Postharvest Technology and Processing of Horticultural Crops
Published on 15. January 2014
Book
Hardback
376 pages
978-93-83305-27-8 (ISBN)
Description
The main objective of this book is to offer comprehensive information on the subject of post-harvest technology for horticultural crops. It serves as a practical guide for individuals who wish to acquire detailed knowledge on the topic. The book has been designed to function as a versatile reference for students preparing for various competitive exams, including ICAR-JRF, SRF, NET ARS, FCI, UPSC, and STATE PCSs. Additionally, it is useful for those taking admission tests for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in post-harvest technology (Horticulture).
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
775 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-83305-27-8 (9789383305278)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
P. S. Pandit, Professor, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.
Bhani Ram, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.
Tanveer Ahmad, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.
Bhani Ram, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.
Tanveer Ahmad, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.
Content
1. Importance, Scope and History of Post Harvest Technology
2. Nutritive Value of Fruits and Vegetables
3. Maturity Indices and Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables
4. Post Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables
5. Post Harvest Management of Flowers
6. Post Harvest Management of Spices and Aromatic Plants
7. Ripening of Fruits
8. Ethylene
9. Respiration
10. Storage
11. Packaging
12. Physiological Disorders and Post Harvest Disease of Horticulture Crops
13. Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
14. Food Additives
15. Canning
16. Drying
17. Freezing
18. Fermentation
19. Fruit Beverages
20. Vinegar
21. Pickle
22. Jam, Jelly and Marmalade
23. Preserves, Candied, Crystallized and Glazed Fruits and Vegetables
24. Some other Processed Product of Fruit and Vegetable
25. Food Quality, Standards and Laws
26. Miscellaneous
27. Queries
28. Multiple Choice Questions
Answer key
2. Nutritive Value of Fruits and Vegetables
3. Maturity Indices and Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables
4. Post Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables
5. Post Harvest Management of Flowers
6. Post Harvest Management of Spices and Aromatic Plants
7. Ripening of Fruits
8. Ethylene
9. Respiration
10. Storage
11. Packaging
12. Physiological Disorders and Post Harvest Disease of Horticulture Crops
13. Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
14. Food Additives
15. Canning
16. Drying
17. Freezing
18. Fermentation
19. Fruit Beverages
20. Vinegar
21. Pickle
22. Jam, Jelly and Marmalade
23. Preserves, Candied, Crystallized and Glazed Fruits and Vegetables
24. Some other Processed Product of Fruit and Vegetable
25. Food Quality, Standards and Laws
26. Miscellaneous
27. Queries
28. Multiple Choice Questions
Answer key