Title: Processing and Postharvest Technologies: Vol.02: Practical Manual of Horticulture Crops
Publisher: Nipa
Publication Date: 2023
Language: English
ISBN 10: 8119254899
ISBN 13: 9788119254897
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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The book comprises a total of 15 chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of production technologies for horticulture crops. The first chapter delves into processing and post-harvest technologies and provides a comprehensive overview of the Indian processing industry as well as the current status of horticultural crops. This chapter also highlights the potential for growth in the processing industry. The second chapter focuses on the biology of horticulture crops and explores the biochemical and physiological changes associated with these commodities.

The third chapter discusses maturity indices and harvesting practices for horticulture crops, covering concepts related to the life of a horticultural produce, maturity indices of fruits, vegetables, and floral crops, and harvesting practices. Chapters 4 through 7 then discuss preparation for market and transportation of horticulture produce, grading and packing of horticulture produce, post-harvest problems, and common disorders of horticultural crops, respectively.

Chapter 8 focuses on quality evaluation criteria for horticultural crops, while chapter 9 delves into browning reactions. Chapters 10 through 12 describe carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and oils in the context of food. Chapter 13 is dedicated exclusively to post-harvest handling, storage, and processing of vegetables, while chapter 14 provides an overview of the evaluation of food. Finally, chapter 15 focuses on practical chemistry applications in postharvest technology.

The authors of this book acknowledge that no publication can be considered perfect and welcome comments and suggestions for further improvement from readers.

About the Author

Devina Vaidya, Principal Scientist, Department of Food Science & Technology, Dr. Y S Parmar, University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Anil Kumar Verma, Post Harvest Technologist, Department of Food Science & Technology Dr. Y S Parmar, University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Anil Gupta, Post Harvest Technologist, Department of Food Science & Technology, Dr. Y S Parmar, University of Horticulture & Forestry, Naun Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

Dharminder Kumar, Vegetable Scientist, Regional Horticultural Research & Training-Station Jachh (Jassur),Tehsil Nurpur Distt Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Manisha Kaushal, Scientist, Department of Food Science & Technology, Dr. Y S Parmar, University of Horticulture & Forestry , Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh.

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