Publisher's Synopsis
"Postharvest Disease and Insect Control, the fifth volume in the fourth edition of Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops, describes methods of preventing the loss of fresh produce between its production and its consumption. Such methods include selecting plant genotypes with better postharvest attributes; favoring production methods that optimize postharvest quality; and using appropriate procedures during postharvest handling. The volume emphasizes commercially available technologies that have been placed into practice to minimize losses and maintain food safety"--.
