Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables

by Jerry A. Bartz (Editor), Jeffrey K. Brecht (Editor)

Overview

Focusing exclusively on postharvest vegetable studies, this book covers advances in biochemistry, plant physiology, and molecular physiology to maximize vegetable quality. The book reviews the principles of harvest and storage; factors affecting postharvest physiology, calcium nutrition and irrigation control; product quality changes during handling and storage; technologies to improve quality; spoilage factors and biocontrol methods; and storage characteristics of produce by category. It covers changes in sensory quality such as color, texture, and flavor after harvest and how biotechnology is being used to improve postharvest quality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824706876
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/04/2002
Series:	Food Science and Technology Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	758
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jerry A. Bartz, Jeffrey K. Brecht

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition, Preface to the First Edition, Contributors, I . Introduction, PART I. BASIC POSTHARVEST PHYSIOLOGY OF VEGETABLES, PART II. FACTORS AFFECTING POSTHARVEST PHYSIOLOGY, PART III. PRODUCT QUALITY CHANGES DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE, PART IV. TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE POSTHARVEST QUALITY, PART V. BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC FACTORS INVOLVED WITH SPOILAGE, PART VI. STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF VEGETABLES, Index