Postharvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits v. 2

While products such as bananas, pineapples, kiwifruit and citrus have long been available to consumers in temperate zones, new fruits such as lychee, longan, carambola, and mangosteen are now also entering the market. Confirmation ofthe health benefits of tropical and subtropical fruit may also promote consumption further. Tropical and subtropical fruits are particularly vulnerable to postharvest losses, and are also transported long distances for sale. Therefore maximising their quality postharvest is essential and there have been many recent advances in this area. Many tropical fruits are processed further into purees, juices and other value-added products, so quality optimization of processed products is also important. The books cover current state-of-the-art and emerging post-harvest and processing technologies. Volume 1 contains chapters on particular production stages and issues, whereas Volumes 2, 3 and 4 containchapters focused on particular fruit. Chapters in Volume 2 of this important collection review factors affecting the quality of different tropical and subtropical fruits, concentrating on postharvest biology and technology. Importantissues relevant to each specific product are discussed, such as postharvest physiology, preharvest factors affecting postharvest quality, quality maintenance postharvest, pests and diseases and value-added processed products, among other topics. ÍNDICE: Acai; Achachairu; Ackee fruit; Arazý; Assyrian plum; Avocado; Bael; Banana and plantain; Black sapote; Breadfruit; Breadnut; Cactus pear fruit; Cajý; Camu camu; Cape gooseberry; Carambola; Carob; Cashew apple and nut; Chilli plum; Citrus

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-734-1
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 690
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés