Wills R., Golding J. (eds.). Advances in Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Technology

CRC Press, 2015. — 392 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4822-1697-4Features
Addresses new technologies for the preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables
Emphasizes technologies that are more environmentally sustainable and economically competitive
Discusses consumer behavior in response to postharvest technologies
Provides modeling approaches for predicting changes in postharvest qualityAdvances in Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Technology examines how changes in community attitudes and associated pressures on industry are demanding changes in the way technology is used to minimize postharvest loss and maintain product quality. In particular, the book discusses important drivers for change, including:
Using more natural chemicals or physical treatments to replace synthetic chemicals;
Increasing the efficiency of older, more traditional methods in combination with newer biocontrol treatments;
Leveraging a range of biomolecular research tools or "omics" to efficiently gather and assess mass information at molecular, enzymic, and genetic levels;
Using modelling systems to identify key changes and control points for better targeting of new treatments and solutions to postharvest problems;
The postharvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables plays a critical role in facilitating a continuous supply of high-quality fresh produce to the consumer. Many new technologies developed and refined in recent years continue to make possible an ever-expanding supply of fresh products. This volume examines a range of recently developed technologies and systems that will help the horticulture industry to become more environmentally sustainable and economically competitive, and to minimize postharvest quality loss and generate products that are appealing and acceptable to consumers.Series Preface
Series EditorEditorsPostharvest Technology Experimentation: Solutions to Common Problems
Recent Research on Calcium and Postharvest Behavior
Nondestructive Assessment of Fruit Quality
Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases
Physical and Chemical Control of Postharvest Diseases
Advances in the Use of 1-MCP
Advances in Edible Coatings
Low Ethylene Technology in Non-Optimal Storage Temperatures
Potential of Nitric Oxide as a Postharvest Technology
Methyl Jasmonate in Postharvest
Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Fresh Fruits
Advances in Postharvest Maintenance of Flavor and Phytochemicals
Metabolomics Tools for Postharvest Quality and Safety of Fresh Produce.
Recent Developments in Proteomic Analysis of Fruits
Organic Postharvest Technology
Modeling in Postharvest Horticulture