Postharvest management and value addition.
Goel A. K., Kumar R., Mann S. S.
Author Affiliation: Department of Agricultural Engineering, Hamelmalo Agriculture College, Eritrea, South Africa.
: x + 317 pp.
Abstract : This book deals with the latest developments in postharvest operations in agriculture, horticulture and vegetable crops. It includes 15 chapters on different topics contributed by the experts in their fields of specialization. The prospects and opportunities in postharvest managements and value addition are discussed, taking into consideration the present global scenario. Drying, being a very important postharvest operation, is explained. Storage structures need special care for maintaining the quality of the produce for merchandising in off-season, thus are also included in this book. Potato among vegetables and mango among fruits being significant crops, their processing and packaging, respectively, are keyed out for the entrepreneurs. To highlight the urgent need of value-addition in the present times, a separate chapter on value-addition on cereals and soyabean is included. Since, horticultural crops are perishable and their chemical and enzymatic changes deteriorate the quality of the produce, pre-cooling techniques are elaborated. This book would be a reference tool for the researchers, planners and teachers who are engaged in the field of postharvest technology.