Preliminary evaluation of postharvest problems in six tropical fruits in Costa Rica.
Arauz L. F., Mora D.
Author Affiliation: Escuela de Fitotecnia, Univ. Costa Rica, Costa Rica.
Agronomia Costarricense 7 : 43-53
Abstract : Postharvest losses due to various causes including infection were 75.8% for Annona muricata, 44.3% for mango, 35% for avocado, 32% for melon, 29.8% for pawpaw and 18.8% for pineapple. Defective field practices were held to be responsible, losses being increased by inadequate handling during marketing.