Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers

Gopinadhan Paliyath author Susan Lurie author Dennis P Murr author Avtar K Handa author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:21st Nov '08

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Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers cover

An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.

ISBN: 9780813804088

Dimensions: 262mm x 186mm x 31mm

Weight: 1198g

496 pages