Tropical and Subtropical Fruits Postharvest: Physiology and Technology
Book Details
Author(s)Sunil Pareek, A. Keith Thompson, Dharini Sivakumar, Noureddine Benkeblia, Mohammed El-Otmani
PublisherCABI
ISBN / ASIN178064292X
ISBN-139781780642925
AvailabilityNot yet published
Sales Rank99,999,999
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
* Describes the importance, phytochemistry, bioactive compounds and nutritive value, uses and important cultivars of the most important tropical and subtropical fruits
* Postharvest physiology, respiration, ethylene production, maturity and changes with ripening is reviewed at length. At the end of each chapter postharvest diseases, physiological disorders and their mechanisms are discussed as well as presenting ideas for future research
* These fruits are highly perishable therefore understanding the physiology and new technology is key to extending the shelf life
* Postharvest physiology, respiration, ethylene production, maturity and changes with ripening is reviewed at length. At the end of each chapter postharvest diseases, physiological disorders and their mechanisms are discussed as well as presenting ideas for future research
* These fruits are highly perishable therefore understanding the physiology and new technology is key to extending the shelf life
