Advances in postharvest technology.
1984
Lashley D.
The problem of post harvest losses in the Caribbean is highlighted. Losses in root crops have been estimated as 30 % and in fruit and vegetables, 30-50 %. Methods of reducing post harvest losses are oulined. These include genetic control of storage life, field treatments, harvesting and handling, post harvest treatments such as hot water treatment of fresh fruits like mango or papaya against anthracnose disease, packaging using wood, plant fibres, corrugated fibreboard, textiles and plastic films for atmospheric modification and processing.
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