ISBN10: 1138630837, ISBN13: 9781138630833, [publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London] Hardcover Hardcover. Optimal distribution of fresh horticultural products entails prolonging their freshness and nutritional quality as long as possible after harvest. A major limitation to their marketing is decay after harvest, which is caused primarily by fungal pathogens. Postharvest Pathology of Fresh Horticultural Produce provides a comprehensive resource of information about the biology and control of postharvest diseases of many fresh horticultural products, citing sources from appropriate literature of any age, rather than only the most recent.The etiology and symptoms of postharvest diseases and the biology of postharvest pathogens are reviewed by leading experts, who are familiar with many of worlds most popular fresh fruits and vegetables and the diseases that affect them. Key aspects related to infection and epidemiology, methods to minimize postharvest decay losses, including use of conventional fungicides and alternative management strategies, harvest and handling practices, and other aspects are described for the most significant temperate, subtropical, and tropical fruits as well as fruit-like vegetables and leafy vegetables.Features: Provides comprehensive academic and practical reviews of postharvest diseases of fresh fruits and vegetables Discusses the economic importance, etiology, and epidemiology of the most significant postharvest diseases Includes ...
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ISBN10: 1138630837, ISBN13: 9781138630833, [publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Nov 2019] Hardcover Neuware - Describes the most important postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables, symptoms, key aspects related to infection and epidemiology, and both conventional and innovative management strategies. Fruit diseases, molecular insights in pathogenicity, quiescent infections, mycotoxins detection and control, safety and security issues are discussed.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2019]
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