Postharvest Technology and Processing of Horticultural Crops

P.S. Pandit (Author), Bhani Ram (Author), Tanveer Ahmad (Author)

9789383305278

Hardback, published 15 January 2014

376 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.775 kg

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).

• 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