Postharvest physiology of perishable plant products

Additional Information: All of the basic principles governing postharvest physiology are discussed - from the cellular and subcellular structure of harvested products to metabolic alterations and changes in biochemical constituents. Sections emphasizing the transient state of harvested products and the environmental factors that modulate the rate of change are thoroughly discussed. Factors that control the successful postharvest transportation, storage, and handling of products at both the wholesale and retail level are covered in depth.

The text is a must for fruit/flower/vegetable/grain/turf/ornamental growers, packers, shippers, buyers, wholesalers, retailers, agricultural scientists, libraries, agricultural organizations, and avid gardeners.