Citrus Fruit: Biology, Technology and Evaluation, Second Edition is a comprehensive view of these globally important crops, from cultivars to consumer acceptability. Now fully revised and updated to address the latest technologies and advancements, as well as exploring highly current topics including the impacts of climate and COVID-19. Presenting fresh fruit scenarios from around the globe, the coverage begins with an overview, then explores the challenge of losses, background on fresh citrus cultivars production areas and other factors that impact fruit quality. It then explores the morphology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the fruit, and outlines fruit maturity, grades, and physico-chemical characteristics before moving into aspects of post-harvest technology. From irradiation and quality control to the nutritive, medicinal and safety aspects, the book presents the wide range of factors that can impact successful citrus crop production, delivery and consumption. Intended as a resource for researchers and scientists dealing with the growth, development and distribution of citrus fruit, it provides up-to-datecoverage of global citrus fruit production and practices. Fully revised and updated including new chapters on post-harvest disease management practices, and the impact of climate change and COVID-19 Expanded insights on nutraceuticals, bioactive compounds and antioxidants Presents research data valuable for those involved in the handling and marketing of citrus fruits INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Commercial fresh citrus cultivars and producing countries 3. Postharvest losses 4. Pre-harvest factors affecting fruit quality and postharvest life 5. Fruit morphology, anatomy and physiology 6. Fruit Biochemistry 7. Growth, maturity, grade standards and physico-mechanical characteristics of fruit 8. Harvesting 9. Preparation for fresh fruit market 10. Packaging 11. Storage systems and response of citrus fruits 12. Transportation 13. Marketing and distribution 14. Irradiation 15. Postharvest diseases and their management 16. Alternative post-harvest disease management practices 17. Physiological disorders and their management 18. Post-harvest treatment for insect control 19. Fruit quality control, evaluation and analysis 20. Nutritive and Medicinal value of Citrus fruits 21. Biotechnological applications 22. World fresh citrus trade and quarantine issues 23. Impact of climate change and Covid -19 pandemic on citrus fruit industry
- ISBN: 978-0-323-99306-7
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 575
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés