With a foreword by Dr. Nawab Ali, 314p., Index, 23 cm. (Horticulture Science Series Vol. 7, ed. by Prof. K.V. Peter)
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- Structure and composition of fruits and vegetables; Maturity and harvesting of fruits and vegetables; Packinghouse unit operations; Storage and ripening of fruits and vegetables; Processing of fruits and vegetables; Dehydration of fruits and vegetables; Cold preservation: Chilling and freezing; Processed fruit and vegetables products; Fermentaiton and fermented products; Minimal processing of fruits and vegetables; Packaging and packaging materials; Transportation of fruits and vegetables; Quality of fresh andprocessed products.
DESCRIPTION
Post harvest technology asumes great attention during recent years since preservation of agricultural produce is a basic necessity to sustain agricultural production. It helps to add value of produce, thus having great scope for employment generation at the production catchment.
