Post-Harvest Diseases and Disorders of Fruits and Vegetables (PDF)

Contents of volume 1: General Introduction and Fruits 1. Nature and causes of post-harvest deterioration: Investigation of losses. Post-harvest physiology of fruits and vegetables. Structure and function; Maturation, ripening and senescence. Nature of Post-Harvest deterioration: Physiological change; Physical damage; Chemical injury: Pathological decay. Factors Influencing Post-Harvest Deterioration: Pre-harvest factors; Harvesting and handling techniques; Conditions during storage; Conditions during transport. Aspects of Forensic Plant Pathology: Cargo surveys and the interpretation of evidence; Identification of diseases and disorders. Classification of Disorders: Nutritional disorders: Nutritional disorders; Respiratory disorders; Temperature disorders; Miscellaneous disorders. Classification of Diseases and Disease Organisms: Type of disease; Agents of disease. 2. Citrus Fruits: Oranges; Mandarins; Grapefruits; Lemons; Limes. 3. Miscellaneous Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Avocados; Bananas; Guavas; Litchis; Mangoes; Papayas; Passion fruits; Persimmons; Pineapple; Pomegranates; Sour sops and Sweets sops; Other tropical and subtropical fruits. 4. Pome Fruits: Apples and Pears. 5. Stone Fruits: Peaches; Nectarines; Apricots; Plums and Cherries. 6. Soft Fruits and Berry Fruits: Strawberries and Raspberries; Blueberries; Cranberries; Currants and Gooseberries; Grapes; Kiwi fruits. 7. Melons and Watermelons Appendices Index

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...probably the best written text of the many I have ever read....For anyone involved in the commercial production, shipping, import or marketing of fruit this book is a must.